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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
CARD
From the National EIgin Watch Co.


The attention of watch-buyers is called the
following Improvements in the American Wat
chez, manufactured by the national (E.gp,
Watch ComPan of Elgin, M
The klgin Watches ars furnished with Burt !
pa ent pinlon, to prevent damage to the rain N
case OF the breaking of the main spring.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with n nat
ent hair spring stud, to prevent the changing
the injustment of the hair spring after the watch
has been regulated.
The Elgin Wstches are furnished with a nat
entsd con,rivance for the letting down of the
main spring without removing the dial OF hands.
The Elgin Watches are SO constructed tina,
the barrel can be removed and the main spripv
changed without taking the watch down.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with the on
~ complete protection against dust yet intro
duoed upon American made movements. The
aust exciuder used upon the Ell. In movements
efiestually encloses the works. and render, the
on trance of dust an impossibility.
There improvements ara peculiar to the Eleip
"atof 60, and are found on none others. The
aust-exciuder will especially commend itself to
miners, railroad men. and others engaged in
out of-door employment.
The Elgin Watch branded "B. W RAYMOND
reconstructed with e,p.eial reference to its use
upon engines and moving trains, and the Com
psoy claim FOR it that ID 10 the best railroad
watch in the world. The following prominent
railroad officials have given in their hearty en-
aorsement Of communication K. B. Phillips
Esq., President Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern X. K Col G. G. Hammond, superintendent
Union Pacific 4. R.: Edward H. Williams, Gen
eral superintendent. Pennsylvsoia r. 4. Co
D. Rueker, General Superintendent Erie h.
H. J. NJ. Toueey, General superin tends Mt H1d-
son River B r.; G L. Dunlap, General Super
intspdent Chicago and ORTIZ Western BY, and
many others.
Ladies desirouf of purchasing handsome.
strong, and correct time piece viii hnd the eie
rent watch bearing the trade mark Of LADY
ELGIN" to be all that they de.ire. Inquire OF
our jewsier forthe LADY EiGlN.
An illustrated pamphlet, entitled Making
Watches by Machinery" by the late Albert d.
will be forwarded free of charge By
sending address to
NATIONAL WATCH COMPANY.
I59 and IsI Lake Street, Chicago
No. Maiden Lane, New York
augsl dsodA wsov-su
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

THOSE of our citizens in need of clothing
overcoats, dress coats, or anything in thai
line, of any quality of goods, will do well Il
call on Tom Mccullough, Davenport Cd
Brady street, between Second and Third.
He will give you bargains.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

Losr-On Saturday evening, small
pocket memorandum book, containing 8
package of bills of the Sylvan Ice Co., and
other papers of no value except to the
owner. suitable reward will be paid t"
have it left with A 81. Lamb bert, or at this
office. dis 3
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We all use "Bsrrett's".

cHAPrED HANDS, face, rough skin, pinnl.s
ring worm, salt rheum, and other outansou. AZ
fections, cured, aud the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Star Soap made b,
Osswell, Hazard Il Co., New York. 1t lie NOR,
convenient and easily applied than other RENE
dies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy oom
pounds now in use. T&Fid, weow,won.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

Wsdsworth 4 Parsons are now ready with
the finest stock Of Dress Goods, Cloaks, shswls
Ladies' Suits, Cloths, Cassimeres, Linen, Lase
and Embroidered Handkerchiefs. A full ss,ort-
ment Of tho celebrated Harris seamless Kid
Gloves, the very best Glove in market. Their
stock of Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Rugs, &C.. 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, 1870-10-18

Every family should be supplied with Perry
Davis Pain Killer. Its magic effect in removing
Pain from all parts of the body has given it a
world wide reputation. No family having once
used this medicine would willingly be without t.
For sale by Chas. A. Benser. Also, BY the
dealers in Family Medicine generally
jap22dwIu
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
MA1RIED.

wILLARD-BRADY. By Rev. 7. NJ. Viii
son. Sept. 18th. at the residence of the brides
mother MI Lock ord D. Willard and Miss Il ria
Brady, all of Mercer county.
wAGNER-vAEMETER By the ssme, o.
tober 9th ut the residence of the brides parents
at Prairie Union, H., Mr.. John Wagner, OF
johnson county, Iowa, and Miss Caroline A.
Fapmeter
sCHRIVER-GIRT0N. By the same, 0cto-
her 18th, At the residence of the brides sister,
Mr.. Harvey Schriv-r anS Miss Kate Girton, all
of Hamlet, Mercer county, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

WHAT q cold night-but cold nights vii
soon be plenty, and hats and caps will be il
demand, to take the place of straw ones
As merely . matter of advice, We advise all
in need of anything in that line to call Oh
Farrand.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
DR. H, OIfF.

The Eminent 0oulist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Rock Island House, on
the first Friday in each moEth, for the purpose
of treating all diseases of the Rye and Ear,
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphyloma, closure of the
teArduct, &c. French artificial eyes inserted
without pain. sep3-d4wIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

SOME people suffer, ard their friends suf
fer, from severe pain while they spend
more money fooIishly than it would cost to
cur them, if they used Renne's Pain-Killing
Magic Oil. Take our advice and use this
popular and certain cure for such ills as
flesh and bone are heir to. For sale by John
Beupstons
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

DUTcH Bulbs, directly imported from
Holland, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips
Crocus, etc in all colors, single and double
Just received and for sale at r. kGhler''
grocery.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ALEBO STAGE l. MAIL ROUTE.

The UNDERSIGNED WILL RUN A
Daily line of Stages between Rock Island
and Aledo, stopping at Camden, AndAlusis, Ed
gington, Bamlet, and Nilersburg.
Passengers and all pack ages TAX en- through on
time connecting at Aiedo vii; for all poin te
Passage from Rock Island to Aledo, including
dinner, 81. so. H.P. ST0DDARD.
WIN FISHER.
seu9T DAWN
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PIMPLRS ON THE FACE.

PIMPLES ON THE FACE.
For comedones, black worms or grubs, pimply
eruptions, and blotohsd disfgnrations upon the
faos, use Psrry's ConsdsDs and Piaple Remedy
1t contains no lead potion Prspsred only BY
DR.. B. c. Perry, ~ bond street, N Y. Sold BY
all Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere and Q,
DOU6HKRTY'S,
jsl3-dAv6m lt44 ". BAltinors ct.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
Masonic.

Regular convocation Of Barrett Chapter.
No. is, R A. NJ, this Tuesday, evening, a,
u o'clock, sharp. Work on Past and NJ
E. Degree.
By order of the 81. P.
W. L. SWEENEY, Secy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

AT the sign of the painted Barrels can
be found stock of groceries of first class
quality, and comprising all the delicacies
and Injuries of the season. Go to Bard's
for your groceries.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

No MORE CRAY HAIR.-Nature's Hair
Restorative briggs back the original color
1t is no, dye, and clear as crystal. Con.
sains nothing injurious. See advertise
ment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

DR.. GUILMETTE's extract of Juniper is
strength giving to the kidneys and urinary
organs, besides being pleasant beverage.
Sold BY C. A. Benser, and by ali the leading
drupgists
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

Present: His Honor, the Mayor, and Al
dermen Wollenhsupt, Koch, Riley, Sage,
Huber, Woods, Gray and Crockett.
The minutes Of The last regular meeting
we're read and approved.
The Mayor stated that the object of the
meeting WAS to take into consideration IL
proposition submitted BY the attorneys of j.
busch, for the settlement of suit wherein
said Rusch is plaintiff snd the city defend
AIT.
On motion of Aid. Sage, the proposition
Was rejected.
On motion of AID. Huber. Council ad
iourned FRANK CONWAY, Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
Rollers Norwegian God Liver Oil is les. OBJ

Rollers Norwegian God Liver Oil is less OBJ
joctionable to the taste and smell, it il more
readily taken by delicate persons and children is
more easily assimilsted, and is productive Of
more immediate benefit than other kinds of oil
are
Dr. ]. Marion sims, says: "For some years
had given up the use of Cod Liver OIL altogether;
but since my attention vas called by DR.. sayre
to Peter koller's Cod Liver Oil, l have prsscrib
cd il almost daily, and have every reason TO be
perfectly satisfied with it," Sold BY Druggists
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

RELIGIOUS The Right Rev. Bishop
Foley will hold visitation in Rock Island
ON Sunday the 3lst inst, and administer the
Sacrament of Confirmation, 10 St. Mary
Church
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
FOR RALR

To persons wishing to build this ssa.on, Of
fer thirty lots in my additions to the City of
Rock Island. The first payment to be made in
one year, balance in three yearly pay ments with
interest.
sePls d2m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
Notice,

A I AM ABOUT CLOSING Up MY
"A business offer my Grocery Store for rent.
The stock and fixtures can also be bought cheap
for cash Possession given Immediately.
All persons knowing themselves indebted 10
me or the estate are notified TO make immediat,
paw as after the first of September next all
uopsid accounts will Be pat into the hands Of .
collector. ELIZA DIXON
augl2dd Cor. Rock River and Exchange sts
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
LOCAL (OLlMN.
odi IsllsUo

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. o. T., nesea
every Monday evening ss 0dd Rsllov1 H.'l
soathsast corner Of Illinois and Eagle ets., u
u O'Clock Pm
L. F.HAasoE, N. g.
M. ii. McGAyxRu. r.. a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
LOG Al n tt G 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, 1870-10-18
What every Family Should Keep in the House

What every Family Should Keep in the House
PAGk'> ARNICA OILf
is . scientific compound Of
Arnica, Balss mum Tranquilans, Bslsam Fl,
and Calend
1t hiss been before the public twelve year., du-
ring which time it has never failed of curing
sorofuls, Fever sorss, Salt Rheum, Piles, Ulcsrs,
Chilbiains, Sore Eyes. Burns, Boils. Pimples on
the face, and when used in connection with Page,
Mandrake Liver Pills, it is warranted to cure
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Krysipelas, DC 1t i.
prepared by J. NJ. Page, of Geneva, N. T., the
originator of PACKS CLIMAX sALvE, and is
warranted to give satisfaction. jel-d3~em
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
LOCAL 0OxU1nm
Rrelh Arrival.

AtwoIf's . well selected stock Of Domes,,.
and French Flannsls. and the best and cheapest
of Ladies' Furs can be found ct VOLTS. All are
invited to call and examine his stock.
Union please copy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
"Barrett's" Hair Restorative.

FOR MOTH PATCHES, FRECKLEs 4 TAN,
Use "PERRY's MOTH and FREoKLE LO-
rIoN," the only reliable and harmless remedy
known to science for removing brown discolora-
rions from the face Prepared only by Or. B. G.
PEkkY. 40 Bond street, n. Y, Solo by every
Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

WHAT IS QUILLAYA SAPoSARIA Pit is q
tree, the bark of Gillian Tree, which
yields, when mscerated, . fragrant vegetable
soap with cleaning and snsiputrescen'
properties not possessed by any other
vegetable production. This Bark is prom.
inent constituent of the celebrated
ooz0DoST, the most popular dental prepare
ton ever introduced in America
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

Only $4,000 citizens registered out of a
population of over 100000. How is that
for lov-says the Missouri RepnblicGn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

ANOTHER CONTRACT AwARD-The con-
tract for.he improvement or the Rock Island
Rapids of the Mississippi river was on Sat-
urday last awsrdedsto Messrs. E. HArrour
4 Co of New York, over the bids of five
others
This will complete the improvement ofthe
Upper Mississippi Rapids, under charge oil
Mai Gen. Fl Wilson, and includes the
following excavations At Smiths Chain
1868 cubic yards Grab Island, 1875 cubic
yards; St Louis Chain, 900 cubic yards
from Campbell's Chain to Duck Creek Chain
All cubic yards Moline Chain, 1000 cubie
yards;- Lower Chain, 1854 cubic yards
making total of l4.50s cubic yards, to be
completed by June 30th, 1871.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

SERIOUS ACCIDEST.-About half past
o'clock this morning Mr.. Henry Ayres, q
young man in the employ of the Peoria
& Rock Island Railroad, while engaged in
coupling the passenger coach to the engine
was caught between the bumpers, and badly
squeezed, the bumpers striking him in the
right side directly over the liver Drs.
Plummer and Gait were soon on the ground,
aud had the unfortunate young man convey
ed TO his home on Madison street, where an
examination was made by DR.. P. showed
that his liver was badly bruised, but no
bones broken. The injury is . very severe
one, and the doctor tells Us that if infa
nation sets in, it may probably prove fatal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
Ysung Men. Iss,.- A....,..,.n

The rooms of the Younr Nan. I.ihr.,v Assoc
sistion are open from no a N mil "a p A.
every Gay except Sundays. large and veil
ssieetse assortment OF wsrk, nos a, h.nd.
Tickets three dollars, WHOA s.. .Iv.xs h. ~
cared Of the Secretary ~ P"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX
i listing between the undersigned, in the
painting business, under he firm name of Jo I'm.
d simmona, lie hereby dissolved by mutual
consent The business of the firm will he car
ried on by Philip ]. simuens.
JAMES JOHNSON.
PHILIP J. SIMMONS.
Thanking the public for past appreciation q,
his "orkmsnship. and hoping to continue to de-
serve the same in the future, the undersirned
offers his services to the oitizens of Rock IsI.nd
ana vl"lnIty, with . determination to meet the
demands and satisfy the wishes of all.
PHILIP J. SIMMONS.
hook Island, Oct. 18th, Is7o-d3t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
To-Day's Advertisem'ts


ANY ONE WAC HAS FROM $4,000 TO
4 $4,000 to loan for one year At good interest.
good real estate security, can find a customer by
calling at the law office of
CONNOLLY & McNEAL,
octls-d1w Post Office Block
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
OPENING AND CLOSING OF NAILS.

POST oFyIon, MITCHELL LYEDz's BLOCK.
OFFICE HOURS.
Open daily sunaAy's10eprsd,.' zoo a. m
closes Is 500 p. m
uenerAi DenVorJ closes at 500 p. IN.
Money Order once opens at $500 .. IN.
" closes ct 500 p. N
Upon Sunday from 600 .. m. to 1000 q IN.
ou,o.ao 7:36 o. N. 7:O0 o. m
6:46 p N. 900 p. n
DAVENPORT . w.srrRs ,o.o6 az
poRr BYRON NORTHERN $50 p. IN. 500 o IN
Q. vALLEr, ORION ANDovER 500 p. N. ZOO q. ID
swsDoSA NAIL S3Op n 500 a. IN
This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Fridays
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, Thi,
route terminates az New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALsDo NAIL $50 p. m. goo Q. m.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, AndalusiA,
Edgingtou, Hamlet, Perryton, Alsdo, High
Point, New Boston, Keiths burg, 0quawkA, to
0qua~ka Junction, {Sagetown) also for Pleasant
Ridge, HAslitt, Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City q,
Drury, Copper Greek, and Milisrsburs, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL TOO D. m. ZOO .. IN
This msil arrives Mondays, Wedncsdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdsys and Sai-
urdsys. All mail matter for Presumption, Suaz
Viols, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Richl land
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route. Also Centre Ridge on Thursdays.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

FuRs. FURs. Call at May Bros and see
| the fine assortment Of Furs at lower prices
than any house in this city or Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
CITY.


HON. CHARLEo FEINSE'S lPPOINT3ENTs.
The Hon, Charles Feinss the Democratic
candidate for Superintendent Of Public In
stuotion will speak upon state educational
topics and the political issues of the day,
either in the German or English Languages,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18
Why Win Ye Doubt

That you can be cured Of all diseArss of the liver
by the use of ROBAcK's BIrTRRS, PILLS
and PURIFIER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

RIVER NEws.-The boats to-day are the
Belle of La Crosse for ST. Paul. the Musca-
tine for ST. Louis, and the Rock Island for
keokuk.
The boats due here and TO leave here to-
morrow are the Alex Mitchell for St. Louis
the New Boston for keokuk, and the Jennie
Brown for Clinton. No boat for St. Paul
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

New ToNsoRlAL EsTABLIsHAENT.-Chas
Anderson has opened first, barber
shop in Palace Row, and is prepared to de
all kinds of work in his line in the mos
superior manner. Charlie is good workman
and is certainly deserving of fair share o
public favor, and we advise every reader o
the ARGUS to give him q call. II 81
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

The above Trains make close connections at
Sterling for all points West on the North western
Railway, and at Chicago with eli trains coins
east and South
Pullman. Palace Drawing Room Sleeping
Oars accompany all night trains.
Through Tickets to Chicago and all points
esst can be obtained at the oompsny's Office in
Rock Island and Moline.
Trains run by Chicago tims, which is Is min
ates faster than Rock Island time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

HUN 3. 3. xARSHALL'S APP0INTNENTS
The Hon. S. s. Marshall who delivered
such an able speech at the State Convention
will speak at the following places
Az M onmoutn, '..'-''.'.'' W.
| CROCK ISLAND
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS 4 MIME
Sofa r. K.
From Pook Island to Burlington.
"asssngers from Rock Islsnd going over this
lhs y III take the regular train going west on the
divisi N of the c. K. |. 4 P. r. R. oonpsctipe
at &c innbus junction, IS follows -
To fAFlington, $50 n. m.
10 Look Island, s:25s. IN. sos p. m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

Keeps all your hair on, "Barrett's"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-18

PoLIcE CouRT.-No cases to day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-24
Sinking Slowly.
cOlol't.,l.

Discusses that progress rapidly t" a crisis
<"r or dry rot does not blast IL :roc sud
denly as :. stroke of lightning. hut unless
arrested it destroys it as certainly: and in
like manner chronic debility. although it
does not kill with the swi1tncsS OF yellow
fever, Is rs sur" To sap the springs of life
eventually as any acute disease, il not
checked by invi"orating medication. There
Is something incNprcs~ib!y touching in the
spectacle Of premature decay. Languor,
pal Tor, cmaciation, depression OF spirits,
and II diStaSte for cNcrtion arc its ordinary
symptoms, and they should be promptly
met by tonic treatment. The hest invrorant
and cNhilarant in like this is Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters The stimulating
principle Of the preparation rOuScS the dor
niant energies of the system. And the
strengthening and regulating properties give
aperrnnncnt and healtlltul impulse to the vi
tai forces thus brought: into play. The fail.
ing appetite is re-awnscncd. the processes OF
digestion and assimilation are QuicseneG.
the quality OF the blood is improved the
sccretionS become more natural, and every
organ that contributes to the nourishinut
these means the repair Of the phi y,ical S;r7,c
ture is effected and its health and Vigor res
tOred. In no class of diseases has the
bcnitircnt operation of the RittcrS been more
marked and striking than in those charac
teriZcl by general debility and nervous
prnSt ration. Ladies affected with these all
mcnts find i'll this most wholesome of all
tOnicS and ,.OrrettiNcS the safest and S,lrcSt
means of relief. 1t is strong to restore and
pOwerlGSs to. in jurc. Such is the uniform
testimony of "ciou'fs, of witIicSSCsS.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-24

This institution Is located at Fay
cite, Miss, in :, section of our sister
State justly celebrated for its snlubri-
ty, social advantages and fine schools.
The college building is IL brick caiticc.
two stories high, and stands on an en-
inencc in the rear of town and is sur
rounded with Il beautiful grove TWEEN
ty acres in extent. The dormitorics
are capable Of accommodating, pleas
antly, at least eighty young ladies, and
arc under the supervision Of the vice
principal, Mrs. Fay, assisted by mat
ron The course of study is designed
to be useful and comprehensive; the
discipline such rs is required by the
responsibilities Of Il watchful guardian.
Mr. Edwin III. Fay, the president OF
the College, was connected with the
Female College ut Minden, prior to the
war, and during the war served in
Capt. Wchh's cavalry company from
Claiborne parish. We arc pleased to
hear that his efforts in behalf of c,luc;,-
ton have been very successful. Read
crs will please refer to advertisement
for further informal ton.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-24
A Noted Tree Dead.

That old landmark Of Monroe, the
street close by this office, was killed by
the recent fire, and is now an unsightly
ruin. This tree has history worthy
Of being embalmed. twas transplant
ed sixty odd years ago, by Mr. Gram
mont Filhiol, then lad, who rcmcm-
bcrs well digging the hole in which the
tree was set, Don Filhiol, his father
standing by experimenting the opera
ton. What is Grand street now was
Don Filhiols garden then, and the
place known as Fort Myro, or The
Post, then, is Monroe now. We invol-
UNFAIRLY breath ii sigh when looking
from our window, VIC see the wide
spreading branches of the majestic old
tree covcrd with dead leaves, its bark
burnt and split, and its graceful pro-
portions changed by the demon fire into
a rcpulsive wreck, fit only for the
woodlands axe. The little boys OF
town will sadly miss the fruit and fun
they have been accustomed to find I'M
der the old pecan, and the visitor and
stranger will no longer hear the story
connected with its growth. The pride
and admiration of every citizen, it is
dead and will soon be heard of no more
Our beautiful oaks are left. Why
should we not have them i'll greater
numbrrSi