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THE AliaUS, TDKSJJAIT, JAlNTUAlir 31, 15lJ3. avU ENJOYS method and results vhen .a . , i . :a : -.1 - i refreshing to we ana acts V rpt promptly ju liid iiiuucio. " 1 R,1trla rlpflnspn th svo. rer , , , , , nlRllv. Ulfl'uio tuiua, licau" nd fevers aud cures habitual tip3tioti. Syrup of Iigs la the v remedy of its kind ever pro- L pleasing to me ihbiq ana ac- ,tai,e to the stomacn, prompt in actiou aii'l truly beneficial in its ... nronnrcil only from the most ili'v an.I agreeable substances, its ;dv excellent qualities commend it 8!1 anJ have maae it uie most 1 n,l. 1- II Aim !fTi!i of Figs is for sale in 50c ,i" gi bottles by all leading drng- j. Any reliable druggist who . . An li 11 n . 1 ti 1 1 1 wms V r''l I'.IVC lb Mil uauu T ta iiiw re it promptly ior any one wno tf ? to trv iu iJo not accept any ALIFORM FIG SYRUP CO. ?4V FKAKCISW, C1L. 10.WIUB. KY. HEW YORK, H.V. !. HSIDY. T. B. RKLDT. REIDY BROS., THE LKAT TlfG Real Lstate Insurance, AGENTS. E ;v. -M.1': m:tr.:u,t; property on cemmtsciion, r r.-y. to U ct rent?, also carry 8 line of first r'i'rS'f li;-i.ri"cc companies, buili'ing lots for 1. :i a" Ii'. i! Ci-mit additions. Choice residence s'.7';y ii- I pr the city. ET. 1. Jli'riuH & I.ymle building. gronnJ !:-:r. it. rut of Xitrbfll t Lynile hank. Have you called at f ;- rJMtlM a If not, you had better, for you will find lots of Silver and Gold Novelties as well as a large assortment of the latest in Fine Jewelry, Diamonds, etc. H. D, FOLSOM. Valentines. The largest display in the city, without doubt, is at W. TREFZ & CO. Headquarters for School Books, Toys, and Candy. 2011 Fourth Avenue, Birkenfold's Old Stand. China, Glassware, Lamps, Lanterns, Table Cutlery. Q. M. Loosiey. Crockery Store, Secend Avenue. ALL LIKED HIM. The Esteem in Which George B. Browner Was Held. A LOSS TO THE COMMUNITY Sketch of the Young Kuslness Man Who Died Yesterday UU 1'opularlty, Folitl -cally aud Otherwise The Time of the Funeral Final Tribute to the Late Alex ander Steel. Not before in Rock Island have the ex pressions of sorrow sod regret over tho announcement of a death, been mon general and sincere than those which hive been heard over the passing awa? of George B Brewner. Evirjbody like.J him. While he livtd no one had other than kird words f r him. His death has added tenderness and love to the esteem and regard in which he was held. As stated yesterday, although it was known that be was critically ill, his frier-ds were not p'ep9rtd for the woret. H;s death if "' t iS- 'VI OKOROK B. BROWSER. was a great shock to the community in which be had become so well known. He hid been sick but a Utile ovtr two we ks, but tbe most alarming symptoms had be come manifest in tbe early s'ages of the disease typhoid fever and hence the attending physician had viewed the case with crave fears for some dys past. Mr. Browner's natural persistency had led him to keep about while tbe malady wns iasteniDg itself upon him. lie did not yield until forced to and when he did give up be succumbed rapidly to the pro gress of a disease which attacked him with such ravaging effect that melicr.l skill whs unavailing in the presence of it, and death lingered not Ions in claln.ng its seining mark. A Self Made Man. Mr. Browner made hinmlf whf.t he was. Born in Moline Airil 8. 18.'4, of Swedish parents, nature's sole endow ment to him was an honest heart and a willing hand. Early in life be was cf ne cessity forced to look after himself. Un til be attained the age of 14 years lie at tended school; then the family removed to Rock Island, and Gesrge went to work in the old saw mill, which was h eated where the C, R I. & P. round housa now stands. From sunrise to sunset he toiled zealously, turning his small earn ings as he received them into the stpport f the family, while his evenings were spent reading and studying and in. prov ing his mind, acquiring those advantages which a higher school education such as be was denied, wou'd have given 11m. In 1880 he entered the employ of the old Moline & Rock Inland horse rail road and he served the company faithful ly and well for five years. Tbe full bur den of supporting a large family fall up on his shoulders at this time, and 14 to IB hours a day, exposed to all kinds of weather, seven days a week, was a seyt rj hardship. He made no murmur, how ever, but rather cultivated the happy suq shiney disposition by which be was known. His faithfulness to duty at tracted not only the personal attet tion of John Warner, then the president of tbe street car company, but of such taen as E. P. Reynolds and Porter Skinm r, bo'h of whom took an Interest in him and tbe latter finally offered him a good position which was accepted. Ha displayed the same industrious, modest habits in his work for Mr. Skinner during his year's employment and won that gentleman's confidence and esteem in a mease re that stood him well in after years, as indeed did the friendship and attcebment Messrs. Warner and Reynolds hud for him. As Mall Carrier and In Business. In 1886, when tbe free delivery service was established in Rock Island, Mr. Browner's petition for position on the force of carriers was endorsed by Messrs, Warner, Reynolds and Skinner, bo were ever ready to extend him a helping hand. He was appointed, and for t years proved one of the most efficient, carriers on the force, resigning finally to go into business on his own account, hs having from time to time by strict econo ny man aged to lay aside a portion of hiii income, and the grocery firm of D&n iuard St. Browner was thus established in Mr. Reynolds' new block. Soon titer Mr. Danquard was obliged in consequence of failing health ta retire, and Mr. Browner became sole proprietor and has ilnce con ducted the business, becoming interested also in a meat market under tho name of the Columbian market and adjoining the Brocery . Up to the time of bis death he managed both successfuliv. In a Public Office. Mr. Browner ran on the democratic ticket for assistant supervisor in the spring of 1889 and was tl cted by an overwhelming majority, his vote being 3(H) ahead of any candidate on either ticket, his marvelous run being the sen sation of the election. Ha served accept-. W two years on the county board, and at the expiration of his term he ac cepted tbe democratic nomination for county treasurer, but was defeated by Tbomas Cumpbell in the canvass, thoagh he received tbe support of a large num ber of citixeno, imspective of politics. Mr. Browner's parents survive him, 88 do his sisteis, Mrs. William J Doyle, M!eses Hilda and Emma and his brother William. The Funeral. Tue funeral will be held from the Broadway P.-esbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. W. 8. M-iiquis officiating. Mr Browner was a member of the M. W. A. and Homo Forum societies and Stevenson club, which will attend. The Funeral of Alexander Steel. The remains of inflate Alexander Sree' arrived from Wichita, Kan., last evening iu charge of his sons, George and Chas. A. The funeral was held from the Brosdway Preeb)Urin church at 10 o'clock tbis morniDg, being in charge ot Everts Commandery, Knitiht TtmnKr. Ttie services st the church were ctiniluct ei t.y Riv. W.S. Marq iij. thoee at the grave being in ch-nge of ihe ord-r. It was largely attet'lid, t e fl. ral f-ffe rings beir.g besutiful snd in rufuMon Ttie inurment was niailo in Chippiannock cemetery, the p!l bearers, who were from tbe Knigbt T- mplar, being as follows: H P. Hull. J.R. Jv.hnston, W. T. Ma gill, John Crubaut'h, William McCono rtiie and E P. Pineo. THE SOCIAL SIDE. SCRAPS OF SPORT. A Merry Time at the Tower Other meas urable Events. A party of young people from the cily spent an exceedingly pleasant evening at Black Hawk's Tower, last evening. After a time spent in enjoying tbe to boggan, the pleasure seekers repaired to the Tower Ion where dancing became the order of the evening, to the strain of music furnished by Bleuer's orchestra. At a seasonable hour refreshments were served and all wtnt merry, indeed. The following were present. Messrs. and Mrsdimee Frank Attwater, K. Lowrey, Robert Fnllerten, T. V. LiVelle, w.rauerion. Now They Go Chirles McHugh H. Jortlon, Loots Pfoh.' miT Lloyd, L. G. Eddy, At your own price; season almost over. A lot of Woolen HOSIERY and UNDER WEAR at half real worth. All this week. To cleanup hosiery and underwear departments. R. Schsum. Mifses Kckhsrt. FallertuD. Lachmsnn, Messrs. 8. 8. Parr. A. Porter, Jones, Fulkrton, Schneider, E J. Som ners, Joe ichueiiler. Tbe Coming Fistic Kvents at New Orleans Tonight's Kveut at the Manhattan. A great many Rock Island people who became acquainted with Tommy Ryan during his stay here last summer will be interested in his coming fight at New Orleans which occurs on March 1, when he will fii;ht Georee Dawson, the Aus tralian chamriion. A series of five fistic events will occur within eight duys as follows: At Olympic Club. March 1st, Dawson vs Ryan, 110 pounds, uurse, 6 0 0 March 2.1, Iliads vs McMillan, welter weight championship of the world purse, fStrt). M irrh 2), Lewis vs R eber, wrestling match, purse, $2,000 March 31, El. Smith vs J.ie Goddard. heavy weights, purse, $10,000. At Crescent City Club. March 8 b, Hall vs Fuzsiwmons.heavy weights, purse. $40 000. Ia all probability tbe reports of the fights L1 be received in a couple of p'ares in the city. Manager Heath, of the Western Union, is making arrange ments for reports by rounds. Tonight at the Manhattan. At the Manhattan club rooms tonight there will be another athletic exhibition Carter, Brown, and other local celebri ties will appear and Feeney and Keleher, of Davenport, will spar six . rounds. George Moore, of Toronto, Iowa, and "Cuckoo1' Jim Collins, will wrestle best two in three falls two points down catch-aa-calch-can. Con Doyle, who is getting in shape for his fight with Mc Cov will give an exhibition of bag punching. The closing event will be a go between "Farmer" Burns and Dugh erty, of Pittsburg, Pa. The Circuit Court. The case of Ferkeler vs. Peetz, which h is been on trial in tbe circuit court for several days, is still in bearing, and wi l probably be concluded tomorrow. John Raiser and Enma Paessler, who pleaded guilty to adultery, have been sentenced. Raiser paid a fine of $50 and Was released and his companion was sen tenced to SO days in the county jail. The last panel of petit jurors was dis charged this morning, all tbe jury cases for tbe term having been disposed of Tnere has been some dissatisfaction ex pressed by members of tbe bar that the term should of necessity be so abruptly brought to a close, as cases of import ance remain on the calendar undisposed of and must go over to tbe May term The lime allotted to each county is such, however, that Judge Smith could remain no longer than this week here andf the other judges are likewise busy. Judge Glenn is in the city today, to look after some unfinished business. New Wholesale House. A new and substantial wholesale firm was formed this morning, the gentlemen composing it being Charles Hansgen and C. C. Truesdale, both former successful grocery merchants in Rock Island. The title of the aew copartnership will be Hansgen A Truesdale, and the line of business, wholesale grain, flour, produce and commission. Tbe firm has leased the commodious building on Third ave nue and Twenty-third street formerly occupied by Junge's bottling works, and will launch ia buainesa in these most ex. callently adopted quarters at once, The city offers a splendid opening for such a business and none are more competent to esnduot It than the gentlemen who have seized the opportunity. Pleasaut Surprise. A party of the f i iends of Miss Libbie Vandruff surprised her at the residence of her sister, Mrs. James Wyces, on Fifteenth street last evening, the occasion being in honor of tbe departure of Miss Vandruff on a visit to friends at Oak land Ia., and O-niha, Neb. Tbe party met at the residence cf MUs Esther Rey nolds on Fourteenth avenue, and pro ceeded to the Wynes' residence where tht-y wcrj hospitably entertained. A de licious supper was served during the eye- ning and all ecjiyid the aHair im-m.'nsely. A rieasat Aftkir. Miss Tillie II ass entertained a party of tur young lady and gentlemen friends it her pleasant' home at First avenue and Thirteenth street last evening. It wbs given in honor of Miss Kite Missenkip, of Princeton, 111 , and was attended ty about 3 J young people. The time was very pleasantly spent in dancing and en joying games and other social amuse ments. Delicious refreshments were daintily served and all expressed them selves as delighted with tbe evening's entertainment. One lot laiies' cashmere hose sanitarv One lot Ladies' black wool ribbed hose mixed l?jc: a pair, worth 25c. 12 jc a pair, were 20c. One lot misses' and children's black Men's grav mixed wool socks white wool ribbed hose 10c a pair, were 20c. , . . . .. ' heels and toes go at 10c a pair, worth One lot men's natural mixed shins 10c, double, were 18c. : One lo children's all wool natural Mens camel hair mind socks 12Jc a . . . . . . . , . pair, were 25c. mixed vests and pants, two sizes only at 9.!, were 25 and 35c. One lot.Men'fna in . n -xei t-.nc white shirts and drawers IT'c. One lot Misses and Boy's Uack all Men's natural mixed and white shirts wo1 ribbed heaY' echo1 hoBe 17e and drawers 33 j, were 50c elzt s 7 t0 8 were 25 t0 333 a Pir- THE FAULT-FINDER. The Souvenir Stamp Said te Possess Some Defects. A close look at one of the new memo rial stamps issued by tbe postofflce de partment ruveals a curious, if not remark able, Mund;ron the part of some one. Tke the new l-ctnt denomination. It is a pretty thing to looS at, but there is a bad eye sore on the face of the highly colored memorial. The scene represent ed by the picture on the f ace of the new e'amp is "Columbus in Sight of Land." That is the engraving represents such a scene, but look a little closer and you will find that poor Christopher's name is mif spelled. It s'ead of tbe plain name of tbe great discoverer. Postmaster Wancamak er's new elamp hss the name of Columbus Swelled thus; "C-o -l-u-m-r-u-s." Instead of reading "Columbus In Sight of Land," tie reading in capitals below the engravs i ig on tbe face of the stamp is: "Col umbus in Sight of Land." Columbus is clear "out of sight," while "Columrus in Sight of Land" will stare Americans in the face f ,r months to come. All tbe pocket microscopes in tbe land are being turned upon the new memorial half dollar, also. The W which is en graved on the highly embroidered collar of Columbus' coat is the object of inter est there. It is intended to carry the name of the designer down to future generations. That gentleman had a long bead and it was in the right place. Without the souvenir coin he would probably have remained undiscovered along with thereat of ns. Grocery Store Closed. The grocery store of H. & D . Holst.cn the line between this city and Moline, was closed np by Constable Eckhart this morning on attachments out of Justice Kerns' court in Moline. The attach ments are for $117 71 in favor of Mc Nevin & Gansert. Similar papers from B ederbeck & Miller, of Davenport, were close upon the heels of the first ones. KhenmattsB Caroa in a Day. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in one to three days. Its action upon tbe system is re markable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and tbe disease immed i W i li, appears. The first dose greatly benefits. Warranted by Otto Grotjan, drngeist. Rock Island. MOTHERS, and especially nursing mothers, need the strength ening support and help that cornea with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Frescrip tioa. It lessens the pains and bur dens of child bearing, insure healthy, vigorous off sprint:, and promotes an abundant secretion of nourish ment on the part of tbe mother. It is an in vigorating tonic made especially for women, perfectly harmless in any condition of tho female system, as it regulates and promotes) all the natural functions and never conflicts with them. The " Prescription " builds up, strengthens, and cures. In all the chronic weaknesses and disorders that afflict women, it is guaranteed to benefit or cure, or the money is refunded. For every case of Catarrh which they can not cure, the proprietors of Dr. Sago's Ca tarrh Remedy agree to pay $500 in cash. You're cured by its mild, soothing, cleans ing, and heeling properties, or you ro paid. Will continue the 25 per cent discount on all White Blankets for this week. That is 1-4 off from regular price, and expect to clean them all out this week. Come early. In our Yarn department Saxonv yarn 4c skein, full weight. MO C ABE BROS., 1720, 1722. and 1724 Second ave. OOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. FREE, FREE, FREE. A book with every purchase. We are giving away, free, 2) different kinds of books,;t the late Carse & Co. store, 1622 Second avenue. Prices of Shoes guaranteed to be as low as the lowest. The stock must go. GEO. SCHNEIDER, Bill of Fare, Clothes pins per dezea - 01c Clothes pins patent, spring 03c Towel rollers each - 09c Tin spice cabinets 8 draw's 82c Pound butter moulds - 22c Self wringing m pa - 25c Hair brushes - - 07; Hand brushes - 03c Trick saviDg banka - 07c Nickle alarm clocks - 68c Nickle plat sad irons per lb 05c 1 100 boxes papetries - 94c Corn ppppers, 1 qt - - 08c Wood spoons - - 03c Towel Rings - - - 07c Tea strainers - - 03c Ironing boards - ' - 82c Wood pails, toy - - 07c Lamp chimneys No. 1 - 04c Damp chimneys No, 2 - 08c Hard wood toothpicks - 03c Always he leader in low prices Geo. H. Kingsbury. 17031705 Second Ave.. Rock Island, Telephone 1216. 402 Fifteenth street, Moline. Fifth Avenue Pharmacy. HORST VON KOECKRITZ, Analytic ai Dispensing Phannacist Is tow located in bis ne bnilding at the corner, of Fifth aveuie acd Twenty third street. Old Guard Sour Mash Whisky HAND-MADE. KOHN & ADLEB, Market Square, $2.50. PBB GALLON.