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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

improvements have been made since
it passed under their control.
Paper" Roads.
Rock Island county has had its
share of paper" roads and others
that were made of even less durable
material. One of the most recent of
the former class was the Rock Island.
Muscatine d Southeastern promoted
by a company capitalized at S75O.000
and headed by Daniel Hayes, of Des
Moines and J. NJ. Beardsley, of Rock
Island. \ franchise was secured to
run line from Rock Island to Mus
catine on the south bank of the river
following out an old and much-talked
of plan, but nothing was done to hold
the invested rights before the law.
Among the other kind of roads may
be mentioned one that was discussed
back in 1876 just after the completion
of the Mercer County road, by far
mers of the lower end of the county
and adjoining portions of Mercer
county. 1t was proposed to place n
line from Reynolds to Muscatine and
the advice of II. X. Cable was asked
on the subject. Mr.. Cable. with char
acteristic candor. declared he was
morally certain such line could not
be made to pay even if it did not cost
cent and there the Project died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the public schools entered the en-
ploy of his father, who had establish
ed the business in 1855. The elder
Range retiring from active business
u few years ago his son succeeded TO
the business which he has since de-
veloped to remarkable degree.
Owing to the eXcellency of his pro-
ducts there is a great demand for his
bread in all the surrounding towns.
From a capacity of As loaves per day
a few years ago this establishment
has grown to capacity of 3,4O0
lOaves per day at the present time.
The constant increase in his business
required additional facilities. which
have been provided from time to time
by the addition of the most modern
known to that line of
trade. Among the latter is new
oven of the latest pattern, capable
of baking 5000 loaves of bread per
day. Mr.. Range employs from seven
to a dozen hands and operates two
delivery wagons. His delicious pies,
etc, have reputation second
to none in this vicinity. Mr.. Range
is an energetic, hustling young BUSH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

stantly kept busy with the delivery
of goods. The firm does a yearly
business of $4,000.
Copp & Gadient are the proprietors
of the business, both being COMPARE
lively young men and possessed of
good business ability.
w. +. Copp. the senior member, is
Il native of this city, where he was
born in 1870. After receiving good
education in the public schools of
the city, he entered the employ of the
old Hong Kong Tea company, re-
manning with this company until he
had learned the tea and coffee bust
ness thoroughly, when he went into
business for himself in 1899
+. +. Gadient, the junior partner, is
Il native of Iowa, having been born
in Davenport % years ago. After at
tending the public schools of his ma
tive city he secured position with
the Atlantic & Pacific Tea company
of Davenport. where he remained some
time. later taking position with
Bartlett Bros. of this city. Both
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
WHERE HUNG THE OLD oAKEN BUCKET
in Pretty

but without word of explanation
Governor VanSant leaped from the
carriage and ran into the yard of a
private house. He hurried to the
brink of an old oaken-bucket well
and leaned over.
1--we wanted a. taste of this wa
ter for years. he said as the party
Joined him Don't you remember?
This is our old we'll
THE house where the governor
and his brother were born had been
removed, but the old well remained,
though the changes in the street
had made it nearer the sidewalk
than formerly. The other members
of the VanSant family had not rec
ognized the place. The governor
himself went To the door of the
house and asked for Il cup. He was
again surprised when the old lady
who answered the knock proved to
be the mother of one of the gov
ernor's former schoolmates.
1--we dreamed about the old well
many and many a night said the
governor as he drank from the por-
celain cup. I've won some honors,
but the happiest moments of my life
were when | WAS Il lad quenching my
thirst from the old well. into which
| looked and imagined that l saw
the future mirrored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

uel II. NanSant, of Minnesota. Gov.
NanSant was born and spent his
early boyhood in Rock Island and is
well known here, especially among
the older citizens who were associat-
ed with him during his early life.
Even now he does not come to Rock
Island without meeting many friends
who are always glad to greet him.
Many "reminiscences, both of his
boyhood days and or events that
have transpired during his visits
here. are treasured by those who
know him best OF these none is
more strikingly characteristic than
the following. which appeared in "a
recent number of the Saturday Ev-
ening Post, of Philadelphia:
Governor S. II. NanSant attended a
family reunion at the NanSant home
in LeClaire, Iowa. recently In the
afternoon the dinner party drove
over the tri-cities, Davenport. Iowa,
and Rock Island and Moline. ILL.,,
where Governor NanSant had spent
his boyhood. The carriage i'm which
the governor sat was bowling along a
street in the lower part of Rock Is
land when Mr.. NanSant suddenly
jumped up from his scat and cried:
There il is, There ii isl Stop
the carriage. Toni
The driver refined up. Surprised;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
BUSINESS THAT GREW
WITH THE CITY

In writing the history of Rock Is
land the well known clothing firm of
Mosenfeldcr q Kohn hardly needs
review. So closely identified has it
been with the business growth of the
town.
1t was established is years ago in
the room now occupied by PaSsig
Bros. store. In 1856 they moved to
their present location because of the
lack of room in the old store. Three
times since then have they been com
PEELED. by increase i'm business. to re-
arrange and enlarge their establish
ment, and each time in turn they
have shown the public Il store better
adapted. handsomer. and more invit-
ing than before. For years this firm
has been among the largest adver-
Users in the three cities. Their name
is symbolic of the clothing trade in
this vicinity. and there is not n town
ship. and hardly a cross road in Rock
Island county that has not at some
time in the past seen the name of
Mosenfelder & Kohn spread upon
some conspicuous place, that he who
ran might read.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Der of the firm, started taking orders
in Rock Island in July 1899, and de-
iivering the orders In baskets. The
same year he had made enough to
purchase horse and wagon and on
the 18th of October following he OPP
ened store at 327 Twentieth street,
associating with himself his brother,
{. j. Bartlett. The business increas-
ed 10 such an extent that they were
compelled to move to more commo-
dious quarters, which they did last
October when the present establish
ment was opened up. Some idea of
the extent of the business they are
doing may be CLEANED from the fact
that they are running eight wagons
from their different branch houses,
and large force of solicitors are
constantly employed in taking orders.
In addition to this they handle teas.
cotfees, butter, eggs, crockery, glass
ware. rugs, curtains, and other fur
nishings, and have agencies in Dav-
export, Moline, La Sale. Spring Val
ley, Peru, Muscatine. Ottawa and
Geneseo. and DO Wholesale and re-
tail business. Both members of the
firm are hustling business men and
ones who are contributing much by
their energy towards the business
advancement of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Louis Kohn was born in Milwaukee
in 1850. He came to Rock Island with
his parents when small boy, receiv-
ing his education i'm the local schools.
He began life by learning he trade
of "A ieweler. and afterwards was
bookkeeper for the wholesale liquor
firm of Kohn & Adler. Later he
turned his attention TO the clothing
business. establishing himself in bust
ness; with his brother-in-law. under
the firm name of Mosenfelder &
kohn.
To this firm is due in large meas
ure the centering of the clothing
trade in Rock Island. They have Civ
en- it years of study and have made Il
speciality of Quitting the little fell
lows. Both members of the firm are
energetic, sterling business men.
They have in addition to their mer-
camille pursuits been instrumental in
promoting several real estate enter
prises that have served well in the
of Rock Island. Both are
liberal, broad minded citizens who are
always found backing up any enter
prise for the good of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ket conditions. The buying and sell
ing of teas and coffees is well repre-
scented in this community by several
fine establishments prominent among
which is the Home Tea company To-
Gated at 1909 Second avenue.
This store was established Deem
Der /, 1899, on Third avenue when the
firm commenced in small way. The
the increasing business. the firm NOV
ed on March /, 1900, to 1913 Second
avenue, where the firm remained one
year when it removed to its present
location, where it has more commod-
ious quarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Yields q sharp Az.

Millions marvel at the multitude of
maladies cut off by DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, the most distressing, too.
Stomach, liver and bowel troubles,
dyspepsia, loss of appetite, jaundice,
biliousness, fever, malaria, all fall
before these wonder workers. 25c
at Hartz e. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Eli MoscnfeIder is native of Rock
Island having been born here in 1853.
After receiving Il good education in
the public schools of the city he
learned the trade of printer, being for
seven years an employee of the Argus
office He later turned his attention
to mercantile pursuits. which culmi
mated i'm the establishment of the firm
as outlined above.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
pneumonia is Robbed of Its Terrors.

BY FoIey's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
the racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. If taken in
time il will prevent an attack of
Refuse substitutes. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Ranges Bakery

In the line of bakeries Rock Island
is well represented by several good
establishments, the most promi-
nent being that of Louis Range. ,Ir..
located at 200 Fifth avenue. Mr..
Range was born in this city in 1868,
and after receiving his education in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Pure Food Products

One of the oldest and most reliable
retail merchants in this city is Robert
Kuschmann. the grocer, who * a ma
tive of Germany, where he was born
in 1912. He was engaged in the gro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

The many commercial activities
that center in Rock Island give en-
ployment to the energies and efforts
of numerous representative mer-
chants who keep in touch with mar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ALTHOUGH since his retiremnt from
the bench ne so long graced and
hunored. Judge George W. Peasants
has been spending his time quietly at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

This firm does a large retail bust
ness in teas, coffees. spices. extracts
and baking powders and also operates
large stores at Muscatinc, Iowa. and
at Kewanee, Ill. Twenty-eight per-
sons are employed in the three estab-
Iishments and eleven wagons are con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

business to which he has devoted his
best attention in building up is car
ricd on under the name of the Rocl.
Island Cornice Works. 1t manufac-
lures and puts up galvanized iron
and copper cornices, and supplies iron
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS

field and served throughout the war
in the Porto Rican campaign.
The present officers are:
Captain-Buke +. Hemenway.
First Lieutenant-Alfred Bear.
Second Lieutenant-WilIiam Il.
Ransom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

AMONG the many men of note that
81 Rock Island has produced one of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

The local division of the Naval Re-
serves was instituted here in the fall
of 1898 as an offshoot of the division
in Moline, with which number of
the members served during the war
with Spain. \ large membership was
at once enrolled and the interest in
this branch of the service has never
waned, particularly in view of the
favorable attitude the government
has taken in encouraging its support.
There are now 20 members.
The commissioned officers are;
Lieutenant Commanding-F. L.
Tubbs.
Lieutenant-E. y. Lundberg.
Ensigns-Eugene V. Ramser, Allen
c. Blair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the present time in view of the po-
sitiOn he has taken in opposing the
merging of competing railway sys-
TENS in his state. is Governor Sam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ness man whose enterprise is well
recognized by the business commun-
ity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Bartlett Bros, wholesale and retail
tea and coffee store located at No.
1918 and 1920 Third avenue is the larg-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

from y To u and are thorough bust
ness men. Mr.. Gadient has charge of
the Muscatine branch of the COM
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

are men of strict integrity and en-
joy a high reputation in the COM
munity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

improvements have been made since
it passed under their control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
At St. Louis.

St. Louis, October s.-Frank Bell. giv- ing weight to every horse in the race, captured the feature in today's card at into favoritism at post time but the big Henry gelding ran true to his form and won by half a length from Miss Go Lightly. Delagoa was doing her best on the end to get the money. KunJa, backed from 30 to 1 down to 12 to 1, won the fifth race. Elastic was the on1y favorite to win.
 First race, six furlongs, selling-Sambo 115 (Dale), to 2, won; Sister Sarah 100 (J. Miller) to 1, second; Dr. Scharf TOT (W. Waldo, to 5, third. Time: 1:16A.
 Second race. five and one-nalf furlongs, selling-Elastic 122 (Dale), to l, won; One More 1O9 CWalsh), ? to l. second; Hengist 104 GA. W. Booker), ' to 1, third Time. 1:10.
 Third race. seven furlongs. purse-Jack Young 100 (W. Waldo) 2 to l. won; Pour quoi Pas 95 QIoubre), g to 5, second; Ed Layson 9S (L. Jackson), to l, third. Time. 1:SO1k.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, handicap Frank Bell 116 (W. Waldo, to l, won; Miss Go Lightly 94 GA. w. Booker), to 1, second Delagoa 1O6 q. Miller). to D. third. Time: 115h.
 Fifth race. one mile-Kunja l0o (Scully, 12 to 1, won; Joe Lesser 105 Ooudef), to 1. second Miss Eon 94 GA. W. Booker1. 15 to l. third. Time: l AS
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards, purse Red Apple 100 Q.ouden), to l, won; Glenwood 100 q. O'Connor), to l, second; Satin Coat 10S (Waldo), to l, third. Time: 1:46%.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09

handicap, two miles over eight hurdles Philna Paxton, 146 Qfara). to 5 won; MeGrathiana Prince. 19o O1eiderl. to 1. second: Lavator. l3s c. J. Johnson). to 1, third. Time, 3:451k.
 Second race handicap, the eclipse course-Chuctanunda 1s5 (Odom). to D, won; Brunswick 109 (O'Connor) 16 to 1. second; Ondurdis sS (Shea)., l5 to 1, third. Time, 1:11h.
 Third race, seventh Hurricane, selling, last three furlongs of eclipse course-In- terval. 97 (J. Master), to 5, won; Tioga. 5y 6Boiesen). 40 to 1. second; Pearldiver. 92 lRedfern), l5 to 1, third. Time, :59
 Fourth race, last six and a half fur longs of the Withers mile-Incubator, 113 (Redfern), to 10, won; Boutinniere, 113 Uyne), to 1 second; Forward, 107 (Min- der), to l. third. Time, 1:21A.
 Fifth race, maidens, 3-year-olds and up. the Withers mile-Knight of Harlem, 104 (Rice). 15 o.1. won; Titan, 104 (WaughG 10 to 1, second; Patronymic. 101 (Boiesen), to l. third. Time. 1:43.
 Sixth race, selling, the Withers mile Satire, 96 CBoiesen), 5 to 1, won; MT. Brown, 116 CT Knight), even, second; Ben Battle. 1o4 (Redfern), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:42.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New York.

New York. October S-Four favorites and two outsiders divided the money at Morris Park today. The seventh, Hurri- cane selling stakes, for 2-year-olds, was the feature of an ordinary card. Interval. fayorite. won driving by three-quarters of length from the outsider. Tioga, with Pearldiver, another long shot. third. Chuctanunda, carrying 1855 pounds, won the second race. a handicap for all ages over the eclipse courses. Philma Paxton favorite took the autumn hurdle handi- cap handily from McGrathiana Prince Incubator was the other favorite this colt winning the fourth race. The wea. ther was clear and the track fast.
 First race, the fifth autumn hurdle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
FOOTBALL.
Columbia Defeats Eordham.

New York, October S.-Columbia's foot ball team today defeated the eleven of Fordham college in the opening contest of the local season at the poIo grounds. The tally was 45 to O. over a point a minute throughout the thirty-five min utes' play. Harold Weekes, the captain, more than the team itself won the game for Columbia. Six times WeeKes raced down the gridiron on sensational end runs that each time yielded a touch down He alone scored 25 of Columbia's s 45 points, although he prayed little more than half the game Columbia far out classed Fordham ir every department of play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09

The key to health is in the l-.dneys and liver Keep these organs active and you have health, strength and cheerful spirits. Prickly Ash Bitters is a stimulant for the kidneys, regulates the liver, stomach and bowels. A golden household remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
WESLEYAN GIVES
 YALE A FIGHT
Sons of Eli Put In Subs and the Lighter Boys Went After
 Them Hard.

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. S.-Yale defeat ed Wesleyan today in an interesting game in which there was the widest divergence between the two halves. The score was: Yale, S5; Wesleyan. 0.
 The early part of the game showed Yale much stronger and able to gain ground at will for almost any distance. The score at the end of the first half was 22 to 0. Tn the second half Wesleyan seemed to realize that the subs which Captain Chadwick put in were not their equals. They aimed tackle plays at first one man and then another of the subs and made big holes in the Yale line, through which they gained ground in sur- prisingly easy fashion. But Wesleyan was not able to keep 1t up, being lighter. Twice however, the ball was landed close enough to Yale's goal to make tries for a field goal. Each time, however, Rogers, the fullback, failed. Once the ball was kicked accurately for distance, but not with force enough to send it oyer the posts, The second effort was a poorer one and the ball went wide Toward the end Wesleyan seemed likely to score. The Yale subs were playing demoralized game and tackle plays. which Wesleyan used, giving her apparently an effort to score. With the ball in their possession not more than fifteen yards from YaIes goal. Wesleyan lost that opportunity be- cause time was up.
 The touch-downs which Yale made were secured in much the same style of game that characterized the play earlier in the season, being very simple football end runs and line bucking. The features of
 
 yards with the ball caught on Rogers kick off, and in the second half Ward s magnificent run of more than 100 yards Ward also caught the ball on a kick off of one of Yale's seven-yard lines and dashed for goal. He distanced all pursu- CTS by sheer endurance after he lodged the ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
CLERK AND REGISTERS SALE.
No. 2453.

No. 2453.
 I.ouisyille Trust Company, a body corpor- ote. complainant, vs. B. B. Purser and others, defendant
 Rv virtue of a decree rendered on the soth day of June. A. D., 1902 by the city court of Birmingham, Jefferson county, Alahama, in sad cause. I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder. for cash. at public auction, before the court house door, in the city of Birmingham. within the legal hours of sale, on Mon day. the 2Oth day of October, 1902. the following described real estate:
 Lot five 6). in block fifteen Q5), as laid off by the Avondale Land Company. in Ayondale, Jefferson county, Alabama. to satisfy said decree.
 Witness my hand this 18th day of Sep- temoer, 1902. JOHN s. GILLESPY. e-ls-3ot Clerk and Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09

Careful buyers make a sort of an x-ray examination of shoes. They observe the lining and the sewing and the eyeleting. and fineness of the leather, etc.
 They buy only such shoes as will afford comfort and retain their dressy appear- ance for many weeks.
 Our shoes appeal to careful buyers.
 We especially invite your attention to our medium price line of Ladies' Shoes any style toe or heel, extension or light sole. tips or plain.
 Our October selling price s1 1.5O. worth s2. .00 Our October selling price S175 worth s2 25. Our october selling price S20O worth s250. Our october selling price $25O. worth $500. Our October selling price ss.0O, worth ss50. ASK Tor any style of shoe-rll furnish it. My leather finding, making and repair department best in city.
 Goods delivered to any part of the city.
 D. B. ULSTER, Phone l727. 217 North Nineteenth St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09

The blood Is the source of health. To keep 1t pure, take Hoods Sarsaparilla- Hoods and only Hoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
Varsity at Practice.


 The university team lined up against the scrub yesterday afternoon for twenty minutes of hard play and frequent scraps testified to the earnestness Of the work. The varsity scored three touchdowns but they showed up poorly in team work and frequently get signals mixed.
 Arlington at left guard did well and Forman made several good runs. Tho scrub was unable to score but they bucked the line repeatedly for good galns Wyatt at quarter is very clever, his tack ling being especially good. Lodge and Catchings, although light for varsity ma terial, are playing good ball.
 Granade is on the sick list and Banks has returned home on account of his re- cent sick spell thus crippling the eleven Mcclure and Fortune are both crippled but expect to take part in Fridays game.
 Auburn Says Nothing.
 Auburn is saying nothing and saving wood;" they leave on Friday for Atlanta, where they tackle the Techs on Satur- day. Auburn is lighter than usual, but has team of ground gathers and it Is
  Coaches Kent and Harvey are after the team early and late and it is known that they think they have winning combi- nation.
 More Evenly Matched.
 Tuscaloosa and Auburn are more even ly matched than in a number of years and should be able to put up close and interesting game In their contest on the 18th at West End park. A delegation of Montgomery enthusiasts have raised a kick about their city losing the game. Their annual contest heretofore has been played in Montgomery, but the boys have realized what good town Birmingham is and how liberally her people support athletic contests and no doubt their fu- ture struggles for gridiron supremacy will be pulled off at West End park. Bir- mingham having captured the game, the enthusiasts will no doubt do their best to hold it.