davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Mail Routes

Mail Routes.
CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL--arrivss 1T
430 A. M. and 6;36P. NJ. Closssat 7;2O A. M.
and P. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL--vis Watsrtown, Hanp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordovs, az
rives at l0:40 A. M. Closes I p. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAIL--(by oArs) daily, lsavss
IA. NJ, and arrives P. M. Orion and An
dover are supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arrives at g:3b
A. NJ. and lO;O5P.M. Closes At p. M. and
10P.M.
ALBD0 MAIL-viA Camden Mills, Andslu-
sis, Edgin gton, Hamlet, Perryton, Alsdo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, 70
oquAwka Junction, (sagetown), leaves daily
between s Q A. NJ, and arrives at $3.50 r. III.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Hsslih, Buff
fslo Prairie, nlnos City, brury, Copper
Greek, and Millersbarg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-via Presumption, sueE,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Richland Grove to Monmouth, leaves Tues-
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. M.
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
day at P. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
| CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening, al O'Clock, and leaves
Saturday morning, at O'Clock.
SWED0NIA, via Rural, twice week arrives
Tuesday and Fridays, at 4;30 P. NJ, and leaves
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1880 A. NJ
This route terminates at New Windsor.
Offce hours from 7:CO A. NJ. to 500 p. M.
nar sundAys, open from to 10 AN.
NJ. b. OSBORN. Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

REDUCTION OF FARE.--With the view OF
increasing the attendance at the Rock Island
County Fair, a special arrangement has
been made with the rapids packets, securing
a large reduction of rates. Passengers to
or from the Fair, will be carried as follows
from Sept. 9Th to the 10th, inclusive:
To and from Andalusis, sO,75; do Mus
catine, 100; do Drury's Landing, 100; do
New Boston, l,7j; do Keithsburg, l,7j; do
Oquswka, 200; do Burlington, 200; do Dial.
las, $50; do It. Madison, $50.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

PORT BYRON ITEHs.--A box Of cake,
greenback or two, and significant looking.
biIet.douI informs US that Mr.. George Metz
gar Of Port Byron has just returned from
Washington (Ills), and don't intend to be,
''lonely since his mother died. any more.
He has induced some angelic creature Of
that place to pity his solitary lot, and under
the patriotic motto Of "E Pluribus Unum,"
the two made one have hoisted their sails for
voyage together over the stormy sea of life.
All is now satisfactorily explained, however.
An explanatory notice will be found uRder
the proper head. We wish the happy pair
as many of the joys and as few Of the sor.
rows of life as Heaven ever bestows upon its
favorites.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

CONTRACT Let The contract for the
building OF the Rockford, Rock Island. &
st. Louis railroad, from the American Cen.
trai Line to Sagetown, by way of Keiths.
burg and oquawka, has Just been let to l..
E. Saulpaugh & Co., of this city. This firm is
not famous for slow work or dilitOry move.
nents, and we shall look to see the contract
rushed right straight through.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Henry COUNTY ITEMS. On Sunday the
10Th, Jehu b. and John II. Ripley, aged II
and 10 years respectively, and sons of Mr.
A. Ripley, of Cambridge, left home for
parts unknown, taking with them two horses
and a colt belonging TO their father, who
advertises for information as to their where
abous.-Dysentery prevails among the lit
tie children Of Cambridge TO some extent
Two deaths have already occurred.-A
Bulls Run affair took place at Oakley, last
week. A down train on the c., R. I. and
?. road ran into herd of cattle, and
slaughtered &c head.-~The next term of
the Cambridge schools opens on Monday,
Aug 30, with B. +. Barge as Principal of
the Higher Department, and Miss Maria
Allen, of Munson, and Miss - Smith, of
Whiteside county, as teachers of the lower
departments.-The Cambridge Chronicle
gives the following digest of the wealth of
Henry county, as shown by the Assessors
exhibit
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Cheap! Cheap!

Good fast color lawns only 20 CENTS
French lawns only 80 cents. Best French
orgaudies all marked down. Real French
percales fine and fast colors, only % cents.
All Summer dress goods marked down to
close them out before getting 10 Fall goods.
All white goods and piques at very low
prices. Now ia the time for bargains at the
sign Of the Golden Eagle. 9. NJ. AIKEN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

CAurIoS.--It is proper that the attention
of threshers should now be called to the
fact that the last Legislature passed law
requiring them TO box the horizontal shaft
Of their machines, under penalty Of respon'
sibilisy for all damage that may resul! from
compliance, aud inability to collect BY
law any pay for !hreshing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

STILL THEY Go.--When man gets mar.
ried. he gives bonds to society for his good
behavior. At least some one who pretends
to know hes said as much. The way our
people are passing in their checks, and en-.
dorsing their bonds, is really astonishing.
By notice elsewhere, it will be seen tina.
Mr. +. Il. Warren and Mrs. Jennie Folsom.
both of this city, have been "splicedo in the
most approved style. Our kindss. wishes
70 with thsm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Formerly Of New York, who hAs visited Rock
Island regularly the past twelve Year,, and ei'
feeted many wonderful cures Of old Chronic Dis.
eases, Cancers, and Diseases Of the Eye and Ear,
which have been pronounced iucurabe by tne
medical profession generally, can be consulted a
the Rock Island House, On Thursday, Angus
26th, as will be seen by his card in another col
ump Consultation free.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
$500 REWARD,

WILL PAY THE ABOVE REWARD FOR
4 the arrest and delivery to me in Rock Island,
Illinois, Of one LYNCH, the man who was tho
ringlesder In the riot which occurred on the
steamer Dubuque at Hampton, Ills, Cd Thurs
day, the 2sth day of July, A. D. 1859. The
said Lynch is large, well.built, broad should
cred lrishman, his face deeply pitted with
smallpox. He is about FIVE feet eight or nine
inches in height, weighs l7O or $50 pounds, has
dark complexion, short brown hair, no beard,
and appears to be about IS years of age He
received slight cut on the back of his head
during the riot, and wore at tn at time a faded
gray shirt, dark pants, dark brown coat, and
broad brimmed black hat.
WILLIAM DRURY.
Sheriff Of Rock Island County. Ills.
aug2dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Not the crOCkery, either, but the prices, at W.
II. G. T. Webs Davenport, who have one of
the biggest stocks in Iowa, and can't be under
sold by anybody.
They have just beon making largo rcduc-
ton in their rates, and want the public of Rock
Island to know it. This is no humbug. Call
aud see for yourself. dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ELLEN VENABLE, Deceased.
IL The undersigned having been appointed
Executor of the Last will and Testament Of
Ellen Yenable, late of the County of Rock
Island, State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives
notice that he win appear before the County
Court Of Rock Island County, at the Office OF the
Clerk of said Court, in the City of Rock Island,
at the October Term, on the THIRD MONDAY
in October next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day OF August. A. D. 1869.
JOSEPH VENABLE,
aug2lw4w. Executor
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

MIGRANTS, BEWARE. There are several
persons, loafers, who live elsewhere, at pres
ent staying in Rock Island. have notified
some of these, personally, to leave the place.
| hereby give notice to all Of them that if
they remain in Rock Island, shall see that
the laws are strictly enforced relating to va.
grancy. These loafers are thieves, and must
70 elsewhere if they wish TO practice their
profession.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

MAY BROTHERS are closing out their entire
stock Of Spring and Summer Dress Goods, Par
asols, Marseles, Trimmings, Cotton Hose,
Glover, Hoop Skirts, and COrsets at prices much
below their value. They are not going to quit
the business but wish to make room for fall
goods
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

ACCIDENTAL son of Mr.. l.. W. Clemens,
OF Pleasant Valley, Scott county,was expert
menting on stills the other day, with his feet
two yards above the ground, when one of his
supporters broke, and he fell to the ground,
spFalnng both his wrists and breaking his
left arm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

JUST THE THNG.-Balch Il Frazer have
large lot Of Air Stacked Lime for sale
cheap as dirt, which is just the thing for
strowing around alleys, out houses, &C., dur.
ing this unhealthy weather
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

LIME FALLING.-A rampageous "hoss,s
yesterday afternoon, having become tired of
being hitched to the sign post of Balch &
Frazers store, in the hot August sun, ''got
up his back up" and Samson like, pulled
the whole arrangement down, including three
or four signs, and all
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
CATARRH CURED.

They are treating Oatarrh on new system which
is a sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
rom hve TO seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
We wish IL DIsT1soTLY understood that DR..
KNAPP is NOT Travelling Physician. He OK.
LIZ visits few places OCCASIONALLY, to accom-.
modate his numerous patients who cannot CON-
vENlESrLY visit him in Chicago.
IF Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages OF disease. While all the diseases are cur
able, If taken in season, all stages are not Your
case may be durable this week, not next--.to.day,
not tomorrow henoe the danger of dalav
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

BACK AGAIN.--Rev. DR.. Davis will occu.
pY his pulpit again, at the Baptist church
tomorrow. He has concluded his wander.
ings, and with renewed health, will enter
upon the duties Of his sacred calling.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Look at tho Figures!

All Summer Goods marked down.
Dress Goods worth 75c. down to Coo.
Dress Goods worth 60c. down to 45c.
Percales worth SOC down to 40c.
Figured.Muslins worth 2js30c downto zoe
Piques worth 7jea$l down to 5OasOc.
All White Goods at cost Parasols and Sun
Shades at cost; Summer shawls at cost.
No deception. Goods will be sold at the above
prices. a. BANRERsER.
Clothes made to order Good fts warranted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

COMMERCIAL ENCuRsIoN.-By u special
train on the Western Union Road q CONNER
sial excursion arrived here this afternoon,
composed of the principal business men of
Milwaukee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
NRwBURGER.
At Wadsvorth & Co.'S.

Just received. a full line of the celebrated
Amana Yarns. They are Offering their stock Of
Summer Goods at cost, to make room for their
fall stock. Remember that if you want any
thing in the line of Carpets or Floor Oil Cloths,
Wadsworth 4 Co.'s is the place TO go for them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Great Reductions !

Being DESTROYS Of reducing my stock before
the close Of the season., / have marked down
prices on all Staples, Dress Goods, Lace and
Berege, Shawls, Millinery Goods. &c. Particu'
lar attention is called to lot Of AlPacas at ~!
cents and IS oents per yard.
b. NEwBURGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Assoc
citation are open from 10 A. M. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. largo and well
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
corgsUITATxoN FREE.

Pstlents must write their name, state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters recurring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and bS adj
dressed to DR.. KNAPP 4 son, Chicago
ESs- Any of the above diseases osn be ,ys,to5
successfully by the patients describing their case
In letter, when they cannot see us.
Ok. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly fer twelve years, can be consulted, for
Isos, at the Roek Island Houss az fnllnHs:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
TAX NOTICE,

Tn accordance with an ordinance Of the City Of
Rock Island, hereby give notice that the
tax warrsnt for the year 1852 has been placed In
my hands.
All persons are hereby requested to call at my
once, unaer parts Hall, and pay their taxes,
within thirty days from this date.
JAS. +. c0PP. City Collector,
hess Island, Aug. 10, 1859, alet. Sod z
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

AUcrIoS.--At four o'clock on Saturday af.
ternoon, a lot of me,c household and kitchen
furniture will be sold at auction on Market
Square. DIT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Eminent New YORK aud Philadelphia Physi-
clans claim that Dubois Mis'i'qaoi Powder 40
tuaiy cures Cancer. IL. advertised IN this is
sue. tjaly7Sdiam'm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

AccrDENr.-A boy about twelve years
old, son of DR.. Derr, of Aledo, lost his foot.
hold while climbing into buggy last week,
fell, and broke his arm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Coal VALLEY TowNsmP.--F "a friend
at Coal Valley we learn that wheat gave q
very poor yield in that township; the corn
prospect is good oats are also good.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
BOUND OYER.

VoUR clothing can be cleaned and bound, and
pressed over, go that II will look ss well as
new BY II. WILCOX Tailor,
Washington S., bet. Orleans and Hook Rivss.
noh1dt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Fine Solid Silverware.

suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at Rutenbeck L Co.'S, % West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
coTuTb
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

SOLDIERS ORPHANS HOME.

The children who are to return TO the Sol.
diers' Orphans Home will report at Rock
Island on the evening of Thursday, Septem
Der I'd, preparatory to leaving for Normal in
charge of Miss Plummer on the morning of
the Sd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

"JUsTus," of Andalusia, is informed that
we cannot publish communications without
knowing the real name of the author.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Tue Ste. Marguerites Catholic Parish, of
Davenport has just let contract for the
building of $4,000 school house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. o. F., me ets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eags sts., at
n o'clock p. NJ.
c. b. KNOX, N. G.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

RIVER IrEMs.-The Milwaukee went I'D
this morning. The Keithsburg for TT. Madi-
son in the morning.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
Taken at Post Hospital, Rock Island Arsenal, fc
the week ending Aug. 18th, 1859.
- aas aaaazza -
BAROMETER.

REMARKS.
On the l4th thermometer 100 in the sun at
$40 p NJ.
On the 9th rain. Quantity Loo inches
On the 18th rain. Quantity Ole of an inch.
On the 18th thermometer 100 In the sun at
3 p. II.
WV. B. BANKS,
Hospital Steward I. S. A.,
0hsarrar
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. IS, R. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month
Henry BuRaowER, II. P.
GEo. L. CARLTON, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Forty Cent? line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Wanted
DR.. Knapp,

Two First Glass Coat maker. At il. NJ hur'
COVERS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Thursday, August 2e.
Thursday, October Al.
thursday, December Is.
Omce--lS5 South Clark 81. Chicago.

N, B. Send for THE INvALID'S FRIEND
AND HEALTH INSTRUCTOR, which teaches
the sick how they can be restored to health, and
the wsii how they ess preserve their health, and
pYeleag their lives,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
THE POCKET ESCULAPIUS. OR

EVERY ONE HIS own PHYSICIAN.
Beinga Confidential Silent Friend and Private
Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treat
ment of Veneral Diseases, Gonorrhea, elect
St;ictures, etc.. Illustrated with Cases, Plates
and Diagrams, from DR.. Young's Private Prac-
tce.
Persons at any distance can have q copy Of
either Of the above Books forwarded to them by
enclosing 90 cents, and addressing
DR. W. YOUNG,
aug2lwly. 4lG Spruce ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
RRCAPITuLATION.

Davenport-3O.
Most centre shots, second day, by j. Koch,
Rock Island-4l,
Fifty-seven centre shots were made in both
days by L. Lorenzen, Davenport.
The next best by John Koch, Of Rock Island,
who was present but one day-4l.
Third best by A. f. Schmidt, Davenport--32.
Fourth best, J. NJ. Albrecht, Rsck Island--Sl.
Fifth best, Il. Fahrner, DavenpOrt--2s.
Society targets won by Rock Island--5.
Centre targets won by Rock Island-7.
The first prize in each division WAS won
by members of the Rock Island society,
which speaks well for them, and shows that
our Rock Island "shootists" are there, every
time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
The Marriage Guide,
BY WIN. Young. M. D.

Containing 220 pages of reading matter, sngrav-
ings of the mass and female organs of genera
tion the child in the womb from ten days old to
the time of delivery; diseases of the womb, and
Of private and secret nature; the production
and prevention of offspring.
Self-abusc, in both sexes, and its treatment !
on Love and Marriage, and, in fact. every Secret
that lie requisite to be known by single and mar
ried people.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Orders for job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the ARaus OpvIcR, and be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
To-Day's Advertisem't s
-
IIsr uf LEETERs

LIST or LkfTEas
UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
TX Office at Rock Island, State Of Illinois, on
August 20, 1852;
Allen Ellan mrs lngham
M nan Waller Johnson Geo 0 mrs
Burcki snmu.I johnson John mrs
Brook Primo KrAndt Peter John
Blockmer Lucen kings mr
Bidle Louis mrs Lyons Michaei
Brien Jas Langmaok Henning
Bennett Elizabeth miss LGvine g
Deran Y S mrs Iekefelt FrauI
Backman David Larson Charlotte mrs
Barton David Lustig Kristina
Baxter A 4 Col Meara Vim
Cheney Marion mrs Magnusson 5
Carpenter NJ NJ mrs McCartin John
Childs John Muller John
Cooper Joseph McCort Fran Is
Close Lucy miss Mellon N
Corcoran Daniel Nolon Chas
Charlson A Nilsson Anna Lisa miss
Dowd r re- Obsrdorffer Louisa mrs
! Dlrnney Louisa mrs Ohstine John
| DOLerty Cornelius TetersonT q
| Flake rhos K Ryan VIM
! Fccbt John Ramsey u NJ
| Gilmorc W II Ryan Edmund
| GnIdstinr kenAsha Jas
| Gesor John NoDers pan
| Grant Andrew ho'i"An ~ a."
! G,;G,th Apnnh p miss StuTm Heinrich
| U,upA Smith L +
! Hunt Jane NJ mrs Smith Emily miss
| HudnutJ q Col Thomas
! Hines Joseph whitman Matte mrs
UauEY Wright Nancy misc
Hamburger Frederick Wilson John
| HalversOn O
To obtain any of these letters, the applloan
must call for "Adrsrtised Letters" and give thu
| date Of this list.
RE- If not called for within month they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
MARCUS Il. OSBORN, p. NJ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN Cpsrs line will be charged for
each ;nsert;on Of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
NO Case will be Received, when
there are any Doubts Of Cure
or Relief

Our terms are CASH: hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines 1t costs
from i've to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with us, which includes medicines.
Zzs- The poor will be favored
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

PmIILr MlrsCn,
Aug. l7d3t. City Marshal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
THE sCHKuTzgNFEsr.

At the Davenport schrutzsnfes', on Sun
day and Monday last, the attendance was
very large. The delegates and visitors from
Rock Island state that they were treated in
the most courteous manner, and highly en-.
joyed the occasion. The following iist oil
the winners of prizes has been handed US by
the Rock Island delegates
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

ANNoA 'H'Ue Vi pEopeEtJ, SoosV 4,ooV
This shows an average of $1,000 for ev-
cry msn, woman, and child within the Dor.
ders of the county.-Prairie chickens are
quite numerous around Geneseo.-A few
days ago, while q number of boys we're
playing on the railroad track at Geneseo, a
little fellow seven or eight years old, son of
Mr.. VIM. Tee, had his hand caught between
the bumpers of two cars, and so horribly
mangled that amputaton will probably
have to be resorted to.-The Republic saws
that the Henry County Agricultural Society
has just added ten acres to its already ex
tensive grounds. 1t is putting the race
course in better order, and making innu.
merable extensions of the con.sniences of
the place. The fair commences on the 18th |
of next mon,h.--The Sixth Annual Meet
ing of the Henry County Sunday School |
Convention will be held at the Cougrees
tional Church in Kewsnee, Ill.,, on Thurs
day and Friday, September I'd and Sd, A. |
D. 1899,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

}. NJ. BEARDsLEY, President.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
BARTHOLOMEW
SAVE YOUR SILVER WARE.
xeoman's Kenewer and oyeans..

ni .nenIcal naid Tor cleansing silver and silver
~ 49,. s!eseHy' etc., removes tarnish, dirt
jury to the finest gold or silver mstsls SoId u
d: N. BARTHOLOMEW, Rock I,lsad.