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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
WHAT Is VINUM VITEf

This wine is prepared to take the place o.
Whiskey and other spirits known to be IN ade vi
OF Fusil Oil aud other deleterious articles TIL,
WINE OF Life Is distilled with great care espec
iaiiy Tor those who require healthy stimuiapt
an ior the use of Medical Men and Nurses ia
the sick room, in place of the villsinous Brandy
mniskey, and other Liquors now in use, and ,,
oIten depended upon. In fact, it 10 o constant
complaint OF Physicians in this country. that il
Is Is impossible to procure Brardr, Whiskey and
wine for their patients. We ask the Medi.
Cal faculty and the public to give Warmers Vim
um Vita or Wine of Life . trial, and we ash
chemists and ply sieians to anay &c it, then spesk
OF II according TO its merits, compare 1t with
"hl.key, Brandy, and other such articles, and
see the difference. If they find the Wine Of Life
10 pure and wholesome, and the other L,ouors
poisonous, (Which they certainly will do.l then
they are morally bound to prescribe and recon.
memo the Wine Of Life to their patients and
friends IS the best stimulant and tonic in use
anu as vaiusble substitute for whiskey and
Brandy but should they find it not pure and
what the proprietors claim for it, let them pub
hei! denounce it. 1t is the Physicians duty to
learn and find out which is the most wholesome
umuisnt for hispatents, and to do 80 he must
examine andlook into the quality of each article,
and learn for himself if the Wine of Life has 90 v
peculiar merits to warrant its general use. The
proprietors claim the Wine of Life to be more
wholesome and far superior and cheaper than
whiskey or brandy, or, in fact, any other article
in common use, and ought to be used in every
family. Everybody should give it trial. 1t is
q new thing, only been in use about one year y ct
1t has alresd gained . great name and q won
deffal sale, and whoever once tries il always
recommends 1t to his friends. II has the same
strength ~ whiskey, but it 10 peculiarly pleasant,
sven delicious, and any one would be orasy to
take vhishey, &C., ifhs can get the Wine Of Life.
II Is for sale by Druggi,.s everywhere, in quart
bottles, p'ics one dollar or be bought by the
vase. containing one dozen bottles for ten dollars.
We challenge the world to produce a purer,
,heaper, and nicer article than wsrner's vinum
Vite, or Wine Of Life. Take bottle of it home
md give txisl, dsAw.thsf-Awly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
THE REGISTRY,

The election Judges who constitute the
Board of Registry met in the various town
ships on Monday and Tuesday for the
purpose of enrolling the names cf electors
for use on election day. These Boards will
meet again on the Tuesday preceding
election which will be ON November LIST. All
should see that their names are registered
and if they are not they should be sure and
attend to it on this day November lst)
which will be the last chance they will have
before election. 1t is incumbent upon every
democratic voter to attend to the registering
of his name in person, to see that he is on
the list, and to urge his acquaintance to do
likewise. Persons having changed their
residence from one voting precinct to an
other, having moved into the city or
township or arrived asalegal age since the
election of last November will have to be
registered or vote only upon written affidavit
and proof of residence. All ars voters who
have lived in the state one year and in the
township 30 days. To avoid delays and
perhaps to save your vote, attend at the
next meeting of the board, and also b.
prepared with proof that you are entitled to
vote as this will be necessary to ensure
your names entry upon the ssgistry at tia,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
CARD
From the National EIgin Watch Co.

The attention of watch-buyers lie called the
following improvements in the American Wat
ches, manufactured by the national (Elgin]
" atch Com pany OF Elgin, H.:
The Elgin Watches are furnished with Burt
pa emit pinIon, to prevent damage to che train in
case of the breaking of the main spring.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with pat
ent hair spring stud, TO prevent the changing
the injustment of the hair spring after the watch
has been regulated.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with pat
ented coItrivance for the letting down of the
main spring without removing the dial OF hands
The Elgin Watches are so con Instructed that
the barrel can be removed and the main spring
changed without taking the watch down.
The Eigin Watches are furnished with the on
ly complete protection against dust yet intro
duced upon American made movements. The
dust excluder used upon the Elsin movemen Il
edestuslly enoloses the works, and renders the
entrance of dust an impossibnity.
There improvements are peculiar to the Elgin
Watc, es, and are found on none others. The
dust-excluder will especially commend itself to
miners, railroad msn, and others engaged in
out of-door employment.
The Elgin Watch branded "B. ". RAYMOND
8 constructed with especial reference to it. use
upon engines and moving trains, and the Com
psny claim for it that il 10 the best railroad
watch in the world. The following prominent
railroad officials have given in their hearty en-
dorsement of commendation T. B. Phillips,
ESQ.,, President Lake Shore and Mich gan South
ern r. r ; Col. C. G. Hammond, Superintendent
Union Pacific R. R.: Edward II. Williams, Gen.
eral Superintendent Pennsylvania r. r. Co. +; l.
D. Ruoker, General Superintendent Erie r.
R.. J. NJ. Toucey, General superin tend Mt Hud
son River r R.. G. L. Dunlap, General Super
intsDdent Chicago and n northwestern R'y, and
many others.
Ladies desiroue Of purchasing handsome,
strong, and correct the piece will find the ele-
gent watch bearing the trade mark of LADY
ELGIN' to be all that they de,ire. inquire OF
your jeweler for the LADY ELGTN.
An illustrated pamphlet, entitled MAXIM &
Watches by Machinery by the late Albert D.
Richar dson, will be forwarded free of charge by
sending address to
NATIONAL WATCH COMPANY,
l59 and l6l Lake Street, Chicago
No. Maiden Lane, New York
aug3l- deodA weov 3m
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We Believe in Advertising.

The ARsUs Office 10 the best in Western ILL.,
nois.
1t is the most thoroughly managed, the best
equipped and appointed, aud has the most skill
full workmea money can procure.
We can do all manner of work in the mos,
expeditions manner.
We can print cards on double enamel, pearl
anti 1ue bristol, or china, in gold, silver, tints
or colors.
Our visiting and Wedding cards command
universal admiration.
Our ball and invitation cards are typogrsphi-
GAL models.
Business cards, shipping cards, railroad cards,
stair cards, show cards, or any other cards, done
ct the shortest notice.
Bill heads, checks, drafts, letter heads, snvsl-
opss, ststements, or bills Of lading perfectly
executed.
We do splendid poster work, of every desorip-
tion.
Lawyers briefs, catalogues, folders, prioe
lists, speeches or sermons, printed 1T the Aasus
off 90 are unexoelled.
We print warranty deeds, mortgage deeds
quit claim deeds, tax sale deeds, bonds for deeds
trust deeds, manufacture blank books, and do
any other kind of work that can be ordered.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

The amount Of attention bestowed upon
the Human Hair is something marvellous TO
contemplate. Poets have made it the bur-
den OF many sweet refrain, and blooming
maidens OF many anxious thoughts and
sleepiess nights. At last, however, the cues.
ton how to obtain beautiful head OF Lux
urians and Glossy Hair, has been act At re.,
by the general use of"BARRErr's VEGETABLE
HAIR RESTORATIVE" This admirable pren
aration overtops everything in the line OF
HAIR RESTORERS and REVIEWERS
Nc stronger evidence need be offered to
satisfy the public that this article is superio,
to all others, than the fact than in 1866, i
received tbs HIGHEST PREMIUM and ONL,
AWARD ever made to any HAIR PREPARA-
rlcS.
we learn that the proprietors Warran
eesry ootsts to do oil they claim fos it,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
ALID NAIL
RRIE RAILWAY.

THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE TO IHz East
This com psny now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles Of road, extending from Cincin-
natl, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Rochester
TO New York.
1t is OF the six feet gauge, nearly = third wider
than other roads. enabling the company to con-
struct and coaches osrrespondlngly larger
and more comfortable. Its track mas been plac cd
ia thorough repair by the substitution Of steel
rails At suoh points subjected to the great
est service, and where the highest rate of speed
il required to be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains. They are heated by steam, per
feotly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern Improvements.
Excellent dining saloons are located at CON
vsnisut points upon the line, where ample tim
Is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily run from tbs
western tsrmini of the road to New Y ork withou,
change, making as quick time as by any other
route.
The long distance run without changs-so0
miles-and the spacious accommodations of its
broad gauge coaches, especially commend this
route 10 families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at all principal ticket offices throughout the
country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

RIVER NEws.-The Minnesota passed up
en- route for St Paul to-day, and the Mime
apols down for St. Louis.
The Rock Island went down this morning,
and right here we wish to notify all the
friends of Phil Allen, Bill Strong, Johnny
Warner and-well few others, that they
all went down on the Rock Island this
morning, with the avowed intention of sur
prising that camp of bold hunters, Warner,
Saulpsugh & Co., eneamped somewhere in
the New Boston sands. We shouldn't be
surprised if they scalped the whole party il
they succeed in surprising them, for Phil
struck a trail just ss soon as he boarded the
boat, and swore he would coral the game OF
weld the champion belt for being the boldest
hunter of the party. Capt. Campbell is also
on the war path, and will assist them in
finding the camp, if they have to sub-soil
the whole of the sandy Sahara of New
Boston.
The Northwestern will go up tomorrow
and the Lake Superior down.
On Saturday, the Redwing for St. Paul,
aud the Phil Sheridan for St. Louis.
Sunday, the Mollie McPike up, and Du.
buque down.
To morrow, the packet New Boston down,
and Jennie Brown for Clinton.
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A Most Delightful Desert ma, b. found in

Most Delightful Desert may be found in
the new article of food, SEA Moss FARIHa, which
can be purchased fortwenty five cents . package,
that will prod uce sixteen quarts of most excel
lOnt blanc mango, ora proportiOnats quantity of
custards, light puddinss, fafins, creams, sauces,
gruels, Charlotte Russo, &c. This seems almost
incredible but it is vouched for by ladies of the
highest respeo.ability, who append their names
to their statements. The Company state at least
fifty delicious di.hes can be m ade from the Sec
Moss Farine, add give in their circular the re-
cipss for many of them. We consider M. Rsnd's
discovery highly important one for the mil
lions, and indeed for all classes of society, in
these stringent times
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Nervous Debility,

Improve your looks with "Barrett's'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
C. II. AIKEN.

Has his fall stock open, and is offering special
inducements to purchasers, best prints all sold
at 10 cents per yard At retail.
Heavy wool blankets only 81 per pair. Good
wool hannels only rs cents. IL linen huck
towels only 12i cents each. Good all linen table
damssk so cents. Caution fannels from Is to 80
cents. The best stock ofblack silk ever shown
in this city 1T old prices.
Special bargains in black slpacas don't
fail to look at these goods before purchasing.
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"Barrett's' the leading thing.

AT Bamberger's II, o.,,nIlets stock
of staple and fancy dry goods, ladies and
gents furnishing goods. &c. &o., Q very ex
tensive stock of ladies and gents furs, which
can be sold Wholesale or retail cheaper than
any other house west Of New York. Also q
large stock of ready made clothing which
will be sold regardless of cost in order to
close them out
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

Rollers Norwegian God Liver Oil is less 3D.
joctionsble to the taste and smell, it is NOR
readily taken by delicate persons and children |,
more easily sssimilsted, and is productive o.
more immediate benefit than other kinds of OF
are
Dr. j. Marion Sims, says: "For some years
had given up the use of Cod Liver Oil altogether
but since my attention was CALLED by DR.. sayr,
to Peter Moller's Cod Liver Oil, have prescrib
ed it almost daily, and have every reason TO b.
perfectly Satisfied with it," Sold by Druggists
Improve your looks with "Barrett's"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

SOME people suffer, ard their friends suf
fer, from severe pain while they spend
more money foolishly than it would cost to
cure them, if they used Renne's Pain-killing
Magic Oil. Take our advice and use this
popular and certain cure for such ills Is
flesh and bone are heir to. For sale by John
Bengston,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

Wadsvorth q Parsons are now ready with
the finest stock Of Dress Goods, Cloaks, shswls
Ladies Suits, Cloths, Csssimeres, Linen, Lace
and Embroidered Handkerchief. A full sssort-
ment Of the celebrated Harris seamless Kid
Gloves, the very best Glove in msrket Their
stock of Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Rugs, DO, is
the best west of Chicago. Their stock of goods
is the finest in the city, and they guarantee their
prices the lowest.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

TEE pursst and sweetest ood-Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard 4 Caswell's, made on the
ses-shore, from fresh, selected nvers, BY Cas-
well, Hazard 4 Co., New York. Nis absolutely
pure and street.. Patients who have once taken
it prefer it to all others. Ply sieians have de-
cided it superior to any of the other oils in
market. fsbI0idt&s,v wsn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

Every family should be supplied with Perry
Davis Pain Killer. It's magic effect in removins
Pain from all parts of the body has given it q
worldwide reputation. No family having once
used this medicine would willingly be without it
For sale by Chas. A. Benser. Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
ian22drlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
DIR. H. OLlE,

The Eminent Oculist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Rock Island House, on
the frat Friday in each month, for the purpose
of treating all diseases of the Eye and Ear,
whether surgical otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphy oms. closure of the
tearduct, &c. French artificial eyes inserted
with out pain. sep3-dAwIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

Losr--on Saturday evening, small
pocket memorandum book, containing q
package of bills of the Sylvan Ice Co., and
other papers of no value excep, to the
owner A suitable reward will be maid n
have it left with A. h. Lamb bert, or At thi.
Office. tic ..
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

WAGON Run OvER.-A freight train
backed upon one of the transfer wagons of
the road, at the ferry crossing this after.
noon, and made complete wreck of the
wagon. telescoping every wheel, cutting the
Wagon, and spilling OF. the load, which fell
upon the driver, slightly bruising one hip.
No other damage.
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FOR SALE.

To persons wishing to build this seaaon, I Of
fer thirty lots in my additions to the City Of
Rock Island. The first payment to be made il
one year, balance in three yearly pay ments with
interest.
sepls -d2m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

DR.. GUILMErrE's extract of Juniper is
strength giving to the kidneys and urinary
organs, besides being pleasant beverage.
Sold BY G. A. Benser, and by all the leading
druggists
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

The above Trains make close connections 1t
Sterling for all points West on the North western
Railway, and at Chicago with all trains going
east and South.
Pullman's Palace Drawing Room Sleeping
Cars accompany all night trains.
Through Tickets to Chicago and oil point.
east can be obtained at the Oompsny's OfHos in
Rock Island and Moline.
Trains run by Chicago time, which 10 Is min
dtes faster than Rock Island time.
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LOCAL ooxuu9u.


At VOLTS . we'll seiecsed STOCK OF domestic
and French Ylannels, and the best and cheapest
of Ladies' Furs can be found at VOLTS. Allars
invited to call and examine his stock.
Union please copy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
LOCAL CoLU mn.

Ysuag Meas Library Asseeiatasn.
The rooms Of the Young Mons Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. n. antii 10 =. N,
every day except sundays. largo and well
selected assortment OF vsrhs now on mana
Tickets thr,. dollars, which can always be pre-,
cured OF the Secretary. maysdiy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20
Loo l. n O TIC E S

VELVET just received at May Bros by
Express, all colors and shades of trimming
velvet. Call and see them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

ACCIDENT AND DEArH.-Y after,
noon, as the regular freight train CD the
Rockford road was running between Coal
Valley and Orion, it came in collision with
and entirely ruined a COW, and also had
three cars thrown from the track, which
necessitated q stoppage. After repairing
the damage TO the best advantage, the train
was again put in motion, when one O'Brien
q section boss on the road, who had recently
been discharged, attempted to climb into a
cattle car, and missing his foothold fell under
the car, and was badly bruised. An extra
engine, which WAS following the train, also
ran over the man. On discovering him, the
train WAS Immediately haltedsu assistance
| rendered him. An examination showed
that one leg was cut off at the thigh, the
other at the ankle, and an arm at the wrist
besides internal injuries. He suffered in
tense agony until about II o'clock las.
night, when he expired. He leaves a wife
and children at Hills Station, on the Rock.
ford road. L, was thought that he was
trying to evsde the collection of his fare by
stealing ride.
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pIMpLEs ON THE FACE.

For comedones, black worms or grubs, pimply
eruptions, and blotched disfg1rstions upon tn,
face, use Perry's Comedsne and Pimple Remedy
1t contains no lead poison Prepared only by
DR.. B. G. Perry, ~ bond street, N. Y. Sold by
al Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere, and a
DOU6HERTY'S,
je13-d4v6m Ii43 ". Baltimore ct.
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"Barrett's" Hair Restorative.

FOR MOTH PATCHES, PROXIES d TAN,
Use "PERRY's MOTH and FREoKLE Lo-
TION," the only reliable and harmless remedy
known to science for removing brown discolors
,ions from the face. Prepared only by Or. B. c.
PERRY, 40 Bond street, N. Y, Sold by every
Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere.
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w. l. CARROLL,
ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT
Of BUILDING,

Davenport, Iowa.
Also, in connection with Dodge Mum,
Washington. D. O., the fornsv Examiner IN th.
Patent Once. has superior fasllitiss for as,snd
ias to all kisds ef Pstsns 0Gss business for IN.
V1H1oAe. aAyleAaa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

swxDosA MAIL x:30p. m. 500 a. m.
This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Friday
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, This
route terminates At Now Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLosls.
Aldo NAIL $3.50 p. m. 900 3. m.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusis,
Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquswka, to
Oquasks Junction, (Ssgetown), also for Pleasan,
Ridge, Haslits, Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City
Drury, Copper Greek, and Millersburs, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL 700 p. m. TOO .. m.
This mail arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and sst-
urdsys. All mall matter for Presumption. suss,
Viols, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Riehiand
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route. Also Centre Ridge ON Thursdays.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

Sour WHIsKY.-A pretty good joke was
practiced upon one of our leading manu-
facturers the other day, which is most too
good to keep. 1t seems he sent South and
bought a barrel of the very bes. whisky and
kept i.at hishouse, for incidental purposes Of
course, as he is one OF the strictest of tenn
perance men. His brother younger, went
down the river with that famous hunting
party and fearing that they might need
something in Ease of sudden attack ofdrouth
or exposure, got five gallon cssk and fl led
it from his brothers barrel. Being caught
in loading it into the carriage, he very limo
Gently said she her here's so some f-iue
whisky l bought at Fr-Fries, ta-tske some
won't you? He sampled it and rather con
tenptuously said " call that fine, it's sour
| If was going to drink, l would mt dr;nl
sour whisky" His brother thought so too
| ueverth ,less took it along, saying " its gooC
enough for Tom and John. And can't you
give me a little in a vial, out of yours in the
house in case ge-get We wet No no
drop, not drop, that's for medicins
purposes" 1t is said the younger brothe,
went away greatly grieved at such an exhi'
bition of the want of brotherly affection.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

The Hon. S. S. Marshall who delivered
such an able speech at the State Convention
will speak at the following places:
At Monmouth, ...-..-......... ...........' ~
CROOK ISLAND................. -..'''''''''--
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Keeps all your hair on, "Barrett's"
ODD IOIlove

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, 1. o. o F., meet,
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eag.e sts, 1t
n o'clock P. Il.
L. F.HARsoK, N. @.
NJ. II. MCGAvERK, R. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-20

A STRANGER DEAD.-An unknown
German, came off the ferry boat to-day and
as he started to leave the dock it was
noticed by the bystanders that his gait was
rather weak and unsteady, and was thought
to be under the influence of liquor, but it
was also noticed that he was frothing at the
mouth it soon became evident that some
thing more serious was the cause of his
unsteadiness, and they took hold of him and
led him back into the ferry house, where
he laid down and Immediately expired
apparently in fit He had with him q
pair of .inkers' saddle bags, in which were
a set of tools, diary, q German testament,
and several other articles. From the
diary we learn that his name was Frederick
Gehbsuer, that he was born February llth,
1924, and that his home was in Mshssks
county, Iowa. Coroner Knox took charge
of the body, and held an inquest this
afternoon. An adjournment was had for
the purpose of post morton examination
at 9 a. M, Tomorrow. There are sus.
picions of poison.
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Why Will re Doubt

That you be cured of all diseares of the liver
by the of ROBACK's BIrTERS, PILLS
and PURIFIER