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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
The august Cleanup of Embroideries

The august Cleanup of Enabroideries
Is an event that is looked forward to by all
women who love bargains. It's bargain
feast in every sense of the word-Monday
morning at 9 o'clock everything will be ready
for selling.
There 5000 to 1000 yards emboderes all
kinds all ouncngs waist shirt bands
edgngs Nansook
Swiss and Cambria cloth
All the broken small representing medium
ties and including the finest designs and qualities shown this
English eyee and blind embroidery ouncg bands
$3.50 yardpenty $500. ST. So ST. 90
and Use uncng and Nansook
sets-values CSC. 38c and SOC yardan divided -
eight great bargain lots cleanup. yard VIN
CSC, 7Sc 4Sc 39c Csc. l9c. 15c. ............ - ~
The savings August Cleanup Embroidery have been
making history this years
year after year.
Remember, Monday morning, August I0fh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
The Annual Leave Taking
Season for Summer Dresses

has now arrived leave taking that much loss dol
lars saving you
We scarcely enlarge the these
trimmings the original workmanship
fit etc, ETC. You what We
inaugurate
prompt transfer of these dresses from hands half
and even third OF the former selling prices
There leave taking prces---
LOT 1--Dsses in opiece
STYLE worth B75ogood bye these at $685.
LOT 2--Cos of white blue mul snowy
$4.95 " "
LOI 5--We
er trimmed
priced right
most skfu
PERSIAN fabrics
S2oOo the
$685.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 1903. rises ); moon sets 40
a. M; mooC's age, IL days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
Great Snap in Lace Curtains.

800 sample pairs Lace Curtains so in. wide
81 yds long, values per pair LIS. 200 and 225
while they last Monday. GOo
$50 yds. colored Swiss and Easement Cloth
in fancy figured and barred patterns---s sold at
l5c and &c yard clean them out quick "a
at yard. ~
200 Pillow Cases so in. WIDE good heavy
muslin. wide hens. so per cent under OOo
value Monday at each ............ eO&
dozen LIS Fringed Bed Spreads. QOo
Marsailles pattern. full size .OOA
Imported coored Madras at bargain prices
TO close out the odd pieces and small lengths OF
imported Madras. we offer finest weayes that
sold up to LIZ ydMonday and TIL Hno
sod at 75c. 6Oc and a yard ... TON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Todsy's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island. Aug. S.--Following are
the wholesale prices in the local mar.
ket today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, 17Jac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
THE Wealth r. X.

Fair tonight and sunday; warmer
Sunday.
J. NJ. sHERIER, Local FOrecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
Laundry Supplies.

My Wife's Ironing Boards. the most substantial
board made fer sale here at 81. 33.
Felt covered adjustable Sleeve or Shirt Waist
Boards SIC.
Best on Earth" nickel plated Sad Irons, 3 irons,
handle and stand, per SET S1.l9.
Handy Ironing Wax. each. lc.
lo-arm Folding Clothes Bars for 6Sc.
The Eagle Scrub Pail and Mop Wringer- worth
LIS. for Sl.22.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
Crockery and Glassware

Imported China Cups and Saucers, plain white
and decorated 19c.
lquart glazed Earthen Milk Pitchers. SC.
Handy Bowls, large size. stripe decorations &c.
Band decorated. full size Glass Table Tumbers--
Dozen l9c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
Saloon Motto.

Chicken lunch Saturday night at Al
Gregg's place, opposite postoaice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-08
Provisions and Produce.

Esgs-Fresh, 17hc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01

At the hour OF O'Clock Tuesday
morning, Sept. 20, 1903, Mr.. Fay Jacobs
and Miss Agnes Ellery stood in the
presence of Rev. George Mortified and
took the vows that bind them together
as husband and wife. The ceremony
was performed at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Ellery, with relatives and few near
friends as witnesses.
The contracting parties are Of this
city and merit and enjoy the unbounded
respect Of the entire community for
their unlimited qualities of excellence.
A sumptuous wedding breakfast over,
the newly welded couple departed on
the 7:20 train for Milwaukee and other
points. Their tour viii be brief, after
which Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs will go tC
housekeeping in the first ward
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
The Local Field.
Cornell & Martin for clothing

-Correll & Martin for clothing
Ed. Brewer of Linden was visible
on our streets Tuesday.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
Willis Woolrich left Tuesday to re-
sumo duties at the University.
Joe Schaumberg is suffering with
a severe attack Of rheumatism.
Mrs. Chas. Vim and Mrs. John
Moody are in Chicago this week.
Clarence Enzenroth and Orville
Treweek have returned to the u. of M.
Veal and spring lamb, the best in
the country, always on sale at GRADER S.
Phone 5.
Hiram Stevens is spending this
week among old friends in Beaver
Dam.
Lawrence GRADER and Ellsworth
Harris have resumed studies at the
state university.
The celebrated Regalia 10c Cigal
has never failed to satisfy the mos
festidious smoker.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER l.
Public School Notes.

The FIRST months cards will soon be
issued. Parents viii please examine
the marks carefully. Much depends
upon the interest shown by parents.
The signature of the parents called for
on the card is very important, as it is
the proof that they have seen the cards.
II the marks are not satisfactory please
try to see the teacher at once and learn
the reason for the failure
The base ball game at Dodgeville last
Saturday was not as successful for our
boys as they wished. however, they
will try to show you good game next
Saturday on our home grounds when
they will play the second game with
the Darlington high school team. All
turn out and encourage the boys and
help pay off debt left over from last
year.
The seniors have chosen officers as
follows:
President Leslie Stephenson.
Vice-Pres. Wilbur Bergman.
Secretary Edith Crum.
Treasurer Evelyn Fielder.
Last Friday Miss Pierce, the English
teacher, gave the school very enter
tanning talk on the Passion Play as seen
by her in 1900.
Music is becoming popular in all the
grades. In the high school Miss Jacobs
has started girls chorus and a boys
chorus. She reports very enthusiastic
work.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
With the Silent Majority.

John Jeuck died at his home in this
city Sept. "a, 1908, after protracted
illness from general debility; aged 70
WARS, 4 months and % days.
Mr. Jeuck was born in Hindermei-
lmgen, Nausau, Germany; came to
America in 1855, and to Mineral Point
the following year, and has ever since
been respected citizen of this place.
In 1859 he was married to Mary Steil
Of Highland, who with nine children
survives him. The children are: Mrs.
]. T. Schlater of Marion, Iowa, Bar
bara of Milwaukee, John and Emile of
Chicago, Mrs. H. w. Frieden, Lillian,
Urban, Leone and Bert of this city.
Mr.. Jeuck was a charter member of
the ST. Joseph society and filled therein
with credit positions of honor and trust.
He also served our city faithfully for
seven years as its treasurer.
The funeral was held Saturday morn
ing last with impressive services at st.
Mary's German church, Rev. Father
Weyer officiating.
Those from out Of town who attended
the funeral were: Mrs. Catherine
Schlater and Miss Agnes Schlater of
Platteville; Phillip Jeuck, wife and
daughter of Beloit; Mrs. Trench and
son Stanley of Dodgeville; Messrs. Ben,
John and Phil Steil of Highland Mrs.
Elizabeth Miller of Dodgeyille.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
". 7. Martin Hardware Co.
Strictly Prohibited.
All. hunting and trespasing ON the
Harris farm is strictly prohibited
39w2 C. w. McILHoN.
Too Tai! for the Army.

us there auch a thing as q man being
too tall to join the army" asked a gil
gantic young fellow Of a dapper-ooking
officer standing in the entrance Of the
United States army recruiting office at
Kansas City. He was told that man
could be too tall and that he probably
was in chat class. ~ thought so, I" he
replied. TOO tall for anything but the
circus business, and Pm 50 blamed tired
of that ! never want TO see the inside of
a canvas again. I'm too tall to work in
the average shop, too tall 10 be employ
ed in a store, to tall to hustle on beat,
too tall to engage myself as traction
car motorman or conductor too tall
All! what's the use? I'm too tall for
anything The man said his name was
Jarvis Henderson; that he was 30 years
old and hailed from Harrisburg, Pa. He
stands seven feet, two inches in his
stocking feet Kansas City Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01

Saturday last was remarkably hot
and sultry for the latter part of Sep
TENDER, the thermometer registering
fully 80 in the shade. Sunday there
was gentle rain falling practically all
day, with the temperature gradually
cooling, so that by midnight flakes of
snow mingled with the rain Monday
was quite cool and cheerless, followed
by a furry of snow that evening.
Tuesday morning our denizens awoke
to find that nipping frost had de-
stroyed every tender vine and flower.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01

Soft or hard, on ground or delivered.
3sw2 ID. BROWN JR.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
500 in REWARDS
Proclamation by Governor
Davidson

Whereas, 1t is represented to me that
on or about September 10th, A. d. 1908,
near the city of Mineral Point, in the
town of Mineral Point, Iowa county,
Wisconsin, some person or persons, un-
known, did feloniously, wilfully. and
with malice aforethought, kill one
Henry Rankin, and that the said per-
son or persons, unknown, is or are still
at large, and that the ends Of justice
require that reward be offered for his,
OF their, apprehension and conviction.
Now therefore, know We, that /,
j. O. Davidson, as Governor of the
State of Wisconsin, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by law, do here
by offer reward of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS, to be paid upon the appre-
hension and conviction. in due form of
law, of the said person or persons,
who committed the crime aforesaid
that said reward is to be paid to the
person, or persons, who shall apprehend
or deliver the said person or persons,
to the proper officer of the
of Iowa, at the county seat
thereof.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused the great
seal of the state of Wisconsin to be
affixed. Done at the Capitol, in the
city of Madison, this twenty-sixth day
of September, one thousand, nine hun
dsed and eight. BY the Governor:
j. o. DAVIDSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
CORN CONTEST

MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN.

number Of years have had several good samples Of the
years Brought bank and exhibited by different
rasers Just to show the grade they raised.
This The Iowa County Bank have decided owing the
interest shown by the different aers give Corn
Contest Corn o be exhibited in our bank.
The nrizes to be as follows
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
The White House
NUMBER 40

1t has BEEN and will continue to be aim to make
store the most satisfactory trading place in this part OF
the state We are planning every day how TO improve
the different departments, and far we are able to
Judge, cur stocks in every line are complete We ever
welcome comparison in every detail in quality OF mer
chandse in representing correct styles in variety in
store service in prices charged, and in appreciation OF
the patronage by which we are honored ..,.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01

At the board Of trade meeting in this
city Tuesday nine factories offered 47C
twins and all sold at 1875 cents pei
pound, which is IL cents better thar
two weeks ago.
Next meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
5000 Reward.

A reward of $500 is hereby offered
for the arrest and conviction of the per
son or persons who committed the muir
der of Henry Rankin near the city OF
Mineral Point on the 10th day of Sep
TENDER, A. d. 1908.
JAMES MCGgLLIGAN,
Sheriff of Iowa County.
Dated Sept. %, 1908.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
New p. M. Parsonage.

AT meeting of the Primitive Metho-
dist church people last Monday evening,
it was decided to purchase the new,
modern residence Of Robert Lanyon on
Maiden street, short distance west of
the church, for parsonage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
Pickles

Fresh Din pickles at The Toay Gro
Gerry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
For best six ears of corn............-...- $1,000
For second best six ears of corn .a.. 500
For third best six ears of corn ......... $50

Terms which entities you enter Must have six o.
corn to exhibit Must be grown by the exhibitor within
radius Of Is miles Mineral Point Wis ENTRIES
O'Clock P. NJ. OCT 1905
The Judge will be dnerested party living outside Of our territory
Corn will be judged Saturday October "a 1905
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01
Bazaar and Chicken Pie.

The Alpha society of the P. M.
church will hold bazaar and chicken
pie supper in the(church lecture room
Thursday evening, Oct. %. Supper
ready at o cloek. 40w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-01

The new features of the DRESS Well"
clothing are:
L. New shape lapel with Curved
Crease edge.
-Four buttons on coat, slanting but
ton holes.
3.-Trousers full peg, buttons and tabs
on pockets.
a. Wide turn ups on trousers for
cuffs.
5.-New novelty cuffs on sleeves.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

Then it meant endless work for months the needles
flashed in the busy housewives hands. as gift then
almost invariably handmade
Preparations for Christmas in antchclum days gener
ally began early in September, when miaGy paid her
semtauHgai visit to the nearest city town and there
laid in her supplies Groceries purchased by the
wholesale, staples for the field hands and all the deli
caccs the market afforded for the great house" and the
horde OF guests who to invade It,
4 visit the dry goods resulted in the pur
chase Of cloths Cotons annos and silks by the bolts
OF course materials for fancy work purchased in
large quantities. for every southCrn.bum spent
her spare moments At work of this sort Arriving home
the fall campaign was mapped ont, Every plantation
bUaslCd of half dozen women and girls among
the slaves who designated themselves by the proud
titles of soamstGrs." Each day the "scamsters" would
IN the apart in the house for
ing and under the waChiu eye of the mistress of the
house up the of the she herself had
dresses for the smallest baby the plantation
well those for the little pickannncs. halfgrown
girls, young and old women alike were made and laid
away for Christmas Bright prints gnyly checkered cali
and domestics were the materials generally
pOycd the negro had eye for color Garments
for the women complete, those for men and boys
next taken up that Christmas morning each negro
who to the house could be assured of returning
his quarter with laden with good clothing.
including everything from pair Of shoes that cried
his heart delight to a warm new cap hat his
fancy elected. This sewing circle generally extended
operations period of two months but the work
vas invariably gotten out Of the way before December
for the three weeks just prior Christmas busy
had do with the mysteries of the welstocked
pantry.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
C27Dl9IiH OF I1HE N4Z7N17'Y 6EZAZEhEN =:

sled And the children lisht For, after all is It not
festival that grUwnHpa participate in with The en-
ehusIasm Of the little folks?
Long since the shops have been stocked their cara
city with toys and the myriad of g"wEaws that 90 to
the attention Of the millions of shoppers VINO
-hrong the streets all bent upon one common mission
the making ready for Christmas. \ visit 10 the large
al bc8pcak the with which preparations for Christ.
ulas cen be accomplished nowadays compared with
EInsc OF so years
II might be well to pauso awhile IN this money mad
age commcrciaani when the pursuit OF the dollar Is
paramount all clsc and back half century or SO
and recall Christmas celebrated IN Ia" fair
Southland before the To those who knew the south
before It's broad green fields CIimsOucd with the
blood of invader and defender Christmas then was
festival long to be remembered; the climax Of patient
and arduous preparation, the elimination OF months
of paIustakng care yet withal labor Of love Those
days of nevcrCca8ng joy which fairly hroathed
the spirit of Peace earth. good will to men.
christmas gift, msiissi Christmas gin, marser''
the wards of the vcodinG planters gathered about
Che great house" porch Christmas morning,
a. greeting none could forget who bchold the upurned
and eager black faces of the plantation help as they
came forward to receive the traditional gift
Good old days say? Days that gone, but the
memories OF which green fresh in hearts
aaday as the holly and mistcoe engaged in twin
eng into wreaths for the Christmas of today.
christmas Before the War" had the significance
fnr the children OF the south it has for those of TO-
5av hut how much 1t meant to the misresscS of
tbose plantations where hundred moro slaves had
10 be remembered than it does TO the grand danes OF
day who have but to enter their carriages visit the
nearest shop and there purchase whatever their fancy
might dictate To-day Ia little else than of many
shopping tours dear to the hearts OF all womankind
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

ruucs of Christmas green's and everywhere the Christ
mas spirit prevails In the great open halls he
rnc IN proportion to permit of fOurn.hand being
therein turned is the huge Christmas tree, fairly
groauing its burden of presents for here dis
played are gifts for each member Of the household guests
and house servants alike The trees of those days how
ever were illuminated by myrads Of vari-colored taow
dirs, since electric lights TAR in the dim dim
future many of the other predictions Of that wonder
full old prophecies. Mother Shipon
Promptly at six o'clock Christmas the peace
and quiet Of the great hail disturbed by the
of the house they staggered In beneath the
burden the yue log in reality the massive trunk of
a wcllscasoued hickory This upon the carefully
polished androus and served hack log for the
cheerful fire. Christmas and Christmas day Sup
per over members of the household gathered around.
Chesnuts and popcorn were brought forth the evening
spent in roasting chosnuts popping and spin.
ming Christmas yarns for the little folks, who lowered
near. As the grandfather clock chimcd out the hour
of nine n hush would fall upon the family group and
every strained to catch the plaintive melody
that fuaed in from without The Christmas sercnaders
had arrived The servants of the plantation grouped
about the front porch the accompaniment Of banjo,
would sing the old plantation melodies until invited into
the kitchen where liberal potaons of "a little drap to
warm them up served, and each asked to drink
the health OF ole mistss ole mars the little folks and
the household guests This closed the ceremonies for
Christmas eve Candles passed around and warm
beds sought there to dream of Santa Claus and the
morrow and what to be found in the score of stock
ings left hanging about the great open fireplace.
Christmas morning breaks clear and cold. The house.
hold bestrs itself early awakened by the entrance of the
house servants who rush from room to room calling
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

masters plate was placed the piece de resistance suck
ling pig roasted whole, glowing red apple gripped
tightly between its gstoning teeth In the center OF tho
table burned the stately candles, surrounded by bank
of holly cleaning with its scarlet berries On the side
tables stood The bowl of wassa the big pitchers OF port
and cider plates Of nuts and fruits and sweets and plat
tiers OF Christmas cakes Of every description not forget
ting the yulc dough- those plain but well srccd thin cook
les, made as were the ancient cakes in the form Of
human body, with Sits for the and mouth and cur
rants far The eyes Other evidences that the feastnS
to be continued throughout the day contained
in the two large baskets either side of the open fire
place, filled with Chcsuuts, the other with apples,
these TO be roasted at Will the glowing Goals, while
in the tho irons with which to null the port
and cider.
y custom Of beauty rarely revived nowadays.
While the afternoon festivities were at their height and
the EOtmucd beverages were passed around toasts
freely given Tho guest of honor with glass aoft,
would open the front hall door and from the shelter Of
the piazza he toasted tho fields and orchards that the
host might be assured OF successful summer and rich
harvest Returning the hall wellpltched voice would
burst forth into that delightful old carol:
God rest you merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay;
For Jesus Christ Saviour,
Was born upon this day
Chambers sought and siestas snatched that eyes
might be bright for the browning event of the day the
Christmas ball!
The huge hallway was cleared of It's furniture and the
glistenng floor waxed until its surface shone like mir
The nddlcrs took up their position in the Of
the carriages began drive up laden with the
young folk from the countryside for miles around.
Round dances square dances reels quadrilles
followed in quick order until the faint sreaks Of dawn
lined the horizon: then the Virginia reel in which
old and young participated and the Christmas day had
faded into the past round Of gaycties crowded in
TO the week. each replica of the that before.
Fcasng and mcrrymaking goes undated until New
Years day has been ushered in then guests depart and
more the household takes up its routine.
Where there is general observance of the Christmas
holiday, there you sure to find Christmas spirit md
consequence general goodfellowshp For while ths
day has developed into purely occasion for the de>
cry of gifts of less cost good feeling prevails
because of these gifts and consequence enemies
are often made friends.
Not only this In America but G is In every
country where celebrations of the sort held Even
police annals point that fact, for then crimes
minimum.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

making the exchanging OF little gifts with loved and last but
the Of fat Jolly old Kris Krngc and his reindeer
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

God rest you. merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay;
For Jesus Christ, our Saviour,
Was born upon this day.