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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25
CONCISE NEWSLETS
ABOUT THE CITY

st. Margaret's Guild will meet at
the home of Mrs. VIM. Stier, 422 S.
Broad street, next Thursday after
noon, Dec. 30, at $50 o'clock.
The Salem Ushers' Union will give
a Phantom Party on Friday evening,
Dec. 31st, beginning at 8 o'clock. AT
the same time there will be an cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year.
The Christmas entertainment of
Christ C. NJ. Church will be given on
Monday evening. A splendid pro-
gram has been prepared under efic-
lent training and a large attendance
is expected.
The Mount Pleasant NJ. P. Church
gave a delightful cantata entitled,
"Bill Bender, the Umbrella Member"
on Thursday evening. 1t was largely
attended, and was splendidly render
ed. The Committee deserve common
dation.
Special Christmas services at st.
Marks Protestant Episcopal Church
on Sunday, Dec. 26th, at IL o'clock,
with a sermon on the Nativity by the
rector, Rev. NJ. j. Hoffman. Special
services for the children at II o'clock.
The public is cordially invited.
The Bazaar held last week by the
Ladies Aid of Wesley NJ. E. Church
was a gratifying success and the
membership is loud in its praise OF
the untiring efforts of Mrs. Harri-
son Dearden, who had entire charge
of the affair and to whom the sue
cess is largely due.
Faith Tabernacle Sunday School of
Mortified will hold their Christmas
exercises Thursday evening, Dec. 81.
1t will be unique in that every mem
Der of the Sunday School will take
part-more than 100 members. The
public is invited to meet with us.
Warren Burroughs, Superintendent.
The Pleasantville soccer eleven will
play the West Side Athletic Club at
the Base Ball Park at 2.30 o'clock
this Saturday afternoon. Both
teams have been practicing hard for
this game and should give a great
exhibition. There will also be another
game at the same time and place on
New Years Day.
AS is their annual custom, the
special committee of the Pleasant
vile Republican Club has been busily
engaged this week locating the wor-
thy poor families of Pleasantville, in
order to provide baskets of provis-
ions for the Christmas season. The
boys were busy yesterday friday
making deliveries, and the baskets
this yea were exceptionally gener-
Gus, containing all of the necessaries
and in addition several delicacies.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25
BAPTIST CHURCH.

The Christmas entertainment of
the First Baptist Church will be Civ
en- on Sunday evening. The follow
ing program will be rendered:
Singing-He Is The King of Love,
School.
Scripture Reading-Supt. Geo. H.
Adams.
Prayer-Pastor.
Recitation-A Large Contract, Lew
is Collins.
Solo-Margaret Lawrence.
Recitation@The Best Story, Mar
garet Test.
Recitation-Just Suppose, Jack
Bosler.
Dialogue-Looking On the Bright
Side, Four Boys.
Relation Can Stay Up, Mar
tina Glen.
Recitation-Poor Santa Claus,
Gwendolyn Lake.
singing-Jolly, Jolly Santa Claus,
Jack Sykes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25
PLEASANTVILLE ATHLETIC &
MUSICAL ASSOCIATION,
(P. A, & M. Al

Announce that in place of the usual
New Years Eve parade, they will hold
a pound sociable at the club house on
New Years Eve. Music, dancing,
games, etc, for members and friends.
The admission to the social will be one
pound or the equal of eatables, which
will be distributed among the needy of
the city. Any donations by those not
attending will be thankfully received
and no doubt appreciated by the poor
OF this community. Contributions
will be received at the club any time
up to noon Jan'y LIST, as we'll as at the
time of the social.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25

Recitation-If l Could Knit, Nata-
lie Frambes.
observation-disclosures Time, Alice
Glen.
Recitation-A Little Boys Christ
mas Tree, Morgan Ingersoll.
Solo-Jessie Sharp.
sRecitation-My Offering, Mabelle
Fenton.
Exercise-The Silent Brigade, Glass
Recitation Wonder, Doria Paint
er.
Duet-No Room For the King, Dor
othy and Francis Thomas.
Recitation-A Kindly Deed, Lucy
Test.
Recitation-Little Jack Horner, Gil
bert Lake.
Recitation-My Christmas, Blanche
Lake.
Solo-Hulda Lawrence.
Neutrality-suspicious. on the Moor,
Zilla Sapp.
Recitation-What Bobby Wants,
Joseph Test.
Recitation-A Surprise, Fred Lake.
Recitation-A Christmas Stocking,
Francis Thomas.
Solo-Elizabeth Test.
Recitation-Just Think, Gwendolyn
Smith.
Recitation-A Christmas Flower,
Elizabeth Hartley.
Recitation-A Suggestion For San
ia Claus, Linford Hill.
Northumberland Lake.
Recitation-A Letter. Fanny Cram
er.
Recitation-The Bells, Ernest HART
fey.
Singing-Hush, Don't Tell, Glass.
Recitation-Playing Santa, Walter
Fenton.
Recitation-On Christmas Morning,
William Dix.
Recitation, with Chorus-Good
Night, Primary Glass.
Singing-Joy to the World, School.
Illustrated Christmas Story.
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MISS FLORENCE ZIPPLER

A quiet home wedding was solem-
nized Thursday morning at II o'clock
when Miss Florence M. Zippler became
the bride of Mr.. Warren w. Johnson,
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Zippler, Jr., 349 S. Main
street. Rev. Wright Eckersley Off
ciated.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served, after which the
happy couple left for an extended trip
through New York State.
The bride is one of Personalities
most efficient teachers, while the
groom halls from Cedarville, N. j.
The wedding was attended only by
members of the immediate families.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25
COUNCILMAN ADAMS
RENDERED BIRTHDAY DINNER

A dinner was rendered Councilman
Clark Adams by his parents, MI. and
Mrs. Winfield Adams, at their home,
629 N. Main street, on Tuesday eve
ming, in honor of the twenty-eighth
anniversary of his birth. Those who
occupied chairs at the festive board
were: Councilman Adams, DR.. and
Mrs. Henry C. Munro. Mr. and Mrs.
William 2. Adams, Miss Helen Geary,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Crowder, DR..
Clyde M. Fish, Miss Pearl Adams, Mr..
and Mrs. Schuyler Adams, Miss Myr-
tie Lake, Mr.. S. G. Bowen. Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond G. Ireland and Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfield Adams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25

Reuben L. Babcock has been Sc
lected as President of the institution.
William B. Smith has been appointed
cashier. Former Judge Joseph
Thompson, of Atlantic City, is Solici-
tor. The capital stock is $4,000.
The First National Bank of Abse-
con will be the only banking i%nstitu-
ton between Egg Harbor City and
Pleasantville and between the Mullica
River boundary of the county and
Pleasantville. There are large oyster
and agricultural interests at Absecon,
O%ceanville, Leeds Point, Port Repub-
lie, Germania and other points
throughout this section of the coun-
ty, and these created a demand for a
bank at Absecon. The directors ex-
pect that the new institution will also
do a large business with other sec
tons of the county.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25

Prizes were awarded in drawing in
the Ninth and Tenth Grades of our
High School for the best original de-
signs for a calendar. Those of the
Ninth Grade who received each a
prize of one dollar were Kathryn
Lutz and Ada Thomas. Hannah
Rainear was the winner of a dollar
prize in the Tenth Grade.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25

Clarence Daugherty has secured a
position to supervise the construction
of a handsome residence at Belmar at
an attractive salary, to be engaged
until about May first. He has closed
his home on N. Fourth street for the
winter and this week Mrs. Daugherty
and son left for Belmar to remain un-
til the work is completed.
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BETHANY NJ. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL

lBL lAEl4N Va LIZ
Christmas exercises to be held We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 29th. The fol
program will be rendered:
Opening Chorus-Choir.
Prayer-PaStor.
Chorus-Choir.
Address-"Welcome", Superintend-
ent.
Chorus-Choir.
observation-disclosures.
Recitation-A Surprise.
Recitation-A Kindly Deed.
Recitation-Just Suppose.
Observation-Disclosures Stars.
Recitation-To Smoothe Them Out.
Rec.-Have the Christmas Spirit.
Recitation-I can stay Up.
Recitation-A Large Contract.
Exercise-The jolly Winter Time,
3 Boys.
Recitation-Playing Santa.
Recitation-The First Christmas.
Observation-Disclosures Dollies.
Exercise-The Silent Brigade, 6
Girls.
Motion Songs Girls.
Exercise-Out on a Raid, 6 Boys.
Quartette-In the Orient Sky.
Observation-Disclosures Clock, 5 Schol-
ars.
Chorus-Choir.
Exercise-Suppose, IL Scholars.
Observation-Disclosures Holly, 5 Boys.
Wreath Drill-16 Scholars.
Notwithstanding Circle, 6 Girls.
Exercise-The Model Christmas
Tree, 10 Scholars.
Chorus-Choir.
Solo-Rest Thee.
Exercise-Doers of the Word.
Observation-Disclosures Post Office.
Motion Exercise-12 children.
Exercise-That's Right, A Scholars.
Motion Song-Doll Committee.
Pantomime Exercise - Bethlehem,
II Scholars.
Exercise = The Soldier Boys at
Home.
Recitation-A Little Boys Gift.
Drill-By Girls.
Dialogue-The Proud Doll, 5 Schol-
ars. &
Exercise-Nobody Cares, A Scholars.
Tableau.
Silver Offering.
Cantata-A Jack Frost Christmas
Shower, consists of young ladies and
young men as committee - Shower
Song.
Junior Boys Shoes, Christmas
Shoes (chorus).
Chorus : Junior Girls Hanging X
mas Stockings.
Primary Class-Shower of Mittens.
Scene 2.
Jack Frost and Icicles-Boys chorus
Snow Fairies-By Junior Girls.
Winter Breezes-Bovs Chorus.
Happy Artists-Junior Girls.
Christmas Dolly Shower-Primary
and Tots.
Bethlehem Song-Entire Group.
Arrival of Santa, Closing, etc.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-12-25
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
IN THE CHURCHES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The Presbyterian Sunday School
gave an interesting cantata on Thurs
day evening entitled, "Santa's Sue
cess" 1t was splendidly rendered in
spite of the fact of being greatly
handicapped by sickness of the par
Elephants. The characters were taken
as follows:
Santa Claus-Lewis Adams.
Joe-Lawrence Smith.
Jack=Howard Strang.
Henry William Brown-Lewis H.
Lake.
Jimmie-Russell Carton.
Madge-Miss Marguerite Lake.
Maud-Miss Jessie Brown.
Millie-Miss Anna May Collins.
Sara-Miss Marion Somers.
Petitioner-Miss Addie Ford.
Venus-Louise Freas.
Stars-Girls of Primary Glass.
Fairies-Girls of Mrs. Floyd
Smiths Glass.
, Carpenters-Boys of Mrs. John
Races Glass and D. w. MacMillan's
Glass.
During the intermission the. Prim-
airy Department rendered an interest
ing program.
Many received special gifts for
faithfulness and each member of the
Sunday School was given a box of
candy.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
PROMINENT ALEDO
VETERAN is DEAD
BENJAMIN +. Mawby Passes Away at
the Home Of Son in North
Yakima Wash.

Aledo. Ill, July 19.-Beniamin F.
Mawby of this city passed away at the
home Of his sister in North Yakima,
Wash. on Saturday morning. aged
about IA years. Mr.. Mawby went west
in the spring to spend the summer
with relatives in Washington and Ore
gon and was taken i'll about four
weeks ago. His son, Jesse F. Mawby
of this city, left last week and was
with his father when the end came.
Mr. Mawby was a much respected citi-
zen Of Aledo for many years. He was
a faithful member Of the Presbyterian
church and also a member of the
Warren Shedd post G. A. r. He leaves
two children. Jesse +. Mawby and
Mrs. Bertha McCreight and three
grandchildren. Ethel, Ben and Miriam
Mawby. all Of AIedo, and many other
relatives and friends 10 mourn his
loss. The remains will be brought to
Aledo for burial
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
STREET IN
DIRTY CONDITION
Twenty Street Resembles an Al
ley After Carnival People Move
Sunday Morning.

After looking over the condition Of
the pavement and boulevards on
Twenty-fiFst street, from the tracks TO
Fourth avenue. the city council will
probably rue the day it permitted a
carnival to pitch its tents in The bust
ness section Of the city Twenty-frst
street yesterday morning did not com
pare favorably with the 6lthiest alley
in the city. The street was literally
strewn with garbage and rubbish Of
al kinds, left behind when the Ameri-
can Amusement company's carnival
shows moved out early Sunday morn
ing.
When the carnival people asked per
mission to utilize the street for their
shows the management made prom
ises galore, not one Of which was kept.
Even during the week complaints
were made to the condition Of the
street near the cook tent, where swiII
and garbage had been dumped on the
pavement. Property owners IN the
vicinity. who had been attempting 10
beautify their b0ulevards had the
ground torn up and what grass there
was. trampled down.
Commissioner Nic0Iat JuhI took
charge Of the case this morning, stat
ing that the rubbish would be remoY-
ed Immediately. Unfavorable com
ments ON all sides were heard Sunday
regarding the condition Of the street
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

A G. Stewart, Mrs. August Hartman
and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
.Schaarman. Mrs. Otto Keim and chill
dren, Mrs. William Wenks and Nellie
Hintermeister.
Ora Heath and James Wakefield
have returned home after serving 10
days on the jury.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sparks and children
Of Shelbyville, III, are visiting at the
home Of James Bowes.
Mrs. Andrew Mungerson Of Reynolds
visited Wednesday and Thursday at
the home Of Hezekiah Chamber.
Many from here attended the Or
angemen's picnic Monday.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
TAYLOR RIDGE.

Mrs. Conrad Hayes entertained tbs
Ladies Aid society Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Henry Jackson and son, Eugene
OF Sherrard, visited Wednesday at the
home Of James Miller.
Mrs. Charles Dunlap and daughter
Miriam visited Wednesday afternoon
IN Reynolds.
Mrs. Robert Brookman and children.
Of Center Point. Iowa. who have been
visiting at the home OF Mrs. Schneider,
returned home Tuesday.
Mr.. Clark OF Reynolds, who was en-
gagged in carpenter work at Plunkett' s
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
LASALLE TO ORLEANS
IN rs HOURS BY BOAT

The steamboat Steel City finished q
record breaking run of 1900 miles
when it docked at New Orleans early
yesterday. The St. Louis & Gulf
transportation company is the owner
Of the craft The boat left its wharf
at La Sale, Ill, on Monday. The en-
tire distance was made in the running
time OF rs hours. According to river
men this time has never been eQualed.
Twenty-Five Chicagoans were on
board
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

Mrs. Robert Miller visited SATURDAY
at the home Of Andrew Mcconnell OF
Rock Island.
Anna Hintermeister spent several
days last week at the home Of James
Moffitt.
Marlin Hayes Of Muscatine is spend
ing the summer with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Conrad Hayes.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

Winsfred and brother, A. a. Abbott OF
Alma. Wis.
Since coming TO this city eight years
ago DR.. Abbott had won a host OF
friends and his untimely death is deep
ly mourned.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
SMILEY HELD; BONDS
ARE FIXED AT $1,000

Tom Smiley was held 10 the grand
jury under bonds in the sum OF $1,000
by Police Magistrate c. j. Smith Sat
urday afternoon on q charge OF being
in possession of a stolen automobile.
He rendered satisfactory bOndsnen and
was released. The machine belongs
to F, Delander, but Smiley claims that
he purchased il from man named
Williams of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

restaurant, was overheared Tuesday
morning. He remained unconscious
for some time. a physician was sum
noned Immediately. He is now slowly
recovering.
Rock Island passengers of the week
included Mrs. Charles Crawford. Rev.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
CITY CHAT.
(Advertis }

Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company
independent Express & Storage.
r. 1. 981.
Wear a 81 funion made) hat. Mems
Fashion Shop. Harper house block
Money to loan on real estate. Ad-
dress Loan, care Of Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
Rooserelt Almost Silent.

Seattle, Wash, July 19.-Former
President Theodore Roosevelt left
here early today for San Francisco,
after having spent q busy evening
acknowledging the greeting Of enthus-
iastic crowds and comforting with To-
cal leaders of the progressive party.
Further than his statement: Tell me
what all the conditions viii be IN
1916 and I will tell you what ! shall
do Colonel Roosevelt would not dis
cuss his plans for next year,
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
NATURE POINTS THE WAY
rs IT A GOLD. COUGH OR
BAD BLOOD

The showers that bring forth blossoms
and make nature more beautiful often
cause untold misery to mankind in whose
blood the poisons have accumulated.
When al nature seems to be glad we some
times experience our greatest Ills. The
important thing IS to make this life worth
Whlc-c0nsider each disappointment and
iil-taeliug as SO much experience and as
g temporary lesson set for us to learn.
When YOU catch cold, suffer from in
digestion or notice the skin breaking out
with pimples, let this furnish you warn
ing that the blood is In disorder.
TAKE THIS CASE FOR INSTANCE.
Geneva, Ill had taken care Of a
person III with consumption, and had
contracted a cough and was in badly
rundown condition. I had a doctor but
the treatment seemed TO be too slow or
to 10 little good. Then I began using DR..
Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery and
1t eased my cough and began to build
up After using the third bottle I had my
usual strength back and have had no cough
since. I give the credit Of my recovery
10 the Discovery. Mas. S. J. Brown,
2nd and Ford Streets, Geneva, Ill.
Profit by the experience Of others and
quickly drive the poisous from the blood
and build up the system with q reliable
remedy, such as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
Cal Discovery, which has stood the test Of
time, and for nearly half of a century
has sold more largely than any other
blood remedy. Thousands attest to its
remedial value as witness the testimonial
which have been published for the past
uty years,
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

Julius Rosholt. vino makes a bust
ness Of owning banks in the Dakotas.
sold a railroad to the Soon line the
other day 1t was a trife Of 81 miles
that Mr.. Rosholt had liked 10 see lying
around among his other properties.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
Notice

Bids will be received until 8 a. N.
July "a, for painting the interior Of
the city hall second and third floors.
Specifications on file at the Office
of commissioner Of public property.
JOHN A. MURRIN.
Commissioner Of Public Property.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

Dr. Pierces Common Sense Medical
Adyiser-a great doctor book--a family
book Of zoos pages, cloth bound-answeTs
many important questions regarding sick
ness, Your free copy will be sent on
receipt Of 80 one-cent stamps. to pay
wrapping and mailing charges from DR..
Perce's Invahds' Hotel, Buffalo, \. Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
DOCTOR is FOUND
DEAD At OFFICE
Or. :. 6. Abbott, IS Years of Age, Dies
Suddenly as Result of a Nery-
oHs Breakdown.
JURY FINDS CAUSES NATURAL
Deceased Both Dentist and Physician
Game to This City in 1908
From Wisconsin.

DR.. s. G. Abbott. IS years Of age.
23ls Ninth avenue, was found lying
dead on the couch in his Office in the
Peoples National bank building at
AS Saturday afternoon by Harry
Thompson. chief clerk Of the bank,
Charles Ege, elevator operator and Al
fred Peaistrom. janitor The dentist
had evidently passed away a few min
utes before the discovery was made,
az light was burning and various
tools were found lying about on his
work bench. Although suicide was
hinted no clues were found to substan-
tiate this theory and the coroner's jury
returned a verdict of natural death,
due to "a nervous breakdown.
The discovery was made when Mrs.
Abbott and her daughter. Winifred,
knocked on the door Of the Office and
failed 80 get a response Mr.. Taomp-
son was notified and he unlocked the
door with a pass key. Or. z, D. Paul
was notified and the man was pro-
pouuoed dead. The remains were re
moved 10 WheeIau's undertaking par
Iors, where the inquest was conducted
al 7:30 last evening by Coroner R. c.
J. Meyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
NOTIONS
For Tuesday Sale

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25c Shoe String 80
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Bias Lawn Tape, limited quantity SN
Of pink, blue and tan, l. yd. bolts... @SG
Bone Button Mou1ds, L
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Mrs. Newcombs' Ever Ready But Ro
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SC Hair 90
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Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

Novelty Bulgarian striped Silks,
suitable for uimming-the yard ..........@ "a
For immediate clearance tomorrow, a lot Of
cotton novelties, exceptional quality at thi.
ance price, all staple shades
IN lot-the yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
silk and Cotton Poplins, SO in width, goodl
ing OF shades a CSC qua..................../
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Black Messaline, 30 in. wide, "a
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Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
Laces and Embroideries
Show Eagerness to be Reduced -

80 IN. Ecru and white AlI-over Laces, wanted f
and guimps, to be cleared
away now at .''.'. '.......... ..............,.
Normandie Val and Linen CIuny
Lace Edges, exceptional at only .............
IS in. Shadow Lace Flouncings, ecru and
white, 25c and 35c qualities, now ....,......
Cotton and Linen Torchon Edges,
values to IOc yard now Observation-Disclosures.
As in. Wolfe and Batiste FIouncngs !
Hand loom embroidered .................S
27 in. Swiss and Batiste Flouncings dainty 4
and elaborate effects to choose from, the Yards
Nainsook and Swiss Flouncings and
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Organdie Edges and Insertions, values half q
again above our sale price-the yard - a
Embroidery Edges and Insertions, all widths
values to I5c, grouped for clear-away, at 49,.
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Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19
Was Long III.

At the hearing the testimony show
ed that there was nothing about the
room 30 indicate that any violence had
been committed ia connection with the
dentists death DR. Paul testified that
although he merely knew Dr.. Abbott
By sight. he knew that he had been
treated for nervous trouble. Detective
Thomas Cox. who was also called TO
investigate the case. testified that ne
knew Dr. Abbott personally, and told
the jury that last June the dentist left
the city to enter a hospital where he
was confined for some time. undergo
ing treatment for a nerve disease. He
met the dentist several days ago on
the street and noted the fact that he
did not appear well.
dr. Selab G. Abbott was born at
Alma. Wis, Sept. ., 1857 The greater
part Of hts life was spent in Wiscon-
sin. He was united in marriage to
Miss Berntce Judd IN 1888 at New Lon
don The family came TO this city in
1908 and since that time DR. Abbott
had pracdced dentistry in this city.
He was both a physician and a dentist
aud had practioed for about 35 years
Surviving are his wife. a daughter,
Rock Island Argus., 1915-07-19

All through our complete Jewelry De
partment discounts which range from
Io% to 2o%o beckon you to buy now.
Watches and JeweIry are reduced 2o2
Jewelry Novelties reduced 2o9o,
Sterling Silverware is reduced 1oTo.
Clocks are reduced 2of6.