davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
! coHRnEHRcIAL.


Rock ISLAND, May 10.
The current value Of the articles named below il
subject to changes, but the following quotation.
are correct for the date of this report:
Flour-Spring Double Extra, in bbls. $500 o.
wholesale, and SIS, 20 at retail. Sacks, $I4, 40 al
Wholesale, and $500 at retail. Loose, SD, 20 a
Wholesale, and SD, 80 at retail e4
Wheat-No. 1, $2,9e. No. Q, $50. Rejected
1,75aI,S0
Cern-75 to soc
Oats-65a70c for 35 lbs. -#s ~,
Rye, 0Oa1,25.
Barley-No. Ice. No. Q, so.
Beans-l,15 rssx erxa
onions-75c per bush.
POtatoes-90a95e. -
Eggs-l24c doL.
Batter-Very choice lots, for retailing, viii
bring 2Oa22c.
Sorghum-40a6Oc.
Salt-3,35a3,5 so per barrel.
Kerosene-Wholesale, barrels included, 50a52
retail zoe.
Highwines-
Pouitry-Live chickens, $2,4Oa30 90 per dog.
Dressed, 70 per ID. Turkeys 12a15c per ID.
Pork-For live hogs 5aa6c.
Beehive weight, common 3,00a4, so. Prime
shipping 6,75a7, so per hundred pounds.
Hides-Green country, 7c; green sailed, Sc;
dry sailed, lie dry flint III green calf l24e ;eut
damaged & gruby price sheep pelts S1.00
Hay-Prairie, S9a$11 per ton Timothy So, 90
a$l5,O0.
Weod-Oak S.. 90 TO 100 a cord.
Coal-At the Coal Valley Yard, the Levee,
coal is sold IA cents, the cost of delivering 70
be added. .-... ... ...--.. .r. h.
From teams, in Market Square, at l5al6 cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
A CARD FROM THE
American Watch Company
OF
WALTHAN6. MASS,

This Company beg leave TO inform the public
that they commenced operations in 1850, and their
factory now covers four acres of ground, and has
cost more than million dollars, and employs
over 700 operatives. They produce $4,000 Wat
ches year, and make and sell not less than one
half of all the watches sold in the United States
The difference between their manufacture and
the European, is briefly this European watches
are made almost entirely by hand, and the result
is of necessity lack of that uniformity which is
indispensable to correct time keeping. Both the
eye and the hand of the most skillful operative
must vary. But it is a fact that, except watches
of the higher grades, European watches are the
product of the cheapest labor of Switzerland, and
the result is the worthless Aneres, Lepines and
so-called Patent Levers-which soon cost more in
attempted repairs, than their original price. Com
mon workmen, boys and women, buy the rough
separate parts of these watches from various fac
tories, polish and put them together, and take
them to the nearest watch merchant, who stamps
and engraves them with any name or brand that
may be ordered.
HOW AMERICAN WATCHES ARE MADE,
The American waltham Watch is made by no
such uncertain process-and by no such incom-
petent workmen. All the company's operations,
from the reception of the materials to the
completion of the Watch, are carried on under
one roof, and under one skillful and competent
direction. But the great distinguishing feature
of their Watches, is the fact that their several
arts are all made by the finest, the most perfect
and delicate machinery ever brought to the aid
of human industry. Every one of the more than
hundred parts of every watch is made by a ma
chine--that infallibly reproducesever succeeding
part with the most unvarying accuracy. 1t was
only necessary to make one perfect watch of one
particular style and then to adjust the hundred
machines necessary to reproduce every part of
that watch, and it follows that every succeeding
part must be like il.
The company respectfully submit their watches
on their merits only. They claim to make
A Better Article for the Money
by their improved mechanical processes than can
be made under the old fashioned handicraft svs-
TEN. They manufacture watches of every grade
from good, low priced, and substantial article,
in solid silver hunting cases. to the finest chrome
meter; and also ladies' watches in plain gold OF
the finest enameled and jeweled cases but the in
dispensable requisite of all their watches is that
they shah bs GOOD TIMEKEEPERS. 1t should
be remembered that, except their single lowest
grade named "Home Watch Company, Boston,
ALL WATCHfS made by them
ARE FULLY WARRANTED
by special certificate, and this warrantee is good
at all tunes against the company or its agents.
ROBBINS 4 APPLETON,
1872 Broadway, New York.
may0dwlys
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
MOFFAT,s LIFE PILLS AND PHI q
MIX BlTTERS

were first used in private practice in 1875. The
introduced to the public in 1885, since which
time their reputation has extended, until they have
a sale in excess of all other Cathartic and Purify
ing Medicines. There is hardly family among
civilized nations who have not personal evidence of
their beneficial effects. Their great success is ov-
ing TO their uniform reliability in cases of Consti
patton, Bilious and Stomachic diseases, whether of
long orshort duration. They are entirely Fegeta-
BILE in their composition, and harmless 10 the gent
lest infant One ingredient opens the pores OF the
skin; another is diuretic, and stimulates proper
action of the kidneys; third is emollient, loosen
ing phlegm and humer from the lungs; ether prop
critics warming and cathartie, and cleanse the
stomach and bowels from unhealthy secretions.
Their combined effect is, TO regulate the impaired
functions of the system, and to produce heath Il
is not asserted Moffat's Pills a csre-at-that
they viii cure all eomplaints--but under ordinary
circumstances they may be relied upon to cure
Nervous and sick Headache Costiveness, Dyspep-
STA, Indigestion, Jaundiee, Liver and Bilious COM
plants, Colds, Scurvy, General Weakness, be
they expressly made for these diseases. Mil
lions upon millions of cures can be cited In no
single instance has complaint ever come to our
knowledge, where they have not operated as re-
commended.
The printed circular around each box fully ex-
plains the symptoms and effects of each disease,
specifies treatment, furnishes evidence, dc.
We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder, Franklin
N. H., who was cured of Dyspepsia. Z. X. Cross,
Of Thornike Ill., cured of Liver Complaint. IL.
Hooley. of Springfield, Pa had scrofuia, and had
to use crutcbes; was cured in three weeks. Jas.
D. Dolens, of Adrian, Mich, cured of Bilious
Fever. Rev. Henry Graham, Presbyterian Church,
Gananagua, Cal, of Fever and Ague. Rev. Ed.
ii. May, Twenty first New York, of Rheumatism
and Piles of IS years standing. Rev. Samuel
Bowles, Editor of the Springfield Mass Repub-
lean, was cured of terrible eostiveness. Hon. Ed
Weber, of Rumney, N. H., of Liver Complaint,
ETC., ETC., etc.
: A box of Mofat's Life Pills, with full circulars,
etc, will be sent gratis to any physician or clergy
man, on the receipt of two three cent postage
stamps. ssFsf
Mofat's Life Pills are rs cents per box. Mofats
Phoenix Bitters, 81 per bottle. They are sold BY
all respectable dealers throughout the continents
and the Islands of the Ocean.
WHITE ROWLAND, Proprietors,
Successors to Dr.. John Mofat and DR.. William B.
Mofat, as 81 Ezs.E -.
meh1edHIy. III Liberty St, New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

A republican convention is called at Geneseo,
H., Tuesday, May 81, to nominate candidate
for judge of the sixth circuit.-Chicogo Joaysot.
That convention is bound to come to grief
1t was was called without authority the re-
publicans of this county refuse to unite with
ii and not one.half of the republicans of
Henry county approve of it, Its only object
is to endorse an Objectionable man for the
Office and then flourish the party lash over
the people to compel them to vote for him.
The game will fail. Mr.. Peasants is the
peoples man, and the people want no poll
ties in court
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
CLIMAX.

PAGES CLIMAX SALvE, for Burns, Scalds, Scro-
fula, Salt Rheum, Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost
Bites, Chlblans, Stings Bruises, Cuts, Swellings,
DC, whether upon man or beast, is the most won
perful article ever produced. Other good articles
alleyiate this cures. 1t allays inflammation, sub
dues pain, and heals burns without 1t is
worth its weight in gold to any family, and should
always be on hand. 1t is warranted to do what it
says every time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
CURE FINFLAMMATORT RHEUM.
ATISM.

SING SING, Jan. IS, 1867.
DR.. BRANDRETH-For some years have been
subject to attacks Of infammatory rheumatism,
which usually come on every three or four months.
My physicians of the highest reputation.
By their advice took colchicum, citric acid, and
other celebrated remedies, but none relieved me
shortened the attacks, which lasted for weeks
at a time In my last attack I concluded to try
your famous pills. was lying upon my bed at
the time, suffering the severest pains in my feet
and ankles which no pen can describe.
The first dose of six Pills was so effective that
in few hours the pain and swelling sensibly aba
ted, and in AZ hours were all gone, and l was
cured and have had no return.
send you this letter for the benefit of others
who, suffering in similar manner, may know
how they can find certain relief.
am respectfully yours,
J. ID. DUDLEY.
The Hon. Demas Barnes says: 81 sell more of
Brandreth's Pills than of all others put together
BRANDRETH'S PILLS are sold by all drug
gists and at the principal office, Brandreth House,
New York.
Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters on
the government stamp on each box.
may9dw I'm,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tuesday (the 2lst)
the anniversary of the First Spiritual Society
Of Rock Island will be celebrated, by the fol
lowing order of exercises: lst. Assembling
at Babcock's Hall, at p. N. I'd. Music by
the choir. Sd. Grafton by Miss Wheeloek.
4th. Music. 9Th. Regular toasts and re-
sponses. 9th. Music. It'll. Supper at the Rod
man House,at o'clock. 8. Dance at Rodman
Hall, commencing at 8 o'clock. Tickets fol-
supper $3.50 couple; for dance $l.00
Committee: F. J. Underwood, Mrs. D. j. II
Underwood, Mrs. A. N. Wilson, j. L. Bean
y. J. Grover. Our thanks are due for a
mplimentary.'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

INJURY TO VALUABLE HoRsE.-A seri-
GUS accident happened at Rock Island on
Sunday afternoon to very valuable mare,
the property of Ransom Cable, Esq. As the
groom was exercising her along the levee
she stumbled upon loose stone, and falling,
broke one of her legs, and slightly hurt the
rider. Mr.. Cable Immediately sent for DR..
Wright, the leading Veterinary Surgeon of
Davenport, who set the limb in highly skill
ful and scientific manner, and the mare is n
fair way to recover. A physician attended
to the hoy, who is doing well.-Darenport
Democrat.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

HE WoUNDED.-This morning [the 18th
VIM B. Webster, ESQ.,, of Hampton, was in
our ONCE, and from him we learn that NO
more deaths have taken place from the acct
Gent to the steamer Lansing. Mr.. Hubbell
mas been removed to Davenport, and is do
ing well. The body of Mr. Curtis has not
yet been found.
The only persons left in Hampton, who
were injured, are Mr.. Kneedler, who is doing
well; Mr.. 0liphant, of Davenport, and Isaac
POWELL, of Ottawa. These last two are in a
critical condition, and may both die-though
this is by no means certain. Mr. Powell is
at the house of Mr.. Webster, and Oliphant
Is at the house of A. P. Clapp. Kneedler is
still at Mr.. Smithers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

SUPPOSED To BE DRowNED.-This fore
noon' lthe I6th) about 10 o'clock, the men
al work IN and around the Coal Valley de-
pot, noticed a small man, alone on the bank
OF the river, for sometime-saw him sitting
down. moving about &c, &C.; thought he
acted strangely; suddenly missed him kpew
lie mad not time to get out of sight, except
IN the river, and ran Immediately down to
the place, when they found the word .sReitt''
written with pencil, in large letters, on a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

PERsoNAL.-Messrs Ben Stickney, VIM.
l.. Ewing, George Stansbury, and G. K. Nc
Gunigle, distinguished citizens of St. Louis,
and Hon.Judge Breese, of the supreme court
Of this state, are in town. They are the
guests of Mr.. R. R. Cable, son-in-law of Mr..
Stickney. These gentlemen will remain for
few days, hunting, fishing, and taking the
fresh air of our healthful and pleasant re-
gion.
Hon. Il. P. Sanger, formerly state senator
from the Galena district, and now owner of
large stone quarry at Joliet, is in town,
stopping at the Rodman House. He visits
this city on business in relation to supplying
stone Tor the government at the Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

THE Davenport fire review, yesterday,
made fine show Our firemen attended,
with the Rescue machine and Hope Hose
cart. They made fine appearance. Three
bands were in attendance. After the exer'
cises in Davenport, and generous lunch
for all, the procession passed through the
principal streets of our city, and was cheered
at various points. The Davenport fremen
who accompanied our boys then returned to
their homes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
New Preparation for tho Teeth.

Rogers Fragrant Odontoline removes all
substances destructive to the Teeth, prevents
discoloration, the accumulation of Tartar
and spongy relaxed condition of the gums,
imparting pleasant and fragrant refreshing
taste to the mouth. Put up in handsome
boxes containing one bottle liquid and one
box powder. Price Is cents.
Sold by druggists, perfumers and fancy
goods dealers. dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

THE Improvements made by Judge Lynde,
on his Riverside residence, the enlargement Of
the house. the erection of new stables, the
enlargement of the grounds, new fences, side
walks, shade trees, and handsome garden,
renders it one of the prettiest and most COM
Portable places in this city
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16


Az EFFEcTUAL WoRM MEDIcRK.-BRoWNE
VERMIFUGE C0MFITS, Or Worm Lozenges
Much sickness, undoubtedly, with children and
adults, attributed to other causes, is occasioned
by worms. The "Vermifuge Comfts," al
though effectual in destroying worms, can, do
no possible injury to the most delicate child.
This valuable combination has been success
fully used by physicians, and found to be safe
and sure in graduating worms, hurtful to
children.
Children having Worms require immediate at
tention, neglect of the trouble often causes pro-
longed sickness.
Symptoms of Worms in children are often over
looked. Worms in the stomach and bowels cause
irritation, which can be removed only by the use
of a sure remedy. The combination of ingredi-
ents used in making Browns "vermifuge Com
fits" is such as to give the best possible effect with
safety,
CURTIS BROWN, Proprietors, New York.
Sold by all dealers in medicines, at Is cents per
boz. may21dw1y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
A Bargain for Printers.

We have in use, first rate Gordon Job
Press, inside of chase l2x18 inches and a
first rate, nearly new small Taylor Hand
Press, platen 14x2l inches, both of which
we offer for sale cheap, simply and only be-
cause we want larger and faster machines.
Everything about them is perfect and in
good order, and they do the very best kind
of work. Call and see specimens of work
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

Madame E. f. Thornton, the great English As
trologist, Clairvoyant and Psychometrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, n. 7.
Madame Thornton possesses such won derful pow
ers of second sight, as to enable her to impart
knowledge of the greatest importance to the sim
gle or married of either sex. While in state of
trance, she delineates the very features of the
person you to marry, and by the aid of in
strument of intense power, known as the Psyche
motrope, guarantees to produce life-like picture
of the future husband or wife of the applicant,
together with date of marriage, position in life,
leading traits of character, &c. This is no hum
bug, thousands of testimonials can assert. She
will send when desired a certified certificate, or
written guarantee that the picture is what it pur
ports to be. By enclosing small lock of hair,
and stating place of birth, age, disposition and
complexion, and enclosing fifty cents and stamped
envelope addressed to yourself, you will receive
the picture and desired information by return
mail. All communications sacredly confidential.
Address in confidence,
MADAME E. F. THORNTON,
p. o. Box 223, Hudson, n. Y.
nah10dulv.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Festival,

The First Spiritual Society of Rock Island
will celebrate the anniversary of their society
in Babcock's Hall on Tuesday, May 2lst,
1867, at32 o'clock p. NJ. An Grafton will be
delivered by Miss \. Wheelock
The public are generally invited.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE. ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
THE GREATEST PAIN-NELIEI EN
IN THE WORLD

Warranted superior to any other, or no pay, for
the cure of Chronic Rheumatism, Toothache,
Headache, Sore Throat, Mumps, Burns, Cuts, In
sect stings, Pains in the Back, Chest, and Limbs,
Strains, Old Sores, Swelings; also, to take in
ternally for Diarrhna, Dysentery, Collie, Spasms,
Sea Sickness, Vomiting, and Group. 1t is per-
fectly innocent to take internally, if taken
ding to the directions, and never fails, as thous-
ands can attest. 1t was first introduced in ls47,
and now millions of bottles are annually sold.
Every one who has once used it, continues to do
so, and recommend it to their friends as the most
valuable medicine extant. Certificates enough to
fill a dozen newspapers have been received by DR..
Tobias. His medicine, the Venetian Liniament,
will do all that is stated, and more. No one will
regret trying it. Those residing at distance
from physician, will find it reliable medicine
to have on hand in case Of accidents. Ask for
DR.. Tobias Venetian Liniment, and take no 9TH
er. Price so cents and 81. Sold by all Drug
gists. Depot Sc Cortlandt Street. n. Y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

The entire force in the ARGUS Office tender
their thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, OF
the Rodman House, for very large. rich
and deliberately ornamented cake, furnishing
a feast for the whole office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world-renowned
Astrologist and Somnambulistic Clairvoyant
while In clairvoyant state, delineates the very
features OF the person you are to marry, and by
the aid OF an instrument of intense power, known
rs the Psycnomotrope, guarantees to produce q
perfect and lfe-ike picture Of the future husband
or wife of the applicant with date of marriage.
occupation, leading traits of character, &C. This
is no imposition, as testimonials without number
can assert. By stating place of birth, age, dispo-
sition, color of eyes and hair, and enclosing fifty
cents, and stamped envelope addressed to your
self you win receive the picture by return mail,
together with desired information.
Address in confidence, #-- a- .#.
MADAME GERTRUDE REMINGTON
P. o. Box 2s7, West Troy, n. z.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Handsome Printing.

We are printing some elegant Bill Heads,
Letter Heads, Shipping Bills, Tags, &C.,
for some of the business men of the city,
just now. Drop in and see specimens
and, if you please, leave us directions for ex-
ecuting few for you.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
THE alarm of fire from Davenport las

THE alarm of fire from Davenport last
evening, was caused by the burning of the
barn of Fritz Spethman, residing corner Of
Ninth and Warren streets. A cow and two
pigs, and lot of hay and feed were con
sumed. The loss is about $500. The Dav
export National has an insurance on. the
dwelling. The same building was set on
fire some ten days ago. Last night the vii
lans were more successful.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
meh20dw1y. =
A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE

- MIAMI IRWIN M =,
DR.. Maggiel is the founder of new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach. and paralyze the bow
els and with whose external remedies the uleerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces of the skin are deluged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from to three
harmless pills, and cures the most virulent and
scrofulous disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchless salve. -
DIR. MaggiePs Pills and Salve have ushered In
a new medical era. No more nauseating avalan-
ches of drastic drugs need be poured down sick
peoples threats. One Of Maggiels Pills rectifes
the disordered condition Of the stomach and liver
cleanses the head and restores the nerves in q
space of time short enough to be almost classed
marvellous. ... .....
In fact MaggiePs Bilious, Dyspeptic and Diarr
hea Pills cure where all others fail. While for
Burns, Scalds, Chilblains Cuts and all abrassions
of the skin, MaggiePs Salve is infallible.
CARBOHYDRATES none without name of ].
Haydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark j. Magiel, NJ. D. Sold by all drug
gists, at rs cents per box, and ]. Haydoek, pro-
prietor, New York. mchl 2dwly,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

SPECIAL. MEETiNG-The members of Res
cue Engine Il Hope Hose Co. No. 2 are re-
quested to meet at their Engine House, on
Friday evening, May 18th, to make arrange
ments for the Annual Review and receive
certificates.
By Order of the Foreman.
LEROY IAwHEAD, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Go to the Best,

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress enclosing stamps the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
MIR. STEPHEN ]. STADER

Wishes to inform his friends and the public gen.
orally. that in consequence Of his rapidly incrcas
ing qumber of Patrons, he has secured the servi-
ces of a first class barber, Mr.. Delor recently from
London, England, and he is now prepared to wait
upon all at short notice.
Mr.. Delor will also wait upon the ladies, and
manufacture curls, and all kinds of ladies' and
gents hair dress, for which he has first class re-
Concentrations. spr2od1m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Apprentice Wanted

a good, steady, well educated boy l6 to
Is years of age wanted at this Office as an
apprentice, for term of three years. None
other need apply.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Old NeWspapers

Old newspapers, tied up in packages Of
one hundred, for sale at the ARGUS office for
so cents bundle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

e.. CASE OF CoNsCIENCE.--Mr. Geo. Mixter,
of this city, received a dropped letter thro'
the post office containing 81, with note'
saving that this sum was due him for three
WEARS. $500
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16

We are authorized to announce Hon. Geo.
| W. Peasants, as a candidate for Judge of
the Sixth Judicial District, at the ensuing
election. NAV l5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-16
Sign of Painted Barrels,

Fresh fish received daily. Fresh Grapes,
Cocoa Nuts, Oranges and Lemons, Potatoes,
Parsnips, Turnips, &c.
All goods delivered free of charge.
-.-- COCKLEY 4 BARD.