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i 4 J THE AliHUh, THUKSUAt 1 1 Co :A-n;c,. IV: 1;? t(T: ca; ' the i- II Krv-J 10 ffiaJ 1. . I) lfj EickJ EST. to h: ltltor'1 CO 1 t lor il N 1!, tter? ; 11 T. jb:j. Bra 17 1 a 51 li. ie then. r 5APPT NEW YEAR . 'u-irantctfd to any victim of alcoholism who takes The Morrell Cure. ormc No lav off from ko suit j hires snauLi ; work. All other All graduates of ie Morrell institutes testify to increased weight and uror during ir eainitrni. iiuu pcniittiicui uupiuvcinciu "general health. Tri-City Institutes Huford Block, Rock Island, rostoffice block, Moline. Hibernian building, Davenport. ommunication and treatment connaential. send i i r circulars anu ioiiimuiiuun SOME LOCAL HISTORY. S22 XL whS mEmLmS &TrJp SPECIAL SALE ! Si rin I J E3 n's Working Shoes in , congress and buckle, "s Shoes. Lth's Shoes. bes' Shoes. Women's Dongola Button Russett Oxford. " bl'k Oxford, pat. tip Child's Dongola, plain and patent tip. bntinued all this Week- Last day Saturday, 25th. V e sbali endeavor to m:ike tbia weefc a big bargain ee i a.irs of finer goods to be put iu at One Dollar. 162? Second Ave., under Rock Island House. An OldSettW-riu Mnline Tell Alx.ut rio ncrr Tliues In Thi Locality. Benjamin Golilo contributes to the Moline Republican-Journal some in terestiuir bits of local history that are good reading'. A day or two ao he saw some old timbers that re called memories of former davs and he writes, in part, as follows: When Col. Davenport came on the rovernmeut island with a company of soldiers, they built Fort Armstrong in the year 1817. The fort was built of loj;s hewn on two sides. The out side walls of the fort formed one side of the dwelling houses, joining them to the fort, the walls running north far enough to admit live houses, then the wall running west for four houses more, and imp gate. At the north east corner thev built a block house about eight feet high, all of logs. 1 his they used for a guard house. They then turned the logs crosswise on the corner, forming the port holes ir the cannon. Holes were also made through the sides of each dwelling for the same purpose. Soon after the completion this fort Mr. Davenport was discharged from the service. Then with his wife and her daughter he built their house, and settling near where he was afterward murdered, went into business niakinir indies and soap for the garrison people. Soon alter this ne began trailing with the Indians. When the American Fur company came to know that he was trading with the Indians they paid him a li'.oe salary to stop his trading with them. Find ing this did not pay, the com pany took him in as a part- uer. I lie trade increased rapidly. enoi"ii "Moils beinjr sold to the Indians every year to amount to !?!.- 00,11 a vear. inu will ask how did the Indians -ct this much monev? The government paid it to them as revenue tor their lands, ami thev paid it t- Davenport. The Indians eauirht a large amount of fur in those davs and this monev was con veyed to Davenport from the govern ment in boxes containing $l,ooi each in silver bv steamboats, there being but two running up this far. The names of the boats were the Winnebago and Warrior. They would dump this money olT at the warl's where it would then lie until they made their trip up to (ialena anil hack, generally two days. It was never disturbed. This money came once too oiten. lor it was me cause of the poor old man's death. He was always fearful of this, as I have often heard him say. In the year l.".r Fori Armstrong was evacuated. The officer in com mand sold at public auction the logs of which the fort was built. Col. Davenport being the highest bidder consecjuentl y got the logs for the sum of $7."). 1 asked him what he would do with them and he replied: I am going to build a barn of them." which he did. The barn is still standing and a great manv logs are comparatively sound, examined them one day this Those logs have been cut 70 last summer. These are facts. .3.St6 ! Timely hints what to buy. And where to buy the newest styles. VII Jim A TIT JUL. 1 a a Pic idiily B'.uchers Etiamal with Pat-nt i eatb j liiutch ; LeutLr :m I Don 1 gjla in Boors ! Il-vfj hoes. er irimtumgn t Kus FOB MSN P.-wdi'lv B'ucli?r. Pi'ent Leather Kussia Leather. n.l Calf These styles are positively the latest. Second and Harrison !ts., Davenport. TftfLOB 1803 Second vci:u:. "where dirt gathers, waste rules.- CREAT SAVING RESULTS FROM THE USE OF AFOLO as I week, vears 1 be Kodern Way Commends itself to the well-formed, to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done in the crudest manner and disagreeably as well. To cleanse the system anil break up colds, headaches and fevers without unnieasar.t after effects, use the de lightful liquid laxative remedy, Syr up of Figs. Great Eergaina in Beat vgtate. I want to sell all the real estate of the late Dennis Warren, embracing in Hock Island county: 7:.'') acres of land on Warren's creek. 118 acres of land in South Moline. ' lots in the town of Milan. G valuable lots in the citv of llock Island, all of which will be sold cheap and upon accommodating terms. P. L. MlTOnELL, Administrator of Dennis Warren. deceased. Kock Island. Feb. 22. IS '.);. Sotl Kind of Ics. In addition to an abundant of mire channel ice, the Kock Ice com pan v supply Island supply wliere manti- has arranged to the trade with artificial ice such is wanted. This ice is fact 11 red in Davenport from artesian water and after Apri 1 the Kock Island Ice company will be prepared to furnish it as the exclusive agency in Kock Island. There will be very little difference in price, the artificial article a trifle higher. Telephone 1 ooy . Grand Millitery Opening. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2-Sth and' 2lth, the largest variety and most elegant designs in imported hats and bonnets ever displayed in the three cities. Fresh Millinery novelties purchased in the eastern markets from recent importations, MRS. DIMOCK, John Deere Building Moline. 0er Tcnr Ice of Epenc. Kock Island. Jan., 31. This is to notify the public that I have cut a food "supply of good, pure ice and that I am not in any combination. I am now ready to make contracts for the coming" season and would re spectfully solicit a reasonable share of patronage. William T. Spence. 408 Fortv-second Street. For Sale One of the best known democratic papers in the Eleventh congressional district. A bargain if taken soon Good office, cylinder press, plenty of BRIEF MENTION. Trv rt dish of ice creom or ice at Krell & Math's. William Kurtz is in Keokuk on a visit to his old home. Remember Mrs. Dimock's opening and buy yourself a new hat, Harmon C. Johnson, of Indianola, la., is in the city on a visit of several weeks to friends. He that promiseth much and per formeth little, but the day of retri bution cometh on apace. McConochie has proven himself to the laboring classes as to all others two-faced and double-dealing. McConochie is a veritable Dr.-Jey-kill-and-Mr.-Hyde politician, but his duality i becoming known by all men. Every cup of coffee, chocolate or tea made to order and in a moment's lime and served with cream no milk at Krell and Math's. For sale Good heavy team and new wagon, cheap: owner wishes remove. A bargain if taken quiekj Call at National Clay Co. Cream puffs, chocolate eclairs, pattie shells, cream pie and French or plain rolls with a good cup of cof- fee. tea or chocolate makes a lunch above and Keell & Math have li 11 e the Koi's This! r One Hundred Dollars Ke- Liny case of catarrh that cured bv Hall's Caturrh Y e :;l '. Cam: ' Cure. F.J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo,); We the undersigned, have known N. J. Cheney for the last 1.5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any ob ligations made by their lirm. H est & Iruax, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O. Wahling. Kinnan & Marvin, Whole sale Druggists. Toledo. O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by d rug- gists testimonials free. Rev. II. H. Fairall, D. D.. e.litor of the Iowa Methodist, savs editorially. We have tested the merits of Ely's Cream Ialm, and believe that, by a thorough course of treatment, it will cure almost everv case of catarrh. Ministers, as :v class, are afflicted with head and throat troubles, ami catarrh seems more prevalent than ever. We cannot recommend Ely's Cream Halm too highly." I used Ely's Cream Balm for dry catarrh. It proved a cure. B. F. M. Weeks. Denver. Fits All tits stopped free bv Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No tits after the first day's use. Marvel ous cures. Treaiseand $2 trial bot tle free to tit cases. Send to Dr l."i;.. e31 A vol, cyrn Pliil.i.l.ilr)iin1 Pa. For sale bv all druggists: call on yours. IT'S RATKEIi TOO MUCH FOB YOU ino orumnry, uojjky T..r i.i.r t- t.iLo. tuid too much disturb ance for your poor sys tem. Tiio smallest, Mist to take, mid best are Pr. lkrce"s .Pleas ant i 'clle:s. ri hey leave mit nil th dis'.urlMillce. vt do tou iuurt Th:r Lein lasts. n :li-i.-iticii, liidipes- or Uilkms Head- ac-bes. and oil dcrange- stomach, and bowels oro prevented, relieved, tmu jej luiuieiiii -, l- -. - " y , teed to give satisfactkra, or your money If but CKd. tiou Sioh If you're BufTering from Catarrh, the proprietors of Doctor Sage'a Catarrh Remedy ask you to try their medicine. Then, il you can't be cured, they'll : -V. pay y uu kivv m vask. E. C. FRAZE Kj - z ..'-r-.. LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS Made from any old photo, executed in the moat artistic workmanship it - HAKELIER'S - Unliable Pnotogrsphic Fatablisbment over Cube's Saliei action guaranteed. Mc- crite ns Bovolr Ny i fa am im . ' ... 235 Wis. Street wis. JD r-tr ill C( . ...... -1 V K I -a. - r-- r- . ra j. i. V. rx a LAI I WMiTEO SOLICITORSss. to bacdletheCMBclml Directory nJ ltereriic uookoi tn norid'iC'oiaMDiai otpovi ua- New Ideas Is what the People want. Our Spring Goods are all new ideas, ELEGANT TOO. Parlor Furniture, Bed Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Stove I Kitchen Furniture. arpets NEW -DESIGNS- Ourtams BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS. CHENILLE, LACE tory (riven. Sena tor hamlonielecxlptivocirculat W. B. CON KEY CO. Pubiisnr. cmcago. tm BABY taniages IRISH POINT LACE. NEW STYLES, -50 PATTERNS-BEAUTIES. -Carpets Curtains BABY Carriages A fuil line of House Furnishings. Call in and take a look at our NSW IDEAS. EASY PAYMENTS N0 OH AS. A. MEOK EXTRA CHARGE. tr.F.r'IIONK 421 Open till 8 o'clock, Saturday's till 10. B EDROOM SUIT -Bedroom Suits- AT- Never before heard of prices, At G. O. HUCKSTAEDT'S, 1809 and 1811 Second Avenue. FOURTH AVE., DRUG STORE. A. J. HILL, - Pharmacist, ia now open with a full line of New Drugs and Chemicals. Prescriptions carefully compounded with tbe purest drugs. Cor. Fourth ave., and Twenty-third street. J. T. DIXON Merchant Taxlor And Dealer in Men's Fine Woolens. 1706 Second Avenue. Men's Artistic Tailoring. The Fashionable Fabrics for Spring and Summer have arrived at J.B.ZIMMER, all and leave your order. tab Bixxjk Opposite Habpkk House: GHAS. DAWIMACHER, Proprietoror of the Brady ctreet AB klnda of Cat Flowers constantly on band. ureen Houses oc block from Central pirk, the largest In Iowa. Flower Store 301 Brady street, Daysapoit, j type. Good job omce in connection.