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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 1.5, i9l 13 artnents o XOU1S JL ite. Style and Tasty Appearance TWoirieii',s G fE if are coming coats than to the M. & K. this fall for their ever before. THERE IS A Why so many more women tailored suits, dresses and REASON FOR THIS. You know that the general character of the M. & K. garments as to style, graceful lines, fine materials, beautiful finish and workmanship are actually superior to those usually found in other stores. vmmmA uits, Coats and Dresses kmvWA which in style, quality, material and tailor ing are very exceptional at the prices, it will pay you to visit our store and see what smart styles arc offered in these medium price lines. SUITS 18.00, 25.00, 29.50, 35.00, 39.50. COATS 14.95, 19.95,25.00,29.50,35.00. DRESSES 9.95, 12.50, 14.95, 19.95, 25.00 and 35.00. SKIRTS 4.95, 5.95, 7.95 and 9.95. School Dresses The first showing of a very sensible school dress called "Radmawr.y made of serge, in all colors, at $14.95. This dress has taken the East by storm, and immediately you cast your eyes upon this dress you are convinced that it is a most practical as well as a very attractive dress for the daughter. ASK TO SEE THE "RAD MA WR" Specially priced at $14.95 The "Wirthmor waists New Fall A showing of inexpensive fall neckwear vestees of sheer organdy with trimmings of fine French tucks and but-, tons and pretty tucked Med ici collars at prices ranging from 50c, 75c, 9SC to $2.50. Four new models of "Wirthmor" waists are re ceived by us every week. If you have not already taken advantage of these $2.00 waists at $1.00 it will be hoove you to look in our win dow and see what real values the M. & K. are giving. Four new models to choose from in this sensational $1.00 waist. Waist Section, Second -Floor. Head-tb-Fbot Outfitters For Man,Woman & Child TOkJsjljnd.Ill ROCK ISLANDERS ARE AT KEWAHEE Many Attend Methodist Confer, ence, Which Continues Over Monday. The preliminary session of the Illi nois conference of the Rock Island dis trict of the Me'thodi.-t church opened today at Kewanee with the examina tion of candidates tor ordination to the ministry. This evening a reception to the conference will be held, together with aa anniversary service conducted by the board of foreign missions. The conference sessions proper will begin tomorrow. w:th Bishop William F. Mo Dawi il presiding. Rev. J. K. Connor of Mr!'n? will preach the annual mis sions ;y sermon. Programs will be hi id acb day, morning, afternoon and i v..7,nK through next Monday. Tiie program has been arranged by i.:v. Alexander Smith. Dr. J. W. Ed ward: and W. J. Ames. Rev. T. K. Newland of the First church 2nd Rev. W. H. Tope of Spen cer Memorial church left today for Kewanf e. During the week Mrs. New land and Mrs. Mary Robinson will at tend the ses.-ions as guests of Mrs. Alexander Smith, formerly of this city. S. E. Matt -son. H. K. Walker. F. K. Rhoads. and ('. K. Adams will attend t'le laymen's conference in session at Kewanee during the week. leaving the latter part of the week for that city. Appointment will be made at the last session of the conference and are scheduled for Monday. Most Stupendous Sensation of the Year Young & McCombs Uttaitist S!we Ci, fid hlaci, II Social DAUGHTERS OF COVENANT OFFI CERS. Miss Ina Stone. 1010 Twenty-third street, acted as the hostess last even ing to the Daughters of the Covenant of the First Methodist church at their annual business meeting and erection of officers. Reports from the various officers of the year's worfc were re ceived. The election of officers -suited in the following being chosen: President Miss Violet Doney. First Vice President Mrs. Franklin Sala. Second Vice President Mrs. Charles Myers. Secretary Miss Bessie Noftsker. Treasurer MrB. Joseph Cook. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Ed win Dice. During a delightful social hour a nice lunch was served. MEN'S SOCIETY HEARS PROGRAM. The Men's society of Zion Lutheran church was entertained last evening by A. E. Jobanson. 1124 Thirty-eighth street, a large number of the members attending and enjoying the program that was given. Mr. Hass of Daven port entertained with two recitations. Hugo Gibson, accompanied by Miss Esther Fryxell. played a flute solo, and Ralph Lindstrom gave two piano nunrbers. At the business session plans were made for the annual ban quet which will be held at Zion chapel Oct. 15 to which the club will invite its friends. The proceeds will be uSeU fcr the benefit of the church. BETHANY SEWING SOCIETY. The weather yesterday prevented many of the members of tbe Bethany Home Sewing society from attending the meeting at the hoip of Mrs. J. H. Kirsch. 710 Eighteenth street. Those that did brave the storm spent a pleas ant afternoon with the sewing and the hostess served them with refresh ments. The October meeting was an nounced to be held with Mrs. J. W. Quinlan. SOCIETY MEETS AT CHURCH. An unusually large number of the members of the Young People's soci ety of the German Evangelical church I gathered at the church last evening for i the monthly business and social meet i ing. The tfm was passed In a social , way and light refreshments were ' served by the committee in charge. ' PRESENT PRESIDENT WITH RE i MEMBRANCE. i Thirty-t members of the Young People's society of South Park Pres I byterian -church were entertained last j evening at tbe home of the president. I Misa Mary Willis. Eleventh avenue and Seventeenth street. Following the opening services and the business meeting musical numbers were given b- J Ss!riart rod the company sang "The Star Spangled Banner." Arthur Colburn. in behalf of the society, presented Miss Willis with a crescent pin set with pearls, a beautiful gift, as an appreciation of her services as president of the so ciety for the past two years. Miss Willis responded with a few happy words and expressed her thanks for the gift. An hour was devoted to games and the hostess then served de licious refreshments. PARTIES FOR MISS HUNTOON. Miss Helen Huntoon' of Moline, whese marriage to Harry Steinbreder of St. Louis is an event of the week, is a much feted bride-to-be, every day of the week up to the time of the mar riage being occupied wit'a pre-nuptial parties and attentions. Yesterdav Mrs. Dick R. Lane of Davenport enter tained at a bridge pirty in honor of Miss Huntoon. at her home, 329 Mis sissippi avenue. Eight tables of bridge were played, and favors were given at each table. Killarney roses and Eas ter lilies were used to trim the house and following the games luncheon was served at the small tables. Mrs. C. C. Sloan of Moline entertains today at her home. Ninth avenue aud Twenty-sixth street, for the bride elect. Mrs. George E. Huntoon will be the, hostess at a party for Miss Huntoorii tomorrow afternoon, and in the eve ning Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Seiffert will give a dinner-dance at . Allendale, Moline, for Miss Huntoon and Mr. Steinbreder. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Stephens entertain the bridal party at a dinner at Seven Acres. Moline. The wedding ceremony will take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the old Stephens homestead. Nine teenth street and Sixteenth avenue, where her mother and sisters have been married. Rev. C. A. Lincoln o: Lowell. Mass.. formerly pastor of the First Congregational church will offi ciate. Miss Dorothy Stephens, a cous in of the bride, will be maid of honor and Alex Skinker of St. Louis will be tbe groom's best man. ENTERTAIN TEACHERS AND OFFICERS. Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Johnson at their home. 1037 Fourteenth street, last evening entertained the teachers and officers of Central Presbyterian church at. the. first of the monthly business and social meetings that are to be held during the year. A company of 25 gathered and spent a'delightful and profitable evening planning for the fu ture welfare of the church and per fecting the organization. An informal social -time was passed and refresh ments were served before tbfe even ing's close. Similar meetings will be held the 6econd Monday of each month. Cars Are Derailed. Two box cars were derailed in the Milwaukee yards at the foot of Seven teenth at 10:15 this morning. A switch engine was pushing a string of cars and making a flying switch at the time of the accident. A brake beam dropped from one of the cars, derailing it and the car following. Forty minutes was required to replace them on the track again. No damage was done. The damage done in Michigan by the army worm Is estimated at $10, 000,000. Moreover, the pest does not seem to have been checked, and it has been feared that only half the damage has been done. Appeals for remedies have been received by hun dreds at the state agricultural college. BECK LANDS THE SEARS CONTRACT Moline Man Is Successful in Six Bidders fcr Job of Drilling Well. . Woodmen Council Meets. The executive council of the Modern Woodmen of America convened this morning at the head offices of the society. Only the regular routine busi ness is to be transacted. ESS5I William Beck of Moline was awarded the contract for drilling the well for the village of Sears, when the village board met in an adjourned session at the town hall last evening. The Moline man was successful among six bidders. The contract for the work will provide for the starting' of the hole at eight inches in diameter and he will be paid $3 per depth foot for this width. As the hole is reduced in size, he will be paid $2.75 .per dsp'.h foot at a seven-inch and J1.75 per foot at a six-inch diameter. The contract calls for the hole to be not less than six inches in width and for the completion of the job with in six weeks. .SB EMPIRE THEATRE WHERE EVERYBODY GOES Two Big Shows for One Price 5 Vaudeville Acts 5 4 Reels of Pictures 4 Fjpjece Orchestra 5 500 Seats at 10 Cen3 Reserved Seats 20c & 30c Phone R. I. 708. ,f,..i.n. .A'.-"F'""'-,g'tf'wnTf ll-JI' SB.. 1 inn 3B Your Tavorite Store Announces The Completion oj Tall Stocks and especially invites j-our inspection of the new things now during OPENING WEEK Our "Display of "Popular Triced Millinery is quite the best we have ever produced. A wealth of stunning stylos, each correct in every detail, no effort has been spared that we might show the very newest ideas, the prettiest and most effective trimmings at moderate prices. Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirls, Waists, Slvsatcrs, Raincoats, Turs, Children 's Wearables A complete collection in each line, presenting with absolute thoroughness the styles in highest favor, the choicest productions of the foremost makers. Styles and qualities beyond question at prices, with which you will be more than pleased. Owing to the fact that so many of the garments are individual and ex clusive, one of a kind and not to be duplicated, immediate inspection is ad vised. See them this week. Hie "Bee Hibe on the Corner Second and "Brady Streets 'Daben' ct, loka