Newspaper Page Text
.... s J' TAB AUGTJS. FRIDAY. FETJRTJABY 22, 1901. ; 3 "Chickens That Come Home to Roost" Is the title of a book thaf has engaged the public's attention. The chickens.of the tradesman who does not deal fairly with the public will come home to roost as well. At Shields' Cash Grocery live and let live methods prevail and your interests are the inter ests of the establishment. Order from Shields' Cash Grocery. Tears per can JOC ' Peaches per can JOC Egg plums per can ........... JOC Green gage plums per can 10c Blackberries, 3 ponnd can ...... JOc Blue berries, 2 cans 5c Apple butter, 3 cans. . r. 25c Quince butter, 3 cans 25C Peach butter, 3 cans., 25C Plum butter, 3 cans 25C Bock Island or Davenport corn, 2 cans 15C (85c per dozen.J String beans, 2 cans . .T . 5c Peas per can, 5e and up.. .... Good red salmon per can ; 12ic Dried apricots, per lb . JQq 25 lbs. California prunes 1,00 Evaporated apples, 3 lbs 25C Dried peaches, 3 lbs 25c Cal. figs,vper package. . SC Leader coffee, per lb . 25c riione 1217. t O o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o " o o o o o o o s oecm if Vest Yon can invest as it is the Greatest Vest Sale that'ever was. 250 Fine, Fancy, Silk Vests, worth $3.00 to $4.00, Zft TP JIT GrQ The price we offer these Vests at does not pay for the goods in them. This Is a case where the manufacturer was in - need of money. . . O o o o o o o o o o o o YOU KNOW REST. The L01 0000?0000000000000 o Pari maple sugar, per lb. . . . . . Japan tea, per lb 121 c 35c 25c x17ic 25c 25c 15c 5c 15c 15c 5C 10c 25c 5c 15c 5c 25c 23c 3c 17c 17c 20c 1,00 Pint bottle catsup, 3 for Shredded cocoanut. per lb. . . . . Jam in glass, '3 for. .. . . . . .". . . Pancake flour, 3 packages for. . Rio coffee; per' lb. Cora starqh, per package Bicena, 2 packages Hoffman pkg starch, 2 for. Sack salt. 10c size . . Package raisins, per pkg 15 bars Fairbanks soap . Toilet soap, 2 bars for Toilet soap, 25c kind 2 pacK. Washing powder Chewing tobacco, per lb Smoking tobacco per lb Dry yeast, per package. Large pickles, per gal Sauer Kraut, per gal . . , Santos coffee, per lb 17 lbs of granulated sugar 2532 Fifth Ave o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o .0 THE o Saie don 1 WASHIHGTOrS BIRTH Anniversary Made the Occasion of Various Fitting Ob- . servances. EXERCISES Iff PUBLIO SCHOOLS. Programs and Decorations Which Marked the Day in the Dif ferent Buildings. Today is being observed in various ways as the birthday of the father of his country. As it is a legal holiday the banks and the county offices . are closed. There was but one delivery of mail and the poatoffice was closed aster 10 o'clock. Flags on public buildings give evidence of the pa tnotic sentiment of the day. The public schools, in accordance with a suggestion made by Supt. llayden, over a month ago, combined the exercises in commemoration of the birthdays of Washington and Lin- ooln, holding them this afternoon. All schools but the high school par ticipateu, the latter for obvious re a sons, not beinsr in a position to do so, In most of the schools the exercises began at 2 o'clock and lasted about an hour and a half. The aim in each case was rather to teach patriotism and to impress upon the pupils those qualities that made Washington and Lancoln famous and loved by the peo ple, ramer tnan to make a publia exni Diiion. The principal in each building was left to arrange the manner of celebrat ing the occasion and in most cases the teachers of the various rooms looked after the details. Following is the general character of the exercises in the different schools: Hawthorne School L.,C Daugh erty, principal. Eighth grade pupils prepared answers to 4U questions covering the biography of Washing ion. Kecuauons ana songs appro priate to the occasion were given in the different rooms, nd each room was aecoratea witn nasrs ana pictures In the primary rooms each pupil per- iormea a part. Washington School KxercUes. Washington School Miss Emily Freeman, principal. A patriotic pro- gram consisting ox readings, recita tions and songs was given in the cor ridor. The interior of the building was tastefully decorated with the stars ana stripes. ' Kemble School Mrs. L. M. Copp, principal. The first and second pri mary rooms had exercises together, and the other grades had separate ex ercises consisting of songs, readings, talks and recitations, l he decora tions consisted of flags and pictures of Washington. At Lincoln Building. Lincoln School Miss Marv Piatt, principal. All rooms were decorated with Hags, pictures and bunting. There were sungs, readings, recita' tions and quotations in each room, every child in the primary grade hav ing a part to perform. . JiiOgene ield bchool Miss barah Johnston, principal. The rooms were decorated with'ilags, bunting, pic tures and drawings on the black boards, " and there were appropriate programs by the pupils of the differ ent grades. Irving School Miss Annie Kirk- patrick, - principal. The exercises were held in the hall, which was dec orated with plants, flags and colors. The writing and drawing of pupils was exhibited. Ibe program was an interesting one, including recitations, songs, instrumental music and a flag drill by girls of the seventh grade. Ltongiellow bchool Mrs. Ida W. Lundy, principal: The rooms were prettily decorated and separate pro grams given, consisting of patriotic songs, selections and the making of souvenirs. In the primary rooms the pupils cut hatchets from drawing paper and decorated them wita bunches of cherries-painted in water colors. Horace Mann School Miss Eiith Noftsker, principal. There were dec orations in the dinerent rooms ana appropriate programs by the pupils. The Grant School. Grant School Miss Dora E. New ton, principal. The rooms were deco rated with patriotic pictures and em blems. The reading, language and drawing lessons were planned with reference to affairs pertaining to the life of Washington. The first and second grades united in a short exer cise, while the other grades had sepa rate programs. At the conclusion all pupils assembled on the stairs ana closed - the day with patriotic songs. TOaahlngton Social. The Washington social given at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Robinson on Twentieth street and Sixth avenue by the Epworth League last night proved a decided success. Miss Kneutson man aged the affair and everything went off nicely. W. W. Sample took the part of George Washington, Miss Stone that of Martha Washington, and were highly praised and compli mented on their make-ups. A num ber of tableaux weTe given, the most striking being that of "The Birth of the Flag", by Mr. Sample and two others.. Light refreshments were served. About one hundred people . were present, many in colonial cos tumes. ITO&XA. iTha Kind tw Haw Always mgi SifUtUt 4 CITY WINS STARKEY CASE. Supreme Court Reveries Lower Court In . Dmp Salt. The city has won a victory in the supreme court in the final disposition of the Starkey damage suit, . the ver dict of $6,500 awarded in the Rock Island county circuit court and sus tained in the appellate court having been set aside. Mrs. Belle Starkey, it will be remembered, sued the city for $25,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained in a fall on east Fifth avenue. On the first trial of the case, in which it was hard fought on both sides.City Attorney C. B Marshall suc ceeded in securing a disagreement, the plaintiff being represented by Jackson & Hurst and Rickel & Crocker, the latter firm of Cedar Rapids. On the trial, Mr. Marshall having in the meantime retired from tte of fice of city attorney, the city engaged the firm of Searle & Marshall to con duct the defense in association with City Attorney J. &. Scott. The trial resulted in a verdict for $6,500 for Mrs. Starkey. The city carried the proceeding to the appellate court where the verdict was sustained. The city then appealed to the supreme court, with the - result announced above. . T - PERSONAL POINTS. Charles Hubbs, of Cable, was In the city today. , A. E, Nelson returned from Spring field this- morning. Miss Maud Eary left this morning for Beuna Vista, Wis. F. A. Jones is back after a trip to Kansas City and Chicago. Miss Sallie A. McKinsey has gone to Bloomington for a few days1 visit. Hon. Tom Marshall, of Keithsburg was la Rock Island yesterday on busi nees. M. S. Gilas, traveling passenger agent of the L. b. & M. b., was in the city yesterday. C. A. McCollom, head physician of the Modern Woodmen, and J. t Egan left last night for St. Paul. Supt. H. B. Hayden leaves tomor row for a week's stay in Chicago, during which time he will attend the meeting of the department of super intendents of the N. E. A. and visit the Chicago f chools. . ' E. P. Lynch,. in former years a resi dent of the three cities, and connect ed with the Eagle Manufacturing company of those days, is in Daven- enport for a short visit. Mr. Lynch has been in v California for some time past. A PROMISING BOY TAKEN Mr. and Mn. F. B. Heffner Bereaved of Their Only Child. Francis, the. only child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Heffner, died at 5:50 this morning at the family .residence, 743 Twenty-second street, . of spinal meninigitis, aged 9 years and 13 days About three weeks ago the child was taken ill with typhoid fever and was thought to ue recovering mceiy when. a few days ago he suffered a relapse and the spinal disease set in. trancia was a lovable child, bright and full of promise, and his death is a sad blow to the parents who have the sympathy of the entire commu nity. I he remains of JJr. John K. bteven- son were laid to rest at Oakdalo cem etery at Davenport yesterday after noon, bervices were held atz:oUat the residence of John S. Streeper, 925 Twenty-second street, Rev. C. O. Mc Culioch delivering the funeral ser mon. At Davenport the remains were taken in charge by Davenport lodge No. 37, A. F. and A. M., of which the deceased was a member. The pallbearers were all Masons from Davenport, W. II. Fidlar, M. Bunker, C Reid, J. Annabel, J. Solder and C. E. Harrison acting iu that capacity. Ihe funeral of Mrs. Lucinda is.. Bickmore, whose remains arrived here for burial from Pennsylvania yesterday, was held at 10 o'clock this morning Irom ivnox's undertaking parlors. Rev. J. L. Palmer conducted cervices and interment was made at Chippiannock. The pallbearers were Alex Medill, G. H. llonens. It. is. Olmsted, George Lukens, J. H. Cle- land and Alex Owens. Special for Svtarday. All the new shades for spring waists n tricot flannel, wor ih 35 cents, for 25 cents. Special in lining department: - 7c brush braid for 5c. All colors of lining cambric, special for Saturday only, for 3Jc; none to children. 12Jc selesia for 71c. 6c and 7c tennis flannels for 3Jc. Young j& McCombs. . Working Night nd Dj. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King's New Life Pills. These pills change weakness into strength, list- lessness into energy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. .Only 25 cents per box. Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer. Kindles anew the 'fires of youth, t'a the head of the works. The main spring of life. Rocky Mountain Tea made bv Madison Medicine campany. 35 cents. T. H. Thomas1 pharmacy. For the weakness and prostration following grip there is nothing so prompt and effective as One Minute Cough Cure. This preparation is highly indorsed as an unfailing rem edy for all throat . and lung troubles and its early use prevents consump tion. It was made to cure quickly. . , . 1 , . n o. xi. jieuer auu uariz uuemejer. THE FAIR OPEMS FAIR Labors' Annual Winter Exposition Starts With Bright Prospects. THE ASBiNGEMEITT 01 THE HALL Dancing and Staga Features ' Chief Attractions This " Year. The' annual fair given by the In dustrial Home association opened last evening at the rink, and was well patronized. The feature of the even ing was a free dance, Bleuer's full orchestra furnishing the music. The floor was In fine condition and a large number of couples were present to enjoy themselves. The interior arrangement of the rink adapts itself most admirably for the purposes of the fair. The space for the exhibits has been limited to the raised portion outside of the floor and has all has been taken. Some of the exhibitors have been slow in arrang ing their displays, but this will all be remedied today and tomorrow. The decorations are in keeping with the character and magnitude of the fair. , The 8lae Feature. The stage and band, stand have been erected at the west end of the hall. . The latter la very commodious and is fitted up with all the neceseary stage attachments. There is a cur tain elaborately decorated by Pro moter Charles G. Imhof, arranged with a roller to be raised "in real stage fashion. Mr. Imhof has also painted appropriate scenery and arranged a row of footlights. On either side of the stage are large dressing rooms. At the east end of the hall is the candy booth, where the ladies dis pense toothsome Bweets. Iu the southeast corner are the games of chance, etc., while in the northeast corner is the wet goods dispensary. Dancing Every Night. Dancing will be . a feature of every evening s entertainmeat and win be taken up immediately after the con' elusion of each night's performance, Beginning at 8 o'clock each evening there will be a good stage perform ance lastinar an hour. The talent for these features will be the best obtain able, and the greater part for the two weeks of the fair has already been en gaged. Tonight the specialties will be pro vided by Rogers and Finley, of Dav- . . i . . i ; . i I I' enpori, tne lormer uemg tuo wuim a champion buck and wing dancer; B. F. Imhof, the trick cyclist, and Charles G. Imhof and Herman Juhl will also appear, the latter in their parts as knock about artists. H. D. Corken, treasurer of the In dustrial Home association, desires that all bills against the organization bo turned in at once so that prompt settlement may be made. - TWO OVERCOATS STOLEN. Thief Take! Them 'to Moline Knt U Ar rested. A stranger giving the name of Steve Kelly is supposed to have been an un bidden guest last night in a hallway in the Murphy flats on Twenty-third street. Being an early riser, he got up before the other occupants of the building and made away with a couple ef overcoats and a cap belonging to roomers. When the theft was made known to the police, Moline was noti fied and in a short time the police there reported they had a man with coats answering the description of the ones missing. Ihe garments were later identified by the owners and the thief brought to this city. At a hearing this afternoon he was held in f 300 bonds. Danger of Cold and La Grippe. The greatest danger from colds and la grippe is their resulting in pneu monia. If reasonable care is used, however, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thous ands who have used this remedy for diseases we've yet to learn of a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it is a certain preventive of that dangerous malady. It will cure a cold or an at tack of la grippe in less time than any other treatment. It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all drug gists. Many School Children Are Sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's home, New York, break up colds in 24 hours, cure feverishness, headache, stomach troubles, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy . . T ! 1 V T . f worms. Airs. Xiimjy maiouu, meri- den. Conn., says: "It is the best medicine in the world for children when feverish and complaining." Sold by all druggists or by mail, 25 cents- Sample sent free. Address Alien S Olmsted, LeRoy, jn. x. Recent experiments show that all classes of foods may be completely di gested by a preparation called Kcdol Dyspepsia Cure, which absolutely di gests what you eat. As it is the only combination of all the s itural digest- ants ever devised, the demand for it has become enormous. B. U. Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer. Bears til Tb Kind Yoo Haw HfraTS Bo Bifaatara CIXYHlCriT Tie Depended upon the strength and durability of his leather and workmanship, rather then upon the grace, style and elegance of his shoes. The shoes of iooi as seen at Schmale's combine the good qualities of the 1801 with lightness, com. fort and undoubted beauty. Our Ladies' "American Girl" Shoes at $2.50 is a triumph of artistic and mechanical beauty. " OPEN WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. GEO. F. SGHMA1B, PROP. 1705 Second Avenue. We Knock Out This MEN'S FANCY VESTS. $1.75. and ........ nr j. J:nnln4. ON MEN'S HEAVY WEIGHT 20 per cent discount underwear. nr j;0w.llrl4. ON MEN'S OVERCOATS AND 25 per cent discount ulsters. MEN'S STIFF BOSOM COLORED SHIRTS, $1.00 fQr ONES AT BOY'S KNEE PANT SUITS, $5.00 AND $6.00 ONES JfiJ S0MMERS 1802 Second Avenue. A Pine Piece of Cloth DORN, THE TAILOR, 1812 Second Avenue. This is the Season of the Year When the WlcUr Hats Have Lost Their Freshness, But you can tone them up by having some of our hanfsme New Flowers put on them. Also look at our New Persians, Liberties, Velours . and Velvets in all the new shades. Brandenburg Millinery Store. Phons 1237 Corner Twentieth StreetSandSFburth Avenue. tioemaiiei of 1801 Profits on Sale, $4.50, $4.00 $2.50 & LAVELLE. One Prloe. Will make a Gne garment if an all important if, by the way if the maker thoroughly under . stands his business, and consci entiously acts according to his understanding and skill. We have not only the cloth, the knowledge, the skill, but bend our best en ergies toward j making your clothing stylish, long-wearing, well-fitting. . a I . i