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11 QUARTET WILL HAVE COMING OUT PARTIES TORTS V5 NEW BUILDING 1517-1519-1521-1523 5th Avenue, Moline, ILL Myriads of Useful, Practical, Appreciative Gifts Awaits Your Selection THE HOCK ISLAND ARGUS. -WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1911. - NEWTORK S aQj ORDER YOUR X VJ special orders jy. if SM promptly . ATpV BY THE TON WMWl n fresh choco- M0Jm$ J&fC t-ATES 30c LB. J 8 W3?S i S. . ..T.-'- : .'v." TV v AT . fa ANMA KAY SMOOT ELIZABETH HOWRY OCTOTMY GRAY B(?DOjc Thes four young women urv among th choicest of the Washington . tea ut lea ho are (o make their d , but Into aoclety th! aeaaon. Mlaa Pmoot la a daughter o' Senator Red Smoot, of Utah. Miss Howry is a daughter of Judge Howry and will . have her "coming out" it the Wash ington lub. Miss 13 rooks and Miss Caporton J re daughters of naval families. ILLINOIS NEWS Postpones Road Protection. Springfield, Dec. 13. Definite action by the state Tallroad and warehouse commission on the proposed installa tion of an interlocking plant at Third and .Madison streets and on building a cubway at Fifth and Rafter streets, was (postponed until the January meet ing at the requeFt of the Chicago & Alton railroad. More time was asked by the road to consider the subway plan at Rafter street, where In a col lUlon between a etreet car and a train of flat cars a year ago 13 persons were hurt and one was killed. The road objected to the proposed plan for the Madison street railway Inter section, which a year ago was the scene of a collision between Baltimore & Ohio and Alton trains. Takes Alleged Robber Leader. Peoria, Dec. 13. Hollle B. Sims, who U alleged bo have been the leader In the sensational postofflce robbery at Kirksville. Mo., on Aug. 12 last, was arrested at Pekln, 111., by United States officials. He was taken to St Louis by a deputy United States mar shal. It Is atd that three of his al leged accomplices. Including a woman, bar been arrested. Accede to MuJdoon's Request. Rockford, Dec. 13. Prtests of the Kockford diocese hare acceded to Bishop Muldoon's request that no pub lic observance of the bisb.op'4 silver anniversary shall be held. Two Weeks to Christmas By far the most comprehensive and important collection of truly distinguished Xmas Merchandise ever assembled in Moline. Assortment almost endless. Varieties that are amazing.. Everything possible in gifts for the man, woman or child. The spirit of Xmas is in the" air, serious attention should be given to the choosing of presents. Gifts coming from the New York Store always carry the utmost degree of appreciation. - XMAS JEWELRY Popular novelties now in de mand, appropriate for presents. Combination rets, cuff links and scarf pins to match, .Q ir set TrivC Fancy boxed Belt pins, and bar pins. large seta, 2uc AQ and each C Aluminum salt and pepper and tooth pick holders, weighted bottoms, 2"c end Fancy silver and gold jewel boxes, silk lined, all sires, ranging (J C( from 19c to V .QU 49c GLOVES One of the most appreciated of gifts, especially if they come from the New York Store. 18 button kid gloves, black, white and colors, 3.50 values, J?Q QQ pair tZ)0 16 button silk embroidered gloves, evening colors, 1 7C pair V 1 O Ladles' fine French kid gloves, 2 or 3- clagp, the leading J TTf shades, 79c to Pl OU Children's kid gloves, French kid and cape, all sizes, psli $1.00 HOUSE SLIPPERS For both ladies and men. Ladies' fancy knit house slippers, wool insoles, per a q pair T'SC Men's Tlcl kid slippers, flexible soles. tan and black, q q per pair OC Men s fancy house slippers, patent leather and velvat trim- a q med. pair TTC Ladles' and misses' velvet shoes, but ton styles, newest lasts, J1 QQ $3.00 values, pair S 1 eiO TRAVELING BAGS Make presents with a lasting remembrance. Genuine cowhide traveling bags, with smooth blacs: hand sewed leather ends lining of $1 flft leather, 3 pockets .. plUUU Black walrus grain leather hand bags, karatol lined, &A tt 16 inch slxe .UU Genuine cowhide leather suit cases, 24 inch size, shirt fold inside, with ? $5.00 aiamng sou cases, leather corners. straps all around, brass fittings $1.98 Toyknd Marvelous Toyland, The Children1 's Delight TOYS FOR GIRLS The well known Schoenhut '.piano, 6 keys, mahogany fin ish, 09 r each eiSy Talking Esquimaux dolls, dressed in bear skin, say mamma and Q O papa JOC 17-inch kid body dolls, point ed, sleeps, extra AQ value C Sleeping dolls, dressed com plete,, with coat and hat, 15 inch size, each OOC Doll trunks, with top trays, 10-inch size, each Doll suit cases, finished like the big kind, O tC each OC Girls' desks, with blackboard attachment, col lapsible legs Doll beds, brass wire, collap sible with mattress, pillows and draped tops NEW YORK STORE v Headquarters jor Holiday oiidav mmM& Goods r 25c $1.19 49c rfrTfc. ' rati- ? :- 1 rhh " a o Vlw- TOYS FOR BOYS Boys' air rifle, nickel plated, G&Cll Sleds Flexible sizes, ranging from $1.98 to , Drums for the boys, selling according to size from 10c to Canvas covered footballs, reg ulation size, 25c to Automatic rotary presses, complete, with all attachments, each Mechanical trains on trick, complete . Large else friction automatic trains and engines . . . Galvanized snow shovels, with wood 1 f handles ... 1UC Soldier and firemen suits, complete, each ... , single shot. .. .. 49c Flyers, all $3.75 Kys, selling $2.98 alls, reg- 49c printing with all 98c 49c 98c 98c Big Jolly Santa Claus will be with us every afternoon until Christmas he makes his appearance dally at about 4 o'clock. Our own direct importations from the lead ing handkerchief markets of the world The busiest spot in Moline, the handkerchief counters are crowded daily with eager buy- ers. Hundreds of dozens have already started on their Xmas journeys, New York store handkerchiefs have individuality that -no other store carries. Hundreds of Dozens of Gift Handkerchiefs Ladles' plain white hemstitched initial handker chiefs, 6 in box, per box Ladies' pure linen initial handkerchiefs, 6 in fancy Xmas box, per box Ladies' extra fine pure linen Initial handkerchiefs, 2 In box Men's pure linen initial handkerchiefs, 2 in box, per box Men's initial hemstitched handker-, chiefs, 6 in box, per box Men's extra fine pure linen initial handkerchiefs, '2 in box, per box ... ., Ladles' fine all pure linen hand embroidered hand kerchiefs in an endless variety of -Eft styles, ranging from 25c to, each , V .OVI Ladies' autograph handkerchiefs, pure linen, near ly any name desired, 6 for $1.45, each Ladies' fine hand embroidered handkerchiefs, all initials, ertra special, 100 dozen to select from while they last, . 6 for 100 dozen ladies' white hemstitched Initial handkerchiefs 6 for Men's fine Japonette intitial handker- -chiefs, extra values, each Men's white hemstitched handkerchiefs, each Children's printed washable handkerchiefs, fancy verses and pictures, each Children's fancy boxed plain hemstitched handkerchiefs, 3 in box Children's initial handkerchiefs in fancy Xmas boxes, 3 in box ... .'. Children's pure linen initial handker chiefs in fancy boxes, 3 in box 10c M 5 c .1, 10c t&Jm 14c V 25c 29c 49 c 29c 25c 49c 49c 25c 25c Gift Hosiery "We are specializing stronger than ever on silk hosiery. Every pair boxed ready for the recipient. Ladies' pure silk hose, 2 pairs in box, choice of colors, box ... . 98c Ladles' fine mercerized hose, 4 pairs in fancy S".... . 98c Ladies' finest quality of black silk hose, garter proof tops, per pair .. 98c Men's black pure silk socks, all sizes, double heel and toes .. .. 25c Neckwear Novelties Everything new in the world of neck wear novelties. Fancy lace edge side frills In Xmas boxes. 25c and, each . . . Silk and silk mull auto scarfs, 2 yards long, hemstitched edge, 49c to, each , 49c $3.50 Fancy silk party bags, fringe top and bottom, silk cords, tf Cft $1.00 to ..vl tOU Fancy Irish crochet and Venice lace collars, all sizes, ranging from 49c to, each . . $5.00 . FURS Make Ideal Christmas Gifts , . Linens for Gifts New York Store linens always carry a degree of satisfaction from both giver and receiver. All pure linen - huck towels, hems titched and scalloped ends, hand embroidered 72-inch ' round table cloths, scalloped edge, all pure linen, $5.50 and, each . . . . 98c $3.98 Linen 1 unch cloftis, beautiful designs with half dozen napkins to match, tQ Ctrl per set ... P5OvJ Extra size linen towels, fine satin damask bor der with huck centers, hemstitch- i(t' Of" ed ends ..JlGO Gift Furniture Get the very article you want to beau tify some particular spot in the home Ladles' writing desks in mahogany and quar tered oak . $10.00 Quarter sawed golden oak rocker, saddle seat, wide arms a,.$5.98 Reed rockers, massive styles, high backs, heavy QQ arms PS.I70 Matting shirt waist box es, bamboo trimmed, made from clear white pine lumber, with han dles. fcO br each .... J Furs that represent themselves and need no elaborate description to emphasize their attractiveness, cannot select a more pleasing gift. $5.00 You Children's white fur sets, muff and scarf to match, white Angora, $1.25 to Ladies' black coney muffs, extra large size, satin lined Black coney scarfs and muffs, to match, silk cords, satin lined, set Isabella fox scarfs and muffs, round and square collars, trimmed in tails, each . $2.00 $5.00 $11.00 Guaranteed ii ft Petti coats for Gilts, $1.98 Blue wolf scarfs and muffs to match, extra size, satin lined, wide collars, trimmed in -tails, (?QC ff per set J)O.UU Genuine American mink sets, large muffs, high collars, trimmed with small heads, . 00 River mink muffs, full size, guaranteed fi A tfi linings, each D.Ovf A Suit or Coat for Xmas Would Be Appreciated Extra Special Gift Offer $20, $25 and $27.50 Coats or Suits, choice $10 150 Coats and Suits, the season's j f most desirabte styles, fancy mixtures and plain tailored styles, choice of any garment, P A vl WUT I 17a 4L a-SP LEATHER GOODS Leather hand bags, toilet sets, etc., in a wide diversity of styles for the holiday trade. Men's military brushes, one pair in a leather case, qq set yOC Ladies' leather hand bags, leather lined, fitted com- , , QQ plete , 5JOC Ladies' and men's leather bath slip cTe..lQ $1.98 Leather traveling cases, with fittings complete, each $2.49 o AQ and r-x Black ebonoid comb and brush set, special ART GOODS The latest novelties in fancy art needle work, always accepta ble as gifts. Satin pillows, complete, d- rr with fancy top, 18x26 ..Pl.faO Battenberg scarfs, 18x36 inches, plain center, Battenberg KQo edges OIC Fancy pillow tops and laundry bags, embroidered velvet ACk flowers XC Finest quality pure white tissue paper. large roll, containing one quire , 65c 5c CUT GLASS Rich cut glass, suggestive for for Xmas gifts. Cut glass water pitchers, 7Q heavy bottom 7 C Cut glass tumblers, heavy clear glass, buzz saw cut, a v each TT C Cut glass nappies, with handles, S inch size, A OC each PJL .s50 Deep cut glass bowls, 8 inch size, buzz saw cutt, each $2.49 MEN'S FURNISHINGS Everything for the man: Box ed combination sets, hosiery, neckwear, suspenders and ties sure to please him. Mens silk four-in-hand ties, ACk Xmas boxes, ,25c and T) C Men's fine silk four-in-hand fir ties, boxed, each ... ... .. OC Men's best quality heavy silk ties in holly boxes, AQg each .... ...xJG Men's silk teck tleB, AQ in holiday boxes JC TWO CHILDREN KIDNAPED snter of B. J. Holmes, were, were fruitless, and the man escaped! held under a warrant sworn out by her kidnaped on the ' way to school to-1 with the children in an automobile. Have Tou Done ALL Tour LCnimiS OUUL'Din r 1 r I 1 1 1 1 I- L Urr III! MH HU Uldir in DOVnrn' nmvo a enhnrh M TSo i;nlri r.tiilrtron tva.f.o' f.-uinf If Mm CFT flM TRP TORI Chicago, Dec. 13. Marion and Chicago. Efforts of those who saw i later in Aurora with their mother, who llon restraJning her from Interfering iwh .ww, MargeUe Holmes, 9 and 7-year-old j the seizure to stop the kidnaping j had been living in SU Louis. She was lln ma custody of the children. husband, who claims he ha., ah injunc- SARSH JANE4? M D KnTFD l6r8t President of tho'flrst woman" I CPTIinCD ' nc A n AT CI uffr8 organization 1" Michigan LC.U I linen UtAU A I o I j and lecturer on temperance and suf Vancouver, B. C, Dec. 13. Sarah j f rage, is dead at the home of he. lwyerJLamphear Jones, M. D., 81, daughter near Vancouver.