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REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCES

NLnL LO1HlL NOlNVEIAlNOES
Reported by Andr. Melgaard, Official
Abstracter of rlarshall County.
St. Paul M. 4 M. Ry. Co., to Sc
rena H. Coward, ct al, VIZ, nwA, sec.
9-156-46. $500.
st. Paul M. 4 NJ. Ry. Co., to John
Olson, swA, swA, sec. 5-156-45. $240.
Colonial & United States Mortgage
Co., to Annie Jorgenson, neH, sec. %
156-47. $1100.
D. B. Bakke to G. B. Enkema, y of
swA nwA, and lots 3 and 4, sec. 90
155-44, and swA swA, sec. 35-156-44.
$500.
Ole Paulson to Andrea Udby, VIZ
neA, eA nwA, sec. 33-l55 A. $500.
Edward Peterson to Oliver Johns
rud, e4 swA, nwA swA, sec. 5, and
neA SEX, sec. 6-155-43. $1,000.
St. Paul NJ. & M. Ry. Co., to MAIDS
Haurum, nwA, sec. 1-15S-49. ST. 400.
SO.
Ira B. Bradford, ct al, to The
Church of st. Rose of Lima, Argyle,
lots 6, 7, s, 9, 10, II, II and 13, block
%, William addition, Argyle. $105.
L. Lamberson to SusanlE. Bowers,
81 neA, seA nwA, lots l, 2, 3, and
5, sec. 6-155-4S. $6400.
Grace Stevens to GeorgeW .Toomb,
nwA, sec. 20-157-4S. $175.
G. S. Hull to Elizabeth II. Kennedy,
nwA neA, lots 1 and 5, sec. 32-15S-50.
$3.50.
Alonzo Toomb to George w. Toomb,
nwA, sec. 20-l57-4S.
VIM. Mcconnell to Elizabeth Ken.
nedy, nwA neA and lots l and 5, sec.
32-15S-5O. 5000.
Carr & Smith to Thomas Roothley,
nwH, sec. 7-157-49. $4,000.
Lorena G. Stone to Catharine u.
Sinclair, lots and 6, block 9, Argyle.
$4,000.
St. Paul M. & M. Ry. Co., John
Young, sh sH, SEX SEX, sec. 17-156-
so. $3.50.
L. Lamberson to Thos. E. James,
neA, and nwA, sec. l1-154.47. $532O.
Julius Otto to Fredericka Menzel,
neA, sec. 12-l5S-44. $500.
Albert Tornell to Den Svensk Krist-
IA M. Forsamling of Viking, church
lot in Sc corner, SEX, sec. 2S-l55-45.
Rosalie Riopelle to Oliver Riopelle,
part of sec. 35-157-49, and nwAA, neA,
sec. 3-156-49. $35OO.
Prichard Stone Co., to O.J Hager,
seA, sec. II, VIZ, swA, lots 3 and 4 sec
13-155-43. $3,6O1.O3.
Prichard Stone Co. to H. F Opper,
seA, sec. 11-155- SAB. $1,79S.17.
H. W. Haugen Guardian to George
G. Keup, W. nwA, q interest), sec,9-
l56-46. $400.
Serana H. Coward to George G..
Keup, VIZ nwA, X interest), sec. g.
156-46. 1852 .26.
U. S., to Berger Sevoldsen, ne44,
sec. 32-l55-44. "
Ella A. Chaplin administrator to
Riley 3. Kezar. lots II and II, block
II, Warren. $1100.
Herbrand Helgesen to John P.
Lundin, nwA, sec. 10-158-46.
Erick O. Hagen to Nels O. Grasby,
VIZ nwA, VIZ sw4, sec. 30. 1854. ST.
900.
P.O. Bergh to Orten E. Bush, VIZ
swA Of 81, SEX SEX of 20, and nwA,
nwH Of sec. 2S-l57-4O. $3.50.
M. M. Stone ct al to Fred Tiedt,
lots g., 10, II and l2, block 7, ar
gyle. 500.
U.s., to Oliver Johnsrud, ne1 swA,
SEX nwA, lots 2, 3 and 4, sec. l2-l56-
~. $201 A.
Olof B. Hanson to D. B.. Bake,
nwA, sec. 23-l56-44. 1920.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR
LICENSE.
State of Minnesota,
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

times the original amount. or $4,000.
The output of the factory has
steadily grown and has met with
that success which can only come to
goods of merit. Some idea of the
increased facilities of the factory
may be obtained from the fact that
during the first year the concern
turned out one hundred pairs of
shoes daily. while today il has Il ca
pacity of five hundred pairs every
twenty-four hours. This output is
accomplished through the employ
ment Of over one hundred and TWEEN
ty-five skilled workmen. coupled
with pIant. comprising the latest
and most approved machinery known
to the shoe manufacturing business.
The product of the factory X of the
highest grade of workmanship. and
the wear-resiSting qualities shown
i'm the shoes j. good evidence of tie
equally high grade material and the
attention To detail employed- i'm the
making.
Every shoe turned out bears the
union label. and the institution en-
joys the highest commendation along
this line. Among the best known
brands of shoes manufactured here
is the Olga NethersoIe" shoe which
is widely known for its stylish get
up. and the manner in which il has
been received by the ladies who APP
preciate up to date foot wear IL evil
dence of its superiority. To estab-
lish a reputation for shoe manufac-
Il ..F rI Il,
tition of eastern factories * no easy
proposition. vet with a corps of ten
competent travelling statesmen this in
stitution is today putting its shoes
alongside of the older eastern fac
tories, and the reputation that the
product * earning for the factory
is indeed gratifying. 1t has been the
aim of the men at the head of the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
Modern Decorator

In the line of decorative art, Rock
Island mas several firms of high
standing. Prominent among these is
the establishment of w. c. Hubble. To-
Gated at No. 1919 Third avenue. Mr..
Hubble was born in this city in the
year 1876 and commenced 10 learn
the trade of paper hanging when he
was IA years of age. In the year
1897 he opened an establishment OF
his own, doing Il general paper hang
ing and decorating business. From
small beginning he>las built up fine
business. He does all kinds Of paint
ing paper hanging. decorating. aad
carries constantly IA wei! selected
stock of wall paper. room mouldings.
paints, oils. varnishes. anu in fact
everything essential to an establish
ment of this character. He furnishes
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
ROCK ISLAND LEADS
IN SOAP MANUFACTURE

One of the Oldest industries in Rock
Island, in fact in this section of the
country. is that which for within n
year of half a century has been en-
gagged i'm the manufacture of soap in
Rock Island, and known familiarly
for many years under the name of
Warnock & Ralston. Since cleanli-
ness is second only to the highest of
virtues. an institution that has done
so much to. contribute to such an
ideal deserves we'll indeed.
The firm was originally incorporat-
ed as Warnock d Kelly in 1873. The
firm of Warnock d Ralston which
has for many years conducted the
business succeeded to the control,
being composed of !. ID. Warnock and
Robert RalSton. The factory in the
lower end of Rock Island has grown
from small beginnin" to one of the
largest of its kind i'm the entire west,
having Il present capital invested of
$4,000. and employing a large force
of men. The products include all the
various brands of soap from the com
moncSt to the finest toilet lines.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
A Pioneer JeWe1er

While in this country of great op-
portunitieS success is attained by
many. vet il iS also true that pre-
eminence comes only to the few. And
in view of the strenuous competition
which characterizes all lines of husi-
ness. unquestioned leadership comes
only as the result of the natural sur
vival OF the fittest. Such house is
the retail jewelry establishment of
III. ID. Folsom. of this city.
Mr.. Folsom was born in Cordova.
H., in the year 1860. While yet
youth he came to Rock Island with
his parents He obtained his educa-
tion in the public schools of this
l.ity. after which he learned the trade
Of matchmaker. In 1850. when only
twenty years of age. he opened a
! iewelry store in this city and has
since conducted a successful business.
| He carries n we'll assorted stock of
american and Swiss watches; also
the best makes. finest qualities and
handsomest designs i'm gold iewelry.
In addition he always has ON hand
I fine line of diamonds and other prec-
ious stones. loose and in handsome
settings. His line of French and
Anne rican clocks is of the finest as
sortment. and his store is replete
with goods of every kind which prop
erly belong TO the stock of well
regulated .iewcIry establishment. His
aim has been for years to let no
goods pass over his counters except
those that bear the stamp of unques
toned merit. In giving to the jewelry
purchasing public the best that could
possibly be sold for the money he
has given his establishment the repu
.ation that stamps it as n house
where one may make an outlay with
the full satisfaction that money eN-
pended Will obtain its full value in re-
turn.
As an expert in matchmaking and
repairing. Mr.. Folsom has enjoyed a
reputation second to none in this vi
cinity The long establishment of his
business and the success that attends
1T yearly, is abundant proof of the
confidence reposed in il by the public.
Mr.. Folsom. personally, is a conserV-
ative. conscientious citizen and man
of high business integrity.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
A Popular Store

There are many fine grocery es-
Establishments i'm Rock Island. promi-
nent among them being the store of
Charles Oswald located at 2129 Fourth
avenue. Mr.. Oswald was born in ST.
Louis. Mo-. i'm the year 1853. coming
with his parents to Rock Island in
1864. After receiving good educa-
tion i'm the public schools of the city
he apprenticed himself TO the trade
of saw-mal<er and for Il wears work
ed i'm Donallson's Saw manufacturing
establishments. In 1887 he purchased
the old established grocery of
George Schneider and has since CON
Quoted the business with success.
He deals i'm all kinds of groceries
and provisions. -four, feed. etc. and
his stock will be found to contain
the best of everything in this line at
all times. His delivery service is
prompt and reliable and he spares
no effort 10 serve his patrons ac-
ceptably and well. The aggregate
business of this establishment
reaches yearly total-of $4,000.
Mr.. Oswald is a member of the
Modern Woodmen, Knights. of the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

turcd product. The last few months
has seen exceptional rapid increase in
the business of the shoe company.
and unless the signs fail. its growth
in the future will be still greater.
The class Of advertising put out
by this institution is "a feature i'm it,
self. The artistic booklets and high
class cuts sent out are indicative of
the artistic spirit that. pervades the
institution. The establishment i'm
word is Il credit To the city. and the
product it turns out is credit TO the
name ii bears.
The officers of the Rock Island
Shoe company are:
President. r. Robinson.
Vice President-C. :. Peaslee
Secretary and Treasurer-Stuart
Harper.
Probably very few citizens of Rock
Island realize the extent of the terri
tory covered by the travelling repre-
sentatives of this institution which
has grown so rapidly that it has
taxed the capacity of the present
quarters To the fullest. Its sales
Oregon. down into Texas on the
southwest. and into Alabama and
Georgia and other southern states.
and also as iar east as Pennsylvania.
In every center of shoe trade in the
west. south or southwest the Olga
Nethersole'' shoe * we'll known. To
obtain voluntary cOmmendation
from Il lady 50 prominent and well
known To both her profession and the
public as Miss Nethersole is high
tribute to the makers of Rock Island
shoes. The most striking feature
about the NetherSole shoe is that in
meeting the demands of style. the
comfort of the wearer has not been
sacrificed. This is true likewise of
all shoes turned out of this estab-
lishment.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
Schaab'S Mills

j. NJ. Schaab. the well known and
reliable grocer. located at 16O1-l603
Fourth avenue. was born i'm Edging
ton. Rock Island county, in 1858. His
early education was obtained i'm the
public schools of that vicinity. When
old enough he worked on n farm. then
he came to Rock Island IN 1886 when
he purchase. AN interest in the gro
Gerry and feed mill business with John
Streckfus. Four years later he pIir
chased Mr.. Strecllfus' interest. since
which time he has conducted the
business alone. Shortly after, he be-
came the sole proprietor of the bust
ness he enlarged the capacity of the
feed mill and tyo years ago erected
the large warehouse located on Fifth
avenue between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth streets, which has Il ca
pacity of five thousand barrels of
feed mill and two years ago erected
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

Some Of the most familiar brands in
which the nrm prides itself are the
Great Rock Island. Toilet Black Hawk,
Climax Chip. Imperial Defensive, and
a specially manufactured white toilet
soap for the steam laundry trade.
The brands enumerated are only Il
few of the most popular manufactur-
ed by this well known factQry.
Of the old time firm that SO many
wears conducted the business. Hugh
WarnOck iS deceased and his aSSo-
ciate. Robert Ralston, has practically
retired, leaving the conduct of the
business i'm the hands of their re-
spective sons, James ID. Warnock and
Hugh w. Ralston. Both these gentle
men possess the inherent genius
and energy essential to success.
Both are enterprising. and apply
themselves diligently to the promo
tion of the industry which they CON
troll. Aside from this they are awake
to the welfare of the city and may
always be counted upon among those
who are ready to help in any move
for its upbuilding.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
Adams Shoe Store

Charles L. Adams, son of Hiram Il.
Adams. who was grandson of John
Quincy adams, was born Sept ), 1858.
in Leicester, Mass. In the year 1866
Hiram Il. Adams moved with his
family to Worcester. Mass. where he
established the well known boot fac
tory under the firm name of Adams
& Hastings. During the next twelve
years, while pursuing his education,
Charles won the utmost esteem of his
school friends. In the year 1850. Mr..
adams. possessed with the desire to
visit this western country. accepted
the management of the Bankrupt
shoe store which opened i'm this city
at that time. In 1851 he entered the
employ of Carse d Reticker, and
three years later became a partner
of the firm Carse & Co. In 1887 he
took the management OF the NJ. d X.
shoe department., where he remained
until the spring of 1899, when. taking
advantage of first class location
he opened up the present shoe bust
ness ut 1901 Second avenue, where for
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

firm, was born in Coal Valley. this
county. and came to Rock Island in
1898, when the present business was
established. Previous TO this he had
had experience in other cities and
had fitted himself to the highest de-
gree for successful work in this line.
The firm makes a speciality of steam
and hot water heating. and the
plants they have installed have given
almost perfect satisfaction in every
instance. In the kindred lines of
plumbing and gas fitting their work
has also met with unqualified sue
cess. They carry in stock large
assortment of both laboratory. outfits
and sanitary appliances and fixtures.
In addition to this they do a gem
erul stove and tinvare business. car
rying fine line of stoves and shelf
ware. ana all articles pertaining to
this line of trade. Twenty or thirty
skilled men in their various lines are
constantly employed and arc under
the personal supervision of Mr..
Myers. himself Il practical man WHO
has given years of study 10 this class
of work. Among the more Important
p'illhlHSS W lDiS Ni'lnl.N IN WlIcb
their work has been and is being IA.
stalled are the Rock Island High
school building in This city. Harms
new hotel. {. Is. 81 q. Il. IL. depot, -.
II. ]. & Y. w. X. K. depot. Horace.
Mann school, Kcmhlc school: high
school Elmwood. H.; High school.
Port Byron. ILL.,; Erie school. Erie,
H.: Monroe county court hou.-,,
Sparta, Wis: Moline city hospital.
Moline; MUllnc Plnv company. Mo-
line: Bcttendorf Metal Wheel works,
DaVenpnrt: Rock Island Sash & Door
works. Rock Island: McCGffery fate.
Davenport; J. II. c. Petersen's Sons.
Davenport: Masonic hall, Coal Val
ley; +. Bruc!.mann, greenhouses.
Rock Island; Turner hall. Rock Is
land; First NJ. +. church. Rock Is
land; Swedish Lutheran parson-
age. Orion: Sacred Heart parsonage,
Rock Island; ST. 'Mary's parsonage.
Rock Island. And many others. in
Guiding residences too numerous to
mention,
Mr.. Myers, the general manager of
the concern. is wideawake up-to-
date business man whose strict busi-
ness integrity has given him Il high
standing in the community
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

iShed knowledge of the science of
sanitary plumbing, heating and gas
fitting ana one with thoroughly com
plete resource. is the firm of Alien.
Myers Il Co. located at 1921 Second
avenue. This establishment does all
kinds of scientific heating, plumbing
ventilating, and makes IA speciality
OF high class residence work. 1t has
completed many large and important
contracts in the three cities, and its
scope of work is rapidly extending
over eastern Iowa and western IL
linois. Every feature that enters into
modern construction work of this
character together with the latest
devices Of every kind is employed by
this firm with the result that the
work it has put in is characterized by
the best results that can be attained
anywhere in this line of work.
Fred 7. Myers, the manager of the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

* nothing left undOne that would in
sure better wear or satisfaction. In
designing the lasts and patterns
their aim is not only to offer shoes
that are up to the minute. in fashion
but shoes that are constructed ON
anatomical lines aS well, and it is the
close adherence To these principles
that has given to the product their
perfect fitting qualities and graceful
beauty. The workmanship and finish
are also given much attention. No
artisan is employed who is not fully
competent and every finished shoe iS
carefully inspected before il leaves
the factory. I'm u word. the Rock
Island shoes stand for all that il
best i'm Shoemaking, and wherever
the goods are sold they meet With the
warmest praise for comfort and
durability.
While good materials are an inn
portant factor in shoe manufac-
ture. this alone will not give salts
faction. Comfort for the wearer is
an element that must be considered
if the product j. to he successful.
Here again the Rock Island factory
providing shoes that fit the feet and
to give comfort and ease to the
wearer. Satisfactory shoes must be
right inside as well as outs The in
ner materials. such as lining, inner
Soles and counters must he good.
and all parts must be prepared and
put together with the nicely of Il
watch. Nothing is more aggravating
to an individual than an i'll fitting or
uncomfortable shoe. To the end that
the public may be given less trouble
from this source this institution has
made il a constant aim to give this
part of the shoe manufacture their
closest attention. 1t is believed that
in avoiding this disagreeabie feature
i attributable to "A great extent the
high reputation with which the pro-
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
THE ROCK ISLAND SHOE COMPANY
An Industry That Has Grown Up in This City

Rock Island which is known near
and far, and one of which the city
has every reason to be proud, is the
Rock Island Shoe company.
1t began manufacturing shoes
several years ago in a modest way as
the Peaslee Shoe company. In 1898
it was recognized with a capital of
$4,000. From that time until the
present the business of the concern
has steadily increased and through
able and judicious management its
sphere of usefulness was 50 broad
ened that it was necessary lately to
increase the capitalization to three
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

estimates on all classes of work. and
employs the most skilled and pains
taking workmen to he found in this
locality. The care and close attcn-
tion to detail that iS evidenced in
fhe work of this establishment has
given it Il high reputation. and cX-
amples of its work may be seen in
some of the finest residences in Rock
island. Mr.. Hubble employs Is pco-
pie and renders prompt and efficient
service on any work intru~ted To his
care. lie iS a conscientious. reliable
business man. whose business success
is due entirely To his own efforts ana
a desire to please his patrons.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

institution to give the best that
could he produced for the money
In this they are succeeding to an
admirable degree rs is shown in the
increased popularity of the manufec-
tured products. Rock Island enter
prise and capital have made the insti-
tuition what il is and that il will con-
tinue To prosper and grow to even
better things is an assertion that
will hardly he gainsaid.
The high standard of excellence
that is 50 apparent in the products
of this factory necessitates care
full consideration 1f every detail
The construction iS the best There
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

duet of this factory is regarded.
The men who have charge of the
practical part of the shoe manufac-
ture of this plant are men of ripe
experience who have given years of
constant study to the development
of products that will meet the re
quirements of particular public.
Because the fact must be conceded
that it is easier to find fault with
our shoes than with any other part
of ones wearing apparel. Knowing
this fact. the management of this
factory has endeavored To meet every
objectionable feature, and the result
is almost perfection in the manufac-
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
SANITARY SCIENCE
IN HOUSE COMFORTS

There is no mechanical vocation
that so affects the public health. and
comfort as that of the sanitary en-
gineer, for upon the proper perform
ance of his eXacting duties depends
the welfare of the community. The
successful establishment in this line
brings rare study and skill
to bear in the important details of
the work.
\ Rock Island firm that combines
veteran experience, expert skill, fin
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

branches and then returned To Rock
Island to embark i'm business as above
stated. Since that time. and still con-
tinuing. he gives his personal atten-
tion To the practical part of the bust
ness. He has kept pace with the new
things in his line. and the excellent
reputation enjoyed by the products
of this house are traceable in a great
measure to the unremitting care of
Mr.. Math. In addition to being IA
master hand in his business he is a
pleasant gentleman to meet, and
above all liberal minded and pro-
gressive citizen.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

meal. corn meal, and feed of all kinds.
His grocery establishment is always
stocked with the best in that line.
He keeps constantly employed a num-
Der of teams and men. and his bust
ness aggregates a total of 100000
yearly. Mr.. Schaab is member of
the NJ. W. y. and W. c. L. He is a
straightforward, thoroughgoing bust
ness man Of character and detcrmi-
nation.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

manner in which il was fitted up made
it one of the most modern of it's
kind in the west. The firm still owns
the building, and also the store build
ing situated just west. and occupied
as furnishing store. I'm 1900 Mr..
Krell retired and the business is now
conducted by Mr.. Matha
Frank j. Math was born in Austria
in 1856. He came to this country and
located in Rock Island in 1870. Three
years later he went to Chicago to
learn the baking and confectionery
business. He spent five years per-
fecting himself in the various
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

Rock Island can boast of one in
stitution that has no superior in this
vicinity. 1T is the confectionery and
wholesale bakery of F. j. Math. The
business beginning of this house was
made by the present proprietor i'm
1881 i'm "A room ON Twentieth street.
In 1885 he formed partnership with
Henry KreII under the firm name of
KreIl & Math. The firm prospered
and the business grew apace. In
1895 they built the Krell q Math
block. the lower part being designed
especially to meet the requirements
of their growing business. And the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

nine years success has crowned his
effort. In carrying not only good re-
liable footwear. but the leading
styles. Mr.. adams has been able to
both please and win the confidence of
all. lie is a pleasant and accommo-
dating gentleman. whose business in
tegrity has gained him an enviable
standing in the community.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

Globe, and is Il progressive. enterpris-
ing business man whose honor and