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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
WILLIAMSON NEW AND SEC
OND HAND STORE.

]. P. Williamson, proprietor of the
new and second hand store at 1922
Second avenue, has been in business
in Rock Island for the last IA years.
When he first commenced his career
as merchant here, he was located
where Beuhler Bros market is at 1928
Second avenue, which place he owned.
He remained there for eight years and
then closed the store after selling out
his stock of goods. He went to Cali
fornia, and after five years spent in
the golden state returned to Rock Is
land.
With his brother, Edward William
son, he launched into the same business
again at 1517-1519 Second avenue,
where the firm remained until last
February. The goods were then re-
to 1922 Second avenue, the
store occupied by Mr.. Williamson.
About one month ago he purchased
the interests of his brother. He car
ries a complete line of rev and sec
ond hand household furnishings and
has secured for himself trade equal
to that of any similar concern in the
tri-cities. He occupies two floors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
FRANCIS CANDY KITCHEN.

The candy kitchen at 1913 Second
avenue offers to the public a place
where all confectioneries. candy, ice
cream, soda waters in all fiavors, CT
CARS and gum can be found, at ali
times.
The candy kitchen has just been
completely remodeled and the psrlor
is one of the cleanest and most attrac-
tive in the tri-cities.
L. G. Francis, proprietor, states that
nothing but the best is handled at the
store. Quality, he says, has always
been considered first, which accounts
for the rapid growth made by the
concern.
Fruits are also sold, and in connec-
ton with other lines of goods han
died by the company, the public is Of
fered a high grade line at moderate
prices. The walters at the place are
always ready to courteously sorve the
customers. Deliveries of goods are
given especial attention ant the SER
vice is satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
y1cToR,s SHOE HOSPITAL.

There is one hospital in the 1900
block Leo Victor Is the surgeon. and
his efficient assistants ply their needles
and dig around with their knives. SO
able are they that not cry emanates
from their patients, even though an
anaesthetic is never used.
Mr.. Victor in November, 1904, estab-
lished at 1908 Second avenue shoe
hospital Footwear in every stage Of
wear and tear has been brought into
the place, and when II was returned to
the owner 1t was restored to practi-
cally its first usefulness.
Besides Mr.. Victor. two other work
men are busy each day in handing
the large trade which the propri-
etor has built up through the excellent
work turned out.
Mr. Victor has installed the latest
electrical machinery, which adds to
the amount of work which can be &C
each day, and which gives
better satisfaction to the customers.
Mr. Victor has remained at the stand
in which he opened the business, and
states that now since an association
has been formed of 1900 block mer-
chants, he has more desire than ever
to retain his present location.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
PAULSENS NEW AND SEC
OND HAND STORE.

For reputation of honesty in busi-
ness dealing j. H. Paulsen, proprietor
of the new and second hand store at
1920 Second avenue, has established
for himself a large clientele Of Rock
Island customers. p
Starting in business here four years
ago he gradually expanded his trade
He first occupied a store at 1913 Third
avenue, but year ago he had sum
GENTLY increased his interests so that
he deemed it wise to move to larger
quarters closer to the heart OF the
business section of the city.
When he made the change in loca'
ton it was only after the present store
was remodeled in the interior and the
place was thoroughly redecorateo.
While the stock at his old stand was
one that gained for him large pat
ronage. yet in his new place he has
added to it.
Household furnishings both new ana
second hand are purchased by MIN
and 1t is his aim to continue the
growth which has marked his enter
prise since he launched into business
in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25

the navy. returned TO Rock Island pur-
chased his brothers share and since
has been a member of the firm.
Seven tables six pool and one Dill
lizards offer amusement TO the men
who gather there and an excellent line
of cigars, tobaccos; pipes, candies,
magazines and soft drinks is sold.
The present owners have shown
progressiveness which has meant
much for the business, the clientele OF
the place having grown rapidly during
the last year.
James Brough, an employee of the
Bijou, was first engaged as an assist
ant in the pool room when his brother
became owner and he still aids in the
care of the tables and behind the
counter, HAVING witnessed six changes
of the ownership of the place during
the time he has been employed there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25

Central and Pennsylvania, after the
fashion of New Haven is not calculat
ed to increase confidence The report
ed rendering of details of financing by
other railroads with the same finan-
cial firm that did most of the financ-
ing for New Haven is calculated TO
cause a good deal of comment, II
nothing more. Rumors of actions
against New Haven directors have
restraining effect. More than half the
Missouri Pacific notes have approved
a good deal of the total at the close OF
the day. No doubt an extension will
be given. There will be uncertainty
all week. The market will continue
to back and fill. Buy only on drives
for turns. let go on bulges.
Liverpool, May 25.-Steady Ameri-
can and strength in Winnipeg Satur-
day caused support at opening later
there was profit-taking induced by the
weakness in corn and the liberal
worlds shipments. There Is small
inquiry for Manitobas and larger In
dinan and Russian offers. Continental
taking very heavy and 1t is feared
that they have overbought and there
fore cargo offers are less firm.
Corn opened under realizing and
later declined further with undertone
weak Unfavorable reports from Ar
gentine and larger shippers offer with
Danube offering more freely led to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
THE BIJoU.

The Bijou. pool and billiard hall. To-
Gated at 1926 Second avenue, since IL
was founded 40 years ago, has changed
hands number of times. but has con.
tinued in popularity among the men
OF the city. until ii is now a recognized
headquarters for baseball and other
athletic fans, as well as those who
seek pastime at the pool and billiard
tables At present the proprietors are
II. J. Kahn and C. A. Reinhardt.
A colored man was first owner Of
the place and not making a success
OF 1t sold out. Among the early own
ers of the Bijou were S. Dodge. who
disposed OF it to Louis G.. Eddy and
Frank Brough. Then Joseph Stroehle
purchased the interest of Mr.. Brough
and afterwards sold his share to NJ. II.
Sexton.
Lutes & Bay were the subsequent
proprietors and after time II. ]. Kahn
and William Reinhardt. brother of C.
a. Reinhardt one of the present own
ers. bought the place.
In October. 1912, c. A. Reinhardt,
who had just served for three years in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
THE NEWEST THING IN
WATCH CHAINS GIVEN AWAY
Chance for Users Of "BuII' Durham to
Get Beautiful Presents.

All the dressy New Workers along
Broadway have discarded the old
fashioned watch-chain. and are favor
ing the short chain, which permits the
wearing of the watch in the outside
breast pocket of the coat. BY dainty
little gold button, the upper part of
the chain is fastened into the coat
lapel. The effect is not only extreme
ly dressy, but the watch can be gotten
at without having a rough and tumble
fight with the rest of the clothes to
get it out.
1t will be good news to the up-to-
date dressers in town to know that for
e few days these handsome plated
chains will be given away absolutely
free to each purchaser of a five-cent
sac. of Bull Durham smoking tobacco.
The American Tobacco company has
made arrangements with the local deal
ers whereby you may be sure of get
ting one of these beautiful chains, but
inasmuch as there is only a limited
supply of them, those who come first
will get the pick of the gifts. Each
customer will be allowed only one
chain.
The makers of Bull Durham are Civ
ing these useful presents away not
only with the purpose of inducing
more men to roll their own" cigar
cites, but also to maintain their popu-
arity among the millions of smokers
Who have made Bull Durham the great
sst selling tobacco in the world. 1t is
adyisa BILE to look for the "freo offern
'ign on the dealers window and go
Early if you want your pick of these
handsome chains.-(Adv).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
LEGAL
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court September
term. 1914 In chancery.
Five Hodges We. Joseph Hodges.
Amdavit of non-residence OF Joseph
Hooses. the above defendant having
been filed in the clerks ONCE or the cir
cult court Of said county. notice is there
dent defendant that the complainant
hled her bill OF complaint In said court
on the chancery side thereof. on the
9Th day of May. 1914. and that there
upon a summons issued out of said
court. wherein said suit is now pend
the month OF September next as is by
law required
Now. unless you. the said nonresident
defendant above named. Joseph Hodges
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court. on the first day OF the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock
Island In and for said county. on the
third Monday in September next and
plead. answer or demur TO the said COM
plainants bill of complaint. the same
and the matters and things therein
and stated will be taken as
and decree entered against
you according TO Tho prayer OF said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk,
Rock Island. III. May 6. 1914.
SCHRlVER a. SCHRIVER. Complain
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
DEMONSTRATION AT
METHODIST CHURCH

There will be a demonstration of
aluminium wear at the parlors OF the
First Methodist church Tuesday after
noon at 3 under the auspices of the
Woman's Home Missionary society.
Admission of 10 cents will be charged
and each lady will receive a quart
aluminium saucepan, while the winner
of word contest will receive g s2.25
piece. The demonstration will be of
the Ever Wear brand and will be for
advertising purposes only, nothing be-
ing sold, and no prices quoted. Light
refreshments will be served.-(Adv.)
All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
1000 BLOCK BARBER SHOP.

The 1900 block boasts of one first
class barber shop. which has adopted
the name of 1.-The 1900 Block Barber
shop" AS a tonsoriai parlor it is the
equal of any in the tri-cities.
1t has been in charge of II. c. Hoi-
tori, at 1921 Second avenue. five years.
Mr.. Holtorf, native of Davenport,
where he learned the barber trade,
opened his first shop in Rock Island
at 1902 Second avenue in 1893.
Continuing at this stand until 1903,
he saw fit to remove closer to the cen
ter of the business section of the city.
When at the old stand he conducted
three-chair shop, but after he removed
to his new location. where he is now
located, he added another chair.
The interior of his present parlors
was entirely remodeled to suit his
needs, and since that time has been
and kept in excellent
shape.
Much. o. the large patronage enjoyed
by Mr.. Holtorf is attributed to the ex-
pert workmen he has employed. At pres
ent the proprietor boasts of the best
corps of workmen he has ever had.
Kearney McNay is head barber,
Charles Butcheard has charge of the
second chair, Fred Collins of the third,
and Mr.. Holtorf the last one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
BUEHLER BROS MARKET.

In the 1900 block there is an estab-
lishment which is conducted in con-
junction with 81 others in Illinois and
adjoining states. This is Buehler
Bros meat market, at 1928 Second
avenue.
Locating at the present stand since
April %, 1911, the market with sys-
tenn entirely different from others, ap-
parently has won the approval of a
large number of Rock Island people
for it enjoys big patronage.
Arthur C. Schaller is the present
manager. He came to this city in that
capacity two years ago. The market
makes no deliveries, but five employees
are required to handle the trade
The packing houses of the firm are
located in Peoria and the head offices
in Chicago. Mr.. Schaller since his ar
rival in Rock Island has gained
large acquaintanceship here. He
has done much towards building up
the patronage of the market and has
been entirely successful as his en-
ployers and patrons alike will attest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
ILLINOIS SMOKER.

The Illinois theater cigar store, con-
Quoted by c. II. March, has long been
popular place for the buying o.
smokers supplies. Previous to lsV'
when Mr.. March took hold OF IT. inc
store was not a financial success, tne
predecessors of the present proprietor
having failed to show the knack Oh
building up a large patronage.
However, since Mr.. March securea
possession the sales have grown anu
it is now on a firm footing. doing an
excellent business. which is by no
means at a standstill.
MIR. March has always made
rule to carry nothing but the pest
and therefore his line of cigars, pipes
tobaccos. cigarets, cigar and cisare'
cases are of the finest quality
Besides the materials which appeai
to the smokers, he carries an excelien'
stock of magazines and candy. he
Rock Island agent for Martha WASH
ington" sweets and is also exclusNs
salesman of the Smoker" and IKE
gala cigars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
Morning Grain Letter.

For 4S hours over weekend to Z p.
m. Sunday Iowa received heavy rains
of 1 to III inches over large sections.
Missouri. Michigan and Wisconsin also
received some rain. Illinois was about
warmest spot with temperatures up
to 80. Forecast of week calls for a
warm spell in central west. Tempera-
lures are to average above normal
west of Rockies and late in week gen.
eral local showers or rains are to ap-
pear. The immediate forecast is fair
and warm. Newspapers believe May
wheat and May corn will develop
strength in last five days of May
trading. They pronounce corn out
look sound but are undecided in the
new wheat crop futures. While the
big leaders sold wheat last week and
locals are not bullish. The weather
news and forecasts suggest sharp raj
lies. The leaders have also assumed
the locals would turn to bear side in
the mere spirit of imitation. Action
of Saturday market, however. indi-
Gated that there are many who do
not care to short wheat on breaks.
While Europe may be slightly over
bought for moment in export wheat
old crop supplies are fading nicely.
Wheat and corn visibles should de-
crease a million or two. Unless the
country promptly produces some old
corn, corn will enter June at these
levels and July corn will have chance
for immortality in the 70s would buy
July corn at the best concessions.
The Iowa rains and weak corn cable
may ease oats and corn early but de-
clines should be small. On our re-
ports of this morning Texas wheat
condition should decrease to points
for the month. We have poor oats
again from Illinois and In
diana, northern Tennessee and Texas.
White Cloud northeastern Kansas re-
ports wheat as per cent, Doniphan
with hessian fly very bad in
the wheat. Evansville. Ind. says oats |
look 20 per cent, not doing well, wheat |
fine. 100 per cent. Our special north |
western weekly report rNads: small |
grain condition ideal this week. Been |
over 300 miles east and west. Corn |
planting is under most favorable con- |
ditions, but it is surprising at how |
many places farmers are buying corn
back from the local elevators. Lafay-
cite, Ind, says oats not looking well.
Stunted and got bad start. Provi-
sions are in a rut. September ribs
ire a purchase and September lard
sale even at the present big differ
snce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Light rains on the north Pacific
coast and showers and thunderstorms
from the northern Rocky mountain
sections eastward 10 the upper lakes
have resulted from the northwestern
area Of high pressure which is central
over Manitoba. where the barometer
has fallen TO 1890 inches. This dis
.urbance IS also causing the highest
temperatures OF the season in the
eoatral valleys and the lake region.
The pressure IS highest on the Atlantic
dope and generally clear weather is
iOted from New England 10 Florida /
and as far westward as the Mississippi l
IslIey. Owing 10 this distribution OF
Iir pressure. unsettled, but generally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
THOMAS DRUG COMPANY.

There are a number of stores in the
1900 block which conduct their bust
ness in a manner which gives them
marked individuality, so to speak. The
Thomas Drug company, which oper-
ates a store at 1880 Second avenue, is
the only Rexall drug store in Rock
Island, all of the products and prepare
lions of the famous Rexall concern be-
ing sold at this stand.
The late T. H. Thomas, who died in
1908, had been connected with the
store from the time that it was estab-
lished, in 1850, until his demise
The firm which founded the bust
ness was Benser & Thomas. Severaf
years later Mr.. Benser disposed of
his interests to Mr.. Thomas, who con-
Quoted it up to the time of his death.
Following the death of Mr.. Thomas,
the store was incorporated as the
Thomas Drug company and since that
time has been conducted under that
name.
Mrs. Selene Thomas. widow of the
founder of the store, is president of
the company and Fred E. Burgert is
secretary-treasurer and manager of the
business.
Besides the usual line of Rexall
remedies, the store is equipped with a
soda fountain, where soft drinks and
other refreshments may be purchased
A fine stock of cigars, candies, sta
tionery and toilet preparations is also
sold.
Mr.. Burgert has charge of the pre-
scriptiop department and as he is an
excellent pharmacist, he has done
much to increase the patronage, even
though it was of considerable proper
tons when he became connected with
the firm.
Three floors, the basement, and
main and second story are occupied
and three men are employed to care
Of the trade.
The Thomas drug store is one of
the landmarks of the block Founded |
in 1850, it therefore is one of the very
oldest in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
THE ARGUS IS A
NATIVE OF BLOCK
First Issue, Printed in 1881 IN
Building just East of
Present Quarters.
BEGAN AS A SMALL WEEKLY
Present Home Occupied in 1893 and
Has Since Been Enlarged TO
Meet Growing Needs.

The Argus, now in tbs SD year, is q
native of the 1900 block, so TO SPEAK
/ for its first issue was gotten out in
what was then the Whitaker & Everts
building, just east of its present loca,
| ton at 1924 Second avenue. The paner
was then known as the Republican.
the name being changed to The Argus
in 1855.
Fred S. Nichols and John W. Dun.
ham were the first proprietors. The
latter soon sold out to his partner, and
in 1852 J. B. Danforth became inter.
ested in the publication. Mr.. Dan
forth became sole proprietor the fol.
lowing year. and il 1854 he removed
the plant to the Buford block, then
newly erected at the corner of Sever
teenth street and Second avenue
where the Best building now stands.
The paper was a weekly at first, becom.
ing daily the year of its removal to
its new quarters.
In 1871 The Argus went into a build
ing on East Seventeenth street north
of the Buford book, which had been
especially constructed for it. and IN
1888 it came back to the 1900 block.
having in the meantime passed
through several hands. The late John
W. Potter was the owner when 1t took
up its present quarters, where II has
since remained. Mr.. Potter died Jan
II, 1898, and the ]. w Potter Publish
Ing company was then formed.
Building Is RemodeIed.
In 1888 the building was remodeled
Prior to establishing the newspaper
plant in il, and in 1901 other extensive
changes were made, third story being
added, a new front installed and the
interior being entirely rebuilt. Since
then other changes have been made to
give the added room and improved IA
cilities which a modern newspaper
must have.
Growth has been rapid during the
last few years. The old fashioned
hand composition has been done away
with and linotype machines substitut
ed. The fat bed press has given way
to fast stereotyping press capable
of printing Is pages at the rate Of
$4,000 per hour. The regular editions
have been increased in size from eight
pages to II, 16, "a or sometimes more.
News gathering facilities have kept
pace with those in the mechanical de-
Dartment and the plant, and the or
ganization which operates ii is now
second to none in any city Of Rock Is
lands size in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
RIESS DRUG STORE.

| A J. Riess, president of the 160(
Block association, is proprietor OF {
handsome drug store at 1907 Second
avenue. Through constant and untir
| ing efforts, Mr.. Riess now realizes E
large patronage, which has grown
each succeeding year since 1895, wher
he first established a drug shop al
the corner of Fourth avenue and
Twenty-third street
The first stand of Mr.. Riess' was
known as the Fourth Avenue Drug
store" He remained there for six
years, increasing his business daily
and in 1901 he removed to the corner
of Seventh avenue and Twenty-sev.
enth street
While located there, he saw fit to
conduct a branch store and opened
avenue and Forty-second street in
August 1908. Eighteen months later he
disposed of this store and on May %,
1913, sold the one at Seventh avenue
and Twenty-seventh street.
In October of last year, Mr.. Riess
purchased the drug store of Conrad
Spiedel, at 1907 Second avenue. Mr.
Speidel was a pioneer druggist and
had been in that stand for 81 years.
The history of the old store is an
interesting one. Mr.. Speidel came to
Rock Island in 1859. On his arrival
here he formed a partnership with NJ
Glacius, and the firm established a
drug store in the old Buford block,
on the site of the present Best build
ing, corner of Seventeenth street and
Second avenue. After two years, Mr..
Speidel sold out his business to his
associate and became joint owner of a
gallery with E. K Gaylord.
from the latter business and opened
a drug store on the site where the
Clemann & Salzmann furniture store
is now located. In 1865 Mr.. Speidel
his store to 1905 Second
avenue. where he remained ten years,
when he took the stand in which Mr..
Riess is now located.
The present owner plans on con-
1ucting the business on the same pol
cy of progressiveness which meant
in his other stores in the
'esidence districts. Therefore, af-
er gaining possession of the
I'D stand, Mr.. Riess immed,
ately began planning on changes.
April p he held a public opening of
lis new place, having had it entirely
emodeled in the interior, making it
me OF the best equipped drug stores
vest OF Chicago. Included in the i'm
'rovements were a handsome soda
an elaborate rear partition. |
took cases of fumed oak, and the
'alls and ceiling finished in Tiffany.
The line of merchandise carried nv
lr. Riess is of the best His drugs
re kept under glass cases, and he
ellis toilet articles, candies and CT. |
ars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
SouNenirs For All.

The merchants of the 1000 block do
not expect crowd to turn out merely
to see the new white fronts and the
decorations and illuminations. They
plan to give away souvenirs to all who
visit the stores as remembrance of
the biggest event In the history OF the
block. The souvenirs will not be is.
SUED until AFTER O'Clock. Every visi-
TOR VIII receive cordial treatment.
Each business man will have extra en-
pioyes to pass out souvenirs.
I'll fha m a