davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
.3&Yzl@lsz{ Is 3 zuzEz9
sNlIUIlHIaSk&l

ways between the drawing room and
dining room and were set on the little
tables and cabinets which filled the
room.
In the dining room the table was
laid for the guests and bridal party un-
der a great cluster of scarlet which
hung from the chandelier. and On the
table were arranged several clusters
of lights, in silver candlesticks, shaded
with scarlet and wreathed with holly
and the pure white frost berries, which
looked like pellets of glistening snow.
Each plate was encircled by holly and
at each chair a branch Of 1t was tied
with scarlet ribbon. The centerpiece
on the table was a mound of holly
from which a broad red ribbon was
carried to each plate. ending in a
small bunch which hung down over
the edge of the table.
The wedding was planned to occur
at half past seven, and just at quar-
ter past the chimes of the church at
the corner began their hour Of music,
so that we had this sweet accompani-
ment to the ceremony.
Promptly at half-past seven we
emerged from the room upstairs
where we had been dressing. since the
early five o'clock dinner, and we could
see for ourselves as we went slowly
down the broad stairway that the
scene was a beautiful one. First In
the procession walked the four small
est nephews and nieces Of the bride,
two by two. the girls wearing frocks
Of white with scarlet ribbon in their
hair and carrying baskets Of holly,
the boys in red. each with a branch
OF evergreen. Then went Katherine,
dressed in white cleaning satin, with
a bunch of mistletoe fastening her
veil. and white vellum prayer book
in her hand. Then We girls, six OF
us. walked, two by two, each dressed
In white. but wearing crowns Of frost
ed holly and carrying a great armful
OF poinsetta blossoms from which long
streamers OF scarlet ribbon hung to
the edge Of our gowns.
From the foot of the stairs to the
sides of the archway two other nieces,
also dressed in white and scarlet,
stretched lines Of glistening white
satin ribbon, in which small lunches
OF molly were knotted at intervals, and
through this enclosed pathway the
bride walked to the improvlsed altar,
leaning on her brothers arm. Dur.
ing the ceremony the sound of an
organ playing the sweet old Christmas
hymn. "Adeste Fideles." penetrated
the room, and continued while the sol.
emn words of the marriage service
were spoken. making most beautiful
accompaniment for the scene.
When 1t was over there was Q mer.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

"A Christmas wedding is rather an
unusual thing. At Christmas-tida
everybody's mind is set on something
other than weddings. and to have one
then seems almost like an interruption
OF the just mirth which reigns the
world over" writes Muriel Falkland in
the Housekeeper. The writer goes on
to describe how the idea of a Christ
mas wedding was prettily carried out
in favor of one of group of, twelve
girl friends who had planned to have
distinctive celebrations of this great
est event of their lives.
THE ceremony was a home one, of
course. and as Katherine has host
OF brothers and sisters and another
host of young nephews and nieces,
there was every reason for as genial
time as the occasion and the season
warranted.
1T must be a real Christmas we'd
ding. all white and scarlet, and with
plenty of evergreen" was Elizabeth's s
first impulse. and we all agreed with
her. Katherine was fully in union
with our idea. and we found nothing
but help all along the line, since she
was the last Of large family. each
of whom wished to help celebrate her
nuptials as joyously as possible.
Our first move, when we arrived to
get things in order, was to cover every
door in the house with crash.
This gave the white background we
had wished and afforded besides a
splendid facility for the luxurious ever
green trimming which we had planned
to make the spirit OF Christmas gen.
orally felt. Every picture and every
doorway and window frame was out
lined with evergreen, the spicy odors
filing the house, ere we were half
through. Holly we used only to
wreathe the chandeliers and bank the
window sills and mantel pieces. Long
garlands of evergreen were hung In
festoons along the upper side Of the
wall from the ceiling. twined around
the balustrade and put In loops and
circles wherever wall space offered.
At each window beautiful holly
wreath, tied with floating streamers of
scarlet ribbon, was hung, aud on the
end OF each of the chandeliers hung
great ball OF poinsetta, mingled with a
few feathery green ferns and tied with
scarlet.
This was In the halls and chambers.
In the drawing room, where the GER
emony would be performed. beauti-
full archway of ferns and poinsetta was
erected by the florists under Eliza
beth's direction. and from the middle
of the arch cluster of bells, also of
scarlet. was hung in position like q
chime. Baskets Of scarlet, with ferns
Arniling from them, hung In the door
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

TO the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
OF everyday use in the market and
who is reasonably satisfied with the
old. we would suggest that a trial Of
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because 1t is guar.
anteed by the manufacturers to be SUI
perior to any other brand but because
each 10c package contains 16 ozs..
while all the other kinds contain but
IL ozs. 1t is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
win.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
Burning the YuIe.Lou,

The ancient Christmas ceremony of
the burning OF the Yule-log is one that
has been transmitted to us from our
Scandinavian ancestors. who, at their
feast OF JUL. at the winter solstice,
used to kindle large bonfires In honor
Of their god to set on Are
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
HOw'S This?

We offer oce Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF CatanS that cannot be cured BY Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney
for the last IS years and believe him perfectly
orable In all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his 6rm.
WALpING. kISNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

This Santa Fe road will hereafter
run on their train leaving Denver at s
p. m. daily tourist sleeper through
to California without change. This is
vast improvement over the service in
years past. The Santa Fe also an
ber isth of Of daily serViee OF OF the aSvem- fa-
nous California limited the train
leaving Denver every day at 3:45 D. m.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
Canada Growing.

Earl Gray, the new governor general
of Canada, expects that within a gone.
ration the population of that province
will be equal to that of the United
Kingdom. The forecast was expressed
in the speech which he made at a fare
well dinner given to him on the eve of
his departure to take up the duties of
his post, and is supported by fair
calculation of the probabilities.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
"LoNDoN IN TRANSPORTATION.

London is being rapidly rebuilt, as
we'll as New York. though on different
lines, its nearest approach to a sky
scraper, Queen Annes Mansions, West
minister. being only fourteen stories at
the highest. Changes and improve
ments under way and planned for the
near future include government own
ership of London's water supply, the
widening and extending of the streets
the opening of new ones, the laying of
electric tramways, radical rehousing of
the poor and the construction of i'm
portant new public buildings. among
them the war office in Whitehall and
the additional government offices in
Parliament street. The more vital and
interesting details of this gigantic
work will be the subject of the Janu-
airy Century's leading article London
in Transformation" by Randall Black
shaw. There will be some striking IL
lustrations, it is promised, made by
Birch b. Long, from the artists
sketches and from architects plans.
Not the least interesting feature Of the
story should be comparison with SINH
lar work going on in New York.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Seedy Stranger-I say, boss, 1 don't
suppose you've got a dollar about you?
Thrifty Citizen-Quite a coincidence!
Just what l was thinking about you.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Piso Cure is the best medicine we ever uset
for all affections of the throat and lungs-WM
o. ESDsLEY. Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Wife-Isn't She? Husband-Yes,
the bride is sweet enough to eat,
thank you, but she'd be a pretty ex-
pensive meal if the dressing were in
cluded.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

"The New York World tells us that
an honest man with 100000 year can
live very comfortably in New York
ing in New York;"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

An Englishman says that the pres
ent price of eggs should hencourags
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
ELITE sHINGLE STAIN

>. The best roof stain on the market
Sample color boards to select from
Ask your dealer or write u.s. Th,
Humphrey-Jones Mer. Co., 1921 Arapa
noe St., Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES,
Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles You
druggist will refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
falls to cure you in to il days. soc.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

The man who said the pen was
mightier than the sword must have
witnessed a French duel.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

A Massachusetts, clergyman says that
prayer has brought him riches. Even
the trusts get rich by preying.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

The foolish little bee improves each
shining hour by gathering honey fol-
some freckle-faced boy to smear on his
bread.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

He says he knows all the best peo-
pie. but he doesn't seem to associate
with them" That's because the hest
people know him"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

All man has to do in order to get n
reputation for eccentricity is to mind
his own business.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces N,
nammation, aays pain, cures wind colc 25c bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Opportunities are like fish; the big
ones always get away.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

The man who leads a dogs life must
be expected to growl about 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

You may save n lot of money by no
being able to buy the Things you thini
you want.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

ETC permanently cured No nts or nervousness sfteP
rst days of DR.. klne's Great Nerve Rest0rs
er Send for FREE 92. 90 trial bottle and treatiso,
DE- R. H. KLINE Ltd, eS1 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA "a
The newspapers of the future will be
issued Tomorrow.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

A Brooklyn Judge hns decided TINT
the use Of "A hnir bleach is a sign OF n
weak mind. Possibly, as the purpose
headed.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Tess-She seems to know n good deal
about her neighbors' goings and com
ings. Jess-Yes, especially about their
shortcomings.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

You know. dear" said the majors
wife. you promised to swear off next
january" "Salses, alive. exclaimed
the major. Have / got to drink up the
balance in that barrel before the 1st
of january"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Your grocer returns your money II you dom,
Ike schlling's Best.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
TEA

Can a very bad person
like tea very much, do you
think?
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Did Jim treat you badly?" Treat
me badly? Consarn him, he never
treated me at all!'
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
Whsn Your Grocer Saws

may be sure he is afraid to keep 1t un.
til his stock OF IL OF. packages are
sold. Defiance Starch is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch,
but contains 16 OF. to the package and
sells for same money as II OF. brands.
a.. .t., a.,
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Your grocer returns your money If you dons
like Schng's Best.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
TEA

Why do we advertise?
To tell you what's good
for you.
Why don't we tell then1
Don't we?
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

FREE ROOK FOR MEN
who are in need of medical aid. Address
R. S. Emmett, 20S Nassau block, Denver
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22
TEA

Best tea port: San Fran
cisco; nearest; least expos
ure. Tea is sensitive.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

One girl Is company; two breach
of promise suit.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

Important 70 Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF CASTORIA,
. safe and suro remedy for infants and children,
and SEQ that 1t
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-22

When Answering Advertise enta
Kindly Mention This Paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
ONLY TWO MILITARY MEN
IN NEW co K. AT KEWANEE

Maj. w. F. Lawrie. of Sterling, who
mustered in the new Company K, of
the 9Th regiment at Kewanee Thurs
day evening says the members are a
fine looking lot of men and that when
they become drilled the other compan-
les of the regiment will have to look
out for their laurels. The new com
panys contains only two military men.
One man has seen service in the regu.
lar army and the first lieutenant was
brevet captain of the u. of l. cadets
at Champaign.
The election of officers for the or
ganiZation resulted as follows:
Captain-Dr. c. w. Hall.
First lieutenant-J. E. Kemp.
Second lieutenant--P. A Hilmer
AS soon as the commissions for the
officers arrive and the appointments
of the nOn-commissioned officers are
made the company will be fully or
ganized. The boys feel that they have
hard task before them in becoming
well enough drilled TO enter the regi-
ment at its enCampment which is to
be held during the last part of this
month. They are determined. how
ever. To- make good showing and they
will hold regular drills frequently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
SEASON POOR ONE
Standard Theatrical Attractions Will
Be Scarce in Rock island
During Winter.
WORLDS FAIR IS THE CAUSE
Manager Kindt Says There VIII he a
Large Reduction In Number of
Road Companies.

Theatrical managers say that stand
ard attractions will be few and far
between the approaching season out
side the larger centers. c. T. Kindt,
of Chamberlin. Kindt & Co, who direct
a circuit of playhouses. was discuss
ing the outlook at the Illinois this
morning.
The worlds fair will get all the
money he said. 'Of course, we will
have shows. but there will not be near
ly as many as were offered TO our pa
irons on our circuit in the past season.
In 1894, the year in which the worlds
fair was held at Chicago. every house
on our circuit except those in Peoria
and Davenport. lost money. At Dav-
export We finished just $500 ahead of
The game. Theatrical managers were
taught lesson in that year that they
propose profiting by the approaching
season.
You see. we are all figuring on TAX
ing in the exposition. Each one is
trying to save at least 800. When he
returns he will stand off the butcher
and the grocer. The theatre is in the
line OF amusement, and he can get
along without it. This applies TO hun
dreds of the regular patrons of our
houses in every city on our circuit.
Cut in Number of Companies.
The men who are directing the
tours of the road productions know the
situation, and will make a correspond
inc rpdlRf ion N % e
panies that will be sent out. When
companies are not travelling we can
not secure them. And it is just as
well that we cant. for we have not
forgotten our experience of 1894. when
the best attractions were playing to
empty seats"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
LAST YEARS ACCIDENTS
ARGUE FOR SANE" FOURTH

What a sane" Fourth would mean
to the country is evidenced by the list
of casualties compiled after the date
last year. Nearly 500 dead and nearly
1000 injured is the dread tale of the
cost of the celebration of the nations
birthday for 1903. The figures present
an appalling total, and are as follows:
Number killed outright, 467; injured.
1917; deaths from tetanus. or lockjaw
following blank cartridge and other
wounds. 4O7. The grand total of killed
and Injured for last Fourth is 4.3S4.
The list for the year 1902 is 2.G49, an
increase for 1903 over 1902 of 1855 in
killed and wounded. In other words
more people suffered in celebrating the
natal day of the country than are
killed in the average battle between
big armies. This is a pretty big trib-
ute to pay the manufacturers of fire
crackers and other devilish devices
calculated to entice the small boy
and the big ones, too, for that matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
JUNE COLDER AND DRIER
THAN AVERAGE "a YEARS

According to the monthly me
neurological summary of Weather
Observer J. NJ. Sherier. June. 1904.
had less precipitation by ESQ inches
than the average for the past "a years.
The average amount is given as 4.
inches. while the precipitation for
June this year was LA inches. The
least precipitation in the past 81 years
in the month of June was in 1856,
when il was 0.49
The average temperature for June.
1904. was 1.6 degrees less than the
average for the past 33 years, it hav-
ing been 60. The highest average
was rs, in 1873, while the lowest aver
age was sc degrees in the years 1902
%. The highest temperature for last
month was SS degrees. on the 23rd
The lowest was 40 degrees on the LIST.
The greatest daily range was %. on
The 18th. The least daily range was
TO- on the 5th.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
is LONG HOLIDAY
Business In City to Be at StandstiII
From Tonight Until Tues
day Morning.
CARE IN USE OF FIREWORKS
Young America Is Cautioned by Police
Observation-Disclosures of
the Day.

The small boy and the big firecrack
er will have their innings Monday.
Young America has been unable to re
| strain his desire to celebrate until
the arrival Of the glorious. and he has
been in evidence throughout the city
the past few evenings with his instru
ments of noise-making.
Mayor William McConochie has in
structed Chief Miller to issue orders
| through the members of the depart
| ment to caution persons on their re-
| spective beats to observe all reason
| able caution in the use of fireworks
The boys are advised to curb their
| bent for premature celebrations. and
wait until the natal day arrives. and
then have their demonstration all at
once
There is always more or less dan
ger of fires and accidents in the firing
of Fourth of July explosives. and it is
better to confine it to one day than
to string ii out over a whole week.
There will be no general celebration
in Rock Island this year. The main
fireworks event will take place at the
base ball park in Davenport, where
| there will be morning and afternoon
games with Rock Island. In the after
noon there will be the first matinee OF
the season by the Twin-City Driving
association at the park on Ninth
street.
| Number of PicnIcs to BE Held.
The annual picnic of the Columbia
club will be held at Huber's garden
on Fifth avenue. There are to be pic
MICS also at Andalusia, JOslin fair
grounds and WOOdward's Grove, two
miles above Port Byron and Reynolds
Each celebration will be of the old
fashioned kind, including speeches
sports and music.
In the city there will be practically
| suspension of all business. Most of
the stores. all the banks and city and
county offices will close tonight and
not open again until Tuesday morn
ing. The Argus will publish Monday
as usual. The pOstoffice will close at
10 O'Clock Monday morning. There
will be one delivery of mail by car
riers leaving the Office at 9 o'clock.
Many Leaving the City.
Railroads entering this city have
made an excursion rate of two-thirds
of the regular fare within a distance
of 200 miles as inducement for those
who are going to spend the Fourth
out of the city. The rates went into
effect this morning and hold good un
It'll Tuesday night. As a result there
have been many leaving the city for
various points. and there will be many
| moro tomorrow
The river is ever a popular route to
take for those who are on a pleasure
trip. and this year is by no means an
exception to the rule. The ]. S. and
the Helen Blair both take excursions
out of here Monday, and they are go
ing to- have large crowds. The Helen
Blair goes to Muscatine and the J. S
to Clinton. In the evening the latter
takes a moonlight excursion out OF
| here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
Special Song Service.

A special song service has been ar
ranged for the Sunday evening service
at the Central Presbyterian church
The program as arranged is as fol
lows:
Alto solo. THE Sands of Time Are
Sinking" tGOunodD. Miss Bertha Karr
Quartet, He As a Father Pitieth,
choir
Soprano solo, 20, Lord. Be Merci
ful," Miss Gertrude Carse.
Quartet. 20. Not My Own, These
Verdant Hills" choir.
Voluntary. "Traeumerei" (Schu
mani. Miss Cervin, organ. and Miss
Ruth Hemenway. violin obligato.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
IS GATHERING
MATERIAL TO WRITE BOOK

c. NJ. Van Krooneburgh, a journal
list and attorney, of Holland. who is
gathering material for a book, is in
Rock Island. He is also acting as cor
respondent for a Holland paper 10
which he contributes articles describ
ing the places he visits. He has been
in Africa. South America, and in the
small republics of Central Amer
lea. In the United States he is
acQuainting himself with the Holland
section of the worlds fair. Mr.. Van
Kroonebrugh is very favorably i'm.
pressed with America. and the bust
ness methods employed in this coun
try
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
Saloon Notices.

Jim O'Connor, the new proprietor OF
the Bismarck. on Second avenue, an
nounces a lunch for this evening. Gus
Stengel. Jr.. who retires from the man
agement of the Bismarck, has become
richly agent for the Tosetti Brewing
company.
Lunch at the Ponce de Leon tonight,
opposite the postofice. Lunch all day
the Fourth.
Fish lunch at Leveen & Beckgren' s
saloon tonight. 1905 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
SAFEGUARD the Children.

boards of health and charitably inclin
ed persons. the death rate among
small children is very high during the
not weather of the summer months in
the large cities. There IS not prob
ably one case of bowel complaint in g
hundred. however. that could not b.
cured by the timely use OF Chamber
ain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top OF piles of people
have the piles, and DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures them. There are
many different kinds Of piles, but if
YOU get the genuine and original Witch
Hazel SalYe made by z. G. Dewitt &
Co. OF Chicago. a cure is certain. Fl.
A Tisdale, of Summerton, s. G., says,
Il had piles 20 years and DeWitt's
Salve cured me after everything else
failed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
Excursion.

Steamer Helen Blair to Muscatine
and return July 4th. leaves at II a.
N. and returns at 1880 p. m Round
trip soc.