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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Masrer,a Sale
william McEniry. Z. D. Sweeney. and Loo
ney & Kelly. Attorneys.

William Nc Entry. Z. D. sweeney. and Loo
ney & Kelly. Attorneys
State of Illinois, L.
In the circuit court of said county in
TeIitha Munroe VS.. Pascal Bree cher, Jus
Tine Rreecn DER. Mike T3xman. ". A Por-
ter LYDIA Wheelan. + H Kelly, Ellen
Pearson, Nellie Eimhof. No. 500 Fore
closure
Notice is hereby gwen that by virtue of
decree of said court entered il the above
entitled cause on the 26th day of December,
A. d 1893 shall. on Saturday, the Twentieth
day of February. A ID 1904 at Ene nour OF
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 vendue- to the highest
aud best bidder for cash in naDd. those certain
parcels of land situate in the county OF ROCK
island and state of Illinois, known and de-
scrfbed as follows. to-wit:
The east forty 800 feet of lot No. Eight
(s) in block No. Three 90 in Bailey BoyIes'
addition to the city of Rock Island Also
lot No Two C2) in block No One (T) in Gs n
eral Rod mans addition 10 the CITY CT Rock
Island.
Dated at Moline. Illinois, this Twentieth
day OF January, a. - 1904.
W }. ENTRIKIN,
Master in Chancery. Rock Island county. III.
| WILLIAM MENIRY L D. SWEENEY,
| Com pIzfuant Solicitors
| LOONEY & KELLY, Defendant Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

FOR SALE1Cheap 1t taken at once, good
paving fruit and cigar stand in good loca-
ton. Rent, $50 per month. Address ~ lS
this once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
NotIce OF Flnal settlement.

Estate OF James Elmer DeLong, deceased
public notice is hereby given that the
Mary DeLong, admlnlstra-
trix of the estate of James Elmer DeLong,
deceased has this day filed ner final re-
port and settlement as such in the county
CONT OF Rock Island county, and hearing
on said report has been set for February
20 1904. al nine O'Clock a. m, at which
time persons interested may appear ana
make objs Ctious thereto, and If oh
iections are filed, said report will he APP
proved at that time, and the undersigned
wi ask tor an order OF distribution and
will also ask TO be discharged
Rock Island Ill. Jan IS, 1904.
MARY DE LONG. Administrators
JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD,
AttOrpPVS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

Do not suffer day longer with dys-
pepsia or weak stomach. Do not
be worried further with thinneSs.
To all who are in poor health. 10 all
whose weight is not up TO the normal
standard. +. II. Thomas. one of the
best known drug firms in this section
makes this special offer.
He will sell this flesh forming food.
Mi-o-na. i'm large quantities and give
his personal guarantee with every box
TO refund the money if il does not re-
store health and increase weight.
Mi-O-na * Il true fiesh-forming food.
il entirely assimilated. increases life
and vitality. and builds up good, nat
ural flesh.
Druggist Thomas has sold great
many packages of this flesh forming
food and he will take all the risk. Ii
il increases your weight and cures you
Of Indigestion. box Cf Mi-o-na will
cost soc. If il docs not. T. II. Thomas
will pay fer the treatment and return:
your money without question.
You certainly can afford TO be@II;
using Mona today under this offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
E,ecntnr,n NntIre

Estate of Henry p. Bose, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
evecntriN IF the last will and testament OF
Hcnry i BOsse. late of the county OF Rocs
Island. state of Limos. deceased, here
bv gives notice that she Will appear be.
fore the county court of Rock Island county
al the county court room. in the city OF Rock
Island at the April term, on the first
Monday in April next. at which time
all persons having claims against sald ess
tate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment 10 the
Undersigned. .o.
dated this 25th day of January, A. ID. 1904
HULDA B0SSE. EXecutitx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Administrator Notice.
,state of carl Hinrtcnsen, deceased.

Estate OF Carl Hinrlchsen' deceaseu'
The undersigned having been appointed
of the estate of Carl Hi--
island. state of Illinois, deceased. hereby
gives notice that he Will appear before the
County court of Rock Island county at the
county court room, in the city of Rock Is
land at the March term. on the hrst Mon
day in March next. at which time all per
sons having claims against SAID estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re
gu sted to make immediate payment TO the
undeTsiR ped. 80.
Dated this 10Th day of January, A. ID. 1904
AG HINRICHSE en- Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Administrators Notice.

Estate of J. William Dresser, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
IIressen. late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the citv of Rock Island. at the April
term on the first Monday In april next,
at which time all persons having claims
AGAINST said estate are notified ana request
ed TO attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
quested to make Immediate payment to the
Undersigned. - ,oo,
Dated this 18th dav of February, A. d. 1904.
CHARLES ULLEMEYER, Administrator.
LudOlph s. ReyL olds, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Nancy Allen deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of Nancy Allen.
late of the county of Rock Island state
of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island. at the
April term. on the first Monday in April
next, at which time all persons nav
ing CLAIMS against said estate are notified
and requested 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 18TH day of February. A. D.. 1904.
G. ALBERT JOHNSON, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Executors Notice.
Executor . NObACS'
Estate of John II. Lloyd, deceased

Estate of John H. Lloyd, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
exccutrix of the last will and testament OF
John II. LLOYD. 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 al the
county court room, in the city OF RocE Isl.
and at the April a D. 1904. term. on the first
MONDAY in Apri1 ext, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requested to attend Tor the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re
ouested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned. 49,
Dated this lst day of Febyuary.A D., 1904.
ELLEN lloyd, EXeCutr1X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
IEGALS.
Publication Notice

Publication Notice
To the Unknown Owners and Parties Inter
Psted:
You are hereby notified that the following
lots and lands situated in the county of Rock
Island aud state of Illinois. to-wtt:
Lot numb OO) in block number four "a.
in the old town of Milan. assessed 10 +. z.
Colo ,mltn, was sold 10 j. e Elem ming al
The county collectors tax sale on the tenth
CIuth) day of June. 1892. for the taxes and
costs due the state of Illinois and county OF
Rock Island for tn year OF. and the time
of redemption from S Il sale Will expire on
the terth doth day of June. 1904
Dated this twenty-thiId dav of February
1901 WILLIAM GOLDSMITH, Assignee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate OF Lucy 4. Edgington, deceased.
Public notice is hereby gwen that the un,
dersigued. William II. SChriver, executor OF
the last win and testament OF Lucy a. Edg-
ineton has this day dled his hnal
reCort and settlement as Sucn in the county
court of Rock Island county, and hearing on
said report has been set for FS bru airy -, lsO4'
at o. lock a. IN at which time persons IN
tereSted may appear and MAKE ooJeStl ois
thereto and it no objections are med, SAID
report will be approved at that time, ano
the undersigned will ask for an order OF dis
tribution and will also ask 70 De oischar Seu'
Rock Island, ILL.,. Jan. IS. 1900.
WILLIAM II. SCHRINER. Executor,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
LEGAL
Exenntnr,s Notice.


Estate of william B. Graves, deceased.
The undersigned having been appolptee
exeCutrix of the last will and testament OF
ROCK Island state of Illinois deceased. hereh
gives notice that she viii appear before the
County court of Rock Island county az lnS
county court room in the city OF Rock 1SIano,
al the March term. on the hrSt MONDAY ~
March next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are botineo
and REQUESTED 10 attend for the purpose OF
having the same ad juSted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are rs,
uuested to make immediate payment 10 thS
undersigned. - ,o,,
Dated This 18th day of January, A. D. 1905.
CLARA NJ GRAVES, ExecutrtS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
EDUCATIONAL

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
mont A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lie. Terms
reasonable apply at Augustana college
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school foI
1irIs conducted by the sisters of the Visi-
tation Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught
twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue.
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Bettpr Than Gold

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes +. j. Green, of Lam
caster, " II. NO remedy helped me
until l began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines | ever used. They have
also kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are Just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and invig-
orator for weak, rundown women.
No other medicine can take its place
in our family" Try it. Only so
cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
ExPREss. sroRAGE. nUs AND Gaze.

ROBB : TRANSFER CO.. 10 West Seven
teenth street Old phone 1887. New phone
SI5s New storage building Express, bag
gage bus and cab calls answered day or
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
INFoRMArIoN BuREAU.

PARTIES desiring domestics. cooks dining
room girls. housekeepers, nurse girls or
w1snerwomen can be provided py calllng
Phone. 5f6S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
EUEL

EMPIRE COAL & COKE COMPANY-whole
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal Prompt delivery service
fep0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

q. J. TOHER CO.-Brokers, Davenport
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton Priya1e
wire 10 New York ana Chicago O1Iices
100 Main sl eet. Telephone 407.
GEORGE II. SIDWELL s. OO-CommissioD
merchants Grain. hay and provisions.
Members Of the Chicago board OF trace
and Chicago Stock excnange- Estabnsneo
IS wears No. So and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison 266a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, Ill Represent only hrst-class COM
panics writing fire, tornado, plate glass
liability burglary, accident and health
insurance. An policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions.
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of baltimore, ND.
Opeu every "Wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
LAUNDRIEs.

~@c--~cS-S--@S -
field q sexton proprleIors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

WANTED-J,OO 600 people to use Cincho Reiiet
Tonic. a positive cure FOR diarrhoea and
cramps. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
FLORISTS.

THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company
Never & Behrfng, Props. Green houses
lIIS Fifteenth street. Plants, cut noWen
and designs.
HENRY GAETHJE Proprietor Chippt2n
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs
All kinds. Citv store. l6H Second avenue
Telephone lIi0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

FOR RENT-Nodern dwelling with all con-
vlnicnces. one-half block from Elm street
car line. Very reasone lie If taken at
once Call or address 81 Twenty -n1ntn
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
HEATING AND PLUMBING.
PATENTs

Patent and trademark ONCE, room Il,
Mitchell & Lvnde building. Rock
Island. James f. Murphy, associate
branch of Moore & Co. patent attorneys,
Washington. ID. c.. ana Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
REAL ESTATE.

e J. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list II Win
me. If you want to buy / Will DO my Dest
to get you what you want Room ii, hltcn
ell & Lynde block. Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
Istrators, guardians, trustees, trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and So
ciety ofhcers; city, state or u. 5. govern
ment oficials; contractors; positions of
trust; In fact, any kind of bond you want
Except bail bonds). Terms reasonable
Hayes & Cleaveland, resident managers
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
OLAIRVOYARr.


MADAM ST. MARIE-Palmist and cIairvoy-
ant. Tells you the past present and futui
correctly. Tells YOU everything per
tanning to business, marriage, divorce,
love affairs, sickness. death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call will
prove her wonderful accuracy. once
hours from ] to 10 p m. TS Fourth ave
nue.. Take the Blue tine. west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
ran II .GLEEs' GUIDE.


nBICAGO. ROCK ISLAND
T1yf34l5E95,K ~ a Pacific RAiway-Tlck-
HlllIHNElIlluN eEs can be purchased At City
3Yt73HGr Ticket once 1918 Second ave-
lkSl3ll nue. or O., R. I. q p. depo
Fifth avenue foot OF Thirty
trst aE.eah Peorla branch depot, foot OF
I've ,tieth street. Phone West l0o3 West
1923 Frank r. Plummer. &. p. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
DON'T LOSE THIS CHANCE.

Get Il Box of Mi-C-na. the Flesh Form
ing Food. Under Druggist Thomas
Special Offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
OPTICIANS


DIR j. *. SC6OONMA Notwithstanding anu
eyeglasses properly fitted. Try Torlc
lenses They are made in accordance with
the latest discoveries in the science OF
optics. once at 1903 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

HAYES & CLEAVELAND - The pioneer
agency. Old time ana nre tested compa-
nies Fire, lightning, plate glass, tornado,
accident, lite, or almost any form OF risk.
Ground door offices $40 TO 2ls, Eighteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
~TsCELLANEOUs,

If YOU WANT 10 buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do il for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-haf cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
aoyauce. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and SATURDAY. Mail Moline Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
CONrKACTORs AND BUILDERS.


JOHN VOLK g. CO.-Contractors and build
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers IN plate
window and art glass. CnceS ana factory
s1l to $40 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
Ant nEllORATION.


PARDON & SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line OF late paper carried and
skilled workmcn employed. Moderate
prices. Az Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
EIECTRIOAI.

W. A ROBB 4 CO.-Au kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
gas and combination fixtures Ile Eight
eenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
ARCHlTEOTi

LEONARD DRACK-Architect and auperin
tendent. Skinner block, second 6ooE
once hours-IO to IL a m to b:S0 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
TKAINs

C.iaLOn, DuDnbge, 90 rsuI
Nfu gaukee a. q Chicago
EigiI. aud Ch cegO -. W
Lam ted --....-s.. ......-
Muscsti1z, Washington, KsE-
Sas City, { :. ". LlUi5ef) .
Nus eSiiue. W sshington Kan
Fulton, Saw anna. Eigio, Obi
CaEO .----. 49, 80
Omaha Siou< Gay. Chicag
and Milwaukee .....--....
/ MuscaLine, Washington, OF
tumWa. ..-...
Fulton. Savanna. Dubuque
Clinton. Cedar Rapids. Oh .
ha, FreSpOrt ..--.--... ---..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
PHYSICIANS.

:.
DIR. CORA EMERY REED-Homeopathic
physician. Special attention TO diseases OF
women and children; also diseases Of eye,
ear, nose and throat. once hours, $3.50 10
I2 a. m, 10 p, N. 3sl Sixteenth street
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
DENTISTS.

- - - - -
- m, 1880 to D. m. 2ipH Eighteenth
street, opposite Union once. Telephone
new 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property % cents per 300 one year, 40 cents
per 500 three years, 81 cents per SlOO i've
years Call or address G. X. Cham berlin
Agent, Mitchell s. Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

wANTED-At once, three bell boys at the
Harper House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
nnn Rmnr-RoOMa

FOR RENT0omce room on grouna floor at
Rock Island house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
INSURANCE..

go
goods a specially. Oldest and best com
panies, lowest rates G. Il. Chamberltu,
Mitchell s Lyn0e block Phone 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

PLEASANT Il. COX-Real estate and insur-
ance Old FIRE companies represented.
Your patronage solicited. Phone Union
6S. OffcN over Thomas drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

BENEFITS Insurance agency. Fire, lite
accident. health and plate glass. Rea
estate aud loans. Room ., Butord block
Residence phone, union 3ol; ohce,union llS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

WANTED Good solicitors to sc coffees.
teas, etc. Good proposition. Bartlett Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

WANTED-Room and board in private am
iIv tor Young lady who works all day. Ad-
dress IL 50, care of Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

g. LOuls, SprlngDsIu,
(iaIssourR, Peoria and
6lulncy. 800 an 20 Do
Chicsgo. ................ 10 IS am te;5s am
81 Louis, Kansas City,
COST -. s'7ao pm S7.tb pm
lsrn1SdiaIe -. - t7:so pm +7:i5 Pm
Iouque, Clinton, La
Crosse, 81 Paul, MINI.
end N. W.........-..... ss7:la on Is 20 ara
CT ntoz, Dubuque. .....-. 47:30 am 80 IS pm
C.tntou and intermediate SCI - an '6 IS pm
> 500 at aocK Island - minutes for u6oais,
sTtaiIv %DaiIV eTcost Surdav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

FOR RENT-Two-story house at llO2 Thlrd
avenue suitable for two tami les, tour ana
five rooms each part. Also Groom mouse
on Sixth street and Fourteenth avenue.
Enquire at 1914 Fifteenth street Phohe
513
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

LOST-Small folding pocketbook contain
ing Si7 and papers. finder please return
same to BerTy's Gig ir store. 1905 Second
Avenue. Liberal reward.
LOST-A martin fur scarf between Twelfth
and Sevent' eDth streets and Second ave-
nue.. Firder please return to 32S EleV-
euIh street and receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

JAMES F. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AZ law.
General legal practice. once room IS,
Mitchell & L.ynde building. Union Elec-
trio phone 560l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

WANTED-Trustworthy eEerg atic person,
either sex, to work in the interest of d
large manufacturing company IN Illinois
Expenses adva Ced. salary paid weekly.
Address with stamp, j. II Moore, ROCK Is
laud, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

II NJ McCASKRIN-Attorne3 = law Roc
Island and Milan Rock IslanC once
Bengston block. Milan once OF Ma
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

Rest rooms at 1881 Third avenue, near Y.
NJ. C. A. building. Good home cooked din
ner from 80 to 2. Supper Saturday only
from 5 TO D. IN. We exist for arcommo
dation, not profit Rooms open II day to
ladies for rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

I. FDsly except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-POSITION
WANTED-Position as housekeeper, in wild
overs family preferred. Address A. b -
care OF Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-24

SWEENEY s. WALKER - Attorneys ana
cOunsellors az Law. Abstracts of title
once N Bengston block.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-04-29

CHAPTER I-Several mysterious deaths have
occurred in the Moore house in Washington.
II is vacant. Uncle David Moore, prospective
heir, widower reclnse, lives across the street.
His niece, Veronica Moore in a fit of caprice
opens the house to celebrate her wedding with
Francis Jeffrey. A supposed guest is found "
ins dead in the fatal room before the ceremony
was finished. When the story opens, the house
is again empty, and Uncle David notifies the
police that light Is seen there AT night.
II A detective goes with Uncle David ana af-
ter view from the outside concludes that
there is someone IN the house, Summonlpg
aid, he enters, while Uncle David retires with
in his own home and begins PLAYING the organ.
The detective finds the body of woman on the
floor in front of d settle which has
Played part in previous tragedies. 4 pls-
tel is attached 10 her wrist by ribbon.
III In an upstairs room the detective finds
urned matches candles rich wrap lying
with the bridal bouquet and q handkerchief
marked Veronica" with dust upon it. On
a mantei are finger marks in the dust, and
pictnre on the wall has recently been busted.
IN -Neronca's half sister. Cora Tuttle Is
strangely affected on the scene OF the tragedy.
The dead woman's watch had fallen and stop
ped at f:l3. jeffrey comes in with note from
his wife saving she did not love him as she
thought. Miss futile evidently loves him.
V-Unele David takes the news calmly Tie has
candles in the house, although II is lit bv gas
NI~Jetirey had eourted penniiess Miss Tuttle,
then turned to Veronica VII and VIII The
detective finds some Gilt metal filings left be-
hind in the house after all "clews' had been
officially removed. Jeffroy's finger marks ave
seen to correspond with those found in the
dust in the oms. X and X-Detectiye em
p'oys . young woman named JinnY to inter-
view jeifrev's maid Loretta. Jeffrey ordered
candles OF his grocer before his wiGes death.
lie admits that he was in the Moore house the
night before his wife's death, that he was
Jealous ADD hld words with her Ni--Lrretta
says that Jt frey and his wife QEatreled the
day before her death Mss lutte and Jeffrey
we're 90 at nome at the hour of the tragedy.
1he dead w0man's wedding ring lay on her
i4Wel case al home IL showed blood marks.
NJ 80 ruttir was excited over thu news OF the
ira cdy aud Jeffrey was very calm.