The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-25
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT,

az "oetiu8 VI tn6 Lauies Ala oOclety
of Trinity Church, held July 2lst. A. d
1870, the following tribute of respect to
the memory of Miss Augusta Dart was
adopted
WHEREAS, In the all-wise providence oil
God, our dear sister and beloved feiio"
worker for Christ, Miss Augusta Dart, mas
been summoned from her labor on EARN 10
Ter reward in Paradise; and,
WHEREAS, We desire to record IN suec-
tionate remem brance, our estimate OF ner
worth and our sense of loss IN her death
therefore.
Resolred, That in this bereavement our
society mourBs the loss of one OF its most
intelligent and valued members, one who
was ever disposed with judicious counsel,
ready hand or skillful pen to assist ~ 81
undertakings which looked to the wen n, oe.s |
of the society, or to the interest OF '''''
holy church. A. d..,h of
NJ. nat. Dart, it can be truly said that
.a;.,v At large has been called on to sur
s.nder one of its brightest ornaments and
hest exemplars of the many eraces which
NAV sdorn the true christian woman.
Resolved, That We hereby extend our
warmest sympathies to her afflicted family,
and pray to God that they may be enabled
to feel that their great loss has been to her
eternal gain"
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions
be sent to her family, and also published in
the daily papers of the city.
Mrs. MARY WOODWARD, Prest.
MRS. MARY D'WoLFE, Secy.
H. kha ,rhk oF
the 4th of this month one John T. Mckelvey
who was at that time clerk for Mr. l. f. Saul
paugh, went over to Davenport and spent
the evening in the St. Louis saloon, place
better known as 9TH. Beer Jerkers,'' where
be fell in with some of the we'll known FREE
quen,ers of the place, and later in the night
went off with them. About / o'clock they
succeeded in dragging and robbing him,
as is supposed, of over 5000. People in
the vicinity of disreputable house in the
lower part of the city cav and recognized
the parties and informed the police. They
have been on the watch for them since that
time. On Saturday nigh. the two who did
TO come up to DAY. Their names are Martin
Foley and K. Doley, both we'll known in
Davenport 4, the robbery they even took
off McKelvey's boots 10 search for any
stamps he might have concesled about his
person.
When the police found Mckelvey he was
as insensib!e as dead person. The police
Of Davenport were over on this side looking
for him 10 appear as a witness, but did not
ind him, as he is now at iskllaa. Rock
Islanders snd all strangers will do well to
give the rough characters OF Davenport a
wide berth, and to keep ont of such pisces
They are Of the most desperate characters
and would hesitate at nothing to rob man
inspected of having much money about him
after night.
HoRsE THIEF CAUGHT.-At an early hou :
on Saturday morning, one James MckiH
! ney, formerly bar tender a, kennedy's
saloon IN this city, who was at work for Mr.
James Decker, of Edgington, stole his
y.
crossed to Davenport on the ferry. where he
tried to sell the animal. Mr.. Decker traced
him to this city on Saturday. and learned
from the employees on the ferry b at tina,
Mckinney had crossed over in the morning
with the horse. City Marshal Weber WAS
informed. and at once set his men TO watch
for him Early yesterday morning Nc
Kinney was arrested and placed in jail. Mr.
Decker visited him in Jail, and learned that
the horse was hitched II a ravine near the
LeClsire estate, in Davenport. Going over
ne found the horse as indicated and also the
saddle and bride. This morning the Thief
was taken before Magistrate Chopper, and in
default of $500 bonds was remsnded TO lai
to await trial st the next term of court.
Too MUCH CARE cannot be taken In guard
ing the system and in keeping in order tn.
digestive organs during this intensely no
weather. To keep the system in thorough
tone, nature has provided certain stImuiant
and ressorssives, which, il judiciously ap
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| CARD OF THANKs.-Editor Argus Per
NIT me, throaNh your columns. to return N,
thanks to the City Marshal and the police
men of the city for their efforts to captur
| the two strangers who obtained money o
me under false pretense on Wednesday last
would also state that no mention what
ever was made at the time. by either, i,
reference to religion; neither did eithe
represent himself as Catholic Your frs
account of the affair was substantial
| correct
Respectfully. john AsTER
DIED.