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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-31

mate that we can make, the cos, fbuiIdiue,
erected this year will no: fall shoe Of four
hundred thousand dollars 1t is ,,,.nu-
nation that we may we'll work hard !. oh
tain. And to night, as we view this pie,,e
of the past, who Of US but feel. encourage
- work for more grand results in the com
ing year. Rock Island you have done well,
and to- night your name is known the vide
world around, and if We have been in.tru.
mental in producing the leas, of these results,
or of conveying to the public even an ap
pro1imate conception of the magnitude Of
our manufacturing wealth. we shall rest
satisfied with our years work-nor attempt
to prophesy aught of the future, for no mar
can measure the full result of honest en-
deavor. So to all the readers Of the ARGU,
-"Good Night and Happy New Year"
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no PAPER ON MONDAY.

Addison said of the retired tradesmen,
that we 'know not how to be idle and limo.
cent" and someone has said that "life
would be very tolerable but for its pleas.
ures." Now we cannot agree with either,
especially on New Years Day, which was,
until President Lincoln made Thanksgiving
Day national, the only holiday excepting
the Fourth of July, native to our soil, and
therefore, all of the ARGUS boys propose to
be idle and enjoy oil of the pleasures of life
possible on Monday, and to best accomp-
ish this, no paper will be issued from this
Office on that day. We joined with the
ceremonies of other nstionalities on Christ
mas and are ready to be American on Won
day, in the custom of Sew Yes calls
The ARGUS Office will be "not at home with
open DOORS"
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Mre. Gates and Mrs. James. Mrs. q

Mre. Gates and Mrs. James. Mrs. Gates
food morning, Mrs. James. How we'll you
are locking; far better than when saw you
ast.
Mrs. James.-oh yes; am much better than
have been for long time, and ] am now on
my way for more Of my favorte medeine-Plan-
tation Bitters, One bottle of it 10 worth all the
doctors in the world. No more doctors for me.
Mrs. Gates Nearly every one speaks we'll Of
Plantation Bitters, and l have q mind TO try it
myself. The fastis, | have no appetite, strength
or energy for anything Mary and Lizzie are
In the same way, and lounge about the house all
daylong, good for nothing.
Mrs. Jamss.-My word for it Mrs. Gates, jus
let them try Plantation Bitters moderately three
times day, and you will see a wonderful i'm
provement.
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IMPORTANT TRUTHs.-If you have Neu-
rslgie or Rheumatism, do not fell to see Dr.
Bsllou opposite the Gazette office, Daven-
port. He cured Henry Men6eld in fifteen
minutes Henry Storms in about the same
time. Deafness and diseased eyes for
David Bremey in less than one week. He
curss sunken and withered limbs, back.
kidney affections, and diseases never cured
before, without medicines, and in the short
est time ever known.
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a. Bamberger

Has determined from this date to sell his i'm
mense stock Of fannels, shavls, blankets, nu-
bias, hoods, childrens sacks. furs. felt 81 irts'
bslmoralr. and winter goods generally, regard
less of first cost, in order TO make room for his
spring stock. Do not fail 10 come aud secure
bargains.
A large assortment of Germantown yarns of
all shades, vorsted in great quantities ClO;hipg
msde to order in the latest styles.
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OPENING SERvIcEs.-Ths ". E. Church
will be opened for services Sunday morning
and evening, BY the Rev. E. 0. Haven, D..
d. L. l.. D., President Of the Northwestern
University of Evansville, H., and late Pres
ident of the Michigan State University.
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IHs Purest and sweetest Cod Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard d Casvell's, made on the
seA-shore, from fresh. selected Tver., by Cas-
well, Hazard 4 Co., New York. ItisabsoluteIy
pure and street.. Patients whoha once taken
1t prefer 1t to all Others. Ply sieisns have de-
cided 1t superior to any of the other oil. in
market febioidt&s,v wsn.
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LOCAL COLUMN.
Cheap Goods.

Alb en- q. the sign of the golden esgle, is de-
to close out his stock of winter goods
before the season is past, and to ensure quick
sales has reduced the price OF his tire stock Of
fancy dress goods, winter hosiery, rnderelothing.
fancy closkings and worsted knit goods. Also
seme big drives in fannels and blankets Has
reduced prices en- all kinds of Laces and lace
goods, aud embroideriss.
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SAVE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.

Young men who contemplate taking a
business education should remember ,hs, on
the Ist January, Scholarship in all the Bry.
ant and Strstton Commercial Colleges will
be raised to SIS. They now sell for $50
each. Now is the time to gave twenty. five
dollars. Apply to Montague q Curtis
Davenport, or at this office. 29-d3t&wlt
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"Basrstt's" Hair Restorative.
wadsworth Il Parsons

Have now on hand for the Holidey trsde, the
finest assortment Of Lace, Tucked, Corded and
Hem Stitched Handkerchief, in Rock Island.
Alec Lace and Linen Collars. Hoods, Nubiss,
scarfs, shauls, Closks, Dress Goods, Blankets.
Flsnnels, etc. They have also good assort-
ment of Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Rugs, Door
Mats, ETC., at very low prices.
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"Berrett's" driving others fro u market.
DR. q. OLlE,

The Eminent GcuIist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Rock Island House, on
the first Saturday after the first Monday in
each month, for the purpose of treat
ing all diseases of the Eye and Ear,
WHISTLER surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphyloms, closure of the
tearduc', &c. French artificial eyes inserted
without pain. seps-d4vly
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Bsrre,t's" most called for,
Great Bargains.

are offered at WoIf's in Fur., shawls. Blankets,
md Dress Goods of all ktnd.. He is bound to
and will sell in ord Ter to reduce his stock. Call
and covince yourself
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New STORE mfr. J. T. Richey would
announce to the public, that he has opened
store opposite Wolleuhaupt's store on
toys. fresh baked bread, pies, cakes, etc.
He will also keep ell the leading newspa-
pers, and periodicals, etc. This will be a
great convenience to the residents of that
part of the city. Mr. Richey is young
man and deserving Of the patron age of all.
q i've him CALL
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"Barrett's' keeps up the standard.
Old Tunes are Sweetest, and old Friends ara
surasf

Inc ABOVE froVerb is better applied to R0-
BACKS BITTERs, PILLS and BLOOD PU-
niflhh, than any other preparation In the
market An unparalleled success, in curing ell
diseases, fer nearly half a century, gives them
the right to use the above prOverb. Go to your
druggist and secure supply at once.
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Mothers who have D.ush,ers tina. hav.

Weak Lungs, should arrest the dissas. when it
Is In the incipient stages 1t is indicated by q
hacking cough-Pains in the ehest-difEculty of
sreathing-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 will be found in Aliens Lung Bals.m TO
cure and cheek this disease in its irst stage.
For sale by all Rock Island Druggists
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Rush,ons Cherry Pectoral Iroches for ,

cure of Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Asthma, &c
act like a charm. Gua-an teed nicer and better
than any in the market. Druggists sell them.
Also RushtOn's IF. W Cod Liver Oil, the purest
and best. decss-deod3m
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PREl CHING in the lecture room of the
New Baptist church, by the Rev. j. S
Msbie, pastor OF the church, Sunday morn
ing and evening Entrance south east corner
Of the building.
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IrEN.-The Rock Island stove works
have turned ont $40 stoves since Angus.
last. How's this for business.
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DoN'T forget Ned Fox's Celebrated
Minstrels at Darts Hall this evening. The
most refined need not fear to attend. Every
thingis frss.clsss, and the whole performance
select. By all means GO.
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'Barrett's" fame worldwide.
Ysune Ksn's Library Association.

The rooms Of the Young Meme Library Assoc
station are open from 10 A. n. sntil 10 p. II.
every day except Sundays. large and we'll
selected assortment Of verks now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pre-
cured OF the Secretary. msy6dly.
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DAVENPORT Sunday Schools have an.ici-
psted the advent of New Year BY holding
festivities last evening.
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MISSES RoBISsoN's select school re-opens
on Tuesday. Students will therefore take
notice and report on time.
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CHRoMos, the most beautiful in the
market full stock of holiday presents !;
the richest and most elegant articles of
rirtM a. Walter S Gates & Co.'S
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LEcTURE.-Mrs s F. Warner, who is
one Of the best iuspirstional speakers in the
country, will lecture in Hulrs Hail, Sunday
next, at and P. NJ. The public gener-
slIy are invited
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Use Danforth's ron Explosive Petroleum
for light. II Is far ahead of any other light
In use and is perfectly safe and free from
grease. Sold by Follets & Baker, Palace
Row, Rock Island, and also in Moline and
Camden. Lamps and Chandeliers Of all
STYLES also for sale.
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Temple Of Honorl

Rock Island Temple of Honor No. Ia, meets
every Lhursda, evening, and Social Temple No.
8, every Tuesday evening at 7 o'elock, 1T Odd
j elbows Hall, g. II. BRLDING, Wet.
4. A. BaeFsux, W. r dsc22-dN
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LUMBER MILLS.
The lumber business of this locality il
immense, and is yearly increasing. With
the opening Of new railway lines, . brisk
trade has sprung up, towns hitherto inac,
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Jusr received at May Bros 100 pieces of
the best prints at 10 cents. Also q large
assortment of Nubias at extra low prices
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NILSSON will probably appear in Daven-
port about the 9th and -th of January
next.
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SEA Moss FARISE from pure Irish Noes, for
Blanc Mango, Puddings, Custards, Creams, DC,
&c. The Cheapest, healtbiest, and most deli
cious food in the world.
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HOSIERY AT Cosr.-Aiken is offering his
entire assortment of wooden hosiery at prime
cost 3Id4t
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MEETING of the Mississippi river saw
mill proprietors was held at the Briggs
House, Chicago, On the 18th and 29th ms ts
A stock company was formed with capital
of S ,OOO, 900.
This is an important meeting to the
entire lumber interests, and the consumers
of the entire West There was eight
millions of capital represented, some of the
heaviest umber firms in the United States
The President is Mr.. Schricker OF Daven-
port. Mr.. Weyerhauser of this city, is one
Of the executive committee. Eighteen firms
were represented, among them, Weyerhau-
ser Denkmen, and Kestor & Wilson, this
city. and Dimock, Gould & Co., of Moline.
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GO TO Farrands for your furs, robes,
hats, caps, and furnishing goods. No. /.
Harper House.
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The Sylvester Ball at Turner Hall this
evening promises TO be q grand affair.
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FLOUR AND GRIST MILLS.

FLOUR AND GRIST MILLS.
The -four business of this place aud vicin-
ty ia large one, and the sales of the
various mills indicative Of large aud in
creasing demand for this very necessary
article. The mills are old ones, have been
running for years, and supply a considera-
bic portion of the surrounding country, with
their manufacture. Among the Oldest, and
| one of the best ia
JOHN R. WARMERS mill established in
1856, and coming into the hands of the
present owner in 1867. The capital in the
mill is $50, 900; 10 hands are employed, at
an annual salary of $500 the motive
power is steam the annual sales are $780,
900. During the past year this mill has
made 80, 900 barrels of flour, besides large
amount of corn meal and feed stuff.
J. C. HAES1sH & Co.'S mill was estab-
lished some Is or 20 years ago, and bought
by the present owners in 1870. The amount
Of capital used by the firm is $4,000;
hands, at an annual salary of $4,000, are
emp loyed the ID olive power is steam. Their
annual sales ore $4,000. In connection
with this mill is a cooper shop, run by Lamb
Il Gibbs, and established in 1867. This
shop employs hands, at a salary of $4,000;
the firm has q capital of $4,000 make
about f0, 900 barrels year, with annual
sales of $40, 900. Harnish & Co. take all
the barrels they make.
D. Is. SEARS AND Sons mills was estab.
lshed in 1859. They have one of the finest
mill buildings in the West. A capital of
$4,000 is invested /; $4,000 wages are paid
10 hands the annual sales are 100000.
The motive power is obtained from the
Rock River Water Power. They make -four
and corn meal in large quantities.
r. McDoNALD's mill was established in
1916, but has been in Mr.. McDonald's pos.
session for only a few months past. Mr..
Med. has $4,000 capital invested; employs
hands, at $4,000 annual salary the motive
power is from the r. R. W. P; and the |
annual sales about $4,000. Flour, corn
meal and feed stuff are the productions.
Fl. P. BEATTIEs mill was established in |
1866. About sos 200 are invested in the
concern IS hands are employed at $4,000
annual salary the motive power is obtain
ed from the R. R. W. p. and the annual
sales will amount to about $4,000. Flour,
corn meal and feed stuff are the articles
made.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS following is q re-
capi'ulation of the number of employees,
amount of wages paid, and sales OF the
various -four mills of this vicinity:
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gan cider IN winter. Ihey Lave hlied 900,-
600 bottles with the above named fluids
during the past season.
VICTOR SCALE CoxPANY's works, estab-
lished in October 1870, consists of one frame
building. Wagon ond Railroad Scales are
made, 10 hands employed, capital $lOO, 900.
HooPEa L SMITHS Carriage Works were
bought in January of this year. One four
story brick building. and frame ware
house constitute them. A capital of $4,000
is used, Is hands O, $4,000 salary are en-
ployed, carrisges, buggies, sleighs and street
cars are their specially. During the past
season they have made from 65 to IS car
riages, buggies and sleigbs, besides building
car No. on the street rail~ay, and doing
q great deal of jobbing. The firm are
young men, both practical mechanics, aud
as this is the only carriage mandatory in
this vicinity are deserving of liberal patron
age.
WRIGHT, HILLHoUsE & Co.'S pump
| factory was established six years ago, and
consists of 3 frame buildings and one brick.
The capital is $4,000, with working
capital of $4,000 more. Pumps are the
| only article made, 20 hands are employed,
they are paid $4,000 the annual sales are
$75 1000, the motive power is steam
BALCH & FRAzER's lime works were
established last year. Their kiln is on
Moline Avenue foer hands are employed at
81. 900 salary. They manufacture and
sell about $4,000 worth of lime annually.
HARRIS i BEERY's wood works consist o.
q two story frame and q one story frame and
were established in 1868. They have a
capital of Sl8, 900, employ 8 hands, pay
them So 500 annually, make kitchen safes
and tanning mills, sell annually $4,000
worth. They propose next season to enlarge
| their works, and sell at Wholesale.
WARNocx & RALsToS's soap factory was
established in 1868 it consists of q two
story stone building. They have aboot
$4,000 capital, employ three hands At about
s., 900 yearly wages, and their annual sales
are abou, Ss5. 200. This business does not
require the help Of large number ofhauds,
for one man can do large amount of work.
| RKCAPITULATIoS.-Th following 10 q
reorganization of the number Of hands en-
ployed, amount of wages paid annually, and
the yearly sales Of the above named firms.
I NJ Sale Sal
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IRON WORKS.

4 branch OF manufacture that is a. yet
comparatively new TO our vicinity,
because but partially developed is
the iron business. The number
of firms engaged in it is few, but the
business already developed shows that i, is
destined to become one of the most import
ant branches of manufacture. The oldest
firm in the business is
WILLIAMS d WHITE, whose works were
established in 1854, when they commenced
in e small way, but are at present located in
eommodious buildings. The firm have a
capital of $40, 900, with working capital
of $4,000, afford employment to 80 hands
at an annual salary of $4,000. Their
annual sales will amount to 100000 the
motive power is steam. They manufacture
steam engines, grist and saw mill machin-
cry, and do great deal of other work. A
machine shop is to be erected next spring,
which will require more machinery and an
increased number of employees.
The MOLINE MALLEABLE IRON works
we're established in 1870. and have
changed hands, several times since. The
capital invested is 1000, 20 hands are
employed, with annual salary of $4,000.
The motive power is steam, and they manu-
facture annealed or malleable iron. Their
annual sales we are unable to give in full,
but will amount to about $50, 900. The firm
intend enlargng their works, and doubling
their present capacity for next season.
RECAPITULATroN.-Th following is re-
capitulation of the number of employees, the
amount of wages paid, and sales of the iron
works Of this vicinity
No. Hands. falar les. Sales.
Williams White. ...50 $4,000 $780,
NJ. NJ. Iron Works....20 1900 $4,000
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SUMMARY

SUMMARY.
tbs following Summary will be found in
teresting, as showing the extent of the man
featuring done bv these firms
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RECAPIrULArIoN.-Th following is a re-
capitulasion of the number of hands en-
ployed annually, the wages paid them, and
the annual sales of the wagon factories of
this vicinity:
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VICTOR SCALE CosPASY's works, estab-
hshed in October 1870, consists of one frame
building. Wagon ond Railroad Scales are
made, 10 hands employed, capital 800, 900.
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and bottle kenuett Ale, Porter and Michi-
gan Cider in winter. They have filed $780,.
600 bottles with the above named fluids
during the past season.
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AIKEN has few made up dresses or suits
left and Is offering them a: jus, one half
price to close them out. dat.
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PLOW WORKS.


| DEERE & Co.'S plow and cultiva.or works
| established as early as 1917, consist of one
three story, one two story land seven one story
buildings, covering an extent of territory
amply sufficient for their immense business.
The capital invested in the works is $780,
600, while they have q working capital of
half a million dollars. The motive power of
these works, is Moline Water Power and
steam. The firm employ 800 hands, at q
yearly salary of 100000 Their sales
amount to 100000. So rapidly is their
business increasing, that next year they will
build a three story brick, just west of their
present buildings, extending from Main
street to the river. They will also enlarge
their blacksmith shop, and build additional
storage buildings. John Deere, the head of
the Hrm is tn o Oldest and most successful |
pillow manufacturer in the West and, from
hammering GU. on an anvil the FIRST steel
plow made west of the Alieghanies, has |
come to see his business valued by the
million and more, and his works turning out !
two hundred superior plows, and like
Der of cultivators daily. 1t is q success |
that few men are permitted to achieve.
B. d. BUFoRD & Co.'S pillow and cultiva- |
Tor works, situated at the foot of Illinois |
street, on the bank of the river, convenient
for river shipping and on the P. & R. l. K.
e., and on the r. R. l. & st. L. r. R., were |
in 1856, and consists OF three
large four story brick, three two story build. |
ings and office, and foundry in separate
buildings. The capital invested is $780,
900 with working capital of like amount
The motive power is steam, $50 horse
power engine. They employ 200 hands at
q yearly salary of 100000. Their yearly
sales amount to nearly half million. B.
D. Buford the head of this firm, is young
man with a clear cool head, an able mana. |
ger, and has made the works the most
popular, as well as made himself wealthy as
a manufacturer. He is most emphatically
a successful manufacturer, and has bright
future before him.
CANDEE, Swan & Co.'s pillow and cnltiva-
tor works, known ~ the :" Moline Pillow
Works, we're established in
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1866, and consists of one large three story
brick building aud necessary smaller build
ings. The capital invested in the works is
$500, 900, while their working capital Is the
same amount. The motive power employ
ed is the same as Deere works use This
firm employ $50 hands at yearly salary oil
800, 900. Their annual sales amount to
half a million dolls-. This firm though
younger than .b,, of Deere or Bufords, are
still doing a, ,.fge and paying business,
and Contemplate another large
fonr story building next year. There
80 some practical men at the head of this
company, and with the great facilities
offered here 10 all such manufactures
must meet with deserved success
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REoAPrruLATIoS.-Th following will be
the number of hands employed, wages paid,
and sales made by these three great pillow
and cultivator factories, the largest in the
West, and the factories that supply these
very useful articles to every state in the
Union.
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b. STRECKFUs' works were established in
1867, when he bought out Frank Ill, and
succeeded him to the business. A one story
frame and q two story frame comprises the
works. Mr.. S. is a practical wagon maker,
makes farm and spring wagons, has a CAPT
tai of 81, 900, employees hands, paying
them annually $4,000. His sales average
about 81 1000 annually. Mr.. s Is work is
good and Is popular.