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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

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RooK ISLAND TO PEORIA.
leave. Arrive
Express $50 m. 92Oa. N.
Mail i;l5p.m. 6.2s p. m.
BURLINGTON, cRDAR RAPIDS : MIME
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Passengers leaving Rock Island At 6.4S . N
on the o. X. 4. A z. road, make olo.s concessions
through TO Darlington (Arrlving there at 1850
and TO Ksokuk. Also By leaving ON same uain,
passengers oAn connect at Grsnsll for Osk.
lOOSa sRd Eddyville, TO tho south and for Mar
shsltown, Austin, (hinn) and st. Paul to the
north.
SOUTHWESTERN ROAD.
Passengers leaving Roeh Island on the O. r.
/. a p. road It b.45 p. m. 20 d reetly trough to
JeNVsnworth, Kansas, arriving there at IL .. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
SCRAPS

Noisy Christmas crockery-the cup that
cheers.
The Msthodists of Milan have q concert
this evening.
The Swedes have q dance at Moline
Monday eve.
Inc ladies wear eye glasses because they
are fond OF spectacles Of all kinds.
Inc bridge turn table machinery will be
operated by an engine, or hydraulic pumps.
No city government is now con,ls,.
without fraud. Can't Rock Island 90, m
one2
The Baptist Sunday School will have a
Christmas gathering at their church to.
night.
When we see mans name scratched
upon q glass, we know he owns Q diamond
and his father owns an ass.
II you want to make g young lady q
handsome Christmas present, give her a
ticket to the Public Library for a year.
The miserable rain threatens to wipe out
o IT sleighing tee-totAlly. The bells have
b en- ringing all day, nevertheless. P. s.
All froze mp.
Adam Stickrod, OF Drury, is only 20 years
Of age, and believes in taking the right
kind Of q start 10 life. So he got married
the other ereniDg.
otis bat Q little faded four" sang q
iunchsr at a cheap boarding house down
street last evening, ss he fastened his fangs
on a"thin" biscuit.
The coolest weather that we ever had
in this country that any record is kept Of,
Was the night of the 29sh of December 1863
-t~enty eight degrees below zero
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
CHRISTMAS MORN.

GOOD Will to all" See, the gold rays fall
OF the rising sun on the caves,
And the holly shakes Sc the glad day breaks,
And he rustles his shining leaves;
The thick berries red on his spike-sro vned
head
Nod welcome out to the morn
VI the day OF days when, mid peans Of praise.
The Saviour of man was born.
The yews bond low DER the drifted snow,
And their green arms oresk and sway,
AS the lce-keen breeze stirs the grand old trees,
And they chant the hymn of the day.
"Good will to all" in the cottage small.
Where the brown. checked children shout;
"Good will to ALL" in the palace hall,
Where the greetings of kings ring out.
What though some tsars of the dead gone years
Be mixed with our smiles tonight
1t 10 is ever 80 on the earth below
After darkness co meth light!
GOOD will to sll!' And guerdon small,
silver foe for the poor;
Oh. on the glad day let us tu'n away
Not one, not one from our door,
Your hands, dear friendsl Thus the long year
ends,
Let our petty discords cease!
The old year dies out mid our parting shout;
Let it go, let 1t 20 in peace!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

FACTs For HoRTIcULTURrsTs.- The lsrR-
est seed business 10 the United States is
that conducted by Briggs & Brother, at
Rochester, New York. They supply no lees
than 1900 dealers in Canada and the
states. We visited their establishment last
fall, and found it indeed a mammoth one.
There are G2 900 feet OF flooring, and hun.
dreds Of experienced persons are continually
engaged in packing seeds of all kinds to be
sent out by mail. Six presses are kept in
constant operation printing labels, while
$4,000 worth of paper is annually used in
the manufacture of seed bags. Their an
nuAl catalogue is ole of the finest publicA
tons of the kind in the country. 1t will be
sent forth on the first Of January to the
number Of $50, 900 copies, and all persons
interested in horticultural matters should
secure . copy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

and al diseases resulting from Coldsin
Head, Throat and Vocal Organs,
This remedy does not "DRY Up" eatArrh
hut LoosENS it; frees the head Of all often sivs
matter, quickly remov wing bad breath and head
ache, allays and soothss the burning heat in
eatarrh; ssa mild and sgreeabls in its effects
III at il positiyaIv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

REsoLUrIoxs.-The Teachers Institute
passed the following resolutions just before
adj turning, yesterday:
Resolred, That the thanks of this asso-
citation are due. and are hereby rendered 10
the Rev. H. +. Barnes, of Moline, for his
able and instructive address on Moral In
strnction in the Public School" Also to
DR.. J. NJ. Gregory, of Champaign, for his
very eloquent address on The Demands of
the Time
Resolred, That thanks also be rendered
TO Miss +. Plummer for her kind ness in pre-
pairing such beautiful and appropriate music
for the occasion.
ReSo'red That thanks are rendered Mr.
and Mrs. S. B. Reed for the music discours-
ed to US on the occasion of Dr. Gregory's
lecture.
Resosred, That we most heartily thank the
citizens of Rock Island Who 20 kindly enter
tanned the members OF the association du-
ring their attendance on its sessions.
Res buttons adopted unanimously. after
which the institute adjourned sine die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

UTILITY-In making Christmas presents,
aim TO give your endssomething of utility
as we'll as value. Go to Webb Brothers,
Davenport, and make selections from their
elegant toilet articles, silver plated goods,
and solid silver service, boudoir ornaments,
&C. They sell substantial and durable
oonda
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

HOLIDAY GooDs.- Holiday goods Of all
kinds can be obtained of E. W. Spencer
in the line of silver plated ware. He buys
direct from the manufacturer, and knows
what he sells. Choice cutlery also for sale
the best in the city. he keeps the best
quality Of goods that can be bought.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
FREE TO BOOK AGENTS.

We will send a handsome Prospectus of our New
Illustrated Family Bible, containing over 200 fine
scripture Illustrations to any Book Agent, free of
charge Address National Publishing Co, Chicago
ILL.,, Cincinnati, Ohio, or st. Louis, Mo,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
wadsworth Il Parsons.

Just received BY express, Oriental Cloaking,
FIesoy lined Pique, Paisley shawls. Silk Cloak
ing Velvets, Veivetesns, GiHpure Laces. Real
Lace Collars and Hsndksrehiefs. Also the best
line of Dress Goods in this city, consisting of
oretsnes, Epilinglss, Biarritz, Cashmsrss, Satin
De Cheen, Irish Poplins, Black and Fancy Silks,
aud piles of other goods. Anything yOu buy Of
them they will guarantee TO be good or refund
the money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

SALOON AND REsTURAET.-J. S. Wier has
re-opened his old saloon in Union Block,
Washington stree', having re6tted and re-
furnished it throughout. He has added q
restaurant to it, which will be conducted on
the European plan. Some splendid old
Hobirson county Buorbon whisky on hand
which he purchased direct while on arecent
visit to Tennessee Choice tobacco, cigars,
&c, always on hand. Come around this
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
CITY
NO PAPER MONDAY

You who fully appreciate the ARGUS and
can't sleep Of nights without first reading il,
had better save to-nights copy TO read j,
over again on Monday, ~ we viii not issue
again until Tuesday evening. Like the
great Ulysses, however, this will not prevent
rs receiving presents, as long as you don't
send any bull purps G. o. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
2osadaiis, the Great Blood Purifier
and 1enovator.

BALTIMORE. Jan. LIST, ls69.
Gentlsmen 1t affords me pleasure to add my
testimony to the wonderful effects of your truly
excellent N edicins-Rosadslis. After sunerin 9
tor two years from shattered constitutions, with
scarcely hope of restoration TO my usual nes"n
was ndueed to try your RoI sdAlisj after Ia
king according to your directions, five bottles
can truly say that / have been completely re-
stored, .s my many friends know, and believe
solely by the use of your medicine. cordially
recommend it as an excellent rsnovator and pu-
riHe- of the blood. Truly yours,
JOHN COX,
DIV Corner Cav and Lom bard streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

LooKAuERE, LADIES! Are you aware of
the fact thai Burwell 4 Bailey have just
received fifty sets of splendid furs, every
one of which they intend TO sell of during
the holidays? They are perfect loves OF
furs, and you ought to examine them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

JUsT FOB tbs OCCASIoN.-R. NJ. Oliver,
at the Harper House Drug Store, has re-
ceived a magnificent lot Of perfumes just
especially for holiday sales They CON
prise al the standard articles and ali the
novelties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

RoYALTY.-The Prince Alexis doesnt
sport finer diamonds or gems of puress ray
serene, than are sold ny Coos Il Kircher,
Newcomb. House Block, Davenport. Also
silver plate, presentation canes, and oil
kinds of holiday goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

The SAVANNA. Fred Kramer, engineer
OF the steamer Bill Henderson, is in town,
aud reports tina, the Savanna is nicely Aaost
at Drurys landing, and that by cutting a
channel through the ice for a hundred yards
or so, the pscEet can be got snugly in behind
an island where the river is open, and can
thus be made secure for the winter.
Capt. Pierce arrived last evening from
southern Illinois, to remain q, home during
the holldAys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Every Family should Keep Pages Arni

Every Family should Keep Pages Arniea
Oil In the Reuse.
1t cures seslds, burns and itching hamors,
ChiIhlAins, wounds and painful tumors,
All healing Ointment who can ind
A greater blessing for mankind.
Pages Mandrake Pills.
Are mild, certain, safe and efficient.
None genuine unless aggregated.
Pages Mandrake Pills cure Dyspepsia
Pages Mandrake Pills cure Headache.
Pages Arpiea OIL cures Reclamation.
Pages Arnica Oil cures Pin pes ON the Face.
Sold by all Druggists. ost7- decd WON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

THH purest and sweetest Ood-Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard a oasweIl's, made on the
ses-shors, from fresh, selected livers, by Cas-
wall, Hazard 4 Co., New York. tits absolutely
pure and sWeet. Patients who have once taken
1t prefer ii to all others. Physicians have de-
cided it superior to any Of the other oils In
market. feb7Tdfri- sat, vveow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

HuroRIcAL.-The Queen of Shebs would
have purchased all her Christmas nick
nacks of Lazsre L Son, had she lived in
this sge-because she wac such wise
woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

The Place BE il known Krell is pre-
pared to Gil Gil orders, and to sell al kinds
Of Christmas toys, coufe stioneries, &c, &c.
His stock 10 CON pleie and immense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

A CHRISTMAS TALE.-Frapk Reynolds is
a young real estate agent from Saginaw,
Michigan. At about balf-psst six O'Clock
last evening he met fair maiden al for.
lorn, Susanna Powell by name, just in from
the poor house. They walked down Illinois
street together, turned the corner at Darts
and meandering up Washington street,
halted under the porch Of Johnson's wagon
shop. At this junoture, Policemsn Ran
dali ruthlessly sliced them. Soap, IL
seems to me I've seen you before" re-
marked Reynolds in way that was child
like and bland, but his suavity wouldR't
work worth a cent, and the sffectionate pair
we're marched down to Simonson's. The
examination was sweet TO hear. Powell
testified that "Ihe lady in question" had
lost her way, and he was kindly plotting
her home through the storm. SussLns,
however, "didn't see no use in lying" and
acknowledged the corn. Reynolds was
fined IS and costs, while Susanna was
sent over to Davenport. This morning the
authorities over there sent her back to u.s.
and at noon to-day Simonson was getting
ready to send her across again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

THx RIGHT KIND OF A CHRISTMAS Pres
Exr.-The highly esteemed member OF the
ARGUS family known as William +. J0Se
"A finished typo, splendid singer, good
fellow generally, and 8 gentleman to boot
intends to make himself the right kind OF
Christmas present this year. 90 Monday
evening next (Christmss), at eight O'Clock,
at the residence of Alderman Sage, be will
be united in marriage to Miss Eta
Sage, and that their pathway OF
life may be sunny, aud their joys as
as the sands Of the seA, is the cor
dial wish Of all who kno~ them.
Notwithstanding this reduction Of our
bachelor force, the girls will End Eve or six
more victims here by making the proper
inquiries during leap year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

HOLIDAY GooDs -Tea sets, pArlor balls,
vases. plated ware, stAtuAry, cot glass and
fancy articles, at McCSgg a Smyth's, 46
and IS Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

PosT OFFICE NoTIcE - The post Office
will be open on Christmas day up to ten
o'clock in the morning, after which it will
be closed. l. NJ. HAvERsTICK, p. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

II you want a good overcoat, cut in the
latest style, made of good material, and put
up at q reasonable price, get it OF ZEIs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

FoR hats, caps, gloves, necktieS, or cloth
ing suitable for useful holiday presents, 60
to L. Zeis' clothing store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

WHERE TO Go.-YOu will purchase your
Christmas presents this evening, Of course.
Therefore examine the stock of Epstein
Bro, before going elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Attention is called 30 the advertisement of Dr..
Bohsnnan, Of 81. Louis, Mo. His reputation 10
that of one Of the most successful physicians in
his speciality 10 the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

HAPPY.-The little ones are always as
happy as CLANS when their parents pur-
chase their Christmas toys of Lszsre l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

ZEIs is the greA. clothing merchant of
Rock Island His prices are low, and his
goods ofsuperior make aud finish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

We ask attention to the ADVERTISE ert in
another column, of JseksOns CAtarrh Snuff
and Troehe Powder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

BANKRUPT SALE To DAY.-The entire
stock Of books, stationery, aud fancy goods,
at Planners, ~ Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Go to Krells for your Christmas toys
your oysters, fruits, and nick hacks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

STILL SELL THEM -Livingstoo 4 Co.
want il distinctly understood that they sell
hats and caps just the same as ever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

GENrs handkerchief, half dozen in
box for g Christmas present, at the Boston
Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Go TO McCsgg 4 Smyth's, 46 and as
Brady street, Davenport, for holiday goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

IMPORTED and domestic Havana cigars at
Fishers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
sTnAMsHxPs.

New York Cork aud Liverpool. New fall
powered s,sAnbhips, the six largest 10 the World,
OCEAbTC, ANTARTIC, REPUBLIC.
ATLANTIC, BALTIC, ADRIATTo
5000 tons borden, 900 b. D. each.
Sailing from New York on Saturdays, from
Liverpool on Thursdays, ealing Of Cork HSr-
Dor each way.
From the white Star Dock, PavOnnis Ferry,
jersey City.
Passenger scoSmmoda tions for all classes I'M
rivAled, combining safety, speed and comfort.
saloons, stHIo-r0oms, smoking room aud bath
rooms in midshiP section, whore least motion 10
felt
Surgeons aud ',svErdsIsss accompany these
steamers
Rate Saloon, so 10 gold. s,.erago $50 In
currency. Tbose wishing 20 send Tor friends
fro m the old oountry eau nov obtain Storage.
prepaid certificates, SIS, currency. Pssssn ers
booked to or fsOu all partI Of AmerioA, Paris,
Hamburg Norvsy, Sweden, India, Australia, Ac
Excursion tickets granted 81 lowest rates.
Drafts from & upward
Tor information APply at the CompAuy's Office
No. 10 BroAdva New York. J. II SPARKS,
Agent. Oct37 d&u4m
w.N.JALvIs, Agent at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

ZEIs is the clothing merchant sells rood
over-cOsts oheap-lstest styles of scsrfs--
bows for'geut's wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

BfvALvULAR.-Thore isn't finer quality
of oysters in the bed Of the ocean than La
care sells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Buy your prime cigar, of HeUgstlsr 4
Stengel. A box of EN- make 9 tip-top
Christmas present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

BANKRUPT SALE To-Day. Books, sta
tionery, pictures, and fancy goods, a, c. G.
Planners, AZ Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

KRIssMUs phurs phur awl ov the fam nilY,
kan bee bot cheep ov Burwell 4 Bailey
~ Billin1sl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Go to the Hong Kong Tea Store for nuts,
candies, fruits, teas, &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

ALL kinds of candies and nuts at the
Hong Kong Tea Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

MANHOOD! WoMAxHooD! Who NAV NARY.
who not. Why? Impsdiments, causes and
care; los pages sent, sasled, tor IS cents Ad-
dress: DR.. Whittier, 6l7 ct. Charles street, ST.
Louis, Missouri, who treats all chronic, virulent
and special diseases. The most useful specialist
If h.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
Cures without gneezing.

AsaTRocHE POWDER is pleasant to the
taste and never n<useAtes when swallowed, In
stantly gives to the throat and vocal organs
Delicious ssasation of ooolns,s Comfort.
Is the best voice tonic in the world
Try IL, Safe, Reliable, and Only IS cents
Sold by Druggists. or mailed free. Address
COOPER, WILSON a CO Prop'n
Philsdslpkis.
Van schsAk, Stevenson 4 Reed, Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. dec9 dw6m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

FrsHEs has the largest stock of meer-
schsum and briarroot pipes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

TIE rush at the Boston Bazaar yesterds!
for Christmas presents was enormous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Agent for the " Oriental Tea Co" Poston,
IL in rsosipt of . fresh lot OF the Finest Green,
black and Mixed TsAs;-Also the Black Dragon
Chop Tang Tea, which pArtAkes Of the Green
Tea tlavor-sud, also the Male Berry Java OOf-
fso, the richest favored Coffee in the world all
in one pound eAidiss, or in bulk, in large or
small quantity, At Boston prices and transports-
tlon warranted TO give satisfaction.
N. B.-Choloe Cigars aud Tobacco, Candles
soAp, Matches, Notions, &C. Six bars Soap for
25e.i o spools, 500 yds for 25e. dog cheap.
M HARRIS,
Next door east Of GUSTS Big Indian, on Illinois
Street, Rock Island. dee5-d1y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

KRELL has just go, on large stock Of
fresh candies. 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
Bargains at Wolf,a.

For the next two weeks, Wolf Offers great bar
gains in Cotton and Wooden Goods, Ladies
Furs, ETC., before packing up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

INITIAL hsndksrchiefs at the Boston
Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

A large stock Of children's furs at the
Boston Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
Holiday Goods q. the Plumber Store.

The celebrated Imperial 6ne-cus at Fish-
a's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

No suluiion can reach catsrrh 10 the
head. Duruo's Cstsrrh Snuff searches it
on, there,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

FANCY goods of all kinds, cheap at the
Boston Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

Coon FOR MAYOR CARTER Our sensi-
bic Mayor to-day notified our slovenly post
master that the filth and off4l that oozes out
=, the front of that little den of federal cor
ruption known as the pos,-ofice, as well as
the big heap of snow that usually stands on
the sidewalk before il, must be shoveled of
Just the same as if it was under the man
agemeut Of common folks. We will now
see whether Grants little hireling will obey
orders, or whether Rock Island county will
be placed under martial law.
P.S. By working snergetieally al fore
noon, two young men succeeded in reducing
the dirt heap. The sidewalk is thus laid
bare for the first time in 81 age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23
office.

THE UNDE7SI3yED WOULD RESPECT.
- tahy inform hi, fisa Is All Old customers,
mat he will again ops his MAJ NJ rket on
NNos strsst In R'ox t,lAai. 90 next Friday,
80 iV'n ISL. with oho' &c lot Of Meat Of
ins tna' "hiss he will sell 1t the lowest Iiv.
Rs.S FRANK ZTP5
island, nov. 18th. Is7t.-d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

TIE headquarters for holiday goods is at
the Boston Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-23

How 1T HAPPENED.-The forms of julie
Burwelrs famous literary paper we're last
evening all made up. and placed in the
dummy" at the Argus job rooms, for the
purpose of being lowered to the press room
in the morning. This morUing an intelli-
gent "cub"-an embryo Horace Greeley or
Benjamin Franklin, so to sPeak-found
them there, didn't know exactly what they
were. pulled out q peg be saw sticking there
to see what it was, and away went julius
Caesar BurWell's eloquent psroratioHs on
hats and caps to the lower story of the
ARGUS block, to be fang in ten thousand
fragments on the floor Jones and the
apprentice adjourned for prayers.
The Van Buren press., 1871-02-14
BALTIMORE CARDS.

WE the undersigned merchants of the city
w of Baltimore, have constituted
MAI. G.. A. MEYER,
Of Ark our Commercial Agent, for the State
of Arkansas and the Indian Country, to
Sell Merchandise, Collect Monies, and
transact all business appertaiatny to sad
Agency, in this country.
All orders sent to us through him, will be
carefully and promptly filed
The Van Buren press., 1871-02-14

valuable to US. We were SIRE he was
sincere. We saw that he had none OF the
meanness that he dealt. 80 gently with,
he must have despised it, and We were
thoroughly ashamed Of ourselves
The Van Buren press., 1871-02-14
POE T R Y.
We All Might Do Good.


We all might do good
Where we often do i'll;
There is always tho way.
If there be but the will.
Though il be but a word,
Kindly broathed or suppressed.
1t may guard of some pain.
Or give peace to some breast.
We all might do good
In a thousand small ways
In forbearing to flatfer,
Yet yielding due praise I.
In sPurhing all rumor.
Reproving wrong done,
And treating but kin lily
The heart we have "a.
We all might do good.
Whether lowly or great.
For the deed is not gagged
By the purse or estate.
If il bc but cup.
or cold water that's given.
Like the widows two mites,
1t is something fer Heaven.