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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Close OF THE SEASON ferry was
forced to seek her winter quarters to-day BY
the heavy masses of floating ice On this
shore. She has put in a very long and prof
liable season the past year, making her frs,
trip on March 9th, 1870, and having run
every day since makes q total of 35 weeks
service ont of 50. During the past season
the gentlemanly Marcus has been the cap
tain, superintendent and general business
manager of the boat, and We shall miss bis
pleasant phiz for some months to come.
However We hope to see him come out with
the spring, end once more hear his gentle
voice and kind greeting, saying "Farei''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Rock Island Ill. Dec. 10. 1870.

FAIR AND FEsTIvAL.-Do not forget to at
tend the Fair and Festival to nj light, at Darts
Hall. 1t is given BY the Ladies Aid Society
OF the Baptist Church, and the object is to
raise sufficient money to complete their new
Church building, This Is the frs, demand
made BY the society upon III purses of on
citizens for CONS time, and should meet with
. liberal patronage. We visited the Hall
to-day and found every thing in apple pie
order, and lastly decorated rejecting hiehlv
upon the taste and skill of the ladies of the
society, the tables wee ladened with the
richest and rares; vionds and the arrav or
fancy work very full and complete. Among
the articles, we saw very nice DRESSING
gown 10 be voted for the most popular eler-
gyman, This entertainment should meet
with encouragement from members of 9th er
churches during its continuance, and We hope
to see a large crowd in attendance on both
occasions. Tomorrow, from II VI. to P
NJ. an old fashioned dinner will be served :.
pumpkinpie pork beans and other New Eng
land dehcscies will constitute part of the
viands. and the whole served in Yankee style
n. B.-No Pious gam bling allowed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
CITY COUNCIL.
SPECIAL MEETING DEC. S, 1871

Present: His Honor, the Mayor, and ALI
dermen Wollenhaupt, Koch. Riley,
Huber, and Woods,
The minutes of the last regular meeting
were read and approved:
The City Collector shis day having made
return to the Gig oounc1, Of 9a- the Tar
motion NJ alderman Huber the same was
received, and the following order was passed,
to Wit
WHEREAS. The warrant issued on the
thirteenth (l3) day of August, A. d. 1870,
for the collection of the taxes levied by the
City Council for the city of Rock Island on
the assessed value of taxable, real and per
sonal estate in said city, for the municipal
year, eighteen hundred and seventy (l970)
has been returned BY the City Collector
unsatis6ed, as to the following described
lots, parts of lots and real estate, moi
marked, paid" in said warrant, to wit:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Motion Of Aid. Wollenhaupt, the Council
proceeded to choose by ballot city weigh
master Tor the unexpired term.
ne votes having canvassed, Jesse NJ.
Gray having received all the votes cast, Was
declared duly elected
The following Communication was read,
On motion Of Aid. Woods the clerk was
instructed to inform Nh. Barker Mavor Of
Peoria, that the Mavor of Rock i.l.nd
would as suggested, IN the communication
be present ut the meeting called, to be held
in the city Of Springfield on the 18th day of
January next.
MAYORS OFFICE,
PEORIA, Ill, Dec. 10. 1870.
DEAR SIR IL am instructed by the City
Council of this city to call your attention to
the fact that many grave defects exist in the
City Charters in this state, particularly In
relation to special improvements, which it
is found difficult to make by special assess
ments on account of the technical objections
which lawyers interpose TO all efforts in this
direction.
The legislature, this winter, will probably
endeavor to get upa general law for the
government OF Cities in this state.
To the end that those Of experience in
the management of city matters may be
able TO assist and advise in the passage
Of such . general law. l beg leave to sug
gest that meeting of the Mayors through
out the state be held in the city Of Spring
field, on the 18th day January ne xt, for the
purpose of consultation on this matter, so ~
to bring onr interests in a clear and infuen-
cial manner before the legislature at the
earliest moment.
If these views meet your appreciation, you
will please inform the undersigned as soon
as convenient. Respectfully, Yours,
6. T. BARKER,
Mayor of Peoria.
To the Hon. Mayor of the city of Rock
Island.
The committee to whom was referred the
purchase of an iron safe, reported progress
and on motion we're continued.
Aid. Woods chairman of the committee
to whom were referred the drafting Of an
ordinance relating TO aucuoneers submitted
An ordinance to amend an ordinance, en-.
titled IAN ordnance to license and regu-
late auctioneers.'
On motion, action on game was post
poned to the next regular meeting
On motion of Aid. Wollenhaupf, Council
adjourned.
j. FRANK CONWAY,
City Clerk.
The following report vas submitted and
on motion of Aid. Wollenhaupt, same was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
The committee who were authorized at
the last regular meeting to take up FIVE ~
Rock Island and Peoria railroad bonds and
coupons and issue therefore, domestic
Coupons" would beg leave to report, that
they have taken up Eve R. Ia Peora R.
r. bonds. of one Thousand tl000) dollars
each, mum bers with twenty passed due cou-
pons and issued therefore, twenty three
(23) domestic bonds of $4,000 each,
dated December 3lst 1870, being l,500.-
90 the total amount of bonds and interest
due January LIST 1871.
Respectfully submitted.
PoRrER SKINNER, Mayor.
MICHALL koCK.
Rock Island Ill. Dec. 10. 1870.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Equine Remed les the only safeguard.

Nothsrs who have Dsug hters that have
Weak Lungs, should arrest the disease when il
is in the incipient stages. II is indicated BY a
acking cough-rains in the ehest-dihiculty of
hreathing-Or oppression of the lungs. If this
Be permitted to run on, tubercles will form, and
Consumption will be the resalt- A most valuable
remedy viii be found in Aliens Lung Balsam 10
cure ana check this disease in its first stage.
For sale by all Rock Island Druggists.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Nervous Debility,

With its glosny sttendants, low spirits, de-
PRESTON, involuntary emissions, Ioss Of semen
spermatorrhaA, lose Of power, dizzy head, loss o.
memory and threatened impotence and inbscility,
find sovereign eu:e in Humphreys Houso
Pa,hic Specific No. Tveaty Composed Of
tie most valuable mild and potent cur.sives, they
strike at once At the root Of the matter, tone up
the system. arrest the discharge, aad impars
visor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands Of eases.-
Price IS per package Of Eve boxes and vial Of
powder worth -, which 10 very important lin
obstinate or old Gases, or 81 per single box.
Sold BY all druggists, and sent BY mail on receipt
OF price. Address all letters, Humphreys
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 5e2 Broad
way, New York tjulyld&wly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
DR.. II. OLlN,

The Eminent 0culist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Rock Island House. on
the first Saturday after the fret Monday in
each month, for the purpose of treat
ing all diseases Of tie Eye and Bar,
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphylOma, closure of the
tesrduct, &c. French srtifeia, eyes inserted
without pain. sep3-dtwly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Equine Rsmedie, are purely Vegetable.

Morning Visit. Mrs. Graham.-Kate
where is your mother, this norsi.g9 Kate
she is In the kitchen making minee pies. Mrs.
G.-Why, Kate you surprise me. Mrs. Croker
told me only few days ago tina, she was quite
sick and not able to be about. Kats.-Oh, YES
che has been quite sick but the day sftsr Nrs.
O. was here. ms sent for bottle of PLANTATION
BirTERs, and has taken it three times . day
since. 1t worked like charm, and ma .sys abe
is better and stronger than she has been for years.
She tn nike it 10 the beet medicine In the world
and wants me to take some but it is so awful
bitter that do not like IL. have taken il sew
erai times, butt gives me such an appetite that
tell ms that her minee pies will not last Ieng.
Mrs c.-GOod morning, Kate. Give my love
to your mother and tell her that she is safe as
long as she keeps PLANTATION BIrrnRs In the
house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

GRAND OPENING TUESDAY, THE 20TH.-
For Christmas Goods consisting of Rogers
Bros Plated Ware, Aeriden cutlery, China
Sets, Vases Of ell prices aud descriptions,
Cut Glass, 60 to Van Tuyl l. McCagg's 46
& As Brady street, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

PERsoNAL.-We were pleased to take our
worthy county Judge, Mr.. Wilson, by the
hand again last evening. He is in the city,
attending county court, and although not
looking as hearty as he did year ago, he
is still able to attend to his duties, and we
trust will soon be entirely we'll again. The
Judge has many warm friends at court, and
that too outside his own party.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Save diseased Horses BY Equine Remsdis.
FOR Christmas,

Aiken, at the Sign of the Golden Eagle, has
. splendid stock of fine fancy goods suitable for
Christmas presents Hem-stitched Linen
II an dkerehiefs from 20 cents up to sl.25 each,
Lace Handkershiefs in very handsome designs,
Fans, Scarfs, Gloves, Eubias, Lace Collars,
Cuffs and lots Of other fancy goods, both useful
and ornamental. Ladies will do we'll to look
through the stock before making their parehases.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

As last resort for making Rock Island
republican, the Union advocates the union
of Moline to this city. Very well, go ahead,
We would just like to get chance to vote
with Moline once and see what success they
would have in taking ticket out of our
hands and forcing US to vote another, and
there are others v no would like similar
opportunity.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

BILL PosrING.-All parties are notified
that Michael Lee, our city bill poster, has
leased the principal bulletine boards and
places for posting bills in the city SO as to
prevent outside parties from covering bills
posted by him. Mr.. Lee does all kinds of
posting and distributing faithfully and at
reasonable rates. Orders left at the ARGUS
Office will receive his immediate attention.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Pages Mandrake Liver Pills.
THE PRINCIPAL REMEDY IN THESE PILLS Is
PnDOPHYlyIN

vegetable possessing all the good and Alternative
effects Of Mercury and the Blue Pills, without
leaving any of those bad effects upon the system.
They cure all liver complaints, acting gently on
the bowels, removing all poisonous humors from
the system, never creating any irritation nor gr-
ping pains; they are q sure cure Of Dyspepsia I;
they also cure Jaundice, Constipation, Rheums-
tism, Neuralgia, Female Diseases, &C., and all
diseases originating from impurities of the blood
Manufactured by J. NJ. Page, Geneva, n. Y, and
sold by Druggists for IS cents a box. dtw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

The RIVER is "chucked" to-day, the ice
having closed from our shore to the bar
At Moline the river is pretty well frozen and
the ice nearly stopped. We heard also tina,
the water had commenced backing up into
Sylvan slough. The indications are a,
present favorable to an ice bridge between
this city and Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
wadsworth 4 Parsons

nave now on hand for the Holidsy trade, the
naest assortment Of Lsce, Tucked, Corded and
Hem Stitched H.ndkerchiefs, in Rock Island.
Alec Lace and Linen Collars, Hoods, Nubias.
searfs, shawis, cioaks, Drees Goods, Blankets.
Plannels, etc. They have also o good sssort
mont Of Carpets, Floor Oh Cloths, Rugs, Door
Mats, ETC., at very low prices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Just Received at A. Bamberrers,
FURS, FURs, YURs.

Four hundred sets for sale, from $3.50 70
$4,000 per set. All Wool PlAids at IS cents per
yard. Water Proof at sI.oo per yard. Alex
snder Kids ct $l.25. Heavy yard Wide Muslin
at l2a cents, and other goods in proportion.
shawls, Cloaks, Hoods, Nubias, Flannsls, and ell
WOODEN goods sold less than have been sold st
any other house. Gents Garments made to
order in the latest styles, and perfect 6t guar
teed Ia all cases.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

The place to buy the cheapest haudker.
chiefs, hosiery, table-linnen and towels, is
the Revolution store. Dress trimmings,
buttons, wooden goods, hoods, nubias, scarfs,
new, stylish and cheap at the Revolution
store.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Go to Walter S. Gates / Co for Holt
day goods. They have large and elegant
assortment of goods suitable for Christmas
presents, which they are selling cheap.
Call and examine them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad Elmo Fable.

Railroad Elmo Fable.
CHICAGO, ROCK IsLAND PACIFIC 3. =.
,llIzoIs pIvrsIoH-from Rock Islandto Chicago.
Day Express end Mail, $500 a. m. s:4o P. N.
Night Express, 1890 p. m. $40 .. n.
AUGMENTATION Dsvsnpoytto Council Bluff.
Day Express and Mail, 6:46 .. N. 500 =. m.
Night Express, Gas p. m. 1880 p. m.
The Day Express and Mail leaving here at
soc .. m, connects at Bureau Junction at HAS
.. NJ, for Peoria.
The Night Express leaving here at 1890 pm.
connects at Bureau at 1880 p, IN for Peoria.
WESTERN uNI0N q. h.
Yaox BOOK IsLAuD 70 nAorsp.
LEAVE. ARHIvn.
Express 4 Mail, $40 .. m. $3.50 p. M.
Missa Psssen ger, ESQ p. m. ll:66 m.
RvcK ISLAND PEORIA R. r.
Ysox .scx ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Leave. Arrive
Rock Island s:o5.m s;so.n
1:30am 4:I0 p ID
ROCKFORD, r. ISLAND ST. LOUIS R. R.
GOING NORTH.
LEAVE.
Chicago Express Book I'l.ndss $50 P. N
Mail " - $40 a. m
Stock Express 5:03 p. m
Way Freight Cos D. m
GOING SOUTH.
81. Louis Express Rock Island a, 5:45. q. m
Mail I" O. IL n IN
Express Freight " 10:40 a. IN
Way Freight " 7:l5 p. IN
These trains leave Moline going south Is min
utes in advance of Rock Island time; going
north 10 minutes after leaving Rock Island.
Trains leave Camden going north 5 minutes
in advance of Rock Island time going south
Is minutes after leaving this city.
Trains leave Coal Valley going north 80 min
utes in advance of Rock Island time; going
south S5 minutes after leaving this city.
DAVENPORT 4 ST PAUL RR
Two passenger trains arrive and depart at
Davenport, daily the Davenport St. Paul
road, As follows:
Arrive--6.50 p. m, and 1850 q. III.
Depart-7:3C .. M, and p. m.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS MIME
sofa r. r.
From Pock Island to Burlington.
"asssugers from Rock Island going over this
ii.e i'll take the regular train going west the
diyisi N of the @. r. I. d p. X. R., connecting
1t Ccinmbus junction, rs follows
To 2 arlington, $50 q. m
To Tock I.and, 9:26s. m. sos p. m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Mr.. AND Mas. STANTON, returned mis-
sionaries from Syria, will deliver addresses
in the Christian church in Rock Island this
evening, on the subject of Missions. All
are invited to attend.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

cHArrEp HANDS, fsee, rough skin, pimples,
ring-worm, salt rheum, and other cutaneous af-
feetions, cured, aud the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Star Soap made by
cssweii. Hazard Co., New York. It ie more
convenient and easily applied than other rene
dies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy COM
pounds now In use. T&Fid, weov,w won.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

How very present it would seem for a
Christmas present, fine mersohaum pipe
and pauch filled with this beautiful Virginia
tobacco from Hsngssler and Ssengsl.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

HOLIDAY GooDs.-Call and examine
Swiier d Spencer's fine stock of silver
plated wsre.T Their goods are new and elegant
designs, and they are selling at prices to
suit the times. DAT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

REAL lace colors snd hankerchiefs, ladies
and gents linen hankerchiefs, kid gloves,
ladies and children's hoods, lesgings and
mittens, nubias, silk and wooden scarfs at
Streeper's, Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

1t is therefore: ordered by the City Coun-
Gil, that the Collector forth with. advertise
and sell the said lots, parts Of lots. and real
estate, for the taxes and coats due thereon
respectively, and make report of such sale
to the "City Clerk"
On motion Of Aldsrmsa Wollenhsupt, it
WAS ordered, that (l6) cents be added to
each lot, part Of lots and parcel of real O..
tate TO pay the costs of came.
The resignation Of Chas Engsl ~ "vsigh
master" was subaitted and on melion Of
Aid. WolleaAaspA vas accepted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

NorIcE.-The -four and feed store of Fl
P Bea,tis, heretofore carried On BY Jesse
NJ. Gray, will hereafter be under the charge
of Chss. Engel, who is authorized to collec,
ali debts due said store.
l7d3s 81. P. BEArrIE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Great Bargains.

are offered at VOLTS in Furs, Shawls. Blankets,
md Dress Goods of all kinds. He is bound to
and will sell in order to reduce his stock. Call
and covince yourself.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Z. D. Jswett, of St. Louis, is in Washing.
ton, and it is understood, holds in his peck.
ct a commission from Gov. McClurg, Of
Missouri, as United States senator. The
resignation Of Mr.. Drake 10 to be sent in the
last of the week, aad Mr.. Jewett will take
his seat on Monday next. He is . lawyer
about 65 years of age, and is . personal
friend Of Mr.. Drake, and will, while in the
senate, vote for whatever the latter favors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
Cattle saved By Equin Remedies.
odd YslleUs

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. o. r., esss
every Monday evening ct ODD Fellows Hall
southeast corner Of Illinois and Rage 6ts., At
u o'clock p.
L. F.HARsoN, n. g.
NJ H. McGAyRRK R. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Festival at Darts Hall, Tuesday aud
Wednesday evenings, December goth and
2lst. Under the management of the Ladies'
Church Aid Society, to assist in build
ing the new Baptist Church, of Rock Island.
Admission % cents. a supper will be
served, from five until eight o'clock. for
business men, and all others. An old-fash-
Toned dinner will be served ON Wednesday,
from II noon, until P. NJ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

To . husband or gentleman friend, no
better present than box Of those Golden
Crown cigars from Hongster S,eugel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

AIKEN has q splendid display of fancy
goods for Christmas. Ladies will do we'll
to look there before making their purchases.
19d5k
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

MAsoNIC.-Barrett Chapter No. Is, R. A.
NJ, meets this evening. Work in NJ. and P.
degrees. By order a. P.
W, l.. SWEENEY. Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

ANOTHER new invoice of those elegant
cheap goods at the Revolution store, Har-
pers Block, next door to National Bank.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

OIL l. PAINT SToRE.-Philip ]. Simmons
will open an oil and paint store some time
the middle of next month, in the room for
merly occupied by Gsnnon's saloon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

AIKEN is selling fannels and blankets at
very low prices. You can save money by
looking at his stock before buying. l9d3t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

GET your supply of choice family grocer
les for Christmas at Bard's, sign of "Painted
Baraels." He has just received a full and
fresh stock which he is selling cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

GENTS furnishing goods, late style hats,
elegant furs- suitable for Christmas pres
ents, at Farrand's, No. harper House.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

CALL and see those beautiful Perfumeres
and Colognes, just received at Field & Bros
for the Holiday trade.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

FoR every variety of hsts, caps, fnrs aud
gents furnishing goods, 60 to Farrapd's,
No. Harper House.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Pure LEAF LARD, tender loin, spare rib,
and sausage meat ct Gilmore's Pork
House. df
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20
sqsine Powders contain no Antimon,
Row To CURE IT

a clear smooth skin and beautiful complexion
follows the use Of WAYNE's DIURETTC AND
ALTERNATIVE ELIXIR
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

JUsr received at May Bros 100 pieces of
the best prints at 10 cents. Also 3 large
assortment of Nubias at extra low prices
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

Four girls wanted at Hengstler and
Stengels to strip tobacco.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

QUINCY has an improvement Associa-
tion," for the encouragement of the location
Of manufactures.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

A FINE stock of ribbons oil widths CHEAP.
at the Revolution store.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

HEsGsrLER's genuine Havana expressly
for presents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

HOLIDAY Goodssnd Toys at Streeper's
Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

FANCY goods in great variety at Streeper's
Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

HOLIDAY goods and toys at streeper's
Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

HOLIDAY GooDs of every description, At
Field & Bros
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

THE Union thinks Mayor Skinner should
have patent on the plan of paying the city
debt with city orders. Wrong again, for it
would be an infringement on the republican
party
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

PROBABLY no merchant tailor enjoys a
better reputation for making elegant, we'll
fitting and perfect dress suits than that
wide-swake Tom Mccullough of Davenport,
on Brady street. Mack keeps none but
the best imported and domestic goods, en-
ploys the most skilled workmen, and has
the largest trade from this city and Moline
of any house in this vicinity. He guarantees
satisfaction. Those who have not done so
already, can do no better than to give him
call.
10 NOT make your selections for the holt
dsys until You have called ct Streeper's,
Davenport.
HOLIDAY GooDs and Toys at Strssper's,
Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

THE skating season has fairly opened 'eno
Moline youths lead off with high old time
on the Mississippi for q park.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

A sorghum mill in San Felipe, Cal, turns
out 400 gallons daily. 80 A a'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

FIELD & Bro. have the largest stolk Of
Hosiery and Gloves, in the City.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-20

HOLIDAY GooDs and Toys at Streeper's
Da venpors.