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FOR SAIE-H0USES.
FOR sALE-S3.2e $50 EACH.
NEW HOUSES.
on THE HEIGHTS"
stories. cellars. hotwater heat: carefully
built. Easy payments.
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York

SEE THEM TONIGHT
THE LOWEST PRICED.
HAZE 6 bright. attractive rooms. dee
GRATED and trimmed throughout in the
most approved style: tiled bath equipped
with every new appliance: the Kitchen IL
equipped With excellent range. Kitchen
cabinet-cveryfhing that promotes comfort
and convenience: large frmt and back
yards.
LOCATED 10th AND SITS. Sc.
PRICE ONLY 81. l30.
Small cash payment.
$i9.13 PER MO, INCLUDING ALL
INTEREST.
There II nor any argument that can
be put forth that will Justify YOU con-
tinuing paying rent after you've in
spected these homrs.
SAMPLE HOUSE 1921 Il ST. Sc.
OPEN
ON - CAR LINES.
Pa ave. cars 10 18th ST.. walk ono
square north. East Capitol ST. cars 10
18th ST.. square SOUTH
PHILLIPS & SAGER. as 1th st. NV.
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FOR SALEM THE FASHIONABLE NORTH
WEST-A beautiful home at sacrifice.
On a lettered ST. west Of 10th.
STONE AND BRICK FRONT.
Price, $3.50.
Must DE sold to settle, estate. Adjoining
house. just like II, sold for $4,000.
3 stories: hot-water heat; lot BOZ 100: alley.
One Of the prettieat squares in the 4U.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN HOME
AT SACRIFICE.
The owner Of most desirable property in
thar choice section west Of Tenleytown will
dispose Of same at a bargain price on account
of leaving the city.
PRICE ONLY $3.50
\ corner, rooms. modern bath. water and
sewer. lot 40 feet front. onethird of an acre
of ground.
The improvements would cost over &C. 800 10
say nothing Of the land.
An opportunity TO locate in hi.h-class
neighbOriood and secure a property that shon,,l
be rcsold at a profit.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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FoR sALE-oN r ST: BET: n; CAP: ANn
wide alley; bright. comfortable house: very
reasonable. Address OWNER. - X st. ne.
FOR SAFE NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE.
real bargain In this fashionable section or
south side Q st. between 18th and 18th SITS
a ten-room brick and stone residence; steam
heat; good condition: original cost. $12. 500;
will sell to close estate quickly for 1880
purchaser assuming $500 trust and paying
$1,000 cash. Investigate.
TAFT & CO..
Tel. NJ. 210s Sos l4th st. NV.
FOR SALES. 100 CASH: EASY TERMS: .
NICE RAY-WINDOw BRICK RESIDENCES
OF ROOMS AND CELLAR TO CLOSE Is
TATE: NEAR 10th AND f. CAP. SITS
CHAS. A. SHIELDS. 1886 NEW YORK AVE
FOR sALE-ONLY 81. goo; $3.50 CASH. $500 n
O YEARS. BALANCE S14 PER MONTH:
RENTS FOR $l4.J0: NICE GROOM 11-FOOT
FRAME; HOT AND COLD WATER: RANGE:
LATROBE: vEsTIBCLE: FRONT PORCH:
SIDE ALLEY. GOOD HOME OR INVEST
MENT. CHAS. A. SHIELDS. 1896 NEW
YORK AVE. NV.
FOR sALE-<5, 500: OFFER WANTED: CEN
BAYw1NDOw RESIDENCE; RENTED At
$4O.3O. 4 BARGAIN. CHAS. A. SHIELDS,
1896 NEW YORK AVE. NV.
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FOR SALE-ON WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
$G,75O EACH.
The owner Of two modern dwellings on
Washington Heights west Of 18th street INNS,
dispose Of the same. and has reduced tho
price to figure that should interest investors
and spectators.
= Three stories. cellar under the entire house,
parlor. reception hall. dining ,oom pantry and
kitchen on the first floor; six sleeping rooms
hotwatrr heat; hardwood floors; two stair
ways; room for garage.
STONE e. FAIRFAX 1912 New York ave
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FOR SALE-&250 CASH. BALANCE
TO suit: price. S4.25o: located in
NV. section. where property 10 in-
creasing in value every day: rooms
and bath: hof-water heat. gas aud
electric light: hardwood daors and
woodwork: exceptionally we'll built
and guaranteed best house in WASH
ington for 81 $50. regardless ~ loca-
ton: don't fail 10 see this now.
HARRY Y. B0CIC 4 CO..
1922 II NV.
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FOR SALE
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING VERY
NICE?
We offer two exceptionally fine houses. In
both cases the owners must dispose Of them
for the reason they have moved from Wash
ington.
1870 LAMONT ST. NV
OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
Built by Kennedy & Davis.
4 beautiful three-story brick dwelling.
lonial design, cellar under the entire house,
eleven rooms. two magnificent bathrooms.
hardwood floors. attractive decorations, hot
water heat. lot % ny 40 feet.
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON CATHEDRAL
AVENUE NEAR CONNECTICUT AVENUE
JUST BEYOND CONNECTICUT AVENUE
BRIDGE.
Less than $4,000 will buy this splendid
home.
Three stories, cellar. colonial design. twelve
rooms. two bathrooms. hot-vater heat. lot
~ by 40 feet. The house has electric lights
expensive decorations. hardwood floors. triple
porch in the rear.
You should not think OF buying house
without first inspecting these two beautifully
situated, conveniently arranged and we'll con-
structed homes.
STONE L FAIRFAX. 1G4: New York ave.
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" ITCKTCS


ave. NV.
NW.s!5 o1st. ST. 80. 50
NW.71S 18th, 81, b. Is. 90
NW.2136k H,5r,b..22.5 50
NW.22 y. 81. b. ~ 50
NW.1S @. 5r. b. .20.50
NW,214O II. Arb. 1850
STABLE OK GARAGE.
| NV. c114H. 15stalls50. 90
STORES.
NW.a1O G. ct, BLDG 90
NW.137 18th. .....75.I3
OFFICE ROOMS.
EW.9l0 10th. I'd fi..3S. 80
EW,19&Pa nv. hali.35 90
NV. wareh's. 9 c'h32. 30
COLORED TENANTS.
| NV. 1922 18th. Tor. BIO. 90
NW.132 oath. Sr.b.S. 50
| Nw,ll0S 26;h.9r. w20. 80
SW.1713 Se't'l.6rw1S.50
| NV. 500 \ II Az,
dat. 6r b. 1850
Hoe
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CAFES.

THE NEW TERMINAL CAFE Is NOW OPEN
under new management; Italian dishes q spe-
cialty: quick service; home cooking; neat
rooms. 81 st. NV.
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REFRIGERAToRs & ICE BOXES.

MeUisAY NKfRlGERATOas
SccRHY REFsisssxros CO.
I'll u o. ~
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FOR SALE-$5,5OO.
New houses on Washington Heirhts west of
18th ST.: near the cars.
Two stories. cellars, not-water heat: tiled
baths. finished throughout in hardwood; COM
plete in every detail.
An opportunity to purchase low price house
in high price neishborhood, where values
are increasing.
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>. LCNCHROOM. .$20.O 90
34l Mclean av sw.
7r.b. sta. 1850
COZ L ne Or. b. I'd q. 1850
1923 6 ne. Orb. rs. 20
1905 AZ sw, stO.r. 1900
as LIST sc. shop. 1900
1905 4lasw. I'd q, 4rblO.JO
Sc cor 9th & Fla av.
Sr, f1.b. .13. 90
COLORED.
- I ne. 1Or.b. 80. 80
300 NH av nw.7r. 80
11JO 23d w.Sr.w.. Do. 80
1890 4th NV. Sr. ID. 30
21O F sw, Ir.b. .1S.50
313 Va av sw. Or. w16.JO
no u sc. Or. .....15.00
1925 LIST Sc. Or. 10. 30
PIT BIZ. Ar. 1000
s14 I'd Sc, 3r. fl,b. 1000
n CO.. 1O4 18th NV.
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FOR RENT-ELEHANT CORNER HOUSE. 1OOl
Monroe: detached; good porchcs, IL bright
rooms tiled baths, steam heat; near car
lines: rent. $50.
GARDINER 4 DENT. Inc. S12 14th st. NV.
FOR RENT-MT. PLEASANT RESIDENCE, 1873
Irving; 10 large rooms. 9 baths. hardwood floors
and trim. electric lights: INV. heat: front
and rear pOrches: 5000.
GARDINER & DENT, Inc, S12 18th St NV
FOR RENT-COI.UMBIA HEIGHTS, 1445
Girard ST.; 10 large rooms and tiled bath; fur.
mace heat, good yard: all in fne condition.
Rent only 50. 80.
GARDINER 4 DENT. lac. s12 14th st. NV.
FOR PENTHOUSE AND STABLE OR GAR
age; 1908 Que NV; large rooms and ba III !.
just papered and painted; good porch and
yard; stable has new cement floor and good
loft Rent. $50.
GARDINER DENT. Inc. s12 14th NV.
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KENSINGTON AND LEAMINGTON,
i4th and Clifton NV.
An unusually desirable apartment In the Ken.
sinSfos, q ROOMS and bath: all rooms outside and
very large; porch: southern exposure; overlook
Ing Barter mansion: vacant Oct. I. Rent, SIS.
Also rooms and bath. with porch Rent, go.
BALLARD & TAANHAN Cnc.).
Al26 New York ave. NV.
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FOR RENT-2d & Il Nv
1920 It'll NV. sto, dg.63.OO
90OAfd nv ne1Orb. sto5O. GO
9th&f'la av ne. stO. As. 90
14O9Euclid nw1Or. b+O. 90
642 lrv'g NV. Or. b. 81. so
1911 10th NV. 6r, b3O. so
1900 1th sw. sto. 5000
1879 Franklin ne,
Or. b. %. so
1OS F ne. Or. b. %. 90
1346 A Sc. 6r, b. 81. so
33 h ne, 1Or. b. .27.W
SOC LIST NV. 1r.b. $500
1900 9TH sw .4r.fi, bS.OO
233 r ne. Or. b.. %. 90
500 5th ne. Tor, b. d.
20 Fla NV. Or. b. .22.50
623 18th Sc. sto. dwg22.50
9l2 r ne. Or. b. 20. 80
14431a A Sc. 4r, q, b. 1850
i5S NJ sw, CRIB. 1880
JOHN QUIZ
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FOR SALE-BETTER THAN A SAVINGS BANK
-SiOp cash and ST. 30 FOR 81 MONTHS Will
buy a six-room frame house in northwest OF
lot obtaining 6.4Ia square feet, with side st,l
rear alleys House rents $1,000 per month.
GEO. y. wORTfIINGTON & son.
Woodward building.
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FOR RENT
HOUSES.
S1. SOB Grant pl. Tor. b
$SO.60-624 B sw. Or. b
$50. 800 I ne, 11r, b
$30.6O-7 X ne. 11r. b
$50. 50-@7 ID NV, Or, b
.-72 B sw. 14r. b
$28. 50-2703 p NV, 6r.b
$20. D-6O6 r NV. Or. b
$27.50-766 PIX I'd. Or, b
$27.m-1O15 n Cap.8r. b
$27. 5O-613 Keefer NV.
Or. b
SIS. 5OA951 25th NV. ST.. b
J. LEO KQI4B. D23
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KINGSTON, 1918 18th ST. NV: BEAUTIFUL
Ia and 4-room and bath apartments: rents
reduced to $3.50. $23.J0 and $3.50.
MAXWELL, 1419 Clifton st. NV: . roams
and bath: cheap at 5000 and $3.50.
1883 NEWTON ST. NV: and rooms and
hath; rent reduced $l3. so and $50.
1t40 MERIDIAN ST. NV: rooms and
hath. reduced TO SD: and hath. re-
duced 10 $3.50
DAWSON. I14i s ST. NV: : room. and
bath: cheapest OATS in NV. ut soi.5G.
0NEOST0. 16 y. Y. AVE. Ne: . rooms
and bath: cheap "a SIG
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FOR SALE-12 SMALL NEW BRICK
houses on a good numbered street. and
centrally located in northwest section.
Yearly income. 81. 646. Price. $24 20.
A. e. HOUGHToN 4 COMPANY.
635 r 81.
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terproof rain and auto coats for ladies and
gentlemen alters and repairs all kinds Of rub
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THE SARANAC. 1903 n. CAP. ST.: q LARGE
'O''.' JOHS w. MORRIS. GA F. st. NV
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FOR SALE$3,500 EACH.
Columbia Heights, south of Columbia road
west Of Sherman ave-; two stories and cellar;
four rooms deep on the first door: lots 100 feet
deep.
An exceptionally low price for such q well
located home.
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
Rock Island Hardware Co

One of the best equipped and up-to-
date hardware stores in the tri-cities is
the Rock Island Hardware companys
concern, located at 1802-1S04 Second
avenue, which has been in business in
hook Island for the past eight years.
The store was first established in
the corner building which Sexton
Eros, clothiers, now occupy. There
the business was conducted for three
years, after which the present quar-
tiers were secured. The stockholders
OF the hardware store are all mock
Island people.
An extensive trade has been built
VI by the store In the eight years in
which 1t has been in business by its
honest business methods, its fine Sc
lection of goods and its earnest effort
to please it's patrons.
The store has three floors and a
basement and carries one of the fin
est stocks of hardware, paints, oils
and glass, of any hardware concern
in the tri-cities. One of the latest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
Rock Island County Abstract Co.

The Rock Island County Abstract
company, which occupies suite of
rooms on the fourth floor of the Peo-
PIES National bank building In Rock
Island, has in its possession, the most
complete records of any concern in
the county, of each and every lot, out
lot, part of parcel OF land in Rock
Island county. Its business is to fur
nish abstracts of title TO any lot or
tract of land in any portion of the
county, showing In whom the title il
vested and complete history OF all
transactions, suits and liens of any
description, special assessments or tax
sales relating thereto Few, II any,
changes in ownership, and few, If any,
loans are made without first an alb
srract of title being made or brought
down TO date.
The original books OF abstracts now
in possession of this firm were start
ed In 1855 by the late Henry Curtis,
Jr., and the late Judge Charles NJ Os-
horn, who were then in partnership
as the firm of Osborn & Curtis, and
these original records comprised about
SIX books, which are still in posses
sion of the company. In 1896 Henry
Curtis bought out the interest OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

placed on about two miles Of highway
through the bottoms west of Milan.
While there was no attempt at perma-
nent road-making, there was vast i'm
provement. and the mud holes that for
merly characterized that section of
highway have not since been in evil
dence The result has been a decided
increase in travel to and from the city
over this particular piece of road, and
IL has even been the means of infiuenc-
ing some farmers living Is or 20 miles
beyond TO come to Rock Island TO
trade, instead of going regularly to
Muscatine. as formerly. Those who
have changed their trading place did
so because they found that they could
sell and buy TO better advantage here
than elsewhere. and there is no doubt
that hundreds of others are anxious to
avail themselves Of the same advan-
tages, but are deferred from doing so
by roads that are in bad condition for
considerable portion of each year.
The Improvement of the main roads,
especially those near the city, where
travel is heaviest and the wear and
deterioration is greatest, should prop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
Onward Star Ranks Hiqh

Ranking highest among the racing
horses owned in Rock Island county
was Onward Star, fastest product of
Game Onward, of the noted Onward
family. He was owned and raced by
Robert E. Little of Milan, who gave
him record of 2:09A at GaIesburg,
Aug. 81, 1906. A tribute to this
horses worth is found in a CODY of
the Western Horseman, Feb. 9, 1905,
as follows:
One OF the best PAGERS campaigned
Ia the middle west this year was the
brown horse. Onward Star, 2:IOA,
by Game Onward, dam by Star Ham.
bletonian. He is a dark brown horse.
1872 hands, and weighs about 1000
pounds. He started this year with a
mark OF 2:21A, which he reduced TO
2:1OA in the third heat of the Pts
pace, at the Minnesota fair, winning
the last three of five heats. He has
been very consistent race horse,
winning good races at the West Side
track in Chicago. and a splendid four
heat race at Aurora. H., where he
beat Oakley D., 2:O9k, Red Plum and
a good field In the 2:2O class, he being
timed separately in one heat in
Continued on next page)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

late Judge Osborn and transferred It
TO his son, Hugh E. Curtis, the firm
being at that time Curtis & Curtis.
Upon the death OF Henry Curtis, Jr.,
in 1905. Hugh E. Curtis became the
sole owner of these books, and in
1907 incorporated the Rock Island
County Abstract company and con-
vcyed the records to said company,
With capital stock of $4,000. The
Cheers of the company are:
President-Hugb f. Curtis. 5
Vice President-M. ID. Curtis.
Secretary and Treasurer-Lloyd C..
Lamphere.
Some ten years ago the original
books were transcribed to and carr
RED in upon a set of "a new books
and these volumes have since increas-
ed upon the growth of the county, to
about thirty. The work OF transfer
o: the old books to the new was car
r!ed on constantly for a period OF
nearly seven years before a complete
transfer was made
With the aid OF these records,
which are complete, ii can be told at
a glance complete history of any
lot, piece or parcel OF land In the
y hole Of Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

forced concrete burial vaults and this
branch of the business has assumed
large proportions. The vaults are
known as the National" and are used
i'll graves to hold the caskets. Local
undertakers take the entire output.
The vaults consists of but two
pieces, the body and the lid The
Eody is formed in a steel mold, the
wet cement being poured in and al
lowed to set. Steel reinforcing is
used to strengthen the body, being
made into the exact shape of the body
and put in the mold before the cement
is poured in. When hard, the vault
is a substantial piece of work and
the older it gets the stronger it be-
comes.
The top is made to At into the body
with a quarter of an inch space of
play After the casket is put into
the vault, the lid is set in place and
cement is poured into the space so
that when it hardens the lid and the
body are joined solidly together and
is Theoretically sealed.
The advantage OF these vaults over
IUe Olu "oOuSA DOAco 10 Do CNluOhb
as to need no further explanation.
A waterproof concrete block is an
other feature of the company's out
put. These blocks are made in any
desired size and shape and the mix
ture of cement is so planned that the
block is practically non-absorbent.
hese blocks are used for the most
part in foundations and their value is
easily seen. Their use precludes the
possibility of damp walls and a musty
cellar
Cement stone is still another feat
urc product of the company. These
can be made in blocks OF any desired
size and shape and they look enough
Like stone to pass for it in nine cases
out of ten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
Rock Island County Home of Many Famous Horses

Continued from Preceding Page)
was out OF II. II was the same way
in the next heat. Hulda won both
and they felt t. was over Then luck
smiled on this bay mare again when
Hulda broke down completely and Alix
won the fourth heat handny.
Postponement was now necessary.
as II was dark, but the darkness was
luminous compared with the gloom
which enveloped the people who had
put in their money on Hulda Next
morning rumors were afioat that there
was foul play and Mr.. Jones who had
been up all night with Alix was forced
10 ask for protection for his mare
and get an extra patrol on the lower
turn OF the track The score for the
fifth heat was protracted, and when
finally the word was given Alix was
a length back and Pixley, who was
now the favorite, since Hulda had been
drawn. was in front At the club
house turn, in the cloud OF dust Pix
ley carried Alix into the fence and
Ryland T.. coming from behind. crash
ed over her When the dust cleared
Alix was standing still near the fence.
unhurt. but her sulky completely
wrecked. Curry gathered the wreck
UP and the mare set out after the
field Trailing her wrecked sulky she
passed the quarter just in IA seconds.
after the leader of the field. Pixley
won the heat in 2:l1 and Alix came
up second in the bunch.
When the judges decision OF the
heat was finally announced Pixley. who
finished first, was placed last because
Of a foul. the heat being won by Lord
Clinton. the second horse. Three more
heats dragged YEARLY on before dark.
ness came Alix tried hard, but sec.
ond place was her limit. The decisive
hea' was trotted at p. m. on the third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
DRIFFILL e eS5STlSS

machinery. II has been the policy of
The firm in buying machinery from
time to time to buy nothing but the
test, realizing that to attain the high
est standard Of production it is neces-
sary to keep abreast of the times, and
as new and better machinery has been
produced, this energetic young firm
has discarded the old for the new,
Until today they have an establish
rent OF which they may well be
proud A 40 Miehle press, the largest
sire fat bed press manufactured, has
recently been installed, and together
with two other cylinder presses, plat
en- presses, linotype machines, folding
machines and other pieces of machin-
cry too numerous to mention, the
equipment is unsurpassed for its size
anywhere in the country.
This firm has made a speciality of
fine catalogue work, and in the past
has produced some beautiful speci-
mems in this line. They are now pre-
pairing a catalogue for a local con-
Germ which will consume two car.
leads OF paper and, as the manager
says. That's going some"
This firm is a Rock Island booster
and "Try Rock Island First" is good
enough for them. They solicit the
patronage OF anyone needing printing
OF any kind-no order being too small
or too large.
An invitation to an inspection OF
their model plant is courteously ex
tended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
The Art Stone Company

One of Rock Islands smaller indus
tries which is growing at a rate that
will make it we'll known in the near
future is the Art Stone company.
This concern has its plant at Eigh-
teenth avenue and Eleventh street.
Its proprietors are the Nelson Broth
ers-John, Charles and Robert-all
residents of Rock Island.
Six years ago two of the brothers
began the manufacture of cement
blocks, the proprietors doing the work
themselves for time. In the interim
the business has grown greatly and
now the company employs as high as
Is men at a time and does anything
in the way Of fancy art stone work or
general masonry.
A visit TO the plant shows that
some remarkable work is done, which
is a revelation to most people. A
feature of the company's output at
present is cement lawn ornaments,
such as vases, figures in relief and
Zig flower pots of every description.
These are made so the finished ar
ticles resemble granite, marble or
other varieties of stone. The orna-
ments are as we'll made as though
moulded of clay by a potter and are
extremely pretty to the eye, while in
lasting qualities they are even super
ior to the genuine stone.
In connection with the lawn orna-
nlCnts, monuments for the dead are
also made by the firm and several of
their designs are real works of art.
ANY design wanted can be made. This
feature of the business has not been
developed to any great extent yet, but
the class of the first productions gives
reason to believe that there will be
a demand for the monuments once
they become known.
About two years ago the company
began the manufacture of steel rein
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

Though a young industry in Rock
Island. having been in business less
than seven years, the above company
has come to the front and is recog-
Idzed as the foremost printing estab-
Ishment in the city. Its growth has
been phenomenal, and with its slo-
gan. Quality First" being strictly ad-
Tered to. success has crowned its ef-
forts from the start.
After being in business a little over
q year, the business demanded more
commodious quarters, and the pres
eut location, 219 Eighteenth street
Nss selected as being adequate 70
meet the requirements. AS business
increased the place became more
crowded every day. and more machin-
cry was required. until in January.
1912. IL became necessary 10 add an
ether story 10 the building.
The company was incorporated in
July. 1907. with the following stock
holders, who are it's officials:
PRESIDENT. b. Drifhl
Vice President-w. T. Driffill
Secretary and Treasurer. Benja.
Irin Drifill
All three are practical men in their
calling and 20 their ability as masters
OF their art is accredited the unusual
success which has attended their ef
fcrts.
The equipment OF the plant is com
Ilete throughout and consists OF all
the latest modern ideas in printing