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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
WANTED-AGENTs.


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. solicitor capable of
earning q 600 year. for mercantile line.
Give references. Address ''8 49, this office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
In Ranlxruptey,

In the district court of the United States
for the northern district of Illinois-south-
eru division.
10 the matter of the bankruptcy of william
n. Martin, Thomas Martin and James
First. partners under the firm name of
First Martin Brothers. and OF the said
William n. Martin Thomas Martin and
James First as individuals. In bankrupt
cy. Before Adair Peasants. referee.
To the creditors of the above named CO.
partnership and individuals:
Notice Is hereby given that the above
named William n. Martin Thomas Martin
and James First, partners doing business
under the firm name and style of First s.
Martin Brothers. and the above named per
sons as individuals were and each of them
was ad Indicated bankrupt on the 18th dav
of June. A. d, 1908. and that meeting of
the creditors of them and each of them will
BE- held at the offfCc of the undersigned in
the city of ROCK Island, county of Rock Is
land, state OF Illinois, on the northeast cor
ner of Second avenue and Eighteenth street
on Monday. the ssd day of June. A. D., 1903.
at the hour of II O'Clock a IN. for the pur-
pose of proving claims, selecting lrus-
tee and doing such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
ADAIR PLEASANTS, Referee
Dated at Rock island, Illinois, this 18th
day OF June, a D., 1903
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

and Mrs. Gardiner left on the mid
night train for Chicago, where they
will spend week, after which they
will proceed to New York and thence
cross the ocean before their home
ward voyage begins. Upon their re-
turn they will take up their residence
in Davenport. The groom was for.
merly a resident of Rock Island.
The first arrest resulting from the
button workers lockout occurred YES
terday afternoon when august
Kruetzfeldt was arrested upon com
plant of one of the girls who has
been employed in the shop since the
lockout who claims that KruetZfeldt
called her ''scab."
Division Freight Agent G. b. Al
bright, of the Rock Island, with some
of his assistants have arrived in this
city to open their offices here in ac-
cordance with the orders recently is
sued for the transfer of headquarters
from Cedar Rapids here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

WANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles, clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential. His new mum Der and
location, 1923 Second avenue. Don't forget
tt Jones secondhand store. Two rings
on I21T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
Administrator,s Notice.

Estate of Honora McEniry. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of Honora Nc
Entry. late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice
that he viii appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island. at the Aug
gust term. on the arst Monday in August
next. at which time all persons having Claims
against said estate are notifed and request
ed to attend, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 10th day of June. A. d. 1908.
WILLIAM M'ENIRY. Administrator
M'ENIRH & M'ENIRY, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
LEGAL
Masters sale
State of Illinois,

f RoeS 81 Is stlinHt County, Sss
In the circuit court of said county. In
chancery
James Quinn vs. ]. F. Diemer Foreclosure.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF a
decree of said court, entered in the above
entitled Cause on the 18th day of June.
A. d. 1903. L shall, on Saturday the fist
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
decree. sell at public Yendue, to the highest
bidder for cash in hand. tbose certain parcels
of land situated in the county OF ROCK Island
and state of Illinois, known and described as
follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the northwest corner of
the northeast quarter Cd of section thirty
tour (3D township seventeen 90 north
range two (2) west OF the fourth "a prin-
cipal meridian: thence running east forty
(40) rods, thence north twenty COO rods to
the place OF beginning, containing five 90
acres.
Also the following described real estate.
to-wit: Beginning five 90 Chains south of
the northwest corner of the northeast quar-
ter 90 of section thtrty-four (34) in town
ship SeventeenO7northr range tWo(2)weSt of
the fourth (D principal meridian and run
ming east eleven (lD chains and thirty three
(S3) links to the center of the road, thence
along in said road. south eighteen and one
fourth OS1l) degrees, east eleven CID chains
and siXty-nine (69D links, thence west fifteen
Q5) chains, thence north eleven (iD chains
containing l4.54 acres including all the eS.
tate of homestead of the said defendant, j.
Dated at Moline. Illinois, this Goth day Of
June, A. ID. 1903
WALTER ]. ENTRIKIN.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island county, Ill
M'ENIRY Is M'ENTRY, Complainant So
Hcitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Yesterday morning Henry Without
met with an accident that might have
lost him his right hand. Without.
who lives at 1O23h West Third street
and is employed at the sash and door
factory of L. j. Sizzling q Co., 1917 TO
1923 West Sixth street. was saving
some boards on a rotary saw and in
some manner his right hand slipped
and was caught in the saw. His pres
ence of mind saved him from getting
more serious injury. Without
went to the home of DR.. Anton Sauer.
who dressed the injured member. On
examination it was found that the
thumb and first two fingers were cut
to the bone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
&2I.OO.

via Illinois Central and Dixie Flyer
Route, account national convention
Baptist Young Peoples Union of
America. Tickets on sale July 6-7 and
s. Return limit, Aug. Is. Leave Peoria
$3.50 p. m. Arrive Atlanta 1890 next
evening; standard Pullman sleepers.
If your ticket reads via the Illinois
Central and Dixie Flyer Route. you
can depend upon having a quick and
comfortable journey in both direc-
tions. For full particulars write or
call on us at ,--:y ticket office, 500
Main street, Peoria, Ill. Phone S96.
G. y. Smith, Commercial Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
Notice of Final settlement,

Estate of John futile, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned. Hugh Walker. executor of the
estate of John futile. deCf aSed, has this
day filed his final report and set
tlement as such in the county court of
Rock Island county, and that an order has
been entered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto or cause to
the contrary be shown on or before the 25th
day of July. A. d. 1903, and upon the tinal ap-
pFoval of said report the said executor
will ask for an order of distribution and will
also ask to be discharged. All persons inter
eSted are notified to attend.
Rock Island. Ill, June 30. y. D. 1903.
HUGH WALKER
ceased.
JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
Executors Notice.

Estate of Oliver Graham, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
eXccutrfx of the last will and testament of
Oliver Graham. late of the county of Rock
Island, 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 or RoCL Isl
and, at the August term. on the first Monday
in August next. q. which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested 10 attend for the purpose OF
having the same ad juSted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re
queSted to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day of June, A. D. 1903
MARY C. GRAHAM. EXecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Yesterday Herbert Stuehmer, the
13-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Stuehmer. 224 Iowa street. came
very near losing his life by coming in
contact with live wire that was ly-
ing in the street in front of his home.
Young Herbert, with a number of his
juvenile companions were playing
barefooted i'm the water that had
gathered in the street from the re-
cent rain. The boys saw the wire ly-
ing in the street, and thinking that it
was only an old piece of wire that
had been thrown away proceeded to
pick it up. Herbert Stuehmer was the
first one to pick it up, and immediate
" received terrible shock that
threw him to the pavement. His cries
soon brought a number of people and
he was taken to his home. DIR. {. +.
Glvnn was summoned, and after ex-
aiming the boy found that his body
was severely burned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
LEGALS.
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate OF William F. Mcconnell. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned. Luzerne Mcconnell. administra-
triX OF said estate, has this day died her iu-
al report and statement as such in the
county court of Rock Island county, and
that an order has been entered by said
jectionS thereto o. cause to the contrary be
shown OF or before the third day of July, A.
D.. 1903, and upon the approval of said report
the said Luzerne Mcconnell will ask for an
order of distribution and will also ask to be
discharged All persons interested are notl-
fed to attend.
Rock Island, June 10. 1903.
LUZERNE MCCONNELL,
AdministratriX. d. b. &c. t. a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
c., Il. s 0. Railway Special ExcursIo
Rates.

June to Sept 80, ST. Paul and Min
neapolis and return, $12.
June 1 to Sept. 80, Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return, $26.75
July 20. 81 and ~. Minneapolis and
return, $11.15.
July to 10. Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return, $24.25
July to 10, San Francisco and Los
Angeles and return. $59.25.
june 20 to July 2, Burlington, Iowa,
and Return, $3.65.
June % to July ., Clinton, Iowa,
and return, $1.50.
st. Paul, one way, IS.
Phone 1850, C., b. q Q. depot, Tween
tieth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

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WANTED-iO0 feather beds. 1 pay the high
est price for old feathers, will stay in your
CITY a week. address j. Rosenthal general
delivery, city, and will call at your home.
WANTED-Ladies to visit the MONDAY
Rest rooms at IsISH Third avenue, near y.
M. G. A. building. Good home cooked din
datfon, not profit. Rooms open all day to
ladies for rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

The athletic program for the Deere
& Co. picnic at Woodwards Grove.
above Bort Byron. July 8, has been ar
ranged and the prizes - each event
decided on. The program of sports
is an interesting one. The stellar at
traction in the forenoon will, of
course, be the ball game between the
shop and office forces. \ box of eli
CARS to each man on the winning
team is the prize offered. The other
events will be run off partly in the
forenoon, during the progress of the
game. and partly after dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS


The c., b. & Q. will have on sale
July and 4 round trip tickets to all
points on its line within 200 miles at
rate of one and one-third fare. Re
turn limit July 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

After evading the officers for more
than two years, A. Black who was in
dicted in the January term of court
in 1901, has been arrested and placed
in jail. The young man is charged
with breaking and entering and his
bond has been placed at 800 which
will be secured and the young man re-
leased from Jail. Since he has been
eveding the law the young man has
been working quietly on farm few
miles away. and under an assumed
name. and by keeping out of sight of
many visitors he has been as secure
in his retreat as If he had been hun
dreds of miles awaA His desire to
get out finally led to his discovery
and he was recognized and an officer
sent for him. who brought him TO the
city and had him locked up. Black
was arrested two years. ago last win
ter for being one of the lads who
stole large flock of chickens from
y. c. Blazer, farmer living near the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
uLAIRHoYANr.

~~~~~-~O~O~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~
MADAM ST MARIE-Palmist and clairvoy-
ant. Tells you the past, present and fu-
ture correctly. Tells you everything per
tanning to business, marriage. divorce,
love affairs, sickness, death accidents and
everything OF interest: one can or MI
hours from to 10 p. m. 705 Fourth ave
uue the Rlue line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
EDUCATIONAL.


AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-BusineSs depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters OF the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue
Rock ISlaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
working NIrht and DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength, list
1esshess into energy. brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25-cents
per box. Sold by Hartz & TTllemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Hardy Flagg, Wanpaca. Wis. says:
ing bread without flour, as keeping
house without Rocky Mountain Tea.
So cents. T. H. Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
C., NJ. & st. p

Low rates for 18th of July. one and
one-third fare for round trip within
200 miles, on sale July and 4, return
limit July 6. Depot, foot of Seven
teenth street. F. \. Miller, general
passenger agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Sergt William Bowman and Corp.
Ferdinand Ives. formerly of the Unit
ed States recruiting substation
in Dubuque. are in the city. and pro-
pose to open quarters in this city.
This means that the Dubuque substa-
ton has been abandoned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Myrtle lodge. Degree of Rebekah,
gave social Wednesday evening at
Metropolitan hall which was well at
tended. The ladies are anxious to
raise money and will give Il series of
these affairs during the summer. The
lodge will use the fund which is be-
ing raised to send its degree team to
the state convention of the order in
September at Springfield. TO compete
with other teams for the state prizes.
These rewards arc sums of money and
banners and are well worth the eff
fort which the teams throughout the
state put forth to win them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

The preliminary hearing of james
Smith, the assailant of James BaylesS,
has been set for July s before Justice
Hall. Meantime Smith languishes in
Jail in default of bail. The charge
against him will be assault with in
tent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Vice President George W. Bawden
and Gen. Representative f. y. Ferrin,
of the |. & l. interurban company,
which is to build the Davenport-Clin-
ton electric line, left yesterday for
Clinton where they will be joined by
David Pepper. Jr.. of Philadelphia,
senior member of the firm of Pepper
K Register. who are to construct the
proposed /. & l. road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

The news has just reached here
that Mrs. Jane NJ Stanard, wife of
Martin :. Stanard, formerly resident
of this city passed away at her home
i'm indianapolis. Ind. short time
ago. Mrs. Stanard was in her 62nd
year at the time of her death, and
had for three or four months prior to
her death, suffered great agony from
the distressing complaint that took
her away. cancer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
CARD oF THANKS.

THE undersigned desire to thank their
neighboIs and friends aud particularly
the Ladies' Society of St. Mary's Catholic
church for assistance rendered them dur
ing their late bereavement in the death of
their mother, Mrs. Barbara Schmidt.
Signed Mrs. Henry Fluegel. Mrs. Lizzie
Cramer, Mrs. Anna Werthman. Engelbert
Schmidt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
CoNrRACroRs AND BUILDERS.

} DIN VOLK x CO.-Contractors and build
ers Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass Onices and factory
81 to 32o Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
ChamberIaIn's Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy.

This remedy is certain to be needed
in almost every home before the sum-
mer is over. 1t can always be de-
depended upon even in the most Sc
we're and dangerous eases. 1t is es-
pecially valuable for summer dis
orders in children. 1t is pleasant to
take and never fails to give prompt
relief. Why not buy it now? 1t may
save life. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
EUEI..

sale and retail dealers in bituminouS and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service.
offices 17IS First avenue. Telephone west
I2QO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
LAUNDRIES.

ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baurs
field & Sexton, proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
GRAIN AND PRovIsIoNs.

H J. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions cotton. Privale
wire to New York and Chicago. Offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
GEORGE II. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
25 years. No. $40 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone, Harrison 2666.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.


FOR SALE-COntectionery ice cream and
soda water business at bargain ii taken
at once. Inquire at 81 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

The hearts of the firemen were
made glad by the action taken by the
council Wednesday. An ordinance was
passed during the interim of the heat
ed moments that raises the salary
of the tiremen s. per month. The or
dinenee is to go into effect as soon as
the legal time has expired. The or
dinance is to GO into effect as soon as
fire department shall receive 500 per
month compensation. and that the
first assistant chief shall receive $;P
per month and the second assistant
so per month. The captains are to
receive $40 per month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
MOLINE MENTION

Cupid held full sway at 8 p. IN. We'd
nesday at the beautiful home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Emerson Schofer ON
Thirtieth avenue on the south side
when at a pretty home wedding was
celebrated the marriage of their only
daughter, Miss Olive May, to John
Franklin Gamble, of Rock Island. a
popular employee of the arsenal. Only
members of the two interested famil-
les were present for the ceremony, at
which Rev. Will IL. Sickle, formerly
of Moline. now of Aledo, offciated.
The house decorations were beauti.
full the prevailing colors were green
and white. After the ceremony a
sumptuous wedding supper was serv-
ed. An array of wedding presents
testifies to the esteem and friendship
in which both of the young people
are held in the twin cities. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gamble will reside for the pres
ent with the brides parents.
y bolt of lightning during the
storm Of Wednesday night struck the
house of George PAIL, 217 Fifth ave
nue. at midnight, frightening the peo-
pie Of the vicinity with its loud re-
port, and started u fire which did con
siderable damage, running the greater
part of the wearing apparel of Mr..
Pains entire household. The lightning
struck over third story storeroom,
where was stored part of the
family clothing. Owing to the care
taken by the fire laddies, the damage
to the house and its furnishings was
confined to this one room. knowing
that water would do much additional
damage. chemicals only were used in
the fight with the flames, and great
credit is due the boys that the loss
was no greater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

At o'clock Tuesday evening, at the
naroehial residence of Rev. ID. j. Flan-
nery. pastor of ST. Anthony's church,
occurred the marriage of Judson
Gardner and Miss Theresa r. I'm
nian, two of the well-known and pop
alar young people of the city. Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located 6,767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort A perfect place for rest. For partlc-
ulars address DR.. Daniel s. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director, Las Vegas, M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

GRAND HOTEL-Famous Colfax mineral
springs Offers best accommodations al
reasonable prices. Address william Frey
Colfax, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

The annual reunion of the Alumni
association of Browns Business col
lege of this city. will be held at the
Watch Tower. July Z. The local school
when it opens for business next ses-
sion will occupy the present quarters
of the library. which will be vacated
by that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

Philip Hoenig, who resides near
Walker Station. was arrested We'd
nesday evening by the city marshal OF
East Moline for drunk. II Is the
first arrest which the marshal has
made under his village appointment.
Yesterday morning Hoenig was given
a hearing in the Moline police court
on a charge of disorderly conduct.
He was committed to the gentle care
of Mine Host Heider, who for 10 days
will try and please his every and
within and fancy-so far as it can be
done without the aid of a brewery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
PERSONAT.

MARY e. SHIELDS, you can obtain the ad-
dress of the person who has found papers
of value to you by calling at this office and
paying for this notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
LOST AND FOUND


LOST-A packet of bills between Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets and Second and
Ninth avenues. Finder please return TO
this oflce.
settings on Fourth avenue between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. Lib
eral reward for its return 10 this onice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

now Are YOur Kidneyst
Dr. Hobbs' Sparagus Pills cure all kidneJ Ills sam
Ale n 90 Aod Rtarllrg Ramenv Co. Chicago or N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03

GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, III. Represent only irst-class com
paIiies writing fire, tornado plate glass,
liability, burglary. accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
Open every wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone 1l+S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-03
ELECTRICAL.


w. A. ROBB & COAL kinds of electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
gas and combination fixtures. 11e Eight
eenth street.