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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-02
THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO ABRAHAM
LINCOLN.
From The Riform, Of Florence, I

From The Riforn, Of Florence Italy. Feb %, 1870
To honor merit is the browning beauty of
Hardly had the American people recovered
the horror of that assassination which struck down
Abraham Lincoln than they applied themselves to the
task OF raising sufficient to erect, Springfield
Illinois, bronze monument which should he worthy of
the whose Is written side by side with that OF
Washington. The commission being thrown open
petition % designs were presented, and The honor Of
preference was bestowed upon that OF Mr.. Lar.
kin G.. Mead. an American sculptor, whom the
Italian School, the School OF Michael Angelo
aud Of CanOya, reckOns among its pupils.
We visited. short time since. the studio OF Mr..
Mead, aud struck by the manly and commanding
figure Of the President, through whose noble and ma.
esc countenance shines the great mind which conceived
aud umated The liberty OF the slaves. The statue. col
Os~al in sZc and standing erect upon the T.,
holds in the left hand scroll. upon which written
A" Emancipation" and in the right the pen with which
Abraham Lincoln erased from the page OF history
the disgrace Of slavery As symbol Of the Union %
which he dedicated his life, there stands at the side OF
the tie consular idsCes. about which il thrown
the glorious banner uf the Republic Al the foot of the
fasccs rests crown OF laurel At the angles uf the
monument placed four groups representing cavalry
infantry. artillery, and the marine The talent with
winch Air Mead has designed the monument aud the
b0dness with which ho has modelled this colossal statue
reveal In lin beyond doubt profound knowledge OF his
We feel that all viii admire the work of MIR
Mead aud will render homage to the memory OF Abraham
Lincoln who IN more citizen OF America, but "a CitI
zen OF the whole world-a glory Ia humanity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-02
The authorities of the turf are generally of

The authorities of the turf are generally of
opinion that racing results in improved animals. In
Sacramento Friday before last young deer belong
ing TO one Robert Allen thus improved on the race
OF the Agricultural Park. Two hounds assisted in
the training furnishing stimulus by nipping the deer
whenever they overlook HIM, which had the effect Of
greatly increasing his speed The next educational mr.
rangenent IN his path was picket fence, which he
cleared handsomely Further rope was stretched
the track. winch trpped him that he " tumbed
head over heels" and the dogs again caught with him
Finally he bOlted from the track and sought shelter
Mr.. Aliens residence. The doors and windows being
closed, he dashed himself through u window pane
actually passed through space of llX20 inches and
landed on the diningroom tablet 10 appears that this
deer-btten by dogs forced over pickcs, TIPPED by
rope and torn by fragments Of glsss-was pet OF the
Allen family. aud had been kept, tame favorlie upon
Their premises. People have variOns Of showing
their affection for their pris ISaak WALTON telling how
IN mp frog IN which shhoOk IL inserted, To
use the animal as bail says You should treat hm as
II YOU loved hluA"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-02
THE BEGINNING OF THE ANTHRACITE TRADE

THE BEGINNING OF The AN HRACIlE TRADE
LETTER FROM THE HON. HENDRICK b. WRIGHT.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: | wish, through you, to vndicate his
tory as TO the commencement OF the Anthracite coal
trade The statistical tables heretofore published rep
the coal trade beginning in 1920 with ship
ment that year by the Lehigh and Delaware
Rivers to Philadelphia / inclose you herewith Ac-
Current Of Messrs Price, Waterbury Co Of New
York Of Feb l. 1913. with Messrs Abah Smith Co. OF
Plymouth this county, I've miles below Wkesbarre,
having the receipts OF two cargoes OF COAL its SALE and
the Of the purchasers This coal descended the
susquehanna arks TO Baltimore. and thence by
EewYork. AS this Account Current is ancient paper
and contains the OF OF the early New York
merchants hope you may have the space to publish 1t
| entire
Abijah and John Smith. from Bridgeport, Conn. were
the pioneers of the coal trade They to this Valley
1908. and from that time they yearly mined and sent
coal to till their respective deaths Abah died
probably about 1926 and John several years aerwad
knew them both WELL and for the first two years after
coming here they boarded with my father who resided
near their mines One OF the mines own
The mineral in their deeds OF purchase is described
"pots OF coal" While coal had been used here for smith
purposes before 8Os 1t had not been sent elsewhere
Judge Jesse Fell OF this place is entitled to the merit
that same year OF the discovery burning It in crate
without air Dast-and that same crate is still To he
You Will thus see that the commencement OF the coal
trade some time before 1920 as the present tables
exhibit address this note to you. knowing, well as
approaching your and attention, selecting and
preserving statistics OF the trade, business aud general
events of the country, and in the hope that i'm.
portant matter the coal trade may be properly regis
tered am Sir your very obedient, ,
WiilesDa,re, Penn. March %. 1870
M.n. Asu.m SMITH Co GoutLm-n. i,,ns istsiy taken
past We have thought would be g.tg to b,ye the .ose ,
Jaoa,r, al3 st the quantity Of coal sold aad TO whom
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
[AI|22IE;5IsSlSaI2

A certain. quick cure for Rheumatism Napr,I,i.
hrahacne- Ioothaehe- Sore Throat and all IL.
prnAl ind Internal Aches and Pains
gists. at 50 cents Ier bottle go
Premature Less Of the Hair, which IL so
common nova days, may be entirely prevented
BY the use Of Burnetts Cocaine. 1t has been
used in thousands Of cases where tie hair was
coming out in handfuls, and ha, never failed TO
srrcstits decay. and to promote - healthy ami
vigorous growth. 1t is at the same time uuI.-
vailed a. dressing for the hair. single AZ
Plieation viii render it soft and glossy for E..-
eral days.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ST. MARY's (CArRoIIC) CHURCH.-Cor. Rock
River and Dock SIS, Rev. Father J. P.
Roles Pastor. Mass, Sundays. at and 10Y A.
NJ, and week days at 5 A. NJ. Catechism at P. II.
Vespers and Benedictlon at : Pm.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Green and
Jefferson Sts. Services at II a. n and : P. N.
Sabbath School at ESQ., n.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHuRCH.-0n Madison St.,
Rev. c. A. Meinecke, Pastor. Services at l0t A.
n. and .. p.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Cor. Illinois
and Deer SITS. Services at / A. N. and P. NJ
Sabbath School at A. n. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday at Z! Pm
SEeosp PREsBYrERIAN CHuRCH.-On Illinois
St, Rev. f. l.. Burnett, Pastor. Services at
103 A. NJ. and p. NJ. Sabbath School at e4 A. N.
PRAYER meeting, Wednesday at Il Pm.
UNITED PREsBIrERIAN CHURCH.-Cor. Orleans
and Deer Sts., Rev. Henry Wallace, Pastor
Services at II A. NJ. Sabbath School at 81 A. N.
Prayer meeting at 81 P. NJ, of Sundays, and :. p.
NJ, Wednesdays
FrRsr BAPTIST CHURcH.-Cor Orleans AMI E
SITS, Rev. DR.. Davis, Pastor. Services at / !
A. N. and u p. N. Sabbath School at A NJ.
Pravsr Meetings Mond and Wednesday eve
min Is, u O'Clock. z aston boards at NJ. D.
Merrilrs, OF Eagle Street.
NJ E. CarRcH.-Cor. Jefferson and Highland
Sts Rev J. H. Rhea, Pastor. Preaching l. A.
NJ. and :. p. N. Sabbath. Prayer Meeting We'd
nesday evening az I. Sabbath School at 81 A. N.
Pastors Bible Glass at the same hour.
DISCIPLES CHURcH.-Elder Rogers: in Nit
cheIl 4 I.ynde's Block, over the Post ofice-en-
trance on West Side. Services at lo3 4. NJ. and
Up. NJ.
GREExBrsH Mrsslos Sabbath School meet in
their school room, in Towards Addition, every
Sabbath afternoon, at u O'Clock. c. L. Bascom,
Superintendent.
-Any omissions in any Of the
above notices will be corrected on Information
being left at our editorial rooms.
MN-See adv -rtisement of DR.. Butts Dispens-
airy, headed, Book for the million-MARRIAGE
GUIDE-in another column. 1t should be read
By all. July lam.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

In Dress Goods, Flannels, Shawls, Blankets,
Knit Goods, DC, &c. Having marked down my
entire stock of Winter Goods, l will guarantee
prices lower than the lowest
offer . large stock Of Ladies' Furs at and be
low cost price.
Embroidered and plain Linen Handkerchiefs,
Lace and Linen Collars, Gloves, Hosiery. Dres.
Trimmings, &c., at prices that will defy compe-
tition.
Mems and Boys Clothing, ready made; also
made to order in the most approved style, cheap,
err than any other house in the city.
Give me a call.
4. BANRERGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

CoURTIsG DEArH.-Last evening strange
man was found by two Swedes named Tort
son and Larson, laying across the railroad
track at the crossing below Moline. The
headlight of the Chicago train was in sight
and they had Just time to drag him away,
when the train passed over the spot where
on, minute previous, was his reclining
body. The Swedes got q round cursing
from the stranger for their humanity, who
started off at swinging pace towards Rock
Island. Did he mediate suicide? The man
was dressed like laborer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
VARIETIEs.
Sturgeon is not coming.

Spurgeon is not coming.
There are 10000 clergymen in the United
States.
The latest parlor game-"Settin' up"
Courtship is bliss, but matrimony is Bills
ter.
Congress is going to unwive Brigham.
Mrs Senator Revels ia blacker than her
lord.
''Charge of the Light Brigade
Monthly gas bill.
The German translation of Petroleum '.
Nssbys letters has met with very little sue
cess.
The moaning of the tied-A husbands
grumbing.
The female com positors in the Boston
p.arsler office earn from $l2 to $40 per
week.
"oply give us our bread, and occasionally
foroiye us our debts ~ says New Orleans
editor, "aud We are satisfied"
"Come, hang it! I'll fight you both. said
heroic man to eighteen tailors.
The empress Of the French sells her court
dresses, and nothing is thought of it.
Sewing machines are being introduced
into female high schools of this country as
part of the regular course of study
The "shawls" Costume is the rage in Paris
this season.
DR.. Holmes says that easy crying widows
take new husbands soonest. There is
nothing like wet weather for transplantiug
A case of critical desertion has occurred
in Pittsburgh. The husband is L and the
wife Ia
Jennie Collins, woman suffragist, Is hard
on her sisters. They'd take man." said
Jennie who had money, if he was cross
eyed and toed it..
new song, set to music, entitled "W here
the Woodbine Twineth," will shortly be pre-
scented TO the public. 1t is expected to take
the place of 'Shoo Fly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Barrett's" dresses Hair .plendidly.
When We Consider

The number of human beings that die with Con-
sumption every year, the importance of = nedit
oine that will cure all pulmonary affections tha-
tend to this complaint and even to arrest the de-
stroyer after il has indicated its presence in the
system, must be admitted to be beyond all esti-
mate This wonderful power is claimed to be
possessed by Aliens Lung Bol,am.
For sale by Chss. A. Beussr Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
i.n9oluInn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
II. II. Pomeroy, of the Lacrosse Democrat
on Roback's Bitters.

c. W. Roback, of Cincinnati, is making the
best article of Bittcrs now manufactured in the
United States or elsew here.
We have used them for three years, and would
not be without them for almost any money. In
the spring his Stomach Bitters are worth hun
dreds of dollars for keeping the stomach IN or
der and cleansing the blood from its accumulated
impurities. 1t is not once in two years that we
are worthy II the praise we can bestow on them.
jan24dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

FRED. WENDELL has taken out license
Us auct'oneer in Zuma township. The
business OF auctioneer in the country is now
lucrative one, as numbers of farmers are
getting the Kansas and Nebraska fever. and
are putting their agricultural effects under
the hammer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

The purest and sweetest Cod-Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard & CAswell's, made on the
sea-shore, from fresh. selected ivers, by Cas-
well, Hazard 4 Co., New York. It's absolutely
pure and speet. Patients who have once taken
1t prefer it to all others. Ply sicians have de-
cided 1t superior to any of the other oils in
market. fsbI0idt&s Q, weow, wsn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

PERsoxAL-Mr. J. Fl. Weise, one of the
hes. commercial travellers On the road, who
has gained an extensive reputation all over
Iowa for being No. salesman, has
thrown up his situation with the Musca,ine
firm and closed an engagement to travel for
the Great Western Hide and Leather Store
of J. & NJ. Rosenfeld, Of this city. Thus
has the commercial importance of Rock
Island secured another worthy citizen.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

IT is supposed that young Van Evera.
who committed suicide BY jumping in to the
river, on Wednesday, at Davenport, under
such peculiar circumstances, was laboring
under the influence of temporary insanity,
induced BY undue religious excitement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Open Sores and Unhe aled Wounds.

In consequence OF being cieatrized before the
virus Of Inflammation has been expelled, sores
supposed to have been cured often break out
afresh. 1t IL the same with old wounds A thin
crust that deceives the eve overlie. the mollder-
ing smbers of disease, and they are a, sure to
break through the surface eventually ssa volca-
no is TO recommence its throes and cast up new
foods Of lava. But he operation of the ONT
ment is dnsl. All the irritating humors are dis
PEELED and hen nature, thus relieved, closes up
the wound or nicer the rura is ne rfert
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Where it in Used :?

hveryWhere! There Ia not civilIed settle
ment between Alaska and Patagonia where it ia
not appreciated. Well may il be called a pene-
tratlng preparation IN a commercial as well as =
medicaI sense, 'or, with its potent ally, HollO-
ways Fills, it has reached the centre of China
and the heart Of Japan, and is advertised at Pc
kan and Jeddo. Over three hundred millions Of
the human race that have never heard of any
other foreign medicine have been m ade acauant
ed through their own papers, and many thous-
ands OF them By actual experience, with the
wav,a pills
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

Turkey LuNCH.-Mr. J. S. Weir has pur
chased the saloon on Washington street for
merly kept by Geo. Barnston, and on this
Saturday evening, he will give . free
turkey lunch to which he respectfully invites
the public.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad Time Table.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC R. R.
ILLINOIS pIvIsIoN-from Rock Island to Chicago
LEAVE. I'VE.
UAy Express and Mail, 1880 q. m. 6:&5 p IN.
Night Express, 1000 p. m. 7:45 a. No.
IOWA DIvIsIos-from Davenport to Council Bluffs.
Day Express and Mail, $50 m. 7:20 q. IN
Night Express, $50 p. IN. s:55 a. IN
IVES TERN Union r. R.
FROM ROCK ISLAND o RACIsR.
Passenger, $40 a. IN. $40 p. m.
Mixed, $40 p. Ii. li:50 a IN.
ROCK ISLAND PEORIA r. R.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Regular Train, Zoo a. IN. i Loo a. m.
Regular Train, loo p. IN. 800 p m.
ROCKFORD, R. ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS r. r.
LEAVE. ARRIVE AT CHICAGO.
Express, Sis o. IN. 3:25 p. In.
Sterling Accom-. 3:I5 p. IN. TOO a. m.
Trains run by Chicago time, which is Is min
utes faster than Rock island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Wadsworrh d Parsons,

Successors to Wadsworth Il Coz are fully de-
termined to maintain the reputation of the old
firm 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,
Bleached and Brown Sheetings and Shirtings
Back Alpaceas received this day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

lee Davenport Gazette correspondent
urges the appointment of Miss Phoebe
Schoheld for county Superintendent in place
OF Mr. hose' who was elected and resigned
after one days visit to the country schools.
We venture II appointed, she won't book out
or get scared into resigning the second day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

IT "a couidentially expected that the
celebrated defaulting case now being tried
IN District Court at Davenport will be q
larce-ihat the jury will not agree, as is
the case where the criminal is loyal and has
money.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Miscellaneous.
PETER FRIES,

DECTrFTER AND MANUFACTURED OF
1 4 Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Foseign Wines and Liquors. Front street, oppo-
tie Perry Landing, Rack Isl&sd. III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
LOCAL COLUMN.


The purest and sweetest Cod Oil in the
world is Hazard Caswelrs, made on the sea
shore, from fresh, selected Hvers, by CAswELL,
HAZARD Co., NEW York. II 10 absolutely
pure and s'oeet. Patients who have once taken
it prefer it to all others. Physician. have de-
oided it superior to any of the other oils in
market
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
eRa,rett'sv All Around the World.
Nav Goods at Aikens'.

Just opened new lot of Prints and a full
stock of Bleached and Brown Sheetings and
shirtings Have all the favorite brands and
have marked them at prices so low as to ensure
quick sales. Also, have just received a lot
of Black Alpaeas, which are decidedly cheaper
than anything in this market. Ifyou want good
goods at low prices call at Aikens, sign of the
Golden Eagle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Bargains Bargains, Bargains

Competitors fear "Barrett's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

USTINELY.-It has been suggested by an
office-seeker, who says the present change
in the weather will interfere with the pro-
posed caucus called to decide whether Capt
r. shall or shall not be nominated for Mayor,
that the City Council be petitoned to appoint
hog holes hereafter, and keep him from com
ing ont in future to see his shadow. In
case Mayo. Buford doesn't favor the projec,
the Union will consider it sufficient cause
for a political attack upon the present ad-
ministration and proceed to make it an
issue, as all of its other little lodges are
played.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

Hon. ALFRED WEBSTER DEAp.-At one
o'clock this afternoon, there passed from
earth. one of the most accomplished and
logical legal practitioners at the Rock Island
bar. Hon. Alfred Webster was born in Will
brsham. Mass, in the year 1886, and was
accordingly. at the time of his death, in the
35th year ofhis age. He came west some
Is years since, and began the practice of
law in Moline, where he afterwards published
newspaper for short time He came to
this city in 1857, and went into the law bus
mess with Messrs. Knox, and Read, and he
has continued to practice law at this bar uu-
til his illness, which was pulmonary, prevent
ed him giving further attention to business.
He represented this district. one term in
the State Senate, at Springfield, and hiss
been prominent in all matters of local public
interest. We have not space for "a extern
ded notice of his character and career in
today's issue. His funeral will take place
on Monday afternoon al o'clock from bis
residence on Illinois Street opposite the
Presbyterian Church.
FREE DISSATISFACTION 4. F. Ssande5, o
Moline, has received several letters from
anxious inquirers in this city as TO the grea,
social success at Mr. Bowles' res beg
pardon coal house. q few evenings since.
To all such anxious inquirers he req nests us
to state that be viii be in this city this eve
nlng. and will deliver lecture on the mise
ries and mysteries of upper tendon" in Cost
Town He will also deliver, in costume, an
Fieud, or the Demons Of Csrbouiferous
Deposit" Entrance free to all adults Of the
male persuasion. Refreshments extra.
We might add, BY way of postscript. that
he was one Of the very few that betook
themselves 20 flight and escaped the press
gang of the exchequer on the eventful night.
the details OF which hair breadth achieve.
ment lie will rehearse to The audience
present.
CIgcUIr CoURr.-Frank Berger, charged
with larceny, was discharged from jail, on
his own recognizance TO cav. The bill OF
indictment found against him was quashed,
and the court taking into consideration the
neagerness of the evidence, discharged him.
The bail of Peter O'Co suell, charged
with larceny, was reduced on motion of
council from $500 to 5000. He obtained
bondsuen and was released from jail. The
court ad journei till clock this afternoon,
and as we 60 70 press Judge Peasants is
delivering his decision on the plea in abat
ment in the case of the Dubuque rioters.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

INDEPENDENT BoAT.-That well known
steamb boat man, Capt Alex. Lamont, has
returned from St. Louis, where he went
few weeks ago, and announces that he has
Purchases one fourth in the Bannock City
and will run her as an independent packet
between St. Louis and St. Paul, the coming
season.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
TO Suffering Mothers,

The agony that some young mothers undergo
from the caking of milk in the breasts, ulcers-
ton Of the nipp and other painful affections Of
the namillsry organs, is extreme. And yet q
few applications of the Ointment would remove
the difficulty and enable the sufferers to resume
the maternal function and continue TO exercise It
without interruption or pain. As the life of the
child AZ well the health of the mother may
depend on her ability to nurse it. thi. fact which
Is verified by ample testimony, should be treas
ured in the m Inory Of eyarN wife ana NATION
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
The Whele Worlds Balsam.
No Ulcer can Resist it
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT
whv does it Cure

Because IT is composed solely of rare, disin-
feetant, purif-in and tonic vegetable substan-
ees because it penelra the infamed or ulcer
ated flesh through AID through; because il
eoos, soOthes and tones the irritated surface /;
because 1t is the specific antidote of the acrid
poison which produces virulent sores, boils, tu
mors, and all external excresenees; because it
eradicates instead of suppressing eruptive and
ulcerOus disassa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

THE Chicago, Rock Island Pacific
railroad is building repair shops at Stewart,
live and enterprising railroad town five
miles west of Dexter and forty five miles
west of Des Moines.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12
Carshaeinem Ease Delenda-n.

Carthage must be destroyed, are the words,
with which oldCato invariably closed bis speechel
in the Roman Senate. Newburger, As emphatic.
ally declares, that "his stock must De soid,' and
it will be, if low prices will do it. Special
bargains offered in dress goods, plaid iannels
furs. hosiery, ribbons and fancy goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-12

The wife of L s. Velie, late County
Treasurer of Scot, county. died yesterday
morning ct the advanced age of IS years.
she came to Davenport in 1856 where she
has remained, generly pected and beloved
by all who knew her until her death.