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8. CITY CHAT. tree trimming' Stev Trcfa Attend Adam' $3 sale. Drested chickens at Long's. Ked Star Is nsed by railroads. jrt!r and celery at Long's. Tots, toys, tojg. Trefx A Co. Open evenings J. W. Stewart. Rabbits at II. Tremann A Sons. Christmas candies. Tref A Co. Saturday boys' day. Dolljr Bros. Tore buckwheat flour at Schaab's. Oysters and celery at Iless Bros'. A mince pie treat at McCabe Bros'. Home msde mince meat at Hess Bros'. II iliday hardware at J. W. art's. Christmas &Co. Lots of special bargains at M. A K's. Iro-e! turkeys and chickens at Hens rlroi. Turkeys and chickens at II. Tre mapo i Sons'. Ituy Oberman's marble enameled padding pans. Nice fresh corn meal and graham flour at Schaab's. 2.C0 for the i welt ladies' shoe at Adams' shoe sale. Slippers worth $1 at 49 cents at M. A K's slipper sale. Men's fancy mittens, 25 cents. Sommers A La Velle. f. W. Stewart is headquarters for Barney A Berry's skates. Men's embroidered slippers 49 cents, worth 1. M. & K. ' Men's mufflers in all the latest ef fect!. Stewart, the batter. . Save Tour cash by buying pork and lard at il. Tremacn A Sons'. Boys1 kneo pants suits, fl, f l.SS, 1 9. Som filers & La Velle. Between 9 and 10 tomorrow morn ing another special at M. & K's. All night dance at Roche's hall every Saturday night 25 cents. Two more days to get a $4 ladies' welt or turn shoe for 3. Adams. MatcblcH In makeup and price, onr $10 suits. Sommers A La Velle. Tonight occurs the second of the tri-city dancing parties at Industrial hall. Have you bought a pair of Adams' (3 shoes yet? Next week the? will bel. City Electrician William Dick man has recovered from an attack of the la grippe, A great Christmas carnival has been et going on in full blast at Mc. Cabe Bros'. Don't come too late this time, but get a ptir of those boys' shoes at Dolly Bros'. See Vonng & McCombs' special announcement for tomorrow la an. other column. B.js need your attention. We have the suits and overcoats. Som mers ifc La Velle. Ladies, that holiday neckwear at Stewart's is juxt the thing for your gentleman friend. Jipocinl sslo of men's hand sewed patent leather shoes at $3, were G and fli.S . M. A K. The Schnt-ll club has issued invi tations to a dancing party at Indus, trial hall New Year's eve. lt the old year go out with rush In) biiftincss. Special bargains all over the house at M. A K's. Neatness, lit, durability and price 11 cumoincti in our fiu tircss over coat!. Sommers A La Velio. The Norden club gave its second maiieratt at Armory hall last evening. It was well attended. , Spare ribs, pork tenderloin, lest lard, santago meat and pork cats of all kinds at II. Tremann A Sons'. iryou want a girl for general housework The Alto is want column will furnish her In one insertion For a healthy table drink use Carse A Ohlwciler'e Black Hawk springs iuinrrai water. JCiepnone no. 1U14. Something especially interesting at an especially low price between 9 and 10 a. m. tomorrow at the M. A K The candy department at McCabe tiros', is doing a wholesale business Seeing Is believing. Dropin and see Smoking jackets, morning gowns. bath robes, pajamas and night robes just arrived at Stewart's, the batter Christmas cheer will gladen the hearts of all who wear one of our dress overcoats at 111. Sommers A LaVclle. Head lettuce, spinach, watercress. oyster plant, soup bunches, green neans, encumbers and radishes at Iless Bros'. Silk mitts, silk hose, silk under wear, silk umbrellas; in fact, 1 every thing nice in men's wear, at Stew art's, thi hatter. Miss Helen (5. Tripp's dancing pu- fuis win give a maiinee at it. r. ball n Cirso block tomorrow after noon at 3 o clock. If you have a great business, ad. Ten Ising will Improve it; if an un profitable one, advertising will sup ply the deficiencies. Mince pie, from' condensed mince meat, demonstration at McCabe Bros'. Try a piece; if you like it. order from your grocer. ' Mrs. K. II. Barker is laid up with injuries sustained in falling from the rear porch of her residence, 1326 Sixth avenue, Wednesday. Standard illustrated editiona of Hawthorne. Kmmerson, Lowell, VVblttler, Longfellow and O. W. Holmes' complete works. For pa, tic&lara send postal to Frank Lasher, (general dclivery)who will call and show samples of same. Sold onlj by subscription. Time or cash. Any of tne aoove a oeauuiui Holiday gut. Popcorn, taffy, peannts, slab choc olates, caramels and all . the choice new candies, 6 cents, 8 cents, 9 cents, 10 cents and 12 cents a pound at Aicuaoe ros . Herman Boettcher. of 1200 Thirty- nun street, naa me intra noger of his right band almost severed by a neavy oar lainng 00 it at the Sylvan sieei woras neunesaay. Remember Trefa A Co. are alwavs the headquarters for Christmas can. dies, tree trimmings and all those little toys that surprise and delight lue cniidren. Keep Trefz A Co. in mind. A beautiful doll will be given away to some little girl, a sled to some bov and a bag of candy to all children attending the Saturday maiinee. Admission will be but 10 cents for everybody. Having a great chance to secure a large lot of boys' shoes, sizes 2, 2). 3, 3J and 4, in lace, square anil pointed toe, at a great reduction, we took advantage of it and will have a special sale Sat nrday on boys' shoes in all styles at $1.25 These would be cheap at f 2 a pair. Don't miss this, but get three or four pair of these new shoes. Dolly Bros', cash shoe store. THE LAST OF EARTH. Funeral of Mrs. Men. William Beffou Tbla Morning. The funeral of the late Mrs. Gen. William Hoffman was held from Trin ity church at 10 o'clock this morn ing, Kev. R. F. Sweet officiating. There was a large attendance of friends, and many were the beautiful floral tokens of love and respect. The pan Dearerswere: Col. William Cur tis, Maj. II. C. Connelly, Judge Lucian Adams, Dr. C. C. Carter, Phil Mitchell and R. Crampton. Ooseqalea of M. U. Mounts. The funeral of Matthias Grant Mounts occurred from the residence of E. U. Fickenscher, 727 Fifteenth street, yesterday afternoon, with services by Rev. C. . Taylor, of the nrst tsaptist cburch. The pallbear ers were fellow workmen of the de ceased, who had been a faithful em ploye of the Rock Island Railway company and being in the discharge of duty when overtaken by his terri ble late, interment was made at Chippiannock cemetery. GRAND SPECIAL. Prices for Tomorrow1! (telling at Young McCombs. 500 balls tinsel per ball 1 cent. 1.000 balls ice wool, black aid white, each 1 cent. . 1,000 skeins wash embroident silk. per skein 1 cent. 100 pairs children s wool hose, per pair. 1 cent. Children's all wool mittens, per pair, 5 cents. Children's silk caps, lined, worth 50 cents, 15 cents. Ladies' Fedora hats, worth' 50 cents, 9 cents. Misics' Tarn O'Shantcrs. worth 95 cents to $2.50, special price 49 and 59 cents. 250 yards pin stripe sateen, worth 121 and 15 cent, tomorrow's price per yard 8 cents. if white Lei steals, worth 80 cents, sale price 59 cents. 36 iiuie helper aweepers, worth $1. sale price 59 cents. 25 pair 10-qoarter blankets, worth 5. tomorrow's price $3.25. on dozen lea cups and saucers. worth 45 cents, tomorrow's price per tet 23 cents. . Young & McCombs, 1725 Second avenue Count? Iloard AflJonrna The sunervianra ailionrnnrl tliA TW t --j 1 . . . i-ciuuer r-essiou iqis aiiernoon, alter allowing a batch of bills and dispos ing of some unimportant affairs. lesieraay aiternoon the board ap. proved the semi-annual reports of the county officers as recommended by the finance committee. Receipts exceeding disbursements were found in the tDossession of th mrprxt nfli- ciais, who were ordered to deposit sucn amounts with the county treas urer as follows: Circuit Clerk Gam ble. 16.75: fVinntw flnrlr EndW $378.11; Sheriff Hemenway. $643 58.' 1 ne county treasury contained but a $3,067.81 balance, and in nnlor tn defray the January court expenses buu bul-u uiuer necessary ooiiganons, the board authorized " the finance committee to borrow $10,000 for 90 days. The Wrter. Continued more or less cloudy weather and but slight change in temperature; slightly warmer Satur day; southerly winds. Today's tern peratnre SO. F. J. Walz. Observer. A Man's Prosperity Depends largely on the health of his wile. She should maintain her health and promptly correct any weakness or using Zoa-fhora. Sold by T. H. Thomas and Marshall A Fisher Iceland moss is native to the northern parts of all continents. It is must abun dant; however, in Iceland, whence its name hat been obtained. Formerly in high repute in medicine, it is now very lightly regarded. Australia means 'sooth," and the land now known by that name was for merly called New Holland. The doublet vrna a close fitting eoafr introduced into France from Italy abect 1100. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more, with lefi expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world's best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid Luative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figa Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax ative ; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in 60c and $1 bottles, but it is man ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. IIIESSWSj Special Sale. i m 23 lbs granulated sngar. .$1.00 j! Hess Bros' Queen flour, every sack guaranteed . . 88c fl per bbl 8.50 Canned peas, per can. 7, 8 and 9c M Canned corn 6c S Canned tomatoes . . . 7c s tancy London layer raisins fJVl Vi'Jl 4l" .... x.iw j Honey drip syrup, worth 75c per gal., our price.. 57c 41 Two gal. pail of choice C sprnp, per pail 59c 3 1 - n lbuucu rvauiivs, jrer can . . luc California raisins nor lb.. 4n C California prunes per lb.. 5c Special MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES 2o Per Cent Discount This week. Dec. 9 to Dec. 14. Your choice of any shoe in the house. This Week Only THE BOSTON Shoe Store. Just Received 300 SHEETS leu music ! For Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, and Vocal. To advertise it will give away hand some Music Rack. Call in and get a copy. ONLY 15c Chas. 0. Taylor. KATES ! Barney & Berry's Complete Line Of Skates All Styles All Sizes. A. Skates! Skates! Skates! Skates! GET YOUR SKATES ON AT DAVID DON'S 1615-1617 Second Ayenne. Candies Chocolates rOB THE PEOPLE Pat np in fancy packages for Christina j prereita or In pails at d'barrels for reboots and churches. Bemember we maka. onr Candes fresh everyday, tnerefo e in baring it from as yoa are sure of geltitg it fresh and pore. Don't be hombngged by baying that cheap 6c or Be track when yoa can get the bast Borne Made broken mixed at He a pound from ; Krell & Math Anil they guarantee it fresh and pare. No danger of poiton in Krell A Main's Candies, for they know how to make it The "know bow" is a great f rotor tn producing Canay that is pure and wholesome. Bemember this and let ns sell yon your candles. . We hare it pat np In fancy packages. And they are the finest that are msde. They will surely please you and at prices no higher than others charge you for old cheap Candy. We are in the Candy basine, wholesale and retail, and want yonr trade. Krell & Math. Casaiei and Salter? Qoeda, Phone 1156. 1716-1718 Second At, Trees and Trimmings for Trees an endless variety. mclntyre -Reck Dry Goods Co. 1709 and 171 1 Second Avenue, Rock Island, 111. Now for Christmas. The contagioua holiday ' spirit perradea the entire store. Tokens ot Christmas are banting into Tiew on every counter, in every aisle, reminders of the happy season so near at hand whioh finds a responsive throb in human hearts the world aronnd. We Can talk of bnt few things at a time in this space. Every day sees new things arrive, new things depart, and wise is the one who begins now while shopping is easy, before the last grand rush. Handkerchiefs. 1,000 handsomely embroidered Handkerchiefs, the usual 25c kind this week 15c and 18c. Thousands f beautifully embroidered Handker chiefs at 25c 35c and 48c All exceptional values. At 62c we will sell the nsual dollar embroidered Handkerchiefs. 1,200 sheer Handkerchiefs, lace trimmed, 10c value now 5c. 1.500 very pretty colored bordered Handkerchiefs, this week 2c 1.500 Hamburg printed Handkerchiefs, handsome German scenes of Christmas festivities at only 4c. Christmas Dress Goods. Special offering in handsome Dress Patterns for this week at 92.50. Mark the price. Most useful for holi day gifts. Christmas Mufflers. Quick and sharp attention wanted to the beat dis play of Mufflers in Rock Island. This week 10 dosen fancy plaid Mufflers you'd think 85c. bat we say 19c Very special values for this week's trading in fancy and plain Mufflers at 25c, 32c, 48c. 62c, 680 and op to fl.50. Early buyers get the best bargains. Christmas Kid Gloves. . Elegant assortment to select from. Easily the best values at 75c, fl. $1.22. We are sole agents for the Peerless Majrponi Francesco, the original P. Centem eri A Co. Kid Gloves which we offer this week at the introducing price, $1.32. The Babies. TOmttmaet them. 10 dozen cashmere Caps, soft and warmly nawd Milk caps, iace edge!, at oo'y rSc. Crocheted Narqurs, prrtty pink and bine edits, at tSa. Ya-v nt rial rtlaes a- !We and 74c. orth 75c and M. tfo't Boot at Jo and 18.'. warth a half wore. Infants' cashmere Cljaaa, nicely lined, aac. Big Mitten Values. At ISe several styles worth 18c and tie. At lit: three lines of Mitten sold elsewhere at tte. At esc 10 lines, bhr T.tfetyof styles, single ana double, finer and plain baca,nsnally 3c83c and asc- At lOe we aiwae he sold and will continue to sell the best tOs Mit ten valae in this nwikeu Large line of children's Milieu 6c and np. Dolls, Books, Toys, Etc. la Dolle, Books, Toys, etc., yea will ind as leaders la few prices. Some Suggestions! Clemann & Salzmann are always awake to the requirements of the hour and the year. They are making a special effort on Holiday presents-giving the public the best that can be had for the least money. Here are a few suggestions for you in selecting A SUITABLE PRESENT: A Rug, A Side board, Couch, Parlor suit, - Carpet, Fancy chair, Book case, Center table, Music cabinet, Dining table, China cabinet, Set of chairs, Dressing table, Library table, Carpet sweeper, Writing table, Fancy rocking chair. Or a bed room set. Don't forget that we have many other handsome and orna mental as well as useful articles that would be very acceptable. Largest assortment in the three cities, and most convenient. v CLEMANN & SALZMANN Corner Second Avenue and Sixteenth Street Here's an Opportunity To set what you want at Jnst-what-you-want-to-pay-prlcc, Men's Suits. Men's all wool Suits $7.50, $10 and $12.50. Men's Overcoats. Men's Fine Beaver Overcoats $7.38. dandies at $9.50. Swell Hats. Yonr purse will open quickly when you gaze npon those Swell . ' u J J money, ai fi.o- aaTtfTBlTSEr3afaein Children's Suits. Children's Suits at 99c, $1.50 and $2.48. Boys' Overcoats. Boys' Overcoats at $2.08, $3.98 and $5. Ribbed Underwear. SSc is our price for that Ribbed Underwear, Identically the same as others charge 59c for. at 33c. gr3rHaftaaamMfgE SWELL SHOES. They are plentiful everywhere, bat jnst think of the price yon hare to pay at exclusive shoe stores. Compare them with the M. A K. and you will readily understand why we are having such a big run ia onr shoe department. You have the money we have the goods. We want the money because we have a fair equivalent to offer for it. You want onr poods too, they are the kind always in demand. You'll find an advantage in trading with ns, for we are not only determined to please, bnt to excel. Largest and Finest Clot hing Store in the county. I Until further notice our store will be open evenings till 9 p m M 1729 Second Avenue- -116 to 124 Eighteenth Street