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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In BankruPtcY-NO, 272.
IN THE MATTER OF JAMES STAFFORD,
Bankrupt.

WHEREAS JAMES STAFFORD, OF THE
W city of New Orleans, and District aforesaid.
duly declared bankrupt under the act Of Congress
OF March q 1867, has this day fled in said Court
petition praying for a discharge and certificate
thereof from ali his debts and other claims proyA-
BILE under said act
Notice is therefore given to all creditors who have
proved their debts and 70 all other persons in inter
est, that the 9Th day Of June, 1863 at II A. NJ,
is assigned for tha hearing OF the same, and TIL
they may then and there attend and show cause, IL
any they have, why the prayer Of the said petition
shonld not be granted.
CLERK Once, New Orleans, May 4, 1853
X. LOEW.
myel525 Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.


Bankrupts,
UTHEREAs JOHN o. GOODRICH. HENRY
w i. Goodrich and B. NJ. Pond, composing the
hrm OF Goodrich Co., of New Orleans and district
Aforesaid, duly declared bankrupts under the act of
Congress of March 1867 have this day filed in said
Oonrt petition praying for discharge and oertifi-
proyabe under said act
Notice is therefore given to all creditors who have
proved heir debts and to all other persons in in
terest that the twenty hf day Of May 1868, at II
M, IS assigned for the hearing of the same, and
that they may then and there attend and snow
cause, if any they have why the PRAYER Of the said
petition should not be granted.
Clerks Office, New Orleans. April n, 1853
my ga X. LOEW, Deputy Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24

sTREET OoArAEHsloNRR's OFEIcE,
:, Room No. City Hall,
New Orlsans Msy %, 1863
WERE BROUGHT TO THE FOIJRTH DIS.
w triet Pound. on DFyades street between Jack
son and Philip streets, as eAtFays--
-Four GOATS Of different colofu
Which, II not claimed within three davs and the az.
penses thereon paid, viii Be sold A SuSic auction
~ h1iu Fouhos on MOEDAHa Nay Is 1865, at u
oeioeA N. WILLIAM BAKER
7 49,, G. =. = A. 6treet Commissioner.
AOIIs ohN1SAA4s 1or Iontrolier. my22 81
STREET CoannssloNKR's oFF1oE, !
No. CITY Hall,
,x,-,,, ,,,,v,x - New Orloana May q, 1854
WERE BROUGHT TO THE SECOND DIS.
tnet founo, corner Of Orlsans and Claiborne
One Red COW, branded n on tie right shoulder.
Une Red HELFER with Whita faoa
Which. II net claimed within fSs dnva and tha
expenses thereon paid Nl Be aoid a. publc auction
~ said Pound on MONDAY, Nav B le6e
atz eioch M WILLIAM BAKER, r
LOUIS SENEGAL, for Controller. mSa5t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
FOR RENT.


no RENT "A LARGE Ann ETIGTRT IA
store-one OF the finest in the oity--No Ia Canal
street. near Qarondest street Il q susceptible OF
being divided into two stores. 10 good Iessee Il
will be rented cheap. Inquire Of
SEhN0Ay No Story Building,
PC Oofner q lamp and Common streetA
TO HENT,-A NEWLY BUILT TWO STORY
y BRICK Dwelling, with AZ Inodsia ccnvenisnoes,
No. hamp4rt street, lew doors above Cana
street Possession given Immediately Apply 70
NJ 0srpon, No. 2btory Building. nos
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NJ LII , a u us IhLN 90 n It
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In BankrupteY-NO. G1.
IN THE MATTER OF ALoHoNsE COUTIN,
Bankrupt.
WHEREAS ALFHONSE COUTIH, Of New Or
w leans and district aforesaid duly declared bank
rupt underline act OF Congress OF March 1867. mas
this day filed in slid court petition praying for
discharge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims pr9vAble under said act
Notice is therefore given to all creditors who have
proved their debts and to all other persons inter
est that the tWentyecond day Of June 1868 at II A
M is assigned for the hearing OF the same and that
they may then and there attend and show cause, il
any they have why the prayer of the said petition
Ghould not be granted.
clerks Once New Orleans, Nay 10 1863
myg 30 jel5 A X. LOEW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
LEGAL NOTICES,
UNITED sTA1TEs DIsrRICT Gown

DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA. -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24

City Hall, May q, 1865. !
No. 919-New Series.
Resolved, That the Controller be authorized Ia
rere for the sum Of fty one dollars and nfty cents
being the proceeds of sale of horse belonging Ia
MIN and impounded last August, the facts having
been eonti5med by the street Oommissioaer;
President Board Of hssi SAp RssSmsu
Signed JAS. GRAHAM,
-, -, President Board Of Aldermen.
.tsigneO E. HEATH, Mayor.
true copy:
DAN'L X, WHITAKER, Secretary. my2s St
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS d,
CITY Hall, May %, 1865. )
No. 920-New Series.
Resolved, That the adjudication made by the
Controller, and reported in his Communication d
house on Claiborne street, on the neutral eround
at the intersection OF Frenchmen street to Dennis
BY approved and the Street. CommissioneF Il hersbv
instructed TO notify the said Dennis Cronan to pay
and e remove the building without delay,
President Board of zssist SA AIds!@aaSs
tSigne0 JAS. GRAHAM,
.,...s -. President Board Of Aldermen.
tsignedl K. HEATH, Mayor.
D. K.WmrAEER, Secretary. my2s St
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May z, 1865.
No. 921-New Series.
Resolved, That q warrant be drawu or an obigs.
oh - lsleed q favor Of John Clark for the OF
Ten thousand $4,000 dollars whenever the condition
oitns treasury admits Of such partial payment
VcleneO E. H. CHADWICK,
freaiaent Board Of Assistant Aldermen,
ol8neO JAMES GRAHAM,
AnDrov.d NJ, ., p5sssssidsnt Board Of Aldermen.
tsigne0 E heath. Mayor.
u. NJ WHITAKER. Secretary. my29 st
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
UNITED STATES D1srKIcr COURT

Ianhfupts
WHEREAS RICHARD JONES, or THE CITY
w OF New Orleans and Distr ct sfore-
said, duly declared bankrupt under the E5t
Of Congress of MArah g. 1861, mas this day fled
in said court petition praying for discharge and
certlcate thereof from an his debts and other eams
provable under said act
Notice is therefore given to all creditors who have
proved their debts ard to All other persops In inter
est that the eighth day of june, 1858, at II A NJ.
is assigned for the hearing Of the same, and that
they may then I'd there attend and show cause II
any they have Rly the prayer Of the said netition
should NOT be era lted.
Clerk's ofaoe, New orleans, May 4 1863
*. LOEW,
myb 10 3 Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24
oOsrnOILEn,s oggIcg, olEz Hal

CoNTRoLLrR's ORFIcg, ClTY Hall,
New Orleans, May 20 1853
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Controller will at his Office, on TUESDAY,
the twenty-sixth day Of May leee, at noon sell to
the lowest bidder or bidders the above contract.
s. @. BR0WER. Deputy Controller
SPECIFICATIONS for the contract for the con.
struction Of brick sidewalks bordered by curb
stones and wooden cutters on Bienyie street
both Sides, from Dorgenoia to Broad street.
WIDTH OF THE SIDEWALKS.
The sidewalks shall be twenty-five feet II width.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-24

IN TIE MATTER OF JOHN II. GREEN AMI
Rob M, seaman. Baukrupts
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-04-23
ASSES SOR,s ADVERTISEME MENT
L. s. Internal Revenue.

JNIFTH DIVISION OF THE COLLECTION
r. District Of the state Of Nevada. comprising
the County # Douglas. Notice is hereby gwen
that the ys!nariun. assessments or enumerations
Of subjects liable to duty under the Internal Rev
&sue Laws of the United States made and taken
Is Richard \. Allen, Assistant Assessor Tor SAD
DIVISION and returnet! to In the annual list Tor
Nav, lS6s, will remain open for the examination
II al person, concerned, for the space OF Ten
DAYS from the date hereof, at the ofhce OF the
Assistant Assessor Of said Division, in the town OF
Genoa between the hours Of 9 O'Clock 4. NJ aud
4P VI. each day and after the expiration oi SAID
tn days, to Wit: nu the 9TH dty of May, A. D.
1855 at my office in Carson City, Nevada,
l will receive ani determine all appeals rel
atiye to errunc excessive valuations, assess
rlents or euumcriti0ns made and taken by sald
Assistant Assessor. All appeals to the Assessor.
a. aforesaid, must be made in writing. and specify
the particular cause, matter or thing. respecting
which a decision i, requested; and shall moreover
state the ground OF principle Of error complained
Of. WARREN WASS IN, L. s. Assessor.
Genoa, April % 1s6s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

49, mock 1srAxs. January 2.
FLouR-Spring Double Extra, in bbls. $40 .,
wholesale, and 5000 at retail. Sacks, $500 st
Wholesale, and $3.50 ut retail. Loose, $500 n
wholesale, and 39,40 nj retail
WHRAr-No. l, sl.74al75. No. ;, Lesal,7o.
No 5 1850.
CoRS--7ec fetfae&a
OArs-44a45c for IS lbs.
RyE--1 ,23a1,25.
BARLKY-No. l, $50. No. 2, Lao
BEANs-2,00
SALr-4, Ooa4. Is per barrel. sssF
Observation-Disclosures, oarreis included, 30;
retail rec. 49,
HIGHwMES-$2,2O. rs %
ONIONS so per bush. A '-
PorAroEs-95al 90
Eass-20c doL -,
BurrER--very choice lots, for retailing. VIII
bring TO 30c -
PouLraY-Live chickens, 81, 4oa2.6o per dos.
Hoes-For live hogs SHADE. Dressed 6a7, di-
viding ON 200 lbs.
CArrLs-Live weight, common, 3,O0a3,60.
Prime shipping 4,50a5, SO per hundred pounds.
HrpKs-ireen Country, 7c; green cured, We
green calf, 12As15c: dry fint 12al5c; dry salt
ed, 12tc.
Hay Prairie, ssal0 per ton Timothy 1900
a$I2,o0.
WooD-Oak $500 to 100 = cord.
CoAL-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
coal is sold at ID cents, the cost OF delivering 20
be added
From teams, in Market Square, at isal6 cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

Our "Sub' wishes to express his thanks
>~ Civ Robert I. and DIR. B. This old masterl
tor their favorable ,.e.;"ns of his efforts to
aid the business of Coal Valley ana nna~la.
STA. Having spent several weeks of hard la.
Dor in writing up the industrial and other in.
terests of the entire county, making matter
enough, when published, for quite large
volume, he is much gratiaed that the unhap-
Ply correspondents of the Rock Island & No
line Union can find so few slips of the pen
or errors of the types to carp about. Tie
great object, in the articles published, was to
benefit the interests and aid the progress of
every town in the county. If even slight
benefit, in general way, shall be the result,
we shall feel quite satisfed-even though an
occasional sore head, in its envy and malig-
nifty, pokes itself before the public to be
laughed at.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

CHICAGO AND EASTERN iMAIL-arrives at
7:45 A. NJ. and $40 P. M. Closes ct $50 A. NJ.
snd 1880 P. NJ. e#& &
PORT BYRON MAIL--via WaseFtown, Hanp-
ton, Rapids City. Port Byron and cordova, ar
rives at s:05 A. M. Closes 5:15 r. NJ.
DAVENPORT, IOWA. MAIL--arriyes ut sos A.
NJ. and 7:45 P. M. Closes at 7:l5A.M. and 8:l0
p. NJ.
ALEDO MAIL-viA Camden Mills, Andalu-
sis, Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawks, to
0quawka junction, fSagetown), leaves daily at
A. NJ, and arrives at $50 P. NJ. Mail mat
ter for Pleasant Ridge, Hazlitt, Buffalo Prairie,
Illinois City, Drury, Copper Creek, and Mil
lersburg, goes by this route.
MACOMB MAIL--via Prescription, Snex, vi.
ola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and Mon
mouth to Macomb, leaves Wednesday and Sat.
urday at A. M, and arrives Tuesday and Fri
day at p. NJ. Centre Ridge and Richlsnd
Grove are supplied by this route. .- -
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by csrsl daily, leaves
between and A. NJ, returning ut about
P. NJ. Rural mail matter is sent to Coal VAL
ley.
CAMBRIDGE MAIL--vis Coal Valley, Orion
and Andover to Cambridge, leaves Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. at A. NJ, returning
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at P. M.
Office hours from 1880 A. M. to 1880 P. NJ.
E%Sundays, open from to 10 Am.
NJ. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

Now IS THE TIME.-There never was a
better time to circulate democratic newspa
pers than the present, and one democratic
paper put into the hands Of a doubtful voter
or a candid republican, for half year OF
year, will accomplish more good than hal
dozen speeches, or q peck of documents
during heated political campaign. Nc
democrat can do better thing than devot
ing one day In week, or one hour each day
to this work. Multitudes of men honestly
acting with the republican party in the pas
are now seeking after truth, and they will
subscribe for q good democratic newspape,
if asked to do 80. Give them an invitation
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

POLIcE.-Terrance Flanagan, saloon
keeper on the levee, was again brought be-
fore Magistrate Connolly, this morning, on
com plant of his wife. for constant and re-
peated abuse, and was fined, under the city
ordinances, SIS and costs, and under the
state law he was required to find bail in the
sum of $500 for his appearance at the next
term of circuit court, for assault and battery,
and for threats against the life of his wife
When Torrance gets too much whiskey I'm.
der his skin he is very ugly and abusive
Better not get drunk any more, Torrance.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02
CHICAGO Market.
Te.sgrapAed to the AReUs.

TelsgrapAed TO the AReUs.
Flour-Firmer, nominally zoe higher. Some
holders asked SOC better
Wheat-Active and excited, Sa9c higher, ow-
ing to advance quoted in Liverpool No. closed
strong, 200 2O2. No. closed firm, at 1874 a
l9S For No. nominal ISL.
Corn-S41 S4i for new.
Oats-FiImer 553 562.
Rye-Quiet, No. 164 l55. No. l52a ib3.
Barbley-More active MS q ls6.
Pork-No. Q mess roc higher Sales 81 a 81 rs
Lard-115 IL.
Cut meats-Quiet. Dressed hogs 7,l5aS,50
LIVE SToCk.
Hogs-Received to IL IN. HOO. Medium
hogs 10 lower. Prime and extra grades firm
at previous prices. Market weak, tending lower
and range $50 725.
Cattle-Receiyed TO II IN. $50. Market fairly
acuive, under local and shipping demand. Sale,
made 975 73O, good to fair shipping, $50 q 500
fair to good.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

PREMIUM PRINTING.-The committee to
whom the specimens of printing we're refer
red, at our late county fair, Messrs John A.
Jordan, Thomas Leighton and F. J. Under
wood unanimously awarded the first premi-
um to the ARGUS OFFICE for the best print
ing.
The specimens of work we had on exhibi.
ton were taken, at random, from the Jobs
we do every day for our customers. They
were not gotten up for the purpose of taking
apremium, but were specimens of our every
day work.
We trust that the public will bear these
facts in mind and also that we do work as
quick and as cheap as any other office.
Orders respectfully solicited. dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

the coming year, of Tris Lodge No. 81 A f.
L. A. NJ, took place last evening, Jan. LIST
at Masonic hall, in presence of q large as
semblage of ladies and gentlemen. Ate,
the interesting ceremonies Of installation
were over, q cotillion band was introduced
and furnished music for those wishing to en-.
JOY themselves few hours in dancing. Re.
freshments were served up during the even.
ing, under the superintendent of Mr.. E.
Krell, who took especial pains to provide
literally for all and to see that none went
away dissatisfied. Sc - -,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

JOSH BILLINGS IN DAyESpoRr,-This
queer and sensible genius VIII deliver his
celebrated lecture Cd Milk, in the Burtis
Opera House, Monday evening. Admission
so cents, to all parts of the house-no re-
served seats. Arrangements win probably
be made for an extra train from this city and
return,-thus landing passengers within 80
feet of the house. We hope to see a good
turn out
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

PEORIA r. R-Mr. 8. B. Carter (not Cur
It's as the types made US say, on a former oe
casion) chief engineer of the new Peoria rail
road company, arrived at the Rodmsn House
Thursday evening with his surveying party,
numbering some eight or ten assistants
They will run two lines, over most of the route,
for the purpose of comparison.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

plain card board, and other printers stock,
and can execute work in the most superior
manner, superior to any printing Office in
this county. People who want the very best
work, at reasonable rates. are requested to
call at the ARGUS JOB ROCKS and see Mr..
Jones and examine specimen
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

Telegrsphed to the ARGUS.
New YoRk, Jan. 2.
Cotton--not quoted.
Flour-more active at 9,90aIl,15 extra state
9,eOal3,20 Ohio.
Wheat--Sa5c better at Alas No. prng and
3,12 white Michigan.
Corn-la2c better at 37a3SA new mixed ives
tern ahOat.
Barley--not quoted.
0ats--frmer S44 western in store 81 sfoat.
Pork-dull and heavier at Fl ,05a2l,0s.
Lard-sleady.
Petroleum-Quiet.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

SUPPER AT CAMDEN, THIS EvENISG.-The
people of Camden Mills and vicinity will
give complimentary supper, this evening,
to MIR. D. B. Sears, for his energy and public
spirit In improving the Rock River water
power We are indebted for compliment.
tary invitation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

In MEMoRIAM.-We regret to state that
Ret Glarkson, the genial, dashing, talented,
and facetious local editor of the Io,ca State
Register was, some time ago, lass.oed by a
blooming damsel of that Hawkeye state, and
dragged to the matrimonial altar. where he
was sacrificed with the usual ceremonies.
"Alas poor Yorick, we knew him well''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

New LANDLoRD.-Mr. C. f. Miller has
taken the place of Mr.. Charles Hansgen, as
landlord of the Union House. He is good
man and will keep good house.
Mr.. Hansgen has recently built fine two
story store, near the Union House, in which
he intends, soon, to open the grocery and
provision business. We wish him success.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

PAINTING, PAPER HANGIsu 40. Er--To
those who have any work to be done in this
line, or who expect to have in the spring,
we recommend the employment of Schlem-
mer, Smealon & Co. who are excellent work
men and charge reasonable rates. Their
advertisement will be found in this paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

THE Arsenal clock has arrived and will
soon be in position. 1t will be impossible
for the people on either side of the river to
clearly distinguish the hands ON the clock,
but the striking of the bell will be distinctly
heard in both towns, at all hours of day or
night,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

We unite our request to that of the unmar-
ried editor of the Union, that the ladies,
"for one day. smile on him as sweetly as
any other fellow, even if Bro. Fisher did per-
sist in putting An ''S' to the end of his name.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

NICE PRrsrIKG.-We have Just received
severalne styles Of job type, suitable for
the finest card printing, and can now exc.
cute work almost equal to engraving. We
keepallkinds Of msrbled, frosted, colored and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

LEAvE-Chicago,R Rock leland & Pacific, going
East, at $40 A. NJ. and 500 p. NJ.
Going West-at sos A. NJ. and Gas P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling 3 Rock Island,
at 100 a. NJ. and 5.45 p. NJ. E}sssssss3
Coal Valley, about 100 A. NJ and LOO P. M.
ARRIVE-Chicag3, Rock leland 4 Pacifc,
from the East, At 7.45 A. NJ and $40 P. NJ.
From the West, Mt sos A. NJ. and 7.45 P. NJ
Western Union, and Sterling q Rock ISLAM d.,
at eos A. NJ. and 1l.55 P. M.
Coal Valley, about IL A. NJ. and PM.
NTrains run by Chicago tir1e, witch is
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

PALACE PARK.-The new illuminated
wagon from the Palace Park is quite an at
traction--and the Park is having good run
of custom, day and night. Everybody speaks
well of it. BY the way-talking with 9
man about this park, the other night, he
spoke very highly of it, and particularly
praised the ladies' reception room, which he
said was handsomely ornamented with
".fshy paper" He probably meant tissue
paper. This man was an acquaintance OF
the one who said he had to 60 with the 'buss
and take some passengers up to "Moline
Rerenue.'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

Extraordinarily evening the little
guard house near the railroad bridge over
the Mississippi accidently took FIRE and burn
ed. "Nobody hurt" sez.T-~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02
Pain Killer.
MANHATTEN, Kansas, April l7,..ls66.

MANHATrEN, Kansas, April 1856.
MEssRs. PERRY DAVIS & SoN,
little more about the Pain Killer. l consid-
er it very valuable medicine, and always
keep it on hand | have travelled a good
deal since have been in Kansas, and never
without taking it with me. In my practice
/ used it freely for the Asiatic Cholera in
l849, and with better success than with any
other medicine. also used it here for
Cholera in 1855, with the same good results.
A. HUNTING, M. ID.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

THANKs.-The ARGUS carriers wish to
thank the large number of ladies and gem
tlemen subscribers to the ARGUs) who pre-
sented them with STAMPS" on New Years,
for promptly and faithfully delivering the
paper. Whatever was given them was
wholly unsolicited, and unexpected, as the
ARGUS, years ago. discontinued the ridiculous
practice of sending around poor doggerel
ryhmes, headed "New Years Address"
&C., &C., as a means of paying its carriers.
The ARGUS pays its carriers, and subscribers
are under no sort of obligations to make
them presents. Those who do so, do it with
out solicitation,-and, of course, the boys
are very thankful for this evidence of their
faithfulness.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02
For Christmas, at Aiken's.

Lace Sets, Embroidered Linen, Sets Of
Collars and Cuffs, Embroidered and Hem
stitched Handkerchief, Scarfs, and lots o.
handsome Dress Goods, desirable and sensi
BILE for Presents for the coming Holidays
all at low prices.
c. NJ AIKEN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02
Burgh Brothers.

Teas, Sugar. Coffee and Spices.
Are retailed there at wholesale prices,
And everything also in the grocery line;
Their stock is large and the assortment fine.
"a sixpence saved is q shilling earned;
To remember this is guod thing learned"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02

WATERFOWL wants little plank platform
for the cars to stop at. Pears to US the
railroad might invest few dollars to put
up three or four plank there.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, l. o. o. F..
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at 8 o'clock p.
DAVID HAYES, N. G
LEVI S. HARsON, z. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-02
Johnston's Flour.

Burgh Brothers are agents for the above
old and popular brand of Flour. They have
some choice winter wheat -four, and the very
best assortment of groceries and family sup
plies nov.l4dtf.