Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-07
SCRAPS.

Clara Sully, OF Davenport, has married g
Charles City clergyman.
Sheriff Payne and Mao Wiser came back
from ST. Louis this morning.
We had a social call yesterday from
Lseius Wells, Hampton's Democratic wheel
horse.
Brig. Gen. Dyer, Of the regular army,
Chief of Ordinance, arrived at Rock Island
this morning.
GEo PRArT is in Germany, ssuding the
science and art of mixing and applying
colors correctly.
The overland mkil passes through Rock
Island tomorrow morning at 7,25, and at
6 ,25 n the evening.
4 bill Of divorce has been awarded to
Emma DAllAm Clark. She obtains custody
of her little girl. Mr.. Clark takes the boy.
Geo. H. French has been elected Presi-
dent of the Davenport & St. Psnl Railroad,
and B. L. Wood ward Treasurer. Both good
men.
For the third time We positively assert
that the Dubuque will be up and the Min
uesota down tomorrow. We want them 20
corae this time.
BID. Burord, Morris Rossu6eld, Ed.
George, Charley Bsnssr, Ksnnsy Bailey,
and others, returned from St. Louis last
evening.
The man who wanted another Demo
cratic paper" at Rock Island, has simmered
down, and like Wm. Nye the great Cslifor-
uiAn wonders show can sich things be-
We are requested TO state that Stern &
Bear really want TO close cut their stock o
goods at cost, and wan: people to come in
and bay at their own prices. OutfttiD 2
goods, clothing, hats, caps, trunks, etc.
The Rev. T. !. Holcomb and lady re.
turned from Chicago on Thursday evening
After attending the convention, they paid q
visit to Mr.. Holoomb's old home in Mich
gan.
We acknowledge the receipt ola splendid
present from the Davenport Wooden Mills
Cold weather is coming on, Bro. Shields
knows We sleep alone, and so he wants Us
nut in our litlle bed with q psir of his heAv
les, WOODEN blankets over us. Thoughtful
Brother Shields
Last evening, JUS. as the autumn Suf
sank red and round behind the distant hiiI'
a solitary horseman might have been see
vending his way down Illinois street, witt
q handsome looking equestrienne on eithe
side of him, looking as happy ss q big sun
flower that mods and swings in the breezet
No csrds.
Mr.. Swanson wasn't the only lucky Roc
Islander at the DAven port tAir z. Bogus NO
IS, Christina Erickson. IS. and 0. NJ yin
gold guard chain. OF Moline, John Axe
won SIS, VIM Shaffer, S., L. UdweIl, $5,sn
Jonas Benkson, So. Now you should al
try your fortunes at the Catholic Fair o
Tuesday eve next.
Gus Ssengle has made arrangements
lay the foundation, this fall, for two stor
brick house, to be located Oh the levee &C
Joining the building of Peter Fries. Tn
lower portion will be adapted for the use {
o store. The building will be complete
next spring. John Volk has the contract
Fun AHEAD-Bear in mind that th
Catholic festival comes of on Tuesday ev'
ming next at Darts Hall. Tickets cos. onl
dollar apiece. You will not only hav
the fun of tripping the light fantastic to-
but will also stand chance of drawing 81
elegant and valuable prize. Rock Island
fair women and brave men will be there
!. countless numbers, aud one of the pleasar
p tests reunions of the season will transpir'
!. splendid music engaged for the occasio,
All the net proceeds 60 to the church,