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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

LECTURE Rev. Robert Laird Collier, of
Chicago, will deliver his noted lecture, Fol
lies of the Woman Movement" at the Con-
gregstional Church in Moline, on Monday
evening next. Tickets so cents, for sale at
Champion & Co.'S, and at Walter Gates i
Cos. Street cars will return to this city at
the close of the lecture, and those who
desire to attend should procure tickets at
once. Mr.. Collier has delivered this lecture
in several of our Western cities. and in the
East, and the press speaks highly OF it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

TIE Fire King Engine Company, Daven-
port. are having soma trouble in selecting .
man for engineer OF their steamer. Mr..
Moore was elected BY the company. dissent
zrs carried the natter before the council and
the coan ell declared Mr.. NJ incom petens, and
the engine is locked up to avail. further de-
velopments.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

CAMpEN.-Things are dull As q hoe, here.
Business was rather lively until to day, but
this weather would knock anything. We
have been "numerously" visited by parties
of young folks from your city and Moline.
who i'm proved the fine sleig hing, and appear
ed to enjoy themssl yes. The watch factory
is not yet visible to the naked eye, bat q
spell of wait will probably bring it INTO
view. Hakes' paper mill is the next pro.
jecs on the tapis, aud will when built, be a
valuable acquisition to our manufactures.
Shipments the past week have been moder
ate. G.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
LOCAL COLUMN.
A Rare Chance.

Mr.. A. Bsmberger has bought at bankrupt
sale the following goods: Five hundred pieces
Prints, 900 pieces Muslin. 300 pieces Russia
Crash, 90 pieces No. Feather Ticking, 100 pieces
Cheok, Hickory and Denim, 100 dozen Fine
Linen Shirt Bosoms, 500 dozen Ladies and
Gents Hose. 200 pieces JeAns, 100 pieces all wool
Cashmere 10 pieces Irish Popln, til e best Brands
OF all colors in Kid Gloves, and large variety
of goods of every description. He proposes to
dispose of these goods at great reduction, and
to give the public the benefit OF it. Those de.
sirous of securing bargains are invited to call
and examine.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
ATTENTION FIREMEN,

All hremen are respectfully invited to
meet at the Court House on Thursday Feb.
23d, 1871 at = o'clock P. M. sharp. to
elect . chief and assistant chief engineer Tor
the ensuing year.
A. ROSWOG, Chief Engineer
CHAs. BUSCHER, Asst. Engineer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
Ear SALE.

4 HARDWARE STORE WITH A FULL
n and complete stock Of new and salesble
goods, in Camden Mills. Location good and
doing large business. The object 10 selling lie
the proprietors wish 70 change climate on ac
count Of i'll health.
will also sell my dwelling house with six
buildins los, sn pleasantly located, with good
out buildings, &o., choice fruit all bearing.
iy7-d4wtf W. D. HONENS 4 90,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

HAVING made a careful invoice, Am now
ready to receive offers for the who'll or par,
of the stock now in the store of j. Il Nj.
Guttels, consisting of clothing, hats, caps,
furs, dry goods and notions. If 10, disposed
of by the LIST of March next, they will be
closed out at public auction without reserve.
". F. CUTTER, Assignee.
Feb. Is, 1871.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

The attendance at Geo. Harris sale this
morning was large, and articles changed
hands rapidly. Tombstones brought but
small prices, the men being reluctant,
unlike Mrs. Toodlss, about having such
things in the house Other articles, how
ever, brought reasonable prices, and many
bought themselves rich.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

AS MAsTILINI would say, the day has
bean dend, dull, nasty, disagreeabe day,
demmit A Scotch mist settled over our
devoted city, rendering walking unpleasant
and local gathering fruitless task. The
streets, sidewalks and river were covered
With water, and the monotonous cries
of sleigh drivers has ceased for the nonoe.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

OLIVE LOGAN is represented as saying
that the most perfect love is tina. which
would make q woman consent that some
other woman should have her lover. There
is plenty of that in tie world Just see the
divorce casss
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
DR.. H. OL1E,

The Eminent Oculist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Harper House, on
the frat Saturday after the first Monday in
each month, for the purpose of treat
ing all diseases Of the Eye and Ear
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, s,sp hyloms, closure of the
tesrduct, &c. French artificial eyes inserted
With out pain. Chicago office l29 South CLARK
street. sep3-dk~Iy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

TaE ighborhood of the Presbyterian
Church reminds one Of the scenes durin 2
the food last spring. A small sized lake
has been formed on the west side of the
church, but i. is large enough to float the
ferry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
Qkeap Qooda.

Aiken at the sign of the golden eagle, is de-
termined to close out his stock of winter goods
before the season is past, and to ensure quick
sales has reduced the price OF his entire stock of
fancy dress goods, winter hosiery, underolothing,
fancy cloakings and worsted knit goods. Also
some big drives in fAnnels and blankets Has
reduced prices on all kinds of Laces and lace
goods, and embroideries.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

WHATSOEVER is done relative to consump-
tive patients, to use the language of Shak-
spears upon another sut ject, at were we'll
if 'twere done quickly" Ia such cases
delays are dangerous indeed. We commend
as remedy for that fearful scourge DR..
Bells famous Balssm of Alpine Moss. See
advertisement in this paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

Just received. New kid gloves, party colors;
new corsets. new style of hoop skirts, tarletans,
swiss muslins and VIC lawn, and the handsomest
stock of prints and the best assortment of brown
and bleaohed muslins 30 be found in Rock Island.
They are selling off their stock of winter DIR ,ss
goods, blankets. fannels etc. at cot.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

LOVELY The scenery from the East win
dows of the Earper House is lovely beyond
description. The elegant one story shan
ties, and one of the mos. magnificent public
squares in the country, make q very attract
i've and charming view, which visitors to
the banquet, will undoubtedly admire.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

Woodruff & CLAFLINs Weekly contains
a full page cut representing Victoria G.
Woodruff delivering her speech before the
committee of congress on the right of wo-
men to vote.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

WARE House SALE.-Rememb Der the great
auction sale Of unclaimed freight and agri-
cultural implements takes place on Friday
and SATURDAY. mornings, this week, at Geo.
Great bargains can be secured.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

CArARRH.-The simple announcement
that cstarrh can be cured will be received by
many with feelings of delight. DR.. Sands,
of Chicago. guarantees perfect cure of
this disease, without the use of snufs of any
kind He also is experienced in the throat
and lung diseases, and all female..weaknesses
and diseases. See his card in smother col
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

Mothers who have Daughters that have
Weak Lungs, should arrest the dissass when it
is in the incipient stages. 1t is indicated by a
hacking cough-psins in the ohes,-difhculty of
"reathing-or oppression Of the lapgs. If this
De permitted to run on, tlbercles will form, and
Consumption will be the resalt. A most valuable
remedy will he found il Al,eas Lung Balsan 10
and check this disease in its frat stage.
For sale by sill Rock Island Druggists.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

A TRIFLE over $500 valentines have
passed through the Davenport postofice
since Tuesday morning. The cost of that
number at 5 cents each, would make q good
DAYS wages for q poor man.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
HOUSES
For Sale at a Bargain

TWO OF OUR HOUSES ON SWAN ST.,
/ near Toledo, are offered for sale at reason
able figures.
The buidingssre two stories high and contain
six rooms, cellar, oistern, &c.
The lots are 40xl60 feet. Terms Of payment
sissy.
ssple-aa BALCH 3 HRAZIE1.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

COMMISSIONER THoRINGToN of Davenport
has forwarded to Washington the testimony
in the bridge case, taken by him. TIE case
will now be transferred to Commissioner
Sweeney of this CITY,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

SPIRITUAL Seances are being held in this
city, at which remarkable manifestations
are said to have been made, much to the
astonishment of attending uubelievers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

WANrEp.-Five hundred or q thousand
boys. Occupation light, nothing requiring
more exertiou than scuffline; wages no
object. Call Immediately at the postoffice.
B.-Dont come till after supper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

UPWARD Oftorty thousand bottles of NATURES
HAS RESTORATIVE were sold from Jan. let to
June LIST, which fact tells its own story. Its 60
clean and look. So nice, that the ladies are ali
delighted with it. See advcrtis ement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

PNEUMONIA has been among the children
of the Davenport Orphans Home. The
Gazette REALISTICALLY remarks that the Lord
favored them and they all got we'll.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

THE Missouri papers complain Of the ab.
sence of the members of the legislatur In
this state We only have cause to complain
when they are present.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad xlme Fable.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND d PACIBIo =. n
'tI's0's pi9Is'o1-from Rock Islandto Chicago
Day BIpress snd Mali, SEQ a. m. s:4s D. m.
Wight Exprsss, 1880 D. m. $40 3. n.
sowADIv1s1oH-fromD sv.nportto Council BluaIs.
Dsy Express aud Mail, 6:4b .. m. 500 .. N.
Night Express, 6:45 p. m. 1880 p. m.
The Day Express and Mail leaving here at
s'ot .. m, connects ct Bureau junction at Has
.. m, fOr Peoria.
The Night Express leaving here at 1890 m.
connects 1t Bureau at 1880 p, IN for Peoria.
WESTERN UNION R. b.
Haon aooK JsLAID TO nAolns.
Express b Nail, $40 .. m. 500 p. M
hissd Passenger, $3.50 p. m. ll.bt %.
RoCK ISLAND ; PEORIA
SaoH sscK ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Leave. Arrive
Rock Island s.SOsm 1850 . m
l:20pm 4:25 D IN
ROCKFORD, R. ISLAND ST. LOUIS R. R.
GOING NORTH.
Chicago Erpr." Book 1'l.nds' $40 an
Mail $40 p. m
Stock Express b:O3 p. m
Way Freight b:05 q. m
GOING SOUTH.
LEAvB.
St Louis Express Rock Island at GIG In
Mail $40 a IN
Express Freight 1859 q. IN
Way Freight 1:l5 D. In
These trains leave Moline going south Is min
utes in advance of Rock Islsnd time; going
north ] 5 minutes after leaving Rock leland.
Trains leave Camden going north 10 minutes
in advance of Rock Island time going south
Is minutes after leaving this city.
Trsins leave Coal Valley going north IS min
utes in advance Of Rock Island time; going
south 80 minutes after leaving this city.
DAVENPORT ST. PAUL 3. B.
GOING NORTH.
Accomm odation Depart 3:25 p m
Mail - 7:S0 N
GOING SOUTH.
Davenport Express Arrive 11:2o IN
Accommodation and Mail $50 m
This road connects at the c. N. ". crossing
with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad,
for pointo east and west.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS d MINNIE
Sofa +. 4.
From Pook Islsnd TO Burlington.
Sasseu gers from Rock Island going over this
lice il! take the regular train going west the
divisi N OF the C. X. l. 4 P. r R., connecting
ct Colnmbus J notion, IS foilows:--
To 2 srling'os, $50 @. II.
To Lock I-nnd, casa. u. sos p. N
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
Temple OF Honor.

Rock Island Temple of Honor No. l., meets
every Thursda, evening, and Social Temple No.
5, every Tuesday evening At O'Clock, at Odd
elIows Bal, GIN. BELDING, Wet.
A. A. BRoFrUM, ". r. dec22 -dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
Young Zen, Library Annexation

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. II. until 10 P. n
every day except Sundays. A large and we'll
selected assortment Of wsrks now on hand
Tickets three dollars, when can Away, be pre-
sared Of the Secretary mAy6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

BAPTISM of converts at tue Christian
Chapel this evening. Services every even.
ing this week at 1870. All are invited to
attend these meetings.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

WILLIAM REX will inter the Paris at noon
on Saturday, and will make an inspection of
bis army, which is to parade inside the city
on that day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

A MARRIED couple were divorced last
Wednesday, relensed that night, and were
remarked yesterday. All in Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

lit worksl like 9 charm" This is the common
talk about Rsr ne's Paiu-kil!ing Magic Oil all
over the country. Ii anybody has headsohs,
toothache, collie, pain, throat, lamsness Of
any kind, sprsins, ehiIblains, the general advice
is. use Renne's Magic OIL at works like =
charm" For sale 10y Wcch L Gregg.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

WANTED Immediately for a small family
a comfortable dwelling in good neighbor.
hood for which a fair rent will be paid.
Apply to P. G. Koch, Hulls Block.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

AsH-WEpNEsDAY and WAshington's birth
day occur on the same day this year-a day
of mourning and day Of rejoicing together
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

COMPULSORY education was tried four
thousand years ago, and every hundred
years since, with Indifferent success ALWAYS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
To-Day's Advertisem' is
CATARRH .

nR. SANDS CURES CATARRH with
~ out Snufs of any kind. If he fails to cure
he will charge you nothing.
Medicine can be sent to any part of the coun-
try. He also treats suecessfully diseases Of the
throat and lungs, and all diseases incident to
women. Address DR.. SANDS, Open Board
sulding, Madison ST., Chicago, III, Giving
symOms fully fsbl6dly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
CSd Tsllcss

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. 0. F., meet,
every Monday evening at ODD Fellows Hall,
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eag,e sts., Al
II o'clock Pm.
GUs STENCIL, n. G.
HARRY Hl.IHy R
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

MAY Bios have the largest stock of
table linen, towels, napkins, Irish linen,
quilts at at the lowest prices. diff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

PERsoNAL.-Mr. R. R. Gable has returned
from his Eastern .,ip.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

We ask attention to the advertise ment in
another column, of"Jackson's Catarrh Snuff
and Troche Powder good article. d&w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

TEMPLARs OF FIpELITY. - Your are
requested to meet at the usual place of
meeting on Saturday evening, Feb. 18th, at
y o'clock, for work.
GEO. NJ. BELDISG, Wet.
a. A. BUFFCM, W. r. l7-d2t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

SoxE venturesome drivers are still cross
ing the river, but have gone back to first
principles, and run on wheels.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

TELEGRAPH wires are in sympathy with
the general feeling to-day and refuse to
work.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

THOSE vsgrant girls, whose arrest We
mentioned las, week, have boarded out their
time, and are again 1t large.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

A SMALL boy dropped from the steps OF
q street car yesterday into puddle. ne
profaned.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

AN exchange says: another quarter hal
gone" Ours was halt dollar.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

SEE advertisement Of DR.. Butts Dispen>
ssry, headed Book for the Million-MAR
RIAGE GUIDE-in another column. 1t
should be read by ALL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

MILD YET THoRoUGH.-Dr. Henry's Root and
Plant Pills do not cause nausea or gripping. Try
them and you will he satisfied. See advertise
mppt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

OLD newspapers for sals-in packages Of
fifty or one hundred-at the
ARGUS OFFICE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

Farm For sale.
A Al ACRE FARM FOR SALE WITH
IA IbO IN one mile northeast of Coal Val
ley. Good house, barn ami other buildings.
Good orch Ird, grape vines, etc. place suitable
for fruit, stock and dairy. Enquire on the prem
Uses Of
fsblldIm n. 8. HAZEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

Rushton's Cherry Pectoral Troches for the
cure of Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat, Asth Ua, &c
act like a charm. GuaraH teed nicer and better
thar any in the market. Druggists sell them.
Also Rush,on's f. W Cod Liver Oil, the purest
and best. deo2s-deodSn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
OPENING AND CLOSING OF xAI1s.
POST ogsIcn, xI,oagLL 4 LYxpx's BLOCK

This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Fridays,
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, Thin
route terminates at New Windsor
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALspo NAIL $50 p. II. $500 q. N.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, AndalusiA,
Eds ngton, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, high
Point, New Boston, Kei,hsburs, OquAvha, TO
Olusvka junction, (Ssgeio wn), also for Pleasant
Ridge, AAzlist, Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City,
Drury, Copper Greek, and Millersburs, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH rAIL TOO p N. 700 o. N.
This mail arrives Mondays, Wednosdays AND
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdsys and Sat
urdays. Ali mail matter for Preemp ton, Sue.
Viola, North Henderson,, Spring Grove, RichlaD
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route. Also Centre Ridge On Thnrsdsys.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

PoLICE CoUsr.-The police business is at
a stand stll.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

A bright, healthy chile is perennial spring
of JOY in every ~ell-reguloted family, and where
is that father who after the strife and turmoil of
business, retiring to his home, is not beSuiIed
OF care by the innocent prattle of his child
Perhaps this father is a worldly man, and makes
gold his idol, he mt y have been : success fu man.
and amkssed riches. Yet place his child on the
sick bed, and ali his gold is at the disposal of the
physicsn. and the only return be asks i. the res
toystion of health to his child Fathers Moth
ers! would You preserve your child in health !?
Then listen to There is one prevailing cause
of the disease in children, and that cause is
worms. If this cause of disease is not removed,
your child will sicken and die, or iinger a suffer
ing invalid for life. wepresent to you al infal-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

DR.. OLrN is the greatest Specialist of teh
age. Read his card in another column.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
DR.. Judson's Dead She, Worm Candy.

and is put up in the form Of stick of candy, aud
80 pleasant to the taste, that children greedily
tease for it. 1t is purely vegetable, and cannot
hurt ihs smallest child. Ask for DIR. Judsod's
Dead Shot Worm Candy. For sale everywhere
at 30 cents per package. ". II. COMSTOCK,
decB Sole Proprietor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

LOCAL Offices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17

Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
s0eufion Ut the ADeUs OFFICE, and BE- executed
the very best manner and ss reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-17
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Friday and Saturday, Feb. l7&lS

al assortment of frst-class Agricultural Imple-
ments, on the following terms:
On Implements all nmounts of SO and under,
cash. From SO to $50. Oct. 1, II. Over $50,
Jan. l, ~, with interest at ten per cent. and
security when required. Liberal terms on Reap
ers and Mowers. Will make them known on dsy
of sale.
GEO. W. D. HARRIS,
janI7 -d4twtd Levee, Rock Island, Ill.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-25
THE ABOVE ARE OFFERED FOR SALE AT
85 and Accrued Interest.
Hon. GINERY TwICHELL, President.
GEORGE OPDYKE,
EMMONS RAYMOND, ....... :. Trustees.
OLIVER W. PEABODY

The road being built from Atchison, Kan as to
the Arkansas River Sxty-two miles are already built
and in successful operation, and the earnings are
more than double the interest its Mortgage Bonds
which limited to $4,000 per mile of completed road
The Company has large and valuable Land Grant,
and are placing the lands the market for sale
The road through rich and fertile country, which,
with the Coal Mines its line and its large Lumber and
Cattle business, and the enormous emigration into
Kansas, insure constantly increasing business
The Cattle trade of Texas is also tributary the Road
and the extension of the Road to the great Cattle Trail
to which point is expected be completed By May
next will insure an increase of this profitable business
The Capital Stock is owned by responsible capitalists
in New England and elsewhere and they complete and
equip each section of road before issuing bond upon It,
The Road is managed and principally owned by well
known New England business men, under whose super
vision 1t being constructed and equipped in the most
thorough manner, and when completed Its track and
equipment will compare faVorably with those of any
Western road.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-25
$50 Miles of Railroad,
First Through Line Across the State
FIRST MORTGAGE
Seven Per Cent Gold Bonds

which are issued upon this road limited in amount
to $4,000 per mile while many roads issue from $4,000
to $4,000 and offered at 30 and accrued interest," in
currency About two millions and half of these bonds
have already been disposed of, leaving but small bal
ancc unsold which arc being rapidly taken.
The most experienced fnanciers agree that FIRST
N0RTGAGE BONDS, to limited amount, UrON A
FINISHED RAILROAD, which is well located for business
are one of the very safest forms of investment.
Parties desiring to rst-cass security based
upon railroad practically done, and in the hands of
leading capitalists who have large pecunary and bus
interest in its success, will do well apply at the
office ofthe Company, any of its advertised agents.
for pamphlet and map showing the characteristics of
the enterprise.
Holders of Government Bonds may exchange them
TOR Central lOwas at large present profit, beside
handsome increase Of interest for long of years
Parties making such exchange will receive for each
81 900 Bond 1000 Central Iowa Bond and the follow
ing difference cash ess the accrued interest in cur
rency upon the latter bOnd and in annual interest this
calculation being based upon market prices of Dec 9TH
1870;