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TUB ARGUS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2S, 1902 The Weather. Threatening; with rain or snow tonight and probably Saturday; rolder tonight. j. m. siip:riek, Observer. TcmperatureAt 7 a. m. 157; at 3:30 p. in., CITY CHAT. Clear Havana K. T. I). For insurance, K. .T. Hums. I5uy a home of Ileidy Uros. Steel ranges at Wilchcr's. l)iinl:i hats at Lambert's. Homes for sale. A. Kush & Co. Tri-City Towel Supply company. Morning lijflit. I'nion made cigar. .Men's Tone li-dawns at Dolly l!ros. Dressed cliickcns at Mauoker & Toiin's. The candle is still linrninij at Uart left I'ros. Maud S flour .1 per suck at Mauck er & Toim's. Dr. II. C. Trent, dentist, 1724 Sec oml avenue. jVavel arangvs 15 cents and up at Maucker & Toiin's. Choice otaties. t5 cents a lulicl at Apple I'ros". Dill pickles 15 cents per gallon at Maucker !fc Toiin's. tiranulated sujjar 5 cents a pound at I'artlett Llros. The choicest whiskies, wines and brandies at Simon Lewis. A tin dish pan with two pounds of 25 cent coffee at I'artlett Uros". Buy your liquors for talle or me dicinal use at Simon I.evis. The new lipht tan shades in top coats are being' shown at the M. A- K. Have you seen the new foif stiff hat. Broadway's latest? M. & K. have them. Spring- novelties in ladies' shirt waists at Lambert's. Each pattern exclusive. The I'lattdeueheii Szhwestren will give a masquerade tomorrow nig;lit at Turner hall. OiTScer .lames Brinn returned to his beat last night after an illness of two weeks with quinsy. Davenport developed nnother case of smallpox today, the patient being Fred i. Xai've, the ex-city assessor. Last and only chance. Your choice of any winter overcoat' in the house for $IO. You know us. The London. Send your laundry to the (!em to day. Uouirh dry 4 rents per pound, ironed lu cents per pound. Every piece delivired on Jiinc. Mrs. .! I n Donovan was 'alien from her home, 421 Forty-second street. t. St. Anthony's hospital in tint ambu lance yesterlay afternoon The Mission Band of the First M. 1", church will hold a cake and pie sale tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Coul. l's store. 2111 Sixth aveenue. The shed for the black ' maria at ihe est house has been completed and the vehicle removed to it fri.ni the eld hose house on Twenty-six h street. The w ill of Cottlieh Beck, which has Wen admitted to probate, ln-queathes all the property to the widow, Mrs. Dorothea Beck. John I Seek is made the executor. The lailies of the I'liiteJ Presbyter ian church will serve lunch Friday evening from G to 8 o'clock at !; home of Mrs. McNary. 1312 Fourth av enue, for 15 cents. tfvercoats worth $25. $22.50. $20 and $1. all go for $H). You are not com ellel to figure much to see what yon are saving. You haven't long to Ihink; Saturday only. The London. This is the greatest overcoat snap ever offered in Bock Island. Your choice of any winter overcoat in the bouse, none reserved, all go Saturday for $10. We must unload. The London. If every man knew the comforl there is in wearing a L'Atglon spring waterproof overcoat what a transfor mation scene there would be in gen tlemen's wearing apparel. M. & K. Overcoats at about .'S3 1-3 an.l 50 per cent on the dollar, all good styles. Your choice of Uny winter overcoat n the house for $10. Saturday only. AVe don't want "cm, can use the room. The L indon. There was a collision on the Bur lington near Hillsdale this morning between a wild engine an t a freight. Both engine crews jumped and no one was hurt. The engines were badly damaged. The Tri-City Ministerial union i. -to meet at the Uix-k Island Y. M. C. A. chapel next Monday afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Kabbi Fineschrioer. of Davenport, will give an address on The Mission of the Jew." Today broke the record for humid ity in the history of the weather bu reau at Davenport. The barometer descended to 23.07 inches, 'the lowest GslumQf I Salfing. Perfect In quality. Moderate In price. g ever having leen recorded before be ing 28.80. The barometer today, was but .02 of an inch higher than it wan at flalveston lie fore the disastrous storm of last, summer. We are showing a variety of "top coats at $5. $7.50 anil $10. made In short and medium lengih. but the real thing is the L'Aiglon. Tlii coat is made long, fits to perfection and is simply stunning. $15 to SMS. M. A- K Never b fore have you had this op portunity offered to vou. For Satur day only we will sell the choice of any winter overcoat in the store for $10. Plenty of coats worth $is and $25. Don't put this off. Ihis is vottr last chance. The Loudon. Miss Edna Mitchell has been en gaged as organist at the Broadwuv rVesiiyterinn church. commencing her duties next Sunday. She has long be n connected with the I'nitarinn church. Moline. in a similar capacity. There can lie no good reason for paying tailors two prices for clothing novv-a-da vs. The new stvles and the new makes displaveil at the M. & K at half tin' prices imisscss far more snap and real genuine style than country tailors know how to sew in garment. There will be a public meeting of the Mississippi Valley Caledonian club held in the Industrial Home building. Rock Island. Sunday, March at 2:';0 p. m.. for the purpose of ex tending the usefulness of the society. All Scotchmen are cordially invited to attend. Hubert Kerr, Secretary. While the L'Aiglon sheds water and Iocs the work of a waterproof coat. yet it has not that "rain coatish" ap pearance. It is made of fine, soft, pliable material, with silk yoke and at in sleew lining, hns broad military shoulders and possesses that chic and tyle that a spring overcoat should have. M. & K. Winter overcoats and ulsters" worth $ls and $25 all go for $10. You have the choice of the finest tailored gar ments ever offered in this city. Plen ty of Alfred Benjamin's overcoats in the lot. All lengths, all styles. If wc wanted them we would not sell them for $10. You know us. The London. (leorge Better ami the sisters of his deceased wife wish to return heartfelt thanks to all those who were kind to them during their recent bereavement, and particularly to the family of Dr. J. W. Stewart. Bev. T. ,T. Shuev and the choir and ladies of Memorial Christian church, to Moline friends and for the many floral tributes. Cablegrams from Athens announce the arrival there of the steamer Cel tic, bearing the big party of Amer:- an pilgrims to the Holy Land, Key. i ml Mrs. V. S. Marquis, of this city. beinir members of the part.v. Some f them hail the fvlicity of shaking hands with the king and queen of ("'recce, and all were well and evident ly having a good time. The Adelphie society of Augustana ollege has challenged the Phrenokos- nn.iu society to a game of liasket ball, which will be played March 15. V the meeting of the Phrenokosmian society they accepted the challenge. The proceeds from this game are to e turned over to the Athletic asso- iation. There has also lieen talk of the professors playing the seminary students some time in the future. I Casta-. Shoe SPECIAL SALE SturIiy. Mirrh 1. at Young Jt McCoidIm', Marshinallows. Saturday's cash sale price, per ioun!. Ijc. Peanut brittle. Saturday's cash sale price, per potuifl, le. SnowtJake brittle, Saturday's cash ali; pr:e. "M-r pound. ic. Chocolate drops. Saturday's cash ale price, per pound. 12c. i'kjutm i:. Triple extracts;. Saturday's cash ale price, per o.. 10c. Colgate's concentrated jierfume for the handkerchief, per .. 22c. IIANDKEKCIIIEFS. fen l's initial handkerchiefs. Sattir lay's ash sale price. 9c. Ladies' 25e linen initial handker hiefs. S;it u rd ay's cash sale price. 10c. Fancy all silk ribbons. Xo. 7. Sat urday's cash sale price, 5c. Carnation pink soap (3 bars in box). Saturday's cash sale price, box, 15c. .Ladies black cashmere gloves, Sat urday's cash sale price, 15c. Ladies black and colored kid gloves, Saturday's cash sale price, G9e. Valenciennes lace, regular 2e and c quality,, Saturdays sale price lc ard. Fancy percales, our regular 7e quality, Saturday's sale price, 4c yd. Assorted china, Saturday's sale price, He piece. Steel paring knife, 3e each. Fancy sterling silver handle mani cure pieces. Saturday s sale price, 17c each. Dress goods remnants, Saturday's sale price off. or 25 jier cent discount. Ladies' fleeced hose, our regular 5c goods, Saturday's cash sale price. pairs for 50c. . Wilson Bros. fuH dress white liirts, $1 and $1.50 quality, Saturday's cash sale price. 5sc. Men's fleeced shirts and drawers. all sizes, regular 30c kind, Saturday's cash sale price, 25c. The Zimmerman flying machine (kite) 3c, 5e, 10c, 15e and 25c each. Wood frame wringer, Saturday's sale price, 9Sc. Patent pillow sham holders, Sat urday's cash sale price. 10o. O o o o 0 o e o o o o e Sale After inventory we 11 nd alout Sfi.ooo to Ss.ooo surplus, and the only remedy U toCi:T AND SLASH, which is going to be done, and the sooner you get in the larger the variety to choose from, SALE COMMENCING FEB. IV). SHOE SALE OF THE SEASON. .. $3.50 Cash buys any $5 shoe for f i to Cash buys a man's $3!."0 patent leather or enamel, up-to-date shoe Cash buys a Little Cent's shoe, sizes 1 to 13, all solid Cash buys boys1 shoes all the stock at bi; bargains. $2.50 95c throujrh $2.25 Cash buys 8 different stylos of enamels ami patent kid ladies' shoes, extension soles, $3 shoos Cash buys ladies enamel shoe, dl QQ nearly all sizes, $3 grade.. h1'0 ('ash buys a ladies, patent kid 3.50 shoo for dress, 0 OC up-to-date vt.OO Cash buys misses and children's shoes at bii; bargains. See our Bargain Counters. THE BOSTON Phone 4C82. D0OOOOOOS a i ts I s : -0 O0 Misfli Class Seeds. As our leading business has been to supply the most critical market gardeners for nearly half a century with seeds of the lest kinds and quality obtainable, recommends ourselves to those who have not yet had any dealings with us. Our aim is constantly at quality and we consider price eutirely secondary, as the CHOP DEPENDS ON THE SEED. Poor seeds at any price are the dearest when you come to harvest the crop. Market gardeners are invited to send us their names and we will send a catalogue free. Your order w ill have careful attention and will lie filled strictly according to order. Louis Hanssen's Sons, 213-215 West Second Street. Davenport, Iowa. 1721 Second avenue Don-. bv Wall Paper Until you have seen our line. Burlaps, Crepes, Oriental Tapestries, Ingrains, Varnished Tiles. All the latest elfects in "Wall Papers. Paridon. & Son, Telephone 4753. . . . 419 Seventeenth Street. , ScalJ head is an eczema nf the scalp very poyere sometimes, but it can lie cnretl. Doan's Ointment, quick and permanent in itsyresults. SELECTING YOUR SUNDAY DINNER Is made easy if you will look over this list. We always have the finest and freshest fruits'and vegetables to le had in the mar ket. We are leaders in this line. Head this list: Vegetables. Mushrooms. New Potatoes. Celery. Oyster Plant. Tomatoes. Cucumbers. Rutabagas. KaiiiMhes. Parsley. Head Lettuce, Soup Bunches. Watercress, Leaf Lettuce. Turnips Brussels Sprouts. Cauliflower. Fruits. Grape Fruit. Oranges. Banana a. Kating Apples Pears. Strawberrys Malaga CJraix-s. Poultry. Turkeys Dressed Chickens. Fresh Kish. HESS BROS. 1620 Second Ave. Phone 1031 Your Linen Will Wear Much Longer if wk L.rNi)i:u it. i.e- sides doinr the best work we pay a great deal of attention to the life of the linen. Our soaps, our machinery, our methods, are ilesigued to do the very finest work with the least possible wear to the gar ment. If you are not a customer, call up 12.:r. ami let us call ' for a trial package. YI"bL I'LKASK VOL. American Steam Laundry, Cor. Twelfth. Street and Fifth Avenue. Phone 1236. Always the Best . Runkel Brothers' COCOA And CHOCOLATES For Drinking, 1'aking and Eating. lit Kara To Ask For this package, Hlb screw top with our name on. Write us for FREE sample of COCOA and RECIPES. COCOA Runkel Brothers 42 River street. Chicago 445-4M W. 30th St.. New York. III lll'" I mi mi a 1 i iiM! sped Bewtre of the dealer who tries to sell ii ii ii 'i. ii i yv i ii vi vjr v w v -tv v v v-. . - if' if' it ti. ii . i i v v . . . vv - .8-- ?.r -'. Tt? ii "- i'i :? si). - & -t- .- -.- A'i it & - Ai .- & & ? ? ii & ii - ! - & & - -- i i'i A'i -- ii i'i .. .v. i- i'i - -- ii - !4 -- 1J - it o r TrsrTr 1U is the title of the new Overcoat It is a truly handsome, meritorious garment. . It is made waterproof and would require pressure to force the water through the fabric, yet it does not carry that rain-coatish look. It does the work of a rain coat, but is dressy looking, for it is soft and pliable and possesses that comfortable at-home touch an overcoat should have. It is skeleton lined, made with silk yoke and satin sleeve linings has broad military shoulders and fits as though made to order. We are showing this ment in three styles, in terns, and we believe it are looking for. popular new spring gar neat, plain, genteel pat is just the garment you Price to 18.00 fflo St 3 ... -- . .? . s? -'. - i'i - .. ii -. i ii ii -- ii - iji .- ii -- i - t - ?,r ii 'r ... ii - ii - s -. ii - ii ii .! XT ift iji i'i -..- ii -v - i'i -- & It. . j- v i i i- vti iMr- i iiiiiiiiiliiiii t any drug store. 50c. "something jnst as good.