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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09
ROMANTIC AFFAIR IN EAST DAVENPORT
"A YOUsG WOMAN FROM GERMANY
FINDS HER FATHER,

Some fourteen years ago, q young farmer
from Schleswig Holstein, emigrated to
this country, and about Blk years ago took
up his residence in East Davenport. Here
he lived quietly and unostentatiously, very
few knowing him, and fewer speaking 10
him. His name is Karl Schmidt, and the
following romantic tale is the story of his
life from year to year:
There are on the banks of the Rhine vii.
lagos which lie on either side as lovely as q
dream, and one of the most beautiful of
these IL the town on Heidemeister OF
course this town is just as beautiful rs any
sentimental American traveller could wish
to describe in his letters home. The town
wouldn't have been complete without rich
Burgher. He lived there. Also beau,i-
full girl She tarried with the B. above
mentioned. being his daughter. Once
morely, poor young man, which his name
it was Karl Schmidt. The reader is now
supposed to have the skeleton of this piece
CON letely within his grasp
Karl loved Amina tenderly That's the
normal condition, and she loved him to dis
traction. The rich old guzzleI of Rhine
wine couldn't see their innocent affections
without using cuss words, snd he finally
made remarks to the effect that if he caught
Karl around that house again he would do
him great bodily injury,
Now these things wer Mt at all agreeable TO
the feelings of Karl and Amina, but they
could mt be helped The pair concluded
that they would consult their own pleasure
before that of the old folks, and so very
quietly one evening they walked to the house
of the minister and were married. but strict
ly enjoined the good man that he should not
mention a word of this to any one. Then
the pair returned silent and thoughtful to
the house of the rich burgher Blunderpotz
For a month they we've happy
although Amina lived at home just the
same, and Karl visited the house only by
stealth But old B kept an eye on Karl,
and made 1t warm for him in the village,
and finally one day shut his daughter mp in
lonely room after the manner of cruel pa
rents, and told Karl that il wouldn't be
healthy for him to stay any longer in that
part oil the country. So Karl lief, burr;edIv
for America. This concludes the first mari
with slow music
Amina fingered for several brief periods
after the departure of Karl, and finally vast.
ed away, and died at her ia hers house, af.
ter having given birth to lovely daughter.
Karl in the meantime, was manfully carving
out q fortune for himself in the new world.
and had spiked East Davenport as the place
where he would lay up his riches. Things
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DR.. Roback's Bitters.

From the Cincinnati Free Nation, Dec, 81, '6I. |
the third page, it will be that the Doctor has
just introduced new article in the line of
Stomach Bitters." These Bitters are destined
to become very popular, from the fact that they
are genuine in every sense of TIE term-that is,
they derive their stimulus from the powerful
tonic nature of the roots and herbs of which they
are composed, and hence their effect is natural.
We have had the pleasure of testing the qualif-
CATIONS of these Bitters, and do not hesitate to
pronounce them the zone thing needed in every
wen regulated faulty" See advertisement. Office
and Mandatory, Nos. Sc, 5s, 90 and 81, Eas
Third street, and for sale everywhere. mch2mlt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

THE Best Toxic OF IRoN.-Phosphorus and
Calisaya, known hs Ferro Phosphated Elixir of
Calisaya Bark. The iron restores color to the
blood, the phos hOrus renews waste Of the nerve
tissue, and the calisaya gives natural, health
fui tone to the digestive organs, thereby curiu g
dyspepsia in its various forms, wakefulness, gen
era debility, depression of spirits s.o. the best
preventive against fever and ague One pint
contains the virtues Of one ounce Of calisays
and one teaspoonful, grain OF iron and phos-
pherus. Manufactured only by Caswell, Hazard
90 successors to Caswen, Mack 4 Co., New
York. Sold by Druggists.
feb9idm y &eowiw
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possed much this way for fourteen years,
Karl not hearing anything from his wife. But
be toiled on, and after awhile wrote many
times for Amina to come and be happy where
Herr B. wouldn't modest or make afraid, hit
he got no answer.
At a social dance few weeks ago, Karl
was very strangely attracted by the face of a
beautiful girl who danced extremely we'll
and who reminded him SO much of other
days and scenes. An elderly ladv appeared
to have her in charge. He sough, an intro
duenon, learned the young lac VS. name. Il
was like his own. Her native place? The
same as his. 1t was his daughter, who had
come TO seek but despaired of finding him
Her wonderful semblance to her mother
was the only thing that arrested Karl's
attention, otherwise they might never have
met. 1t is strange story, but true, and the
parties live here yet. They are as happy a.
big sunflowers now, or words to that effect.
-DQpenporf Democrat.
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THE RoCKFoRD ROAD OBSTRUCTION
The trial of John Weney, the man who i, ia
alleged, laid rail across the Rockford
track, as before reported in the ARGUS, was
proceeded with to day before Esq. Chopper
There are very strong circumstances agairs,
this man Weney, but no motive can be dis
covered that would lead him to the commits
sion of the act, except he was paid by some
body, which is probable. The evidence il
most certain as to the fact of his laying the
rail on the track, as he was tracked from the
very spot where the rail lay to where he was
seer. making his escape. The evidence is
lengthy, and it is probable that the case will
not be concluded before this evening, or
possibly not till some time to morrow.
Osborn Il Curtis are the prosecuting at
torneys, and Sweeney l. jackson counsel for
defense. -s'
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noRE HoUsEs.-In another column will
who has made move in the right direction.
He has seventy FIVE eligible lots of his own
for sale and several more as trustee. He
desires to dispose of them al once and
chesply to any one who will greet houses on
them. He has ground for one hundred
houses situated in different parts of the city,
and will give abundant time and all possible
accommodations to purchasers desiring to
build BY the coming Spring, we will
need at least five hundred houses,
and these are an absolute
necessity. We must have them in
anticipation of the opening of the manufac-
turing establishments in the Spring and the
influx of q large number of operative popu-
lation. They can't camp out, much less can
they afford boarding house prices. 1t would
therefore be a profitable investment to who
ever will engage in tito put up rows of tene,
ment houses outside the fire district. for the
accommodation of lsborins men, aad thei.
families. Besides the work on the Island
on the bridges, etc, will bring in a large
number of new RESIDENTS who must live
some where, and we have not houses snff-
cieui to accom- N odste them By at less, 500. /,
becomes the duty then, OF somebody to erect
them. Why not organize Building Associ-
alton
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Nervous Headache. Liver Complaint, &

Nervous Headache, Liver Complaint 60,
&c. The Brain being the most delicate and SEN
sative of all our organs, is necessarily more or
less affected By all our bodily ailments. head
ache is often the first symptom of serious dis
ease. If the nervous system is Affected, there is
always trouble at its source in the pericratium
And it may be here remarked that as the nervous
fibre pervades the entire frame, no part of the
ply sioal structure can be effected without the
nerves suffering sympatbetically. Liver COM
plant of every tpye affect the brain. Sometimes
the effect is stupor, confusion of ideas hyPochon-
driasis sometimes persistent or periodical head
sche. In any case, the best remedy that can be
taken is PLANTATION BIrTERs. In headache
proceeding from indigestion or biliousness, or
BOTH the stomache and anti bilious properties OF
the preparation will soon relieve the torture, by
removing the cause. If the complaint 10 purely
nervous-in other words, if it has originated IN
the nervous system, and is not the result of sym
Psthy' the BIrrERs will be equally sf6eaeious.
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SCHOOL ExAn1NATIoSs.-The examina.

SCHOOL ExAAINATIoNs.-The examina.
ton of First Ward Grammar School to day,
was held according to the programme pub.
hshed last night. A fair number Of patrons
and members of the Board of Education
we're present. Recitation in reading was
very interesting. The articulation was clear
and the emphasis and infection reflected
credit on the thoroughness of the teachers
instruction in the art. Classea in arithme-
tic we're first examined on the theoretical
part and general principles, and this was fol
lowed by examples. These classes were
conducted by the teachers, Misses Kellogg
and Patten. In both geography and history
the pupils showed considerable proficiency.
The exhibition OF drawing and writing
illustrated great progress, on the part of the
scholars during the year, in both of those
branches. The singing of the scholars was
harmonious, and in perfect time. Misses
Patten and Kellogg may well feel proud OF
their schools. The excellence of the school
in its general management is largely due to
the energy and ability of the Prncipai'
Miss s. Z. Linn. The following is the pro-
gramme for the examination to morrow In
the Grammar department of the High School
building:
MRS ROBINSON, TEACHER.
FORENOON.
9to OILS, A. M.,-Opening Exercises.
els to 10, A. M.,-History sth Grade.
10 to l0:45, A. M.,-English Grammar
l0:45 TO ll:30, A NJ Arithmetic.
ll:30 to II, M,-Rhetorical and Mis-
celsneous Exercises.
AFTERNOON.
1870 to 2:l5, P. NJ, History.
2:l5 to 3, P. photography.
3 to 3:45, P NJ Arithmetic
3:45 to 4:30, P. M.,-Miscs laneous.
SECOND GRAMMAR ROOMS.
MISSES ALLEN AND GoRToS, TEACHERS.
FORENOON.
to 9:l5, A. NJ, Opening Exercises.
9:l5 to 10, A. NJ, Reading.
10 to 1915, A. M.,-Arithnetic.
I0:45 to n:30, a. M..-Geography.
| 1880 10 L., A NJ. Miscellaneous.
AFTERNOON.
$50 to 2:l5., P M..-History.
2.l5 to 8, P. NJ, -Arithmetic.
3 to 3:45, P. NJ, Geography.
3,45 to 4:30, P. M.,-MiscelIaneous.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

New MACHINE SHoPs.-Mr. Benz. Wat
kins, of Pittsburgh, Penn, whose desire Il
put up machine shops in this city was men
toned in the ARGUS of yesterday, as we'll al
the advantages the new works would be to
the city, has consulted severa! of our citi
gems on the project, and all seem to look
upon it favoraby. If money suffi to
put up shops and foundry were
either loaned to Mr.. Watkins and
his partner, or furnished by stock subscrip-
ton, we could have the advantage of this
additional branch of manufacture within
the year 1870. Mr.. Watkins returns to
La Sale to day, and will await the decision
of our citizens. He will return to this CITY
with his partner, Mr.. Morgan, if any definite
action is taken.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09
MhRn Wa Cnuslhar

I he number of human beings thst die with Con-
sumption every year, the importance Of medit
cine that will cure all pulmonary affections tha-
tend to this complaint, and even 10 arrest the de-
stroyer after it has indicated its presence IL the
system, must be admitted to he beyond all esti-
mate. This wonderful power is claimed to be
possessed by Aliens Lung Bolsnm.
For sale by Chss. 4. Benser. Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
jsu22jwiu
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"Barrstt's" Great Hair Restorative.
WadsworIh a Parsons,

Successors to Wadsworth d co., are fully de-
termined to mai utain the reputation of the old
fr,n for liberal and honest dealing with all their
customers. And they are bound TO be as they have
been for the past ten years, at the head Of the
Dry Goods business in this city. New Prints
Bleaohed and Brown Sheetings and Shrtings
Black Alpaecas received this day.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

DY virtue Of an order of the County Cour,.
ID in and for the County of Rock Island, and
State of lllinoi,, |, the undsrsigned, admipi.
tratri1 OF the estate OF Kendall Willis deceas ed
late of said Rock Island county, viii sell a,
public auction to the highest and best bidder.
for cash. on the ninth (9th) day of April next,
at NO ~ o'clock p. NJ, at the north door OF
the court house. in the city of Rock Island, in
said county, the following described real estate,
to wit: Ten ti0l acres from the southwest cor
ner OF the west half of the southwest quarter
OF section number two (2) in township number
seventeen w north range, one west Of the
fourth principal meridian, nov known and found
on Assessors Books as out lot seven IN in said
section, township and range, situated in said
county of Rock Island and State Of Illinois
MARY J. DAY, Administrative.
-C0NNELLY McNEAL, Solicitors.
feblJdlaw6w.
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Newburger's Auction Sales

are increasing in popularity. Tie ladies, partic-
ularly, are attending in greater numbers. and
have so far certainly found it to their own inter-
est. As but a few weeks more yet remain, none
should suffer this excellent opportunity for OBJ
tanning desirable goods at their own prices, to
pass. Goods sold at private sale before and after
every auction. Daily suction sales at and 7
o clock p M
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Every body uses "Bsrrett's. +"
Now Goods AZ kikens'

just opened, a new lot of Prints and c full
stock of Blesched and Brown Sheetings and
Shirtings. Have all the favorite brands and
have marked them at prices SO low to ensure
quick sales Also, have just received new lot
of Black Alpscas, which are decidedly cheaper
than anything in this market. Ifyou want good
goods at low prices call at Aiken's, sign of the
Golden Eagle
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Young Mems Library Association

The rooms OF the Young Mems Library Assoc
citation are open from ~ a. NJ. until IL P. M.
every day except Sundays. large and wei
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cured of the Secretary. may6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

DANCING SCHooL.-Prof. T. Eckhardt
has made arrangements to give separate
lessons to his German and American classes
as will be seen from his advertisement in
another column. Prof. E. has sufficient
number of both elements to make two large
sized classes, so he has separated them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

New PHoTOGRAPH GALLERY. - T. l..
Towards gallery, on Illinois street, over
Don's stove store is being well patronizea
Mr.. Howard does some excellent work, and
will soon have corps of the most expert
enced operators Give him call and let
him make you look distinguished.
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LOCAL COLUMN.
Specie Pay msnts Resumed.

Bamberger will pay ont silver in change when
the amount of goods purchased exceeds one half
dollar. Goods sold at gold prices.
New Spring Goods just received Of the most
desirable styles. New style Hat. and Caps
Also, nice stock of ready made Clothing on
hand, and clothing made to order in the best
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

INCoME.-Income returns must be made
at once, or the penalty prescribed By law
will be attached The Assistant Assessor
may be found in his Office from s to u
o'clock, A. NJ, to receive the same.
mari DIT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

ST. PATRICK's DAY, March 18th, which
will be to morrow week, is to be celebrated
in Davenport by a procession of the Irish
benevolent societies. We doubt not ar
will be made to celebrate it
after suitable manner on this side of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09
LEADING MACHINES L WEEkLIEs

at publishers lowest club rates-either Of the fol
lowing $500 Periodicals at 81 90 per annnm
viz: Hsrper,s Magazines, Hsrper's Weekly
Harper's Barzar. Atlantic Monthly, The Galaxy
Putnam Magazine, ApPleton's Journsl, Lippin.
colts Magazine Blackwook's, Frlnk Leslie's H.
Illustrated Newspype Frank Leslies Illustrated
Monthly, Old and New. The Chimney Corner
Hearth and Home. Either Of tho following
$500 Periodicals at s.. IS, wig: Godey's Ladies
Book, Madam Demorest's Monthly, the Pbrcuo
logical Journal The following 81 so PERIOD.
Gals at S2,0l, viz; The Riverside, Packard,
Monthly, The ladies' Friend. The following
$500 Peri pdicsls at $500 viz: The Eclecti,
Magazine Every Saturday, The Nation. Tn,
following published at So 90 at 81 so, viz: Tit
Young Folks, 7 :. Aartbur's Home Magazine
Petsrsou's Magazine, Address,
8. ". Printing and Publishing Association.
Care Box 4lQ, Cincinnati Ohio
mchTdlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

TIE EDITOR of the Waupun Ledger says
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is a
household necessity. 1t makes light bus
cult and cake, which dyspeptics may eat
without injury
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

THE GLASS WoEKs.-The property which
was purchased by the Glass works is owned
by Terrence, and not John Flanagan. The
price paid was $4,000.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

OUR Town Collector will close his books
on Tuesday, next, all taxes should be paid
in before thsttime. Call and see him It's
cheaper than paying cost afterwards. DIT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09
New Goods New Goods 4,

Just received at May Bros, full stock OF
bleached and unbleached Muslns, Calicos
Ginghsms, Checks, and Denims, which We offer
along with full stock of Dress Goods, at
great reduced prices"
CalI and see us
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

THE CoNBISATIoN CoSCERT.-The audi
ence at the Burtis Opera House Combina-
ton Concert, Davenport, last evening, was
large one and those who attended were well
oat, led with the entertainment. It was a
concert Of the Local Mendelssohn Society,
and vt the singing section of the Daven port
Turn Ferein, and as an exposition of local
talent, the concert was eminently pleasing.
Mr. j. C. Wallace was director. As we in
timated day or two since, the drawing
of the Shoemaker Piano did not take place.
Mr.. Wallace, however, refunded half the
price OF the tickets to the ticket holders and
al pressed themselves satisfied.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09
Our Imprudence the Cause Of Consumption

How many of us can date the cause of our last
sickness to either a GRO wded DOM and then com
ng out In the cold air, wearing damp clothes
causing cold which settles upon the Lungs,
producing st ated pains in the chest Aliens
Lung Balssm will check the disease, and re-
store health to the system. For sale by
CHAS. A .BENSER. mchIdAwIm
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"BArreti's" perfectly harmless.

So light and delicste are all the preparations
u ade fro N SEA Moss FARISE that it is inval-
liable for invalds and all those who require a
light and easily digested food.
mch sd&wlw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

The sociable of the First Presbyterian
Church will meet q. the residence of Capt.
T. J Buford on to morrow Thursday eve
ming. All friends are cordially invited to
attend
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

| WISH an honest person for light work
who will invest three hundred dollars. Very
liberal arrangements n AIDE. Address
Fl. LATERoP, r. /. P O.
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Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, /. o. O F., meet,
every Monday evening ut Odd Fellows Hail.
southeast corner OF Illinois and cage Sts., At
II o'clock P. n.
". C. WEBER, n. e.
c. W. HAXILror, r. :.
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"Ba-retts" second d none.


Barrett Chapter No. Is, r. a. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays OF
each mouth. II. c. CLEVELAND, II. P.
W. l.. SWEENEY. Secy
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Wanted

An agent for Zell's Encyclopedia, the Compen-
ai,,a Of human kao,riedqs. Those who have not
yet subscribed address
>. W. MARSH.
GoHi. Agt.
oUIsCY, Ills.
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SYRINGE.
MAGAZINES 60.
Price Reduced.

The South Western Printing and Publishing
Association have completed arrangements where
by the are enabled TO supply mail subscribers,
either singly or 10 clubs with the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

TIE citizens ticket in Muscatine, as we
learn from the Courier, is in the main vic
torious, having elected police magistrate
and two aldermen at the las; city election.
The Republicans were tepudiased entirely
BY the part of the community fsvority econ
omy and reform, as they were in this city a
week or two ago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

CALL and see Howard s gallery of photo
graphs, gems and minuettes, just open.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09
pailp argus.
4remtum Fob Printing.

Orders for Job Printing win meet with prompt
s<tention At the ARaUs 0vYIcs, and DO executed
IN the very best manner and Ut reasonable rates,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-09

The organ grader, sweet harbinger o
Spring, is On our streets to-day.
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OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

POST OFFICE, MITCHELL LyNDE's BLOCK.
OFFICE HOURS.
Open daily Sundays excepted, at 20: zoo a m.
General Delivery closes al S 90 p. IN
Money Order Office opens at 500 a. m.
a. " " closes at 5:00 p.
Open Sunday from soc q. N. to 10 90 N.
- 7:l5 q. N. 7:n0 q. N.
'Aso AMI EASTERN Gas p IN. goo p. ID.
7:20 a m. 7:f0 a. m.
1905 p. m. 6l5 p
PORT BYRON = NORTHERN $40 p. m. 500 a. N.
c. VALLEY, ORION AsDovER 500 p. IN. 700 q. N.
swEpoSA NAIL 4:30 m. 500 q. IN
This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Fridays,
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, This
route terminates at New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALEDo NAIL $50 p. IN. 500 3. IN.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusis
Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, keiths burg, Oquawka, to
Oquawka Junction, (SagetOwnl, also for Pleasant
Ridge, Hazlit., Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City,
Drury, Copper Crock, and Miilersburg, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL 700 p. ZOO a. N
This mail arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays. All mail matter for Presumption, SueE,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Riehland
Grove and Monmouth should be ssnt by this
route. Also Centre Ridge on Thursdays.