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The cushions are of vel.

marvel Of luxury. The cushions are of vel.
ve,v French mocquet, beautifully figured,
and having light groundwork which makes
The general effect more cheerful than that
of mos, other cars, The woodwork ia wal
nut, iplsid with beautiful striped tulip
wood-a new material, and with gilt figures.
The figured glass for doors and
windows, i, al.o remarkably hand
some. The mattresses are o. the
finest of hair covered with costly striped
red and the curtains are Of gorgeous french
terry, mirrors, tables between the seats TWO
smoking rooms with lights for writing CLOS
cts for baggage, with stands and other lux
aries, all made without limit as to cost
make up car for day and night use which
would delight prince. If anything finer
can be produced, we would like to see IT,
The Colorado is one Of four similar car
already built for the Rock Island lines, run
ming through twice day to Omaha, an(
serving both rs day and night cars. Thi
road is now building two more, which wi
be sill finer, # possible, being sixty fee
long and capable OF accommodating fit
passengers each. They will be out in Do
Cember.
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The New SrEAMER.-0ne of the new
steam packets being built at La Crosse for
the White Collar line, is nearly finished and
will take downward trip about the first OF
October. She has been christened Alexan.
der Mitchell, in honor Of the President OF
the Western Union and several other Rail.
roads. The La Crosse Leader says she is
TO be one Of the finest steamers on the [ p
per Mississippi, second in size only to he
Tom Jasper and to be elegantly finished
and equipped. The following are her dim.
ensions: Length, 24l feet; breadth of beam
39l feet; depth of hold, St feet
She has two engines, with 22.ineh cylin.
der and feet stroke; four boilers, PC feet
in length and 10 inches in diameter, and
the hull is of the best white oak, There
are IS state rooms, all of which are large,
light and comfortable. Her guards are
wide and handsome. Its calculated that
the boat will Draw less than 30 inches OF
water.
The hull designated for the other new
boat is of the same kind of material as tina,
of the Alexander Mitchell, though It's a
few feet shorter. The boat will also be O
first slass packet.
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AN ARCHITECTURAL NOVELTY.
a. r. Cutters Terra Gotta Re3i"
dence.

On the corner Of Rock River and Deer
streets, our esteemed old citizen, Mr.. Amos
f. Cutter, is just completing novelty in
the architectural line, which is worthy of
more than passing notice. 1t is an elegant
cottage residence, with handsome French
Mansard roof, the walls being entirely com
posed Of terra Gotta castings with concrete
filings. The design, by Mr.. Cutter, is en-.
trely original. We never heard Of a house
being built in such manner, and are safe
in saying that it is the first oae ever 30 con
structed In fact, Mr. Cutter has applied
for patent for the use Of terra Gotta casing
in this manner. The blocks are eight by
sixteen inches in size, are tastefully psnnell.
ed, and are painted as near the color OF
dressed Joliet stone as can be attained. The
most finely polished marble could not be
more pleasing to the eye. II required no
little courage to put up residence in this
manner, as the whole operation was viewed
in the light of an experiment, and many
doubted the ability of such material being
able to stand the test of such use. The
best of stone masons, however, having ex.
amined the walls, pronounce them superior
to brick in durability, if any difference what.
ever exists. Thus Mr.. Cutter has the salts
faction Of having introduced valuable i'm.
provement in modern architecture. Terra
Gotta walls can be put up as cheaply as brick
ones, and an opportunity is offered for the
display of all kinds of taste in the produc
ton of ornamental designs.
Outside of its peculiar construction, the
residence is noteworthy accession to that
part of the city. The fine grounds on which
it stands, were purchased by Mr.. Gutter in
1850, Immediately on his return from Cali.
fornia. In the following year, ho set ont
Vno sro~tor portion Of it in fruit trees, which
are now in q tiourishng condition. The
residence is "a by &c, one story high, with a
commodious basement, and large Mansard
attic, equal to q story in the common style
1t contains fifteen rooms, cellar, cistern, gas,
ventilation pipes, and all modern accommo.
dations. On the front will be large porch,
and on the west end, a fine balcony. The
chmneys are Of terra Gotta. The total cost
will be between $4,000 and $4,000. Tho
castings were obtained from the Carbon Cliff
Works. The erection was commenced in
May. Peter Farrell laid the walls, VIM. Il.
Errett did the carpenter work, and Alter &
Simmons the painting. Mr.. Cutter drew the
plans The outside of the residence presents
An elegant appearance, while the location is
eptionablc, and the view enjoyed, a
FIRST class one.
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ERIE RAILWAY

TIE GREAT TuROUGH ROUTE TO THE EAST
This company now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles Of road extending from Cinoin-
matt, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Roc chester
to New York.
1t is of the six feet gauge, nearly third wider
than other roads, enabling the company to con-
struct and use coaches corresponding ly larger
and more comfortable. Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution of steel
rails at such points as subjected to the great
est service and here the highest rate of speed
is required to be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches acc ompany
all night trains. They are heated by steam, per
fectly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern Improvements
Excellent dining saloons are located al con-
venient points upon the line, where annie TINA
is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily are run from the
western termiui of the road to New York without
change, making as quick time as BY any other
route.
The long distance run without chanee-Ss0
miles-sud the spacious accommodations of its
broad gauge coaches, especially commend this
route to Families and ladies'.
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at all principal ticket Offices throughout the
country.
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KEEP In THE RANKS THERE.

The Rim aecuses the democrats Of hay.
ing respect for Mr.. Thomas as an Office
holder who proved too honest for the Court
House Ring. 1t says:
Why this ou,burst Of affection :or man
whom they lately so despsed| simply IN
the hope that they con make some capital
out Of Mr.. Thomas disappointment and
possibly induce him to be their candidate
for the Treasurership. We suspect this
billing aud cooling won't win. Mr.. Thomas
il not man to be thus triled with. II he
had any inclination to accept their ap'
proaches, such Friendship n0utd erertdSt'
iHgiy damn him throughout the county.
In the last two lines we have direct
threat that if Mr.. Thomas don't act &C.
cording TO the wishes of the Court House
Ring-or, if he exhibits even an iicliRa
ton not to do SO, he is to be damned
throughout the county. He has already
been thoroughly damned by the Court
House Ring, which now runs the county,
and how he has anything more to fear, we
cannot imagine. /. is also quite certain
that any man Of conscience who ever sue
ceed5 in getting an Office, while the Court
House Ring is in power in the choice Ian
guage of our exceedingly moral neighbor,
will be certain also to be "danned.' The
Court House Ring has no further use
for honest men but to damn" them. But
if we are not much mistaken, the time is
near at hand when to be damned" by the
Court House Ring will be the highest re
commentator candidate can receive, &c
gain the suffrages of the people.
The whole article from which we take
the above extract, is an effOr. to whip IN thu
homes, republicans Of this county to th'
support of an ignoble ring Of sharks ant
sharpers. 1t is an efTor! to keep the peop
in the ranks By downright threats. The re
publican party Of this county was never II
a more dem0ralzed condition. Place
beggas on q free horse, says an old adaRe
and he will ride it straight to the devil. Ih
republican party Of this county has been
free horse for the barnac!es Of the Coul
House Ring, and they have about ridden
TO the devil. No wonder their organ ha
taken the alarm and has commenced whil
ping in the strsggIers. Honest men wi
, not much longer submit to being whippe
in by such corrupt gang of sWindlers q
the Court House Ring.
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Rock Islam Il Peoria Railroad.
Mail Routes.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-sriv,s at
4:30 A. M. and 6:36P. NJ. Closes at 1920 A. M.
and p. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL-via Ws.srtown, lamp
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordova, Az
rivos at 1910 A. NJ. Closes p. NJ,
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by osrs) daily, leaves
IA. NJ, and arrives ?. NJ. Orion and An
dover arc supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, mAIL--arrives at s;Sb
A. NJ. and lO:O5P. NJ. Closes at p. M. and
l0P.M.
ALEDo MhIL-vis Camden Mills, Andalu-
sia, Edging ton, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, 70
Oquawks Junction, tSagetown), leaves daily
between 2 A. M, and arrives at $3.50 p. Nj.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, HAzlitt, Buff
hlo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
| Creek, and Milersburg, goes by this route.
| MONMOUTH MAIL-Via Presumption, Sues,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
| Riohland Grove to Mon mouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. M.
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
day at =. NJ. Centre Ridge Is supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening, a. o'clock, and leave
Saturday morning at 8 O'clock
SWEDONlA, via Rural, twice week arrive
Tuesday and Fridays, Gt4:3O p NJ, and leave
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1870 A.
This route terminates at New Windsor.
, Office hours from 7iCO A. NJ. TO 800 P. NJ.
1T Sundays, open from 70 10 AN.
NJ. y. Osborn, Post Master.
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LETTER FROM A SALOON KEEPER,
Rock ISLAND, Monday Evening.


EplroRs ARGus:-There is much talk,
lust now, IN regard to the Sunday ordinance,
and It may not be improper for an interest
ed party--a saloon keeper--to say some
thing about it. Now, although saloon
keeper, an in favor Of the Sunday ordi.
nance, and think Mayor Butord has acted
in commendable manner IN enforcing 1t.
As far as am concerned, the Union will
never make any political capital by becom'
ing o whisky paper on this question, al
though | was not one Of the saloon keepers
who asked MAYOR Buiord to enforce the
law. Six days in the week behind my
counter are enough for me, and am quite
willing to enjoy day of rest when my
com petitors do. But the law should be en-
forced to the letter. 1t is understood by
some that those who have restaurants con
nected with their dram shops, can keep
open. Now, think the law should be en-
forced in such manner as to leave no
chink where our highfalutin brethren OF the
GLASS and roon" can creep out There
were saloons where the business OF the
restaurant could be transacted indepen
IDENTIFY open on last Sunday, and two mer
behind the bar. In connection with this
some of our aldermen declare that the Ii
ceuse should be increased TO $1,000 PEI
aunum, so as to crush out the small try
Go ahead gentlemen.
"The game is up, the quarry stands a
bay"
NJ. V. CANNON.
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Simply in the hope that they can make
some capital out of Mr. Thomas disappoint-
ment and possibly induce him to be their
candidate for the Treasurership.- Union.
We have no hesitancy in saying that if
any decent republican should run for any
Office independently, in opposition to the
Court House Ring, with its bum.
mers and barnacles be would receive the
whole vote of the democratic party of'the
county, as well as that of two thirds of the
honest republicans.
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The office OF Clerk; Treasurer and Super.
intendent are the only ones in the gift OF the
county, at this time, which have living
salary y Union.
We said that all the offices worth having,
were gobbled for Rock Island by the Court
House Ring, Beardsley, of Rock Island
got the Clerkship; Reid, of Rock Island, got
the Tressureship; and Sturgeon, of Rock
Island the Supern.eudeney. How do our
country friends like the looks of that?
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Special Notice.

C. NJ. Aiken, at the sign of the Golden Eagle,
has just received his stock of Fall Goods-hand-
some Plaids, Poplins for Fall suits, Arab ShawIs,
Silk Warp Poplins, Merinos, Empress Cloths
Flannels, Plaid cloakings, Skirts, and all sorts
Of Thugs for the Fall trade. The ladies are re-
specially invited to call and look at them.
C. NJ. AIKEN.
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SPLENDID CAR ON THE ROCK ISLAND
ROAD

The wide awake managers Of the Rock
Island Road don't intend to let their route
be thrown in the shade by any opposition
one. Among the chief additions lately
made TO its rolling stock, is the car Colora.
do. This splendid piece of workmanship is
fifty two feet long, and will accommodate
ffty'six passengers. Externally it is most
deliberately painted in light, cheerful eolors,
profusely ornsmented with gil. making .
very SNOWY appearance, Within il y .
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hEHoE * CARHART, of Davenport, have
now on hand large stock of carpets, oil
cloths, window shades, &c. They are now
receiving their new goods which are select,
ed by Mr.. Carhart, who resides in New
York to take advantage of the MARKET
They now have full stock Of the celebrat.
ed herman Colony WOODEN yarns, plaid and
Jeans, &c,
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ACCIDENT AT BUFFALo.-At Buffalo on
the 18th, Victor Harony, young man from
Davenport, while mounting horse, was
thrown over its neck. His head coming in
contact with the hard road, received concus-
sion of the brain, and two ribs were broken.
lie lies in q precautions condition.
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Nor TRUE,-The Rim says that we once
charged Mr.. Thomas with being member
of the Court House clique. This is false,
and we defy the production of an extract
from any of our files to that effect. We
would be sorry to impute any such Islander
TO an honorable man. We have repeatedly
said, however, that he was too honest for
the uses of the Court House Ring, and had
been kicked aside for that reason.
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At BAmherger's.

Just received, the largest and bet selected
stock of staple and fancy Dry Goods ever
brought to this city. Also, a complete line Of
Cloths, Cassimeres and roeskna. very fine
assortment of Ready Made Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods always on hand. Suits made
to order, and fits guaranteed. Hats, Caps, La
dies Furs, So, 10 every style.
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BIG STocS.-lf you want to see a big
stock OF goods in big store at low prices,
drop IN at hanes stove store. He has an
assortment extensive enough to as,onish
the natives, and to do baking for reei
ment or two besides. He is never afraid
to show you what he has for sale; an in.
spection don't cost anything.
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Crockery L. Tum bling.

Not the crocsery, either, but the prices, atW.
Fl. d G. I. Webb's, Davenport, who have one of
the biggest stocks in Iowa, and cant be under
sold by anybody.
They have just bee making large reduc-
ton in their rates, and want the public of Rock
Island to know it. This is n. humbug. Call
and see for yourself diff
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At WadsWorth & Co.'S.

Just received, new style of cord nets, prints,
Deanes, Flannels and many other styles of
low prices. Their stock of staple dry goods is
tho largest in tho city, and their prices the low
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Nav PRoPRIEToR.-The saloon on Wash.
ington street, formerly kept by Newcomb q
Lindahl, has recently been purchased by
Mr.. Swan Swanson. The friends Of the
new proprietor will always find him ready
to do the clever thing with them.
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Personal Capt l.. NJ. Haverssick, sen.
Tor editor of the Union, departed for the
east last evening on business Union.
We trust he'll get money enough to pay
the telegraph bill he's been trying TO get US
to pay tor him,
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TO BUSINESS MEN.

We would call the especial attention of bust
ness mon to the fact that the ARGUS Office does
Ruling, Binding and Blank Book Work, of every
description. Parties having any of this kind Of
work to do will find it to their interests to call at
the ARGUS Office and have it done.
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At Wadsworth & Co.'S.

Just received. 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 tho line Of Carpets or Floor Oil Cloths,
Wadsworth h Co.'s Ia the place to 20 for them
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Masonic.

barrettChapter No. Is, r. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
HENRY BORROWER, H. P.
&c. L, CARLTON, ssc'y.
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Young Mons Library Annexation.

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Assoc
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. A large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cured OF the Secretary. may6dly.
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Don't Forget

That May Bros. is the place to buy your Dry
Goods. They have an immense assortment al.
wyas on hand and have put prices to suit the
times.
P. 5. Rock Island Wollen Mill Goods sold at
aotory prices.
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Court NEws.-His grace, the Duke Of
Bencac left for the East by special train,
last evening, on business calculated to event
ually fill the world with little Bencscs.
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Fine Solid Silverware.

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at Rutenbeck Co.'S, 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
SnTuTh
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PIoNEERs.--Two hundred California pic.
neers passed through Rock Island, to day,
on their way to Chicago, on sight seeing
expedition.
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DAILY MARKETS.

For the very latest market reports from
New York, Chicago and St. Louis, see our
first page.
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TN sent. 20, lcNpi any anu iii u lHe pl'IeI'y
lett remaining unsold will be offered at Public
Sale, and unreservedly sold to the highest bidder
Terms of Sale:
One.third cash down, and the balance Of two
thirds to suit purchasers, on any time under FIVE
years, with interest at per cent Perfect ttl,s
given in any and all cas,s where tale 10 made
The following is partial list of the property
wa Of SEQ 81, tp 20, range 2--lj7 acres,
more or less first claEs fam for Grain and
Stock, nd Joining the town Of Cordovs, and TO be
sold with or without fine brick Mansion House
and Grounds, with Bans, dc, situated in the
town.
f J of lot |, Off t, and OF ct OF sec
|, tip 10, rserc 2.
Nsl of Zee ~, town 10, iange2.
t'of J Of sec IS, town 20, range2.
Ne and frac and W of sw and =
c of sw t, and W Of ne of sw /, and
| / of sc I OF sec 6, town 10, ranges.
W frac and W frnc I Of see :, town l9,range
| 3.
Nei of n " Of SEQ 8, town 10, range 3.
Some 1900 acres in all, making an unsurpassed
farm for stock raising, stock having the range of
| the whole Meredosia bottom.
Lot 2, and " t of sec c, town Is, range 3,con.
| tanning l0l acres, valuable for grain or stock.
| The Rockford, Rock Island 4 st. Louis railroad
runs through the farm
Nwt and n of sw of sec 10, town ~,
| range 2, $40 acres, a fine grain and grass farm.
go ACRES,
| Within mile Of Port Byron, Ills in lots from
10 to 40 acres, each, and well adapted orIRsture
| lands
40 ACRES,
| Adjoining the town of Port Byron, and lying
next to the railroad grounds, admirably adapted
for cutting into town lots.
LOTS.
| A large number Of desirable building lots in
the towns Of Port Byron and C0rdova.
A fine large Brick Mansion House, with 5 lots,
finely timbered, good Barn and Out Houses,
situated in the heart Of the village Of Cordova.
Tho house is built in pleasant Grove, making q
very desirable situation for any one wanting a
pleasant home.
In addition to tho above, two story Brick
House, and comfortable Frame House, each On
a desirable lot.
Also, at tho same time and place, on ! months
credit, at per cent interest, with approved per
sonal security, large amount of personal prop
erty, consisting in part Of about l5O head Of
horned Cattle, in fne condition, from ! 10 I
years old 90 head of Horses, Mules and Cots (;
: 100 head Of Sheep; 200 head Of Hogs Farm
Wagons, and a large ot of all kinds Of Farming
Implements, consisting of Reapers, Mowers,
Drills, Flows Harrows. Rnkes Harness, &c, DC.
Also $50 tons Of good lIsy-Timothy, Glover
and Red Top.
For more minute details see printed bills, and
for any information apply to either Of tbs sub
scribers; at Cordova, Ills.
c. A. SPRING.
, b. ZIMMERMAN,
D. W. COBB.
! Cordova, Aug. 81, 1869, wtdddlavtd.
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PERsoNAL.-Our merchant friend, Mr..
Joe May, got back from New York, this
morning, with piles of goods.
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JUST Solo! all We that are athirst, 60
to John Bcngston's soda fountain and cool
your parehed lips.
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The river constantly rising, prevents
operations on the projected bridge.
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FoCND.-A gold breast pin. Enquire Of
Bromley II Co.
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DIR. B. L. MITCHELL,
MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN.

by REQUEST of patients In Rock Island
ID County, will have rooms at the Rock Island
House every Tuesday and Friday during the
tall where be will treat with electricity, all kinds
Of diseases, both acute and chronic. Electricity
will locate the disease to the satisfaction OF any
patient. One trial will satisfy any one of this
fact Mrs. Stallcup will attend to lady patients.
The Doctor and his sister are well known in
Davenport as Mrs. stallcup has been a resident
of that city for some years, and can bring good
references from come of the best families in the
city, "a to the efficacy of her treatments in ell
Female Diseases. Have cured Deafness, Fever
and Ague, Catarrh, Bronchial Affections, where
everything else HIS failed; also, Liver and Kid
ney Affections. No shocks given. The treat
IN ents are pleasant to the most nervous patients,
even to infants. Let the afflicted give US call,
we will do them good. Charges reasonable.
Consultation free. Hours from A. NJ. to p.
NJ. aug23dtf.
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LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN CENTS q line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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Premium Job Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the ARGUs OFFICE, and be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.