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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-01-14
DsS. ID. MGR AE.,


DsS. ID. W EE 4 IL.
HAVING experiner ted with medicine in the treat.
mcnt Of dseises f1r years, laying aside all preju
dCcs has examined the meantime all the vHTi,'T-
systems and schools Cf medicine. and have such
remedies ! demonstrate TO Pc safe aud efficient
rejecting al! mineral poi-vns. To acute dis
is comparatively easy task; it IS the caring of
chronic diseases that requires knowledge combined
with patience and perseverance tempered with kind
Il Is in the latter class Cf diseases where pty-i
clans mostly make their iaiurr- Having given this
class Of diseases may spcci attention. rrof- 90 Dee
prcrared treat all chronic diseases with positive
mean all that durable cases, unless ~ be
condtionally, that patients may depend upon my
declaration. profess treat successfully all chronic
diseases of the Lungs, Liver, Eroucha NuralGia Para
lysis, rheumatism and all arrangements Of the
system FstuR and Piles successfully treated in
from thirty 10 sixty days without the of he knife
paralicled success the lothsume disease known by the
name Ot Cancer in all it, stages. without ihe u the
knife or any harsh treatment. If patients will strictly
obey instructions. viii guarantee satisfaction in
all where Reorganization of the vital organ
has taken place The hest Of references be given
from citizeEs St Ouis. where Idcvotcd practice
for the last three years bvc Ia my office Can
Tumors. weighing from = TO lbs. that have re-
moved with without the Of the knife. For
further particulars PLY scinns and others are invited
to call and examine for themselves.
Rr. McRAE, CccuIist AID AuriSt,
Gives special attention diseases and Ear
In tls climate. where the Eye j. subject 81 MANY
diseases which fatal 70 iis delicate -truc.Urr All
persons afflicted should attend 90 the earliest symptoms
avoiding much suffering and probable blindness.
Letters from distance. containing unc stamp will
receive prompt attention Address Box l@G=.
u McltAE. ". b.. II. Louis, 30
OFFICE 40. - NORTH FfFTH
Between Pine aud Chestnut one square from the
Court IInnse 81. Louis Mo. nI2Iy
Joliet, May $, 1860. - 49, ''''' 47-5w
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-01-14
DISEASED HORSES AND CATTLE,

Require restoration Of nsensbe perspiratiOn Sloans
Fever Autidote. Condition Powder. certain Blood
Purifier Ii never ias 10 loosen the skim cleanse the
wafer create appetite, and positive cure for Coughs
Colds. Stin Complaint Founder, Distcmper aud carries
of Bolts and Worms. may be given at any time and
under all circumstances with perfect safety.
One Package Of the Powders aud n box of the Oint-
meni will perfectly cure recent Founder in SIX or
eight days. without leaving the least effect in the feet
Ia Horse Dstemper, they will slay the fever and pro-
mote healthy termination of the disease One pow
der and part of a box Of ointment. will. in all
cure, tho Horn Distemper in a COW; two are
sometimes required for OK.
WALTER Il. SLOAN, the original dscoverer Of this
truly valuable medicine still hs the sole supervision
OF its manufacture but orders should he to his
Oscar II sloan. p South Water Street.. Chicago
H., who will promptly supply the demand for these
popular and truly great medicines.
They are sold by all dealers in Medicine Sold
wholesa}e and retail at Manufacturers prices nj
Joliet. bv J. H. BROWN, and Retained by all the 9TH
Druggists.
June 10. 1850. soIJv
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JOHN MURRAY, Executor.
Joliet, Nay 5, 1860. l7-6w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-17
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
journal of the Ill. state Agr'I Society.

To the Friends Of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts !:
The Executive Committee of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society believe the time has arrived
when the publication OF Journal ofthe Society
is lmperativcly demanded.
Pursuant, therefore, to the duty with which they
are charged by the second section Of the Constl-
tuition of said Society, revised and adopted by the
meeting Of delegates from County Agricultural So
cletlOs, held the Fair Grounds, at jacksonville
Sept, 500 they have made the necessary arrange
mentS for the issue OF such Journal, monthly COM
mencing with January, 1862.
Each number viii contain at least 80 pages
ioCtayol of reading matter, composed principally
OF such portions Of the transactions of the State
and County Societies, and communications on the
subjects OF Agriculture in all its branches, Me-
chanics and Natural History, as may require early
publication
Va. All Premiums offered and Awarded by the
State Society will appear IN ITS columns.
All persons and especially Secretaries and other
officers OF County Societies, are respectfully re-
quested to communicate 10 the editor any matters
of general interest to the industrial classes, as
they may from time 10 time arise in their respec
tive localities.
To place the Journal within the reach of all,
the subscription price has been fixed at FIFTY
Cents A YEAR, barely SUFFICIENT 10 cOrer cost OF
publications. pay able invariably in advance.
Back numbers for the current year will be furn-
lshed until the edition is exhausted.
All subscriptions and commun cations may be
forwarded TO the undersigned, Springfield, llli-
nois. JOHN p. REYNOLDS,
Cor Sec and Editor Journal.
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TAX SALE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that the under
Y signed purchased, at the Collectors Sale, on
the 2Jth day of June, A. D.. 1860, for taxes and
costs due the State Of Illinois and County OF Rock
Island, the following described lands and town
lots, VIZ:
Part NV Nv Sec is Up Ii n / W PM 80
acres.
Sec II Tp II N2W PM 30 92.iO0 acres
NE Sec 90 TIP l79 Wp NJ 100 acres.
Lot II IN Block 5 in the town Of Camden.
Lot 8 in Block g I"
GO by 20 # n end Lot in Block 6 in the town
OF Camden.
Lots 6, II, 90, "a and IS in Adamsvle addition
to Camden.
OH Lots TO Rock Island.
Lot 1876 2! acres.
F.! Lot 1871 y acres.
The time Of redemption from said sale will ex
pire on the 25th day of June, A. d. 1862.
Notice is also given that the undersigned pur.
chased on the 9TH day OF June, A. d. 1861 at the
Collectors Sale, tor taxes and costs due the State
of Illinois and County Of Rock Island, the follow
ing described lands and town lots, viz
Undivided fri sec % tp II n CIV p 81
$500 acres.
Lot II in block II in the town of Camden.
Lots 8 and 10 in Adamsvile addition to Cam
den.
Westelm Addition to Rock Island City.
Lots 2, 3, A, 5, 6, 7,9, 10, %, "a, 26 and y in
block J..
Lots /, 3, l6, 10, 20 and % in block 2.
Lot 2 in block g..
Lots and in block 6.
Lot 4 in block I.
Lots |, ,, and in block 9.
Lots q, 81 and 30 in block IL.
Lots 3, 4. 7, s, and 10 in block 10.
Block 10 except lot D.
Lot , in block Is.
The time of redemption from said sale will ex-
plre on the 9th day of June, A. D. 1868.
GEO. w. CLANCY.
Camden Mills, Feb. ! 1862.
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COLONEL MORRISON,

There ives report in Springfield on Sat
urday that Col. VIM. K. Morrison, Of the
10th Illinois volunteers was killed at Fort
Donelson, and the convention adjourned over
till Monday in consequence Of the sad news
A dispatch to the Chicago Journal speaks
Of his being wounded, but we hope it will
turn out that he is not killed.
Col. Morrison was brave soldier in the
Mexican war and uiterward, was several
times u member Of our Legislature from hi,
(Monroe) county. and in 1858 was speaker o
the house. lie was q member Of the Cincin
natl convention Of 1856.
IJe ,ros a bravo uud n good man
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PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, 81,
Rock Island County.
To all Administrators, Executors and Guardians
As the Statute Law of this State requires all Ad-
illustrators and Executors to render an accouD,
of their administrations at least once in each
year, 10 the Probate Court, and also al the end 81
two years at iarthest to close the settlement of es
tates therefore, ...............
Notice is hereby gicen, to all Administrators of
estates IN SAID County, to render account of their
ADMINISTRATORS, to and before said Probate Court,
agreeabiy to the requirements of law also Guard.
ians of Wards in like manner, in order to pfeyen,
the necessity of issuing summons.
BY order Of Court.
JOSEPH COMET, Clerk.
Rock Island. Jan. 18th, 1862.
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Foreclosure Sof Mortgage.

Circuit Court IN and Tor the County oi Rock Island
and State of Illinois
Foreclosure 'of Mortgage.
Henry Allen, complainant, rs James W. Brack-
EFT, Sarah A. Brackctt Mary T.. Cary, jeremiah
f. Cary, Joseph Grover, Laura A. Grover, Cha rles
Bracket, l.. Maxwell Brown, Francis p Monttor
Robert w. Smith, Josiah Wilkinson, Ellen Boone,
Amelia Boone and John Seaver, defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given that |, L. R..
" Bean, master in chancery Of the above named
court, in pursuance of decrea order of said
court, made IN the above entitled cause on the
Goth day of September, and of the Septcmbe r
term OF SAID court, A. d. 1861, shall, on Saturday
the 2Sth day OF Dee, A. D. 1861 between the hours
of9 O'Clock a. m. and O'Clock p. m Of SAID day
sell at public auction at the door of the Court
house, III the city and county OF Rock Island and
state aforesaid to the highest bidder for cash in
hand, the following described real estate to wit 1:
That part oilot eight (S) in block three 81, in the
old or original town of Rock Island, county of
Rock Island and state OF illinois, commencing at
the southeast corner OF said lot, running thence
north along deer street 10 the alley in the rear of
said lot, thence along SAID alley west sixty feet,
thence south at right angles to the south side OF
said lot on Illinois street, thence east along said
Illinois street sixty feet to the place of beginning,
being sixty feet off from the east side Of said lot
Z. r. BEAN, Master in Chancery,
C.. NJ. OSBORN, IL. l. Co., Ills.
Counsel for Compl't.
Dec. 5, 1861.
ADJOURNMENT.
The above sale stands adjourned to SATUR-
DAY, THE nth DAY OF JANUARY, A. D.
1862. L. r. BEAN,
Master in Chancerv,
Rock Island, Co., Ills,
Rock Isllnd, Dec. rs, 1861
ADJOURNMENT.
The above sale staads adjourned to SATUR-
DAY, JANUARY 25TH, 1862, at the same place
and hour OF day. 5..... a.. .. "a
E. r. BEAN, Master in Chancery,
Rocl, Island CountT, !h;no!s.
Rock Island, Jan. II, 1862.
ADJoUENNLNT.
The above sale stands adjourned 10 ATUR-
DAY the LIST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 4. D., 1862,
at the same place and hour of day
f. r. BEAN, Master in Chancery,
Rock Island County, Illinois.
Rock Island Jan. 25th, 1862
ADJOURNMENT.
The above sale stands adjourned to SATUR-
nav the 18TH DAY OF FEBSUARI,A y, 1862,
a, the same place and hour OF day.
T.. R. BEAN, Master IN Chancery,
~ Rock Island Co., illinois.
Rock Island, Feb. |, 1862.
ADJoUNMENT.
The above sale stands adjourned to SATU f.
DAY. THE scD DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D,
1862. at the same place and hour Of day.
Err. BEAN, Master IN Chancery,
Rock Island Co., Illinois
Rock Island, Feb Is, 1862
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aoCK ISLAND poys IN KENTUCKY.

II is quite likely that seven of our Rock
Island companies are now in Kentucky aud
participating in the glorious events ,ranspir'
ing there, viz
Capt. Lackeys, Capt. CARROTS, Capt
Dodge's, Capt. Tobien's, Capt. Hawiey's'
Capt. Conkln's and Capt. Grogg's.
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that ON the 2sth
y day of jan, 1862, James Macpherson, OF the
Town Of Drury, took up as estrays, Two Steers
three wears old mast and marked as follows: One
dark Brindle. with star in the forehead, some
white under the belly, and three white feet The
other, light Brlndle Ine-back, stag horns, white
under the belly, some white spots on the tail
And appraised before Lewis W. GraGan, David
Andrews and Jounth M. Brunell, at Thlrty-FlVe
Dollars, February 4th, A. D., 1852.
JOS. COMET, Clerk.
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BOARD or SUPERVISORS.

p,r.,n, o. .d;o,rnmen, the hoard of sun
..a;snrs ."nysnsI in the superyisors' room il
p'oL Island on Monday the Cd day of Feb
nav d 1850, 4"
TIE a hnard wa, called 10 order by III X ID
Iinson' chairman and. on calling the roll, III,
cnllowipp SUPERVISORS answered to their
names John A Bower, John Buffnm. Peter
Demoss. Lorenzo G Elliott, Jacob Hoke, u
II Hill, Wesley Hanna, W Lloyd, John
Morris, r. Robinson Henry Saddoris' VI -,
Swiler, I c Temple, W Webster
Wheelock, John NJ Wilson.
The usual business OF the board was H"nS.
acted in routine, but the following ''1''nne =,
is believed 10 comprise all oi ee"''"' f"""'
interest, viz .u.,.
NJ Wilson offered Tue ''''""'"s '''''"'
ton, which was adopteu
gts01red, That the chairman OF thus bo"rd
appoint standing war committee
The chair appointed NJ Wilson, Jacob
IIokc, j W Lloyd and 5 W Wheelock.
On motion Of W Il Webster, I'd Robin
son was added to SAID committee
The petition OF Z VI Hardy ana Others ask
ing for an appropriation OF seventy h'e doi'
lars Tor the Rock Island county ieaehefs IN
stitute, was presented and referred 70 aspe,
c.al commi',ee consist'ps VI ~ = '""''''''"
Morris ana Il sau'oIls oo, ,,o ,o,;,;o, ~
&" p'""S p," :, Iii r,ir;,mn,s
Maa'a ;" 5n ro'n ~ ,he hocw.y houses between
~ c;tv nf Rork Island and town Of Moline,
and on motion of Wesley Hanna the same
was laid ON the table until after the war.
The committee 10 whom was referred the
,o,itiop Of e NJ Hardy and Others, reported
,ha, ,bev feel deem interest in the prosper
iy of the schools Of the county, and regard
Teachers Institutes as u great benefit TO
teachers and others interested in schools but
in the present condition Of our county treas
ury aud the heavy expenses the county has
incurred in supporting the families Of volun'
tcers they think il would not be proper Mt thi'
time 10 grant the request Of the petitioners.
On motion Of John \ Boyer, the town anC
county collectors were directed I, receive
United States treasury notes for county taxes
} NJ Wilson offered the following resOlu
tons, which were adopted, VIZ
/ Resolred, That any paupcr leaving tn
county farm without written permit iron
the steward will not be received without III
order from the oyerseer OF the poor Of ia,
township to which they belong.
Resolred. That no liquors be used Us
Leverage in the house " on the poor hous
sorm
go, o., -. II, l.
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MEETING AT THE COURT HOUSE,

We have been requested by many citizens
TO say that there will be a meeting at tho
Court House tomorrow Tuesday evening to
make arrangements for proper observene OF
Washington's Birth day.
Let every one turn out and help make the
necessary arrangements,
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To.lay's advertisements.
SIlERIFF'S SALE,

As SPECIAL MASTER, by virtue of
n special execution aud Fee Bill, ~ me direct.
ed, aud delivered hy the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court at Rock Island County, IN the state Of llll-
nois IN favor of Henry snyder, aud against Wall
lam ", Wiltshire aud Samuel {, DAVIS, ] have
levied upon and am commanded to sell the
following described real estate, to-~t. Com.
menr,ng on . point on Second 'treui one hundred
and nine 1903 feet South OF the corner oi second
and James streets IN James Mays Second Addi'
ton to the Town of Port Byron, extending south
Eighty (sOJ feet; thence East "ua line with Mrs
Thomps0n's Land Two Hundred aud my zoo
feet thence North Eighty 1901 feet thence
West Two Hundred aud my Goo l.el to the
place of beginning, together with al the aPPur'
t.Gances thereto belonging and situated ~ The
County of Rock Island and State OF Illinois as the
Property of said defendant, which will offer Al
Public Sale at the Door Of the Court House, N
the city aud County of Rock Island, IN said State,
on the sth day of March, A. D, 1859, between The
hours OF Nine O'Clock A. NJ, aud Sunset OF said
day, for Cash IN hand, to satisfy said Execution
Dated this lith day OF February, A. d., lsGs.
DAVID HAYES,
sheriff Rock Island Co., lllsp
aud SPECIAL Master ~ thancefy.
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ESTRJY.

n otice Is hereby given that on the ODD day
~ of December, A. D., 1867. in the Town Of
Moline, David r. Wood took up as an estray, one
Dark Brown Mare colt about one year old, Which
was appraised before Ellsworth Mapes, Esq.
Justice of the Peace IN said town. at Thirty dol
lars JOSEPH COMET Clcrk
Rock Island Jan'y. 10th 1862
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CHICAGo & MILWAUKEE RAILROAD.

For Mlraukts, La Crosse 81. Paul, Osh&osh,
Berlin,
And immediate points.
On aud after Wednesday, December !, 1901
Passenger trains leave depot, coruero OF west hlhC
zie and Canal streets, Chicago, t>undays eAceP'eu'
as follows:
$40 m and 10 90 m, and arrive IN Mil
waukee at IL. 90 m and Alb M.
Passenger trains arrive at Chicago al li'<u III
and 900 m.
Haukegan Accommodation Tran"
Leaves Chicago at 4.52 ?. NJ.
Arrive, $50 A. NJ.
sc. BALDWIN, SuPt.
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NOTICE..

yNHE notes, book accounts and papers of
Mr. Julius Schulze. saddler and harness
maker, have been left with me for settlement
All those Indebted to him are notified to make
immed ate payment, or cost will be made.
HENRY FISCHEL, Justice of the Peace
Rock Island, Dec 5, 1861.
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SELECT SCHOOL.
THE MISSES THORPE AND FAY,
y RESPECTFULLY announce TO the citizen
IL orRock Island that they purpose opening
SELECT SCHOOL,

On Monday, February 10th inst, at their resi-.
dence, on Deer street, in the two story frame
house adjoining Lees brick block.
Ma effort will be spared to give satisfaction to
Parents and Guardians who cntrust Children to
their charge.
Fancy Needle Work and Embroidery taught
when desired.
Tuition from two to -four dollars per quarter,
according To studies pursued.
Music Lessons, upon the Piano, per quarter,
S. 90.
References -Rey. NJ. Magill, Capt. T. J. Robin
son, Rock Island +. c. Temple, ESQ.,, Port By
ron Rev. R. Whitwcll, PhIIipsburgh, Canada
East DR.. Mitchell, {. Smith, Esq, London,
Canada West.
Rock Island, Feb. !, lSO2
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FOR SALE OK LEASE,

N lots or subdivisions, 10 suit purchasers, OF
/ persons tina, may desire to easefo. term 0
Gears, the following property in the Git oil Dayen
1ort, viz:
In block 1870 feet, fronting on Cd street,
100 feet, fronting on Water street,
20 feet fronting on Sd street.
In block l7-Near the Market House
80 feet fronting on Warren street,
tending 100 feet back, with an
each side OF the lot
In block $50 feet fronting on Third street,
10 fronting on Scott street.
In block 2O-320 feet fronting on Third street,
$40 feet fronting on Fourth street,
800 feet fronting on Harrison street
300 feet fronting on Ripley street.
In block 2I-l6O teet fronting on Sixth street,
100 feet fronting on Warren street,
In block 3l-l60 feet fronting on Fifth street,
$50 feet fronting on Scott street.
In block $500 feet fronting on Western avenu
100 feet fronting on Sixth treet,
100 feet fronting on Seventh street.
In block 3S--l5O feet fronting on Brown street,
.. 100 feet fronting on Seventh street.
In block 3S- TO feet fronting on Sixth street, and
extending back 100 feet.
For particulars inquire Of Corbin s. Dow A,,or
neys at Law, rof JAMES MAY.
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w. L. DALRYMPLE.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and General
u Collecting Agent, Cambridge Henry county,
Ill. Office in the Court House. Reference: b
Bon.r, County Clerk A. Gould, Circuit Clerk !;
aud Thos. Morris, Treasurer, all of Henry coua-
ty, Ill.
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CARTER 4 HATCH

NOULD urgently request all persons hav
w ing unsettled accounts with ,hem.to settle
the same Immediately.
Rock Island, Oct. IL, 1861
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ESTRAY,

Notice is hereby given that on the 10Th day
~ of November, A, D, 1851, in the Town Of
black HAWK u. W. Grimm took upas an Estray,
one Bay Horse, 10 hands high, supposed 10 be or
d years old, with the letters "U. s." branded ON
lrn shoulder white strip in the forehead.
small white spot on his nose snd one on his upper
lip and shoe IN his right fore foot, Appraised
before David Brownlee, Esq, y Justice of the
Peace IN SAID Town, ats $40
Also, one Dark Chestnut Sorrel Horse about IL
hands high, about seven years old. ~. S"brand-
ed on the lief, shoulder small white strip in face
and shoes on both tore feet. Appraised before
David Brownlee. ESQ.,, "a Justice OF the Peace in
said town, at $40 JOSEPH COMET, Clerk.
Rock Island, Jsn'y. 9Th, 1862.
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Fer CHOICE FIRST CLASS
| n g IL L u N Q q ,
APPLY To
j. NJ. lsufOrd.

who ha. been appointed agent Tor the following
substantial Companies
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GILT OVALS,

Of new and beautiful designs, suitable for PHO
TOGRAPHS or AMBROTYpES of any size.
...4 GLIDING,
of all kinds, done to order in the best manner.
Old paintings cleaned and FURNISHED Old
frames re-glt.
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Es- For the best Advertising Medium in this
region, 20 to the Rock Island ARsus,
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As Every Family Naturally Desires 10
Possess the

Best Sewing Machine
To be had we present ior candid consideration,
the iollowng!-
There are three requirements which
should be united In a sewing Machine.
LIST. Capability Of doing all varieties Of
work In perfect manner.
I'd. Ease OF management
I'd Durability.
IS. The Grover * Baker Machine combines
| these requirements IN more eminent degrss
| than any other machine. It will sew from one to
| twenty thcknesses of cloth and over one thick
ness ot lace or nainsook on to two or more thick
nesscs OF Cal-skin WHhOW change gf H,sjis, thread
or tension, making perfect stitch each and all
Of Nese fabrics, which proves that It possesses
! the first requirement.
| ID. As II will sew from one to many thick
| nrsscs Of cloth and lace or leather, without any
| change of needle or tension II Is crideRi that II
must be more clsg 10 manage than other machines
| that require change IN running from one variety oi
/ cloth to another.
| It Is also easier to manage than any other;
| BcrausrIt has more powerful iced that holds
on TO the work firmly so tina, the operator need
not hold It stretched to avoid pickering. thus EN-
| dang.ung breaking l needles.
| Because II is unnecessary To unscrew any part
| of the machine to clean aud oil H.
Because you never haze to cut the band of to
! take mp the stretch Of leather.
Because II feeds over seams perfectly without
requiring the operatorto pull the work through.
,. with regard to Durabiiy-the Grover 4
| Baker Machine has been in general use tor the
past - wears, and over $4,000 of them are IN use
| in the | uI.cA States alone, Machines made the
first year of our BUSINESS are sti ~ daily use, aud
apparently good As ever. Although experience
! in the manufacture has led to Improvements ii the
mechanical construction yet the principle remains
the same the FINAL RESULT Is tho NEW IN
! PROVED GROVER \ BAKER NOlSELESS
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE which is daily
, increasing IN public iayor aud which makes the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-17

Artists and others in want Of anything in my
line, are respectfully invited to give me call.
no. Shop on Illinois street, over D. Lingle's
furniture store, near Temple Buord's grocery
store. RICHARD PLATT
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~ The Argus is the only paper III this eoan'
~ tha, takes telcgraphic reports, consequently II
can furnish the people OF this and adjoining 'oun'
,i,s with new. in advance Of any other paper