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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 14, 1911. i : i " REV. W. J. LEACH FISH BAKAM FMM -f-',:-':v.'. j ) umnw mm n m..m,m .1 ... ' cV-fV -si i mzrj- - ' . sa SPEiJGERCHUP.GH GETS GOOD MAN Rev. W. J., Leach Who Comes Sunday-Was Popular at Pekin. TRIBUTE BY THE STAR Peoria Paper ExtoUs Him aa Preach er, Thinker and Worker and Wishes Him WelL The congregation of Spencer Memo-1 . rial church., and the city In general j has reason to be congratulated- on the j assignment to this city of Rev. W. J. ! Leach of the church at-"Pekin. The new minister will preach his first er mon'from the pulpit at the Spencer Memorial church next Sunday. Con cerning him the Peoria Star has the following to say: "The assignments made at the Meth odist conference in Peoria were given 4S Energetic Young Methodist Minister Who Comes to Spencer Me morial Church. and Intimate friends. The bride was dressed in a dainty gown of white out yesterday and the friends of Pas-! embroidery and lace; her long tulle tor Leach of the local church were pleased at the choice assignment giv en the popular minister. He is as signed to the Spencer Memorial church at Ttock, Island, one of the best charges in the Peoria di-rtrict, where the energetic young preacher will hare a wider field in which to display his talents. Mr. Leach came to the First church of this city five years ago and has had a most successful pas torate. Under his ministration the church has enjoyed the most fruitful years of its existence. WIPED OUT CJTCRCH DEBT. "The church debt of several thous and dollars haB been wiped out. the at tendance ha3 been large and the mem bership of the congregation and the various societies is greater than ever before. He has been enabled to ac complish this through the hearty co operation of the good people of his church and the citizens in general. Mr. Leach was a regular contributor of the Star and his "pulpit paragraphs" read each Sunday evening and published Monday were one of the features of his work and of this paper. They were widely read and the ladies of the church published a volume of them that found a ready sale. I A THI.VKKR. Tne minister is a student ana a ! thinker along original lines and is cer- j tain to receive still greater honors at ' the hands of his church. The depar ture of Mr. Leach and his estimable family will be generally regetted by Pekin people, whose sincere good wish es follow them to their new home in Rock Island, to which place they will remove -within a week." veil was caught with a single rose bud, and she carried a bouquet of .bride's roses. Refreshments were I served after the ceremony and later j Mr. and Mrs. Eoden left for an ex-j tended wedding trip in the east, 1 which will include visits to Niagara! Falls, Detroit, Milwaukee and Chi-1 cago. The bride is a graduate of the Davenport high school and the ; ! Teachers' Training Bchool, and for ; : the past few years has been teaching ! i in the graded schools of Lake Ge- neva. Mr. hoden, alter graauanng from the Lake Geneva high school at ater.ded the University of Wisconsin, fnishing his studies at Marquette; university. For the past four years 1 he has been head druggist at the j R. B. Arnold drug store in Lake Oe- neva. The new home will be at Lake Geneva. W. R. C. HOLD SOCIAL. j TUB WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS vesterdav afternoon held its first so- ! j rial of the season at Memorial hall,' 4. ladies being present. It being the 1 i birthday anniversary of the president) of the corps, Mrs. Elia Godfrey, she j i was made the recipient of a silver! spoon, airo a beautiful fan and a host ! of good wishes and happy returns. The t Mesdames Hemenway. Ranson, Kittil- ( sen. Si:nner ana Arnoia servea me lunch. Social Events RUNDQUISTJOH NSON. AXEL E. RUNDQUIST AND FRAX ces E.. Johnson, of Moline, were mar ried Tuesday evening at the bride's home 2631 Thirteenth avenue. In one of the prettiest of such functions. The ceremony was performed at S o'clock, the Rev. Carl Vingren. pastor of the Swedish Baptist church officiating. Hearts-and Flowers was played-during the ceremony. Following this a deli cious supper 'was served. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Anna Johnson, and John Rundquist. brother j of the bridegroom, served him as best j man. The color scheme of lavender LOCAL W. R. C. ENTERTAINED. THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS of Davenport entertained the corps of Rock Island and Moline at a very pleasant sociable of Tuesday after noon at Memorial hall, the court bouse, the affair being one of the series of tri-city sociables that have been given the past year. There was a program with the opening number, "America," and Mrs. Mattie Crippen, the president, giving the address of welcome. Master Charles Foster played a cornet solo; Miss Helen Crawford gave a reading, Miss Grace Offerman a piano solo, and Mrs. Ed. Raff read a very interesting paper on the "History of a Rebel Prisoner at Rock Island Arsenal." The selec tions found great favor with the audience and every number was en cored. After the program all wrra invited to the dining room where a supper v as served by the Davtnpjrt U!-rs. covers being laid for 125 at 1 the tables, which were prettily dec- w . t , ... orated w ith asters, goluen rod and home, made a beautiful setting for the . . . , . . . .. B 'greenery. Asters were given as fa- happy event. The bride wore a gown j ' CA . . f whit. .-""t- o-J sur.a j.'ircr-i.i v. " ' riuuitnurii'u nuLiu Bull lilineu brides roses. The bridesmaids wore a costume of lavender voile wlrh which she carried an arm bouquet of laven der asters. Mr. and Mrs. Rundquist have departed for Minneapolis to spend their honeymoon. Upon their re'urn they will be at home at 311, Fourteenth avenue, Moline. frnui this altirnoon. city guests and Moline for the COON EY-K AVAN AGH NUPTIALS INVITATIONS HAVE BEEN IS sued by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kavanagh of Moline, to the marriage of their daughter, Winifred Margaret. to Charles Vincent Coon e v. which is to be solemnized the morning of October i principals are prominent 4 at S o'clock at St. Marvs church. I circles. The bride is the SCHOESSEL-DADE. MISS MYRTLE E. DADE AND Christian August Scuoossel, both of ! this city, were very quietly married (this morning at 11 o'clock at the par-j sonage of the Broadway Presbyterian j church. Dr W. S. Marquis, pastor of j the church, officiating. The bridal! jcouple immediately left for the east! ' cm a wedding tour. Upon their re-! ', turn they will reside at the groom's ! residence on Twentieth streeL Both in tri-city! retired su- j Miss Kavanaiifch entertained 12 yoking ; rrnie recorder of the Royal Neigh ladies at a dinner Tuesday eveninc. I bors. wi'h w hich she was connected a:i former co-workers at the Rock Is-fr a prfat many years. Th groom iana snop offices at Snvis. An infor nial evening of music was enjoyed. i? the well known wholesale coal and ice dealer. HERMANN-STADER. ?S ANNA STADER, DAUGHTER BO DEN-HITCH COCK. Ac 6 UtLUlK TUESDAY A F- MI ternoon at the home of the brido's 1 of Mr and Mrs. SteDhen J. Stader. of mother. Mrs. Mary Hitchcock, of 132 j this city and Frank B. Hermann of ; West Sixteenth street. Davenport. ' Davenport were married at Sacred w as celebrated the marriace of Missj Heart church this morning. Rev. J. F. j Edna Hitchcock and Alvin J. Boden j Ixsckney performing the ceremony inj of Lake Geneva, Wis., the ceremony! the presence of only a few of the im,-! being performed by Dr. H. O. Row- ; mediate relatives and intimate friends, j lands of Calvary Baptist church In j Mr. and Mrs. Hermann have departed J the presence of about 35 relatives ', on a wedding trip and will be at home i atjer Oct. 14. at 1011. East Fourteenth street. Davenport. Boeh of the young j ! people have many friends in the trl-i ; cities. The groom is employed as j bookkeeper at the Independent Baking company in Davenport. VOUNG COM M rr norcMivrwnorrri I JL wr &VF VTHI M' J I W m ITa WlWIXte W WE SAVE WJ MONEY Weetjly Sa.le Opening Saturday of Misses Newburgs' BEAUTY SHOP Shampooing, hairdressing facial massage, manicur ing. Hours 9 a. in. to 6 p. m. Evening hours made by appointment. 404 Safety Building. Phone 987. TO GIVE CARD PARTY. THE HDIES' AUXILIARY TO the Eagles will give a card party at ! t Eagles' home tomorrow afternoon, the game to begin at 2:30 o clock. LADIES' AID MEETS. THE LADIES AID SOCIETY OF : Broadway Presbyterian church will ; meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. G. M. Babcock. ; 1004, Twentieth street. COFFEE AND APRON SALE. THE LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY of St. Joseph's church will hold a cof- Ifee and apron sale Thursday, SepL 2L A Triumph for the Tri Cities in Bargain Giving You have always reaped a great benefit from our money-saving Bargain Fridays. Friday, the one day that our store becomes the greatest bargain store of the tri-cities; when every department has a tremendous saving for you. Whenever and wherever you. see a yellow tag displayed in any of the seventy-seven departments it means that you will save money. Note the big savings. One day only FRIDAY. - s 9:00 A. M. 6c Calico For 212c . Laces and Embroideries FIRST FLOOR. Ladies' velvet and satin Bags, with fancy silver, gun metal and gold frames, moire and satin lined small purse inside, long silk cord and tassels, sold regularly QQ at $1.50, Friday vOL Ladies' embroidery Waist lengths, slightly soiled, beautiful designs. For one jQ dav onlv a waist front for jLwfb Linen, torchon and plat vals., from 2 to 4 inches wide, sold regularly from 8 to 12c yard, Friday Ji, Ladies' long Automobile Veils, all colors, regular $1.50 veils, Friday, 98C Jewelry Section FIRST FLOOR. Genuine Sterling Silver ring with imitation Cameo Bettings. Regular value 50c 9JTf Friday special price uOKj Genuine Cloisonne Brooches, large assortment, regular 50c and 75c value, Friday UOK, Broorhes $1.25 value. This Week's Waist Special up to 1.50 values, 79 cents Shirt Waists 85 dozen fancy Lawn Waists, assorted styles; some with sailor collars, low neck, short sleeves values up to $1.50. Friday special HCkr sate prlcouMW... I C Silk ICimonos 59 long Qk Kimonos, made of Cheney Bros, high grade robe silk: a regular $5.00 value. Friday, your choice for v . $3.98 Friday's Specials in Domestics 1.000 yards Calico In dark bhie, lights, grays and red, large assortment of patterns and all perfect goods. For one hour, from 9 to 10 A. &L 1,600 yards Printed ChaJliea, out regular 6c le-Hen. BeaptS ful assortment of rote patterns, also desirable for comfor tables. 10 yards for 9l (Hour sale from 1 to 2 p. m.) uoKj L. I Sheeting, 36 inches wide. trnbleachl, our price 7H. Friday sale price 9-4 Bleached Sheeting, fine quality, regular 91 P value 29c, sale price .......JLt 42 inch Bleached Tubing, regular value 21c, Special sale price . 45 inch Bleached Tubing, regular 22 4o value, special sate ........................... Fancy Outing Flannel, good weight. Hc value in stripes and figures, special sale price ...... 36 inch extra fine Cambric Muslin, regular 10c value, special sale price Gc Look Over These Third Floor Bargains 6ale price Beautiful Rhinestone with pendant, Friday special sale price 45c Drug Sundries ..59c Process 22c 16c 12c 13c 25c 19c Newbro'e Uerpeclde English Elder Flower Soap. 3 bars for Sanitol tooth, paste and powder 1 lb. 20-mule team borax 8 oz. HOSPITAL PEROXIDE 5 bars Castel Soap BIoo Bath Powder, 25c size Handkerchiefs Ladies' all linen hemstitched initial handkerchiefs, some worth 25c, bargain Friday, each Boys' all linen hemtitched handkerchiefs, extra fine qual ity, 15c values. Bargain Friday, each Men's all linen hemstitched handkerchiefs, large size, 25c values. Bargain Friday, each 10c ?hed jual- 8c ?hed 25c 19c 72x70 genuine cotton Comfort, pink and Blue sateen cover, very special Friday price 72x75 comforts, filled with good would be cheap at $1.75, Friday special sale price with Robe print, ...98c quality cotton, $1.39 Mattresses Third Floor 4.6x6.4 elastic f?lt Mattress, $6.75 value. Bargain Friday S6.49 4.6x6.4 good Felt, Mattress, soft and durable. $16.50 value. Bargain Friday S15.49 3.6x6.4 good Felt Mattress, $5 value 4.49 Carpets and Rugs 75c all wool Carpets, Bargain Friday 6."5 65c Carpet3, Bargain Friday J)? 35c Rag Carpet, Bargain Friday .' 29 9x12 Brussels Rugs. $15 val.. Bargain Fri S9.9S Sxl2 Royal Wil. Rugs, $37 val.. Bargain I-M.g31.98 9x12 Body Brus. Rugs. $27 val.. Bargain Fri.S21.98 27x54 Symrca Rugs, $2.50 value, Bargain Fri. 2.19 Linoleum 4 yd. wide printed Lino., In beautiful pat terns, 75c value, Bargain Friday 64c 2 yd. wide printed Lino., a large line to choose from, 55c value, Bargain Friday 44 Lace Curtains Cable Net Curtains. $6 value. Bargain Frf, pr.g4.69 Cable Net Curtains. $2.98 val. Bargain Fri.. pr. S2.29 Nottingham Curtain, $4 val. Bargain Fri, pr.g3.19 We have just received a fine line of Colonial Draperies in a wide range of cloths and color com binations, harmonizing with all modern decorative schemes, beautiful floral stripes in art tickings, "Arts and Crafts" and naturalistic floral designs in cretonnes and lighter weight curtain materials. ifSffi'. t OT'TI J. "WIS-1, WKW " Tbe Tri - Cities' Famous Bargain Counter BARGAIN BASEMENT Where one visit wil! make you a customer 1,000 yards Huck Toweling, good heavy weight, regular value 8c. 3 Special sale price, per yard jLL 300 yards fancy Scrim with two-tone border, regular 25c to 35c value. 4 C r Basement sale price V. . Atlv Rogers silver plated Tea Spoons, regu lar price $1.25. Special &Qif sale price OfJj Rogers silver plated Dessert Spoons, regular price $2.23. Special &4 ZJA ?ale price ji7 Plain white Toweling and red border, regular 12V quality. Special, per yard tll- Tennis Flannel, many pretty patterns to select from, 15c quality. fl Special, per yard J. Men's red Bandana ITandker- yfl chiefs. 8c value. Special r3EV Children's School Handkerchiefs, worth up to 10c each. Special '. ; TLj 333 C ...15c ...17c .... 5c ....7!c Ribbon s t'and 7 Inch fancr an slllt Rib bon, In stripes, brocades and Dresden effects, worth up to B8o yard. Bargain Friday, yard ....... ...35c Extra heavy quality of hafrbow Taffeta Ribbons. In plain and moire effects, 50c values. Bar gain Friday, 90 yard 001 Hair Bows Taffeta In black and colors, 22Mc and 25o values. Bargain Friday, yard Ill T.incn Pound Paper, lb Linen Envelopes to match, package Congress Playing Cards, regular 45c value Cedar lead 6 for 5c Tablets, soiled, 3 f Pencils, sliKhtly .r NOTIONS 6c hair nets, Friday 2 for Bone Hair pins, regular 25c value, Friday Bone Hair Pins, regular ,15c value, Friday AU common ping, Friday, 2 for FIRST FLOOR .. 5c 19c 10c ,.5c Children's School Wear Children's Dresses, in ginghams, percale and chambray, made of all prettv stvles, in sizes 3 to 14 years, worth $2.25 aAVUy J a fill $1.69 A lot of Children's Skirts made of tine material and trimmed in lace and embroidery, worth 50c, for onlv 37c Knit Underwear Ladies 'umbrella Union Suits, QQ $1.25 value OtlL Ladies' Vests, 32c value Ladies' umbrella Pants, , , 50c value Ladies 'extra size umbrella Union Suits, 75c value . . ... 10c .42c 50c Linens and White Goods FLOOR 15c ..25c ..69c 32!c 600 yards Ripilet Crepe, suit able for underwear, 25c grade, yard ... 38-inch Mercerized White Voile, 35c quality, yard 36-lnch Silver Bleached all linen hem stitched lunch cloths, 9Sc grade, each . 36-Inch soft 'finish, white, all linen Walstiag, 40c grade, yard Stationery 25c 10c 25c 5c 10c 5c Chinaware Savings Friday MENT 3c $1.95 ...98c Men's Furnishings School Tablets and Com position boohs, each ... Wine Glasses, 3 oz. size, regular rrlce 75c per dozen, Friday special, eac h , Casseroles mounted in largo 8 inch copper nlckle plated frames, worth $2.75, Friday special HOUSE FURNISHING SECTION. Copper nickle plated Tea Pots, regular price $1.30 and $1.50, Friday spec ial FIRST FLOOR Hosiery Section and white, reeu- 39c Ladies' Silk Hose in black, tan lax 50c value, 2d quality, Friday sale price to dozen, bilk Lisle Gauze Hose, regular 25c quality, Jn. white, black or tan, 2d quality, fln Friday, sate price JC Millinery Bargains S1.98 $2.50 $2.49 Ladies' Suits White. felt hats, large and small. Friday,. Street lhats, mostly turbans, made of r velvet, silk and satin, sale price Soft velvet erush Hats for school wear, for Friday only 25 Wool Suits, in mixtures and diagonals, reirular $15.00 7 ' . CJ JL values. .Very special for Friday, $ It's a treat to Cst b,9 bargains wa offer In our Men's Furnishings just at the height of the season. 50c Black Sateen Shirts 39 20 off on all woven Reed Suit Cases. $1.00 and $1.25 Shirts CO 25c Black Hose, 3 pair for $1.50 Automobile Gloves 08 WO JLJLCO 'UrLKATIYL.oIUKL w. , WE SAVE YOU MONEY TT JTsr rps " iii l 9 11 afternoon and evening, at the home of Miss Rose McHugh. 1025 Twenty-second street. The ladies Intend to make this the last sale of the season and LADIES TO SERVE COFFEE. TOMORROW AFTERNOON .AND evening the ladies of the Swedish Lutheran church will serve coffee at RECEPTION FOR VISITORS. ind ttey desire that all members patronize j the heme of ilrs. it and make it a success. I ! Eighth avenue. visitors at the home of Mr. and A RECEPTION WAS HELD YES- j Mrs. Roi'-rts. A large mmiw-r cf tri terday at the home of Mr. arid Mrs. j city ladies were present Mrs I.'. N. Horace G. Roberts, in Davenport, in ; Robert wil! entertain at a dinner to- dinn' r hoiior. 8sji:day evening. aUo la thcli L M. Anderson, 3300 j honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. I;surgey, the former a brother of the hostess L'ceised to Wed. nizht for Mr. and Mrs. Lsin;er. and j nk '."riati ivnpor. I Mrs. Edward C. Roberu will give a J Miss Alma S. Stader .... Rock Island