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The Rock Island Argus from Rock Island, Illinois • 2

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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1916-. Peter DeClerk, Axel Lundeen, Jack Stewart and S. R. DeBouer were the honorary bearers. Remains were placed in the Riverside vault, where Sal DEPRESSION HITS CHURCH FINANCES es, more notable than ever, mark they will be.

kept till the new mausoleum is completed. Saturday Specials at ') Jo SnD verinnisiini9 ing the final days "clean up" and "the close" of the most remarkable sale we have held George Warren Eaton. Geneseo, Jan. 14. George Warren Eaton died In his home on South Oak- First Congregational, Deficiency of $S70 In Tear's Collections.

TO ERECT XETf EDIFICE SOOX For tomorrow, Saturday, hundreds of "special lots" conspicuously displayed on counters and tables in every section of the store odd lots discontinued lines Officers Are Elected at Annual Meet fag Trinity Evangelical Dedication 8 an day. at below the discount prices remnants FAMOUS FOR COATS AND SUITS Maraboa Sets Half Price All Fur, Half Price 9 wood avenue Thursday morning at 5, after an illness of ten weeks. Mr. Eaton was born in Rochester, Dec. 1, 1840.

On Aug. 27, 1861. he enlisted In Company Fourth Vermont infantry, and was discharged from the service Sept. 30, 1864, at Brattleboro, Vt. On Sept.

4, 1866, he was united In marriage to Miss Ella Flint in Granville, and immediately they went to Moline. where they resided for nearly five years, going from there to Orion, which was their home for 22, years. In 1893, they removed to Geneseo, which has since Deen their home. Mr. Eaton was a member of Stewart lodge, No.

92. A. F. and A. M.

He had been a member of the Masons since 1866, and of the G. A. R. since 1884, serving as commander of Edgar Trego post of Orion in 1886, and of E. J.

Jenkins post of Geneseo in 1915. Besides the widow and a daughter, Mrs. William: Lowes of Sedgwick. he is by' a sister, Mrs. Mary Savage, of Dixon, 111., and two brothesr, F.

w. Eaton of Rochester, VU and Dr. D. B. Eaton of Chicago.

THE BIG STORE ON THE BROAD WALK The annual banquet and business meeting of the First Congregational church of Moline was held last evening, some 200 people participaUng. That has been something of a slump In church finances daring 1915 was a fact made known by report of the trustees, the depression being given as a cause. Thirty-six members moved out of the parish during the year, and amounts of some pledges had to be reduced. Deficiency in col-lections as compared with 1913 was $S70. At the same time the church remains In condition.

Increases to the amount of about $200 were pledged. Doubtless other increases will be obtained later. The trustees have been assured that the balance remaining due from the Positively the greatest Five Dollar garment sale ever held in IVlo are startling, the varieties are amazing, the ter-rific cost sacrifices are almost unbelievable was held this afternoon at purchasers of the present church site will be paid May 1, leaving the church free to proceed with erection of new 2:30 from the Congregational church. church. services being in charge of the G.

A. R. post. Rev. W.

W. TutUe preached the sermon. Burial was i Oakwood cemetery. Good Country. Butter, pound v30c Dry Peaches, two pounds 15c Fan ay large Sweet Potatoes, seven pounds Medium sized Grapefruit, six for Oysters, solid meats, quart 30c Eggs, dozen 25c Pure Leaf Lard, pound.

Dromedary Dates, 3 packages 25c Figs, three packages 25c Fancy large Grapefruit, 15c size for 10c I ten's Soda and Oyster Crackers, 2 pounds 1 ten's Fairy Sodas, pound 10c Apples, peck, up from 15c Regular 30c Peaberry Coffee, for Saturday I Regular 35c Steel Cut Coffee for All grades canned Milk, 7 cans Red Onions, peck 29c Libby's 40c can Asparagus, for Saturday Libby's 30c can Asparagus, for Saturday 25c can Cherries in syrup for 19c Three 5c sacks of Salt for 10c Three 5c boxes Matches for Lennox, Globe and Diamond Soap, 3 for 10c Fresh Tea Rusk, a fancy glass free with two 10c pkgs. AJ1 25c bottles Maple Syrup 19c All 25c Catsup for 19c Regular 20c Catsup, large bottle Large cans Spinach, 2 for 25c All grades of Soups, 3 cans Sauerkraut and Pumpkin, 3 cans Peas, Corn and Tomatoes, 2 cans Early June Sifted Peas, 15c can for Raisins, 3 packages 25c 2 large cans Sweet Potatoes Fancy Refugee Beans, 15c can for 10c Calumet and Rumford Baking Powder, 25c can. Cracked Hominy, 10 pounds All kinds Pancake Flours, 3 packages for .254 The trustees in their capacity of building committee reported all that has been done to date, but further ac tion as to the new church was deferred to another meeting. Many letters bad been received from QtyBHcfj absent members, voicing their devo Uon to the old church. Among these letters was one from Robinson -Nye, now in California, and one from Mrs, Coats Coats Dresses jf Alfred Williams.

Election of officers resulted: Trustees George W. Ross, J. I Simmon. There was a tie for the third place between H. W.

Cooper and Gus Lind- vall. Deacons for three years Rufna Walker, F. A. Berglund, G. Almon Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Tri-Clty Towel Supply company. For express, call William Trefs Afternoon and evening china classes. China and Art shop, 1805 Second avenue. An Important meeting of the Southwest Improvement association will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Kennedy's store, 1101 Twenty-first avenue. It is to be a "get together" session.

A report will be read by the committee appointed to confer with the city commissioners relative to more street lights, extension of Third avenue line Into territory, 15-minute car service on the Watch Tower line the year around, and the widening of Eleventh street. Ford. Deacon for one year, to fill vacancy C. R. Rosborough.

Deaconesses for two years Mrs. S. H. Garst, Mrs. L.

M. Annan. Treasuiter Carl Lundberg. Clerk Will Ho wlett. Choose from the scores of good, serviceable garments Sunday school superintendent Wil son P.

Hunt- Assistants R. S. Blakemore, Miss Grace Dale. Superintendent primary department MAY DIE AS RESULT OF SHOP ACCIDENT Mrs. W.

H. Guthrie. Assistant Mrs. A. Mahoney.

Superintendent cradle roll Miss Thomas O'Brien, aared 50 vears. 4427 (Even? garment worth double most garments have formeng sold from $10 up as high $25) Leah Trefs. Fresh line of Lettuce, Michigan Celery, Fresh Tomatoes, and Green Onions. Always get jour money's -worth at Pianist for Sunday school Helen Sixteenth avenue. Rock Island, was perhaps fatally injured, muscles having been torn from his Knine nnri hnne Sellmer.

Sunday school secretary-treasurer in his right leg fractured when a 200 fll. S. Setmert SILVERMAN'S Tel. 1661 609 17th St. Child! Coats Third Lei pound pinion wheel fell upon him last night while he was at work in the Assistant Perry Pascoe.

Skirt a Third Lcm Addresses full of optimism for the Street and Party. Dresses $5.00 Wool serge street dresses, dainty silk frocks for afternoon and evening wear a broad range of colorings In all sizes. Women's Taiored Suits $5.00 Good- serviceable suits strictly all -wool fabrics) jackets satin lined, skirts that will give months of service nearly all sizes. Wane Winter Coats $5.00 Coats that are lined and unlined, plain colors and novelty wool materials every size represented. Williams White Company foundry, future were delivered by the pastor.

I. C. Ladd, by W. P. Hunt in behalf of the Sunday school, by Cyril Fay of Moline.

He is in the Moline city hospital. He wa3 at work at a machine known as a "bull-dozer." The shaft broke, releasing the pinion wheel. It I Master of finance William D. Bran the i oung People's society, and by George W. Ross from the standpoint denburg.

I Master of exchequer C. A. Bran fell upon him. bearing him to the floor. His clothes were torn from his of the trustees and building-commit tee.

body. A brief adjourned meeting will be denburg. Master at arms -W. E. Guldenzopf, Inside guard Raymond Caldwell.

Outside guard W. C. Dempsey. "Closing out" the millinery, disregarding costs tremendous sacrifice of every price After the ceremonv of installation an oyster supper was served and a held the coining Sunday forenoon. To Dedicate Sunday.

Dedication of the new church of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran congregation of Moline will take place Sunday afternoon. The church is located at Fourteenth avenue and Fourteenth street. The program, which will be time of sociability was enjoyed. At the meeting of Ucal lodge No All the Best Untrimmed Hati Choice 608, I. O.

O. last evening the in Dozens of Untrtmmed Hati Choica 25 Trimmed Hats That Sold up to $8.00 Choica $1.98 Trimmed Pattern HaU -Values up to $4-98 Trimmed Hats That Sold up to $10.00 and $12.00 $2,98 itiatory degree was conferred on Second Floor Second Floor gin at 2:30, follows; class of candidates. Members from Rock Island lodge, No. 18, assisted in 49c Song Trinity quartet. Hymn Congregation.

Dedicatory address Rev. A. F. the work. Candidates were given the first de Bergstrom.

gree at the meeting of Trio lodge No. 67, A. F. and A. last evening at Blanket reductions lower than everevery pair in stock in tomorrow "wind-up" sale The Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters held Joint installation of officers at Milan last evening, members, of the order coming from the neighboring cities and making a company of 100.

The officers in the Pythian Sisters were. Installed as follpws: Past excellent chief Mrs. Delancy HulL Most excellent chief Miss Jessie Fitzsimmons. Excellent senior Mrs. Anna Gul-denzopf.

Excellent Junior Mrs. William O'Neal. Manager Miss Ada Brahmer. Mistress of Records and Correspondence Miss Ethel Guldenzopf. Mistress of finance Mrs.

Alta De-pew. Protector Miss Bernlce Hull. Guard Miss Margaret Blakely. Officers of the Knights were installed, as follows: Past commander Glenn Fitzsimmons. Vice counselor James Christy.

-Prelate John M. Wilson. Master of work William O. Wilson. Keeper of records and seals William O'Neal.

Masonic temple. BREWERY TO BUILD Song Mendelssohn quartet. Act of dedication. Hymn Congregation. Offering.

Song Trinity quartet. Address Rev. I. O. Nothstein.

Song Mendelssohn quartet. Closing remarks Rev. S. M. Miller.

Benediction. Hymn-3ongregation. A cordial Invitation to be present is OFFICE STRUCTURE One permit was issued by Building Inspector C. V. Johnson during the week closing today.

The license Is issued to Henry W. Horst Company to extended to all. the Rock Island Brewing company. A storage room and office Is to be erect Our Names Are There! When you come into our bank you see our names by the various desks and windows. Is YOURS on our SAVINGS Ledger? The why of it! We would like to know you personally when you open a Savings Account Fleeced Blankets 59c Double fleeced cotton bit ii' kets, mostly greys, overcast edges with fan cy pink and Ellra Hctiy Blankets 89c Extra heavy full size double fleeced cotton blankets, greys, tans and whites, fancy borderc strong washable edges.

ed on xwenty-rourth street between Third and Fourth avenues. The cost is to be $3,000, according to the esti mammmmmmmmmmmmmaamBBmik Mrs. Armenda Reed. mate filed. Mrs.

Armenda Reed, 73 years of age and for many years a resident of this city, died at 9:30 this morning Blaakct Third Diua poraer. JS Complete Banking Facilities in Commercial, Savings and Trust Departments. Safe Deposit Vaults. Tkir4 FImk at the county infirmary, following an illness of 10 days with pneumonia. She had been making her home at the Floor Wool blankets have reached the lowest ebb of prices county farm since 1913.

Besides one 2 pairs all wool blankets, reg 1 pair all wool blankets, reg son, Dan Reed, 1218 Fourth avenue, St.and3-Ara. she leaves a son in Milan. The re mains were taken to Dixon Moel- CHOICE $715 ular $11.00 values 8 pairs all wool blankets, regular $10.00 values ular $13.50 values 2 pairs all wool blankets, regular $12.00 Yalues 1 pair all wool blankets, reg alar $15.00 value ler's undertaking parlors this And we want you to be acquainted with just who is serving A City of CHOICE $1015 CHOICE $615 Swan Larson Funeral. Funeral services for Swan Larson 4 pairs all wool- blankets, reg- All $1.00 Cotton Blank were conducted yesterday in the All All All 2.50 $3.00 $4.50 Cotton Cotton Cotton Blank- Blank- Blankets now ets now ets now 1.89 2.19 3.29 8 pairs all wool blankets, regular $7.50 rallies home, 415 Fourteenth street. Moline, at 2:30, Rev.

A. F. Berestrom of ets now Central Trust! 10 pairs, all wool regular $8.50 values 79c H' the Swedish Lutheran church speaking in both English and Swedish. The Olive chorus sang several selecUons, while members of both the Svithiod 'Closing out" odd lots and discontinued underwear lines and Eagles' order, of which deceased Opportunities That is what Rock Island is. And wc believelhat this is going to be increasingly true from now on.

The Rock Island Savings Bank is a bank of opportunities for the man who cultivates his acquaintance and keeps up his balance here. Make this institution an important part of your present plans for business success. We are here for your benefit if you will use us. had been a member, participated in the ceremonies. Andrew Olson of the former order delivered a euloev to Savings Bank JL S.

HEAGY, Pres. 1L II. CLEAVELAXD, Y. P. C.

J. LARK IX, V. P. H. SISTHOX, Cashier.

L. M. CASTE EL, Asst. Cash. the departed, In which his generous disposition was emphasized.

Richelieu Underwear 25 DISCOUNT Our entire stock ot Hichelieu Underwear, all wool and wool mlied, separate garments and union suits, everything included. 7 Odd lots Underwear HALF PRICE Warm underwear for men. women and children, odd garments and others in fair range of sizes; have been soiled from displaying. A large number attended services at the home and escorted the remains to the grave, while the floral tributes were numerous. Three members of Svithoids and three Earles vr acUve ipallbearers and six of the Liquor Dealers' association I were honorary pallbearers.

Those serving acUvely were Fred Anderson. Rock Island Savings Bank O. E. Falk, Knute Stromberr. Rm.

RS.CABIC Pre. Wilson to Address Bluff Men. All men of Moline who are opposed to hard roads are extended a TU.UNDSTR0MCW sell Renatrom, J. J. Pierce and A.

P. Fred Graflund and a large attendance' at the meeting la desired. All the news all the time The Argu ber of the state highway commission, who will appear before the Bluff Men's club two weeks from this evening. Mr. Wilson has been secured by President rears, is.

C. JohnBon. Oscar nf I Invitation to hear James Wilson, mem.

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