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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
c.Ss1 cohe.& CO.
Rummage Among the Furniture.

FOLDING GARD TABLES, chase
leather tops, one to a customer,
S1.oc.
STEP LADDER STOOLS, one to
a customer, S5c.
VELVET RUGS, q x "a inches,
floral and conventional designs,
97c each.
BRUSsELLETTE Stair Carpet,
Is inches wide 15c yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16

METAL BEDS-patterns to close,
rummage prices s1.95, S2.s5, S3.45
and S4.65.
BRASS BEDS, exceptional values
in discontinued patterns.
$1,000 beds S6.e5, $500 Beds
Ss.75, S21.OO Beds $t4.oo, $500
Beds S21.5o, s41OO Beds S22.5o.
LIBRARY TABLES, values up to
$500 for S1o.5o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
pREssERs and cHIFFoNIERs

DRESSERS AND CHiFFONIERS
Oak, maghogany and circassian
walnut at these rummage prices,
$685., se.75, s14.so, 1855, s245o
and S29.75.
BUFFETS, solid oak, all with
French plate mirrors, prices S12.75,
s17.a5 and S23.75.
LIBRARY TABLES, values up to
$500 for $f2.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
That Rummage Sale
The Enormous Selling

has brought on a condition that compels an extern
sion to the people who are pleased and prOfted
by their willingness to rummage about for the
bargains which offered here during the Janu-
airy Clearance.
The popularity of this sale is well demonstrated
by the every day increa sing volume of sales
AS the was nOised abroad the people from
greater distances kept coming until of
the later days we've been fairly swamped.
Additional bargains and additional help on Mon
day will make things GO like clock work, and
expect this coming week to register another big
list of sales, even larger than for the week just
closing.
Come on and bring your friends, the rummaging
will be more extensive and the economies can
only be appreciated by those who avail themselves
of the opportunities This is sale with savings
for everyone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
FRANK P. WEIGH NAY
ENTER MAYORALTY RACE

Among others than those ALREADY
mentioned g possible candidates Tor
mayor az the spring election e. Frank
r. Welch. who "a beng urged by
friends 20 come into the race. Henry
Ruben. assistant supervisor. will be a
candidate for commissioner. 30 . said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
Rummage PricesAmOng
the Curtains and Curtain
Materials.

Broken pairs lace curtains at a saving of 10
to so per cent. Odd pairs lace curtains at a
saving OF 40 10 80 per cent Lace curtains IN
40 per cent.
Curtain nets. s1Oo values sse, 75e values 4se, soc
values 27e. 4Oc values 25c CSC values. fse.
Full size white bed spreads. values up 10 SI.75
CSC.
Full sized sheets. slightly imperfect 25c. Pillow
cases a little soled 1se and &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
Wool
Dress Goods.
McCABE'S

BROKEN LINES and Odd
pieces of black and colored
dress goods at but a fraction
Of early season prices--a piece
shat was 75c IS now 29c a yard
Some were 800, now 4sc,
some $500 and $2.45 dress
goods now S1.O0; S1.25 and
$50 values marked now e9c,
and so on through, about rs
pieces in all-pick out the
plums-fine rummaging.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
Rummage Among the Rugs.
At a saving of 20 to 40 per cent,
including the WhittaI rugs.

This comes only twice year that YOU can
buy these famous rugs at a cut price-Attrac-
tive offerings in Smiths, Sanford's Hartfords
and Bigelow rugs. Small and room size rugs
III Brussels, Nelvets Administers and Wiltons.
SIS x 1O-6 Tapestry brussels rugs. se5
K j. Tapestry brussels rugs. Se65.
Velvet rugs u feet. values UP TO $3.50
sale $500 and $1,000
Administer rugs SO K 1O-s and 9 Z IL feet. values
up 10 $500 now s17.45 and sf3e5.
Wilton rugs SO x1O-6 and values up TO $4,000
reduced TO sci so and S2s75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16
CMLdren's Warm
Schooj Coats.

One and two OF kind mark
ed for quick selling Many at
tractive little models for chill
dren and misses UP to IA years
better take advantage OF
these mark down prices. Begin
ming Monday
ChiIdren's $500. SS.75
$3.50, $1,000 and $3.50
coats are 1895, S4.95 and
S6.95.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-16

All the news all the time-The Argus
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Get Contest Votes When Money Is Paid None Later

good road movement, and it is due
to his faithful work and tireless
energy more than to that of any
other man that the highway goes
thru that part of Rails County.
1t has been suggested that Monroe
City and Hannibal have a get to-
gether meeting on Mr.. Underhill's
beautiful farm, that ithe citizens of
both places may see and appreciate
the splendid work he has done for
his community and for Missouri.
At Hannibal the visitors we're
entertained at the Mark Twain, by
the Hannibal Commercial Club.
The Monroe City people who
joined the party here were: Mr.
and Mrs Bert Bull, VIM. Bull, w. B.
Proctor and wife, Dr. L. T. Bell, Bud
Caldwell, F. D. Proctor, Mrs. Thomas
Proctor, Mr.. and MIS-. Vim. Lawson,
A. S. Jayne, j. B. Anderson, w. j.
Rouse, W. S. Woodson, W. B. Fahy.
DR.. Guilford, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Thompson, Mrs. Alma Vaughn, DR..
w. 7. Rutledge, Mr.. Nc Chestney. j.
M. Proctor and Ralph Graham. "**
Representatives of the Democrat
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bull on
this occasion and appreciated the
trip very much
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Look! Take Notice!

Merchant of Venice up to Date
one of the best plays ever given by
the Monroe High School, will be
presented at the High School Audi
torium this (Thursday) evening.
The proceeds will be used for the
benefit of the various school activ-
tiles. For the past months the
students have been giving a free
entertainment every two weeks and
have striven in every way to win
your appreciation. They have been
faithful in their efforts and we feel
that it would only bejustice for you
to give them your support this
evening. They are deserving of your
patronage. Come early and bring
your friends. Admission Is cents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Abell--Timmons.

At 1890 Sunday Miss Clara Abell
aud William Timmons were united
at Brush Creek church, Rev. Fat her
Devan officiating. They were attend
ed by Miss Letcia Lanham and Ira
Mcfarland.
The wedding was very pretty
affair. The bride was gowned in
white, while the brides maid wore
pale blue.
After the ceremony the parents
of the bride served a lovely dinner
at their home. Only the immediate
relatives were present.
The bride is the popular daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Abel. She
clerked in Shearman & Gottman's
for some time and madelsmany
friends in this community.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John TimmoDs. He is a splendid
young man.
They will reside on the Boarma1
faTmlnear Hassard.
The Democrat extends cOngratu
lati0ns and best wishes
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22

Ever since the first little "one
luneer" made its appearance. which
was about sixteen years ago, we
have one dream in view. and that
is to own one. We all look forward
to the day when we can have an
automobile of our own, and all of
US fully expect to own one-.some
day. Perhaps not to-day nor to-
morrow. but some day.
In our day dreams we often wish
that some kind hearted person or
rich relative would present US with
a car, and let us use it just as we
wished. We think of many nice
things that might happen which
would give US chance to get that
car right now.
The impossible has happened. You
have been waiting for the chance.
and now we are Offering it to you.
In Just eight weeks time we are
going to give away, absolutely free.
a 1915 model Ford Touring car. This
car has just been purchased of
Graham and Woodson, and is now
on display at their garage. We are
going to give it to someone, and we
don't confine the possible owners to
a favored few. You are eligible, and
can just as well own this car in a
few weeks.
You want to know more about
it? Well. it is like this. The Demo-
crat is desirous of larger circula-
Ition. For that reason we are willing
to 90 our limit, and make the most
attractive proposition. For that
reason we are going to give this
wonderful car to the person who
gets the most votes in our automo-
mobile campaign in the next eight
weeks. You get votes by getting
subscriptions to the Democrat. That
is all explained on another page Of
this issue. Read it over. Then il
there is anything more that you
would like to have explained, just
call so on the Mutual, or 280 on the
Bell, and ask for the Contest Mana.
ger.
That would seem to be Offering q
whole lot, now wouldn't it? But We
won't stop with the car. We are
also going to give five other valuable
prizes, and pay a cash commission
to every candidate who does moi
win a prize, and who makes a cash
report each week of the contest
Nothing to lose by going in---It
is nothing to enter---and every
gain. We actually pay yol
try for that car.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
SCHOOL NOTES.

You missed an exciting time if
you weren't at the base ball game
last Friday. Moberly versus Monroe.
A good crowd attended and the
cheers were lusty, when at the close
of the game, the score stood to 4
in Monroe's favor. The boys feel very
much encouraged over their victory
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22

On Saturday, April 24th, we
are going to award two se,s of
silver knives and forks to the
two candidates turning in the
largest amounts of money on
subscriptions, up to and includ-
ing that date, 6 p. m. Try to see
if you can win one. 1t may take
only a few subscriptions.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Your Dream Of the Day When You Will Have Car.
Opportunity Is Now Offering One to You for Your
Spare Time in the Next Eight Weeks.
NOTHING TO LOSE; We PAY YOU TO TRY
Is Per Cent Commission On New Subscriptions Those
Who Do Not Win a Prize. Special Prizes Will Be
Awarded Saturday.

Just a moment. We don't want
or expect you to put In all of your
time. Your spare time will do. This
is contest for the more ambitions
people of this locality and a person
putting in their spare time will
have just as good a chance to win
this car as anyone else.
The three qualities necessary to
success in any enterprise are conf
dence, perseverance. and enthusiasm
If you really believe that you are
capable of winning this car, you
can win it. You know there are lots
of people who do things that seem
impossible, just because they know
they can do them before they start
ont. If you sta-t out with that feel
ing, you can just as well have this
car we will give away.
To make good at anything. one
must stick to it. If you start after
! the car, make up your mind that
you are going to stay with the con-
test until the end, and when that
comes, you are going to be just
enough ahead of the others to get
the car. If you keep right at the OBJ
ject in view, you are always sure to
get there, and this applies in con-
test as we'll as in anything else.
Be enthusiastic. Go at your work,
whatever it is with all your energ y
When you are doing a thing, just
think that it is the best thing in the
world you can be doing If you win
that car, it certainly will be. Seventy
five dollars a week for eight weeks
is an opportunity that can't be pass
ed up.
Have you the above qualities? If
you have, right here is your chance
to get the car you have long wished
for. Some one is going to have it,
and it might just as we'll be you.
You are eligible.
Below you will see the list of
nominations that we have received
Rather large list, isn't it? That por-
tends nothing. We know from past
experience in this work that there
will not be more than five per cent
of those nominated who will even
start. And all that start won't stick
to the finish. Is you start and stay
with it. you won't have a great
many competitors. Start to-day.
Action is the key note to success,
and this opportunity is one of a life
time.
Those Nominated
| Monroe City.
! Name Votes
Edith Jarman 5000
Emma Bell Jackson 5000
Verna Yowell 5000
Maud Spalding 5000
Sallie WALES 5000
Bessie Henderson 5000
Clifton Clark 5000
Monica Lee 50OC
Ina McNamara OO(
L. E. Carson OO(
| Rush Collins OO(
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
A GREAT DAY FOR
EASTERN MISSOURI

Since memory of man runneth
lot to the Contrary" 1t has been
known to many men through the
world, that Old Missouri has the
greatest natural advantages of any
If the known world. An all wise
Creator surrounded US with every
natural advantage that any part of
he Earth possesses, and SO many
more natural resources than any
other part of the world, that we as
a people, have neglected the de-
and advertisement of
our Commonwealth because we
could with almost no effort live in
peace and happiness and enjoy the
blessings of nature with out extra
effort upon our part, but things have
changed, we are now living in the
most progressive age Of the worlds
history, and the desire for better
things mingled with state, city, and
neiehborhood pride has taken
possession of the hearts and minds
of Missourians, and the past five
years has been a period of progress
and development that will make
an entertaining history for future
generations. The "eyes" of the world
are upon Missouri, up until the past
few years it was the fOndest dream
of every boy with red blood in his
veins TO 90 west where Horace
Greedy said the Fertile fields await
to make your fortune for you" and
the pride of Missouri's young man
hood left us for the Golden West,
with all the hopes and dreams and
ambition of youth.
Old Father Time has wrought
great changes and the west now
looks toward Missouri. Last Tuesd ay
a number of automobiles loaded
with the keen sighted big hearted
westerners from Denver, Colorado
Springs and various other points
came to Monroe City over the Pixies
Peak Highway, on a sociability tour
The trip was suggested by the
Chamber of Commerce of Colorado
Springs and doubtless originated in
the mind of some ex-Missourian who
pined for the scenes of his boy hood
days.
The tourists were met at Shelbina
by number Of cars from Monroe
City and piloted down the beautiful
highway which stands as a monu-
ment to our progressive citizenship
They reached Monroe at 1890 and
during their stay were entertained
by our citizens. The ladies served
punch while the men passed cigars
to the visitors, who were loud in
their praise of Missouri hospitality
the party was joined here by q
number of cars that went as far as
Hannibal with the tourists, every
foot of the highway from the
western line of Missouri to the west
Ely gravel road had been dragged
and put in perfect condition
especially the road from Monroe
City to Hannibal,
The citizens of Hassard had theil
road in perfect condition, neal
Huntington Major Maddox, Warner
Bros. and Clay Underhill, the road
builder. had gone over ever inch Of
the road and even picked up stones
glass. thorns, and every obstacle
that might interfere with tn,
progress Of the tourists.
Col. Biffin, referred to Mr.. Under
hills road work, East of Huntington
(the place long infamous for its baC
roads, but now one of the mos
beautiful parts of the highway a
one of the best pieces of road WOrl
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22

en- money
Ray Sorrell 5000
Tony Wilson 5000
Evan Green 5000
Mrs. Harry Wood 5000
Mrs. M L. Aye 5000
Charley Piercall 5000
Rural /
Rachael Quick 5000
Susie Corcoran 5000
Lulu Kaden 5000
Ruth Tuley 5000
Fay Morse 5000
Virginia Stoddard 5000 /
Marvil Delashmutt 5000 /!
Della Gordon 5000 !
Beulah Jackson 5000
Oracle Fahy 5000
Cora White 5000
Zoe McGlasson 5000
Georgia McGlasSon 5000
Anna Utterback 5000
Margaret Riechoff 5000
Edith Potter 5000
Ruby Branch 5000
Mary Lawless 5000.
Blanche Mckee 5000
Mrs Sam Sandifer 5000
Mrs. Harry Jackson 5000
George Hampton 5000
Roy Burditt 5000
Ray Stoddard 5000
Frank Gentry 5000
Rural Route No. S
Beauty Hendricks 5000
Geraldine Elliott 5000
Katie kuecht 5000
Mary Crane, 5000
Mollie Barnes 5000
Josephine Hancock 5000
Etra Watts 5000
Marie Gosney 5000.
Rensselaer,
Margaret Metcalf 5000
Florence Marks 5000
Woodland
Hazel Jones 5000
Warren
Fairy Branch 5000
Palmyra
Bessie Foster 5000
Dora Gross 5000
Lillian Courtney 5000
Pearl Geer 5000
Stoutsville
Margaret Kelly 5000
Gus Pascal 5000
Albert Smetzer 5000
Hunnewell
Grace Kent 5000
Marie Heskett 5000
Sula Leake 5000
Lakenan
Nora Robins 5000
Lillian Winston 5000
Mrs. Ora Humphrey 5000
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Entertained Class.

Miss Ruby Umstattdsssentertained
her Sunday School Glass at her
home Saturday afternoon. Miss
Umstattd was a charming hostess
and a delightful afternoon was
spent, in fact the occasion was so
thoroughly enjoyed that they have
decided to make these meetings
regular affairs, meeting every two
weeks with the different members.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22

Fred Prough of Kirksville came
Friday to visit his friend Miss
Mabel Mears, near town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Overheard.

He: Dad gave me fifty cents last
night.
She: What are you going to do
with it?
He: I--I--Ill take you to see "Mer-
chant of Venic up to Date" with it
tonight if you'll 60.
She: Oh Dick How sweet of you
Why certainly Til 60.
The members of the teacher
training class are hustling about
trying to get their schools. One
young lady. Miss Dilola Jones has
been very fortunate in securing a
position. She has been elected
teacher of the Madden School for
the coming term.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-31
IS r. ELT0 on
QUARTET CLUB TO
AWAIT NEW YEAR
Grip Causes Postponement of
Celebration; Watchnight
Services in Churches

New Years Day will be quietly
observed in both Middletown and
Steelton although the entrance of the
year at midnight will be given a
rousing greeting in both boroughs ac-
cording to plans discovered to-day.
The big feature of the celebration
in Steelton will be the watch night
event in the German Quartet Club
hall which begins at o'clock. Mas
queraders will be present for the an
nual funfest and addresses, music and
other features are included in the
program which closes at midnight
with the old year.
The Community Christmas Tree
celebration program of this evening,
VIII not be given, owing to the epi-
demic of grip which has invaded
Steelton. Committeeman, residents
and school children, are suffering
from the epidemic causing the post
ponement of the event.
Many of the churches will have
watchnight services with addresses
by the pastors, after which refresh
ments will be served during the So
cial hour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-31
FEAR OUTBREAKS
AFTER KILLINGS
Trouble May Follow Deaths of
Seven Negroes Shot in
Pitched Fights
BY Associated r

Blakely. Ga, Dec. 31.-EAcitement
caused throughout this section by
clashes between white possemen and
negroes near here yesterday in which
seven negroes were killed. and two
whites seriously hurt had not entirely
died down to-day. influential white
citizens who were busy until late last
night in efforts to prevent further
possible outbreaks expressed the be-
lief, however, that there would be no
more trouble.
Five of the negroes were shot and
killed and two others were burned to
death, according to reports here as
result of three pitched battles between
the negroes and various bands of
whites seeking to capture Grandson
Goolsby, negro farmer, and his two
sons, Mike and Ulysses. accused OF
assassinating Henry j. Villipigue, an
overseer who had thrashed one of the
younger Goolsbys. Villipigue was
shot in the neck Wednesday night,
his wife narrowly escaping death
from several other bullets fired after
he fell.
Burned in Cabin
The negroes reported dead as re-
suit of an all day hunt which started
Thursday morning when news Of
Villipigue's death spread through the
county. and eliminated in pitched
battles in the afternoon were Grandi-
son Goolsby, his two sons, both OF
whom were burned in a cabin in
which they sought refuge; Hosh
Jewell, Harry Holmes, James Burton
and Early Hightower.
Jewell and Holmes were killed in
aiding the Goolsbys to stand off a
posse led by Sheriff Howell of Early
county. Burton and Hightower met
death resisting another posse which
sought to search their mcabin.
1t was estimated that there were
several hundred whites in the
various posses, and it was said that
probably half dozen were wounded.
The killings occurred in the west
ern part of this (Early) county about
ten miles west of here, and near tho
Alabama boundary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-31
Harrisburg Retail Druggists
Soon to Receive New Medicine
An External Vapor Treatment That Relieves Colds Over
Night Group in Fifteen Minutes. Coupon Below Good
at Your Druggist for a'25c. Package Free.

Juniper. These vapors are inhaled
all night long, with each breath,
loosening the phlegm and OPEN
ing the air passages. Externally,
Vap-O-Rub is absorbed through
and stimulates the skin, aiding tho
vapors inhaled to relieve the con1
gestion.
Vap-O-Rub will be found re-
markably effective for head colds,
asthmatic and catarrhal troubles,
as we'll as for deep chest colds,
sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis
or incipient pneumonia. Its use is
particularly recommended to
mothers with small children, as
it is entirely external, and can be
used, with perfect safety, on tho
youngest member of the family.
None OF the druggists have as
yet received their shipments, but
as the free supply is limited, it is
advisable to present your coupon
at once.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-31
wa news OF TFfE
kuslaRAuRORS/
PROFITS
TAKE BIG JUMP
November Surplus of Railway
Company Shows Surpris-
ing Increase

Gross receipts of the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway Company for
November showed a remarkable in
crease, equal to something more than
30 per cent. Both net and surplus
likewise far outran corresponding
earnings for the same period year
ago
Gross receipts amounted to s5,0SS,-
400, compared with sS,9S4,O42. Net
showed s2,127,652, a gain of sS93,90
Surplus for the month reached $1,357,-
402. compared with S464,077 last year
a jump of $Ss3,325, or virtually zoe
per cent. increase. Receipts from
July l aggregated s2S,OSS,941, agains:
$50, 0,47e,647. Net for the five months
amounted to ss.S4S,94S, against S6,-
4S7, $50 and surplus $4,997.69S, COM
pared with s2,639,252, close to 10C
per cent. ahead.
Coal Company Short
The Philadelphia and Reading Goa
and Iron Company showed up les:
creditably. November earnings show
n gross business of $3,616,595, com
pared with $2.954, 4,46S, a gain of S662,'
127. Sine July 1 the receipts of the
company have been S1S.131. 1853, gair
of $127,S25 over last year; net aggre'
gated $SS0,353. or loss of S79,940
and surplus of S34O.353. likewise suf'
fered a deficit of $79,940.
Earnings of the Reading company
both for November and since July 1
ran on par with the 1914 statement
Total November receipts were $573,
513, compared with $572,6S7. Ne
showed $55S,136. a deficit of $S,01I
compared with November, 1914. anC
surplus amounted to S100,470, deflci
/ of S2.6S1. Since July l the com
pany's total receipts were S2.S51 ,037
| against S2,S17,715. Net during thi
period reached $2.S16,O6S, a gain o
s34.00S, and surplus S527,735, com
pared with $467.O65.