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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-08-17
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
SCRAPS.

Police miscrssnts have played out.
"Why comes he not ?"-the Duke Alexis
Gen. Siokles, Of Moline, is dangerously
i'll.
Song Of the fawn-csll me early, mother
deer.
The'glsss works. are to DO enlarged next
spring.
The fremen's ball comes off next Monday
evening.
The girls are getting ready for leap year
business.
The Democrat thinks Davenport needs ar
elevator.
We are going to have msgni6cs Mt sleigh
ing for Christmas,
The days have ceased shortening and
commenced lsngihening.
1t is said that our ice bridge sleighs make
| Eve or six dollars a day, each.
The Davenport street cars were on run
ners ebay, sbod with canvass.
The average speed of horse cars is said
to be q mile in eleven minutes.
The Mayor of Gsneseo proelsims that al
his people should be vsccinsted.
Conductor Bailey, of Cincinnati, haI
been added to the p 4 r. l. force.
Boys, don't hang back. Spuuk up, hire
a cutter, and 20 for the girls for all that
out.
The Gszelle pay car has returned afte1
paying out $500, 900 on the c. RI. 4 P
line.
Go to Florencs's photograph gallery fol
pictures and beautiful remembrances. &c
takes the best pictures in town.
The great castings in the pivot portion o
toe new draw are all in place. The revolv.
ing apparatus will now be put in
If the Prince of Wales improves all owe,
as much as he does in health, he will soon
be as respectable as the rest of Us.
Rev. Holcombe seems to have read his
scripture lesson with prophetic eye on
Sunday last, as recent events disclose.
The Northern Line Packet Company ia
building . new boat at ST. Louis. The ma
chinery Of the Sucker State will be used in
It's construction.
Some of our business men talk shout
closing doors during the best part of Mon
day next, in order to give che clerks
chance TO enjoy themselves.
Tom Paine got of many quotAble ep-
grAmAtic sentences, such as Rose like q
rocket, fell like a stick, I" "Times that try
mems souls" "One step from the sublime
TO the ridiculous" &c.
This has been 9 lively grain season for
Davenport. August Ssetfen bought 290, l5s
bushels of grain and shipped 255, 900 bush
els Henry Hass bought 427 900 bushels
and shipped $4,000 bushels. OF these
amounts Hsss Rad $4,000, and steffen
100000, bushels of barley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
NERVOUs DEBILITY

W1TH its gloomy attendants, low spirits
w depression, involuntary emissions, loss
Of ssmsa, spsrnatarrhoea, Ioss Of power
dizzy head, loss Of memory, and threatens cd
impotence and imbsciiity, find sovereign
cure In HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC no. TWENTY EIGHT. Com
posed of tho pOst valuable mild and poten,
curatives, they strike st once at the root of the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and impsrt vigOr and energy ihe and
vitality to the eptir. man. They have cure
.'-e-s~Hds of cases. Price, S5 per package Of
FIVE boxes and q large 81 vial, which 1. very i'm.
Psrtant to obstinate or old cases, or 81 per sim
gle box. Sold by ALL Druggists, aud sen,
BY mail on receipt of price. Address, HUMPH.
REYs' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDI.
CINE CO., sea BROADWAY, NEW Yonk.
ChAs A. Bsnser aud C, spidsl, Agents 70,
Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
MATRIMONIAL.
Quite A Notable Affair.

Quite Q notable matrimonial affair trans
pired yesterday afternoon at two o'clock, at
the Trinity church of this city, Rev. T. ].
Holcomb officiating.
Major General William Hoffman, Of the
regular United States Army, was united in
marriage to Mrs. Mary G. D'Wolf, sister of
the late E. H. Bowers, Esq, and sister in
law to Capt. Thos. ]. Buford, Soperinten-
dent Of the Northern Line Packet Com pany.
The bride Is . native of Northam pton,
Mass, but has been for many years q resi-
dent of this state, and chiefly Of this city
Tue groom is a native of New York, grad
uated a, West Point, served with great
distin c,ion in the Mexican War and in the
war of the rebellion, ID 9 stslwart veteran
Of forty years military service, and is q
brother of Col. Hoffman, of Davenpor..
The church was ssstefully decorated with
evergreens. and was crowded with the
friends Of the groom, and of the bride and
her relatives. The wedding ceremonies
we're conducted in quiet and unostenta
tious manner. On entering, the bridal pro
oession was led by the nephews and nieces
Of the bride; Capt. Thos. Buford escorted
the bride, while his wife was escorted BY
Gen. Hoffman. The remainder Of the
party consisted of Capt Buford's family
and Col Hoffman and lady, of Davenport
The bride was attired in pearl coloreG
Irish PopliO, trimmed with point lace
The toilets Of the other ladies 10 attendanc,
were stylish and pleasing.
The wedding presents were numerou
and elegant. The happy pair left for New
York City and Washington on the evening
train, followed by the kind wishes of &
thousand friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

A GAY NAG.-This morning We tried
Herr q Wrghts splendid mag Bashaw
hitched to one Of the same firms msgni6
cent cutters. We took dash across to the
other side, and experimental on Iowa snow
to our complete satisfaction. The nag at
'rseted universal notice, and We came il
for fair share Of it. We were four or five
times mistaken for the Grand Duke Alexis
and "HOw are you Robert Bonner, doei
mother know you're out ?" sslutsd us nc
less than dozen times as we went dOwr
street like q rocket 1t was all owing t.
that unequalled nag, and when you're on
with Bsshsw, and anybody ON the roat
passes you, call on Us for the cigars snt
cider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL serious acct
dent occurred this morning on the P. q R
l. road, this side of the Coal Valley switch
at sbou, half past Eve. The bar of the
switch had been broken BY some means
and when the morning train from this city
came BY, the baggage car and passenger
car were thrown from the track, and rolled
down fifteen foot embankmsnt. Two
passengers were hrrt-one of them, the
Methodist minister a, Musca,ipe. had .eve
raj ribs broken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
Special Commissioner

Rock Island, Dec. 81, II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

NEGoTIATISG.-Sprsgue. the Rhode
Island millionaire, is negotiating for tbs
Milan water power, with the view of putiing
up cotton factories. Here be would be IN
the midst of q market for his fabrics, and in
easy comm unication with the cotton markets
OF the south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
wadsworth Il Parsons,

Just resolved by express, Oriental ClOaklng,
Flescy lined Pique, Paisley shawls. Silk Cloak
ing Velvsts, Velvetesns, Gippure Lacss. Real
Lace Collars and Handkerchief. Also the best
line of ORES, Goods in this city, consisting Of
oretsnss, Bpilingles, BiArritz, Cashmsres, Satin
De Cheen, Irish Poplins, Black and Fancy Sikh,
and piles of other goods. Anything you bay Of
them they will guarantee 10 be good or refund
the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

WANTS WoRK-Mrs L. Schuler, millinsr
and dress maker, has located on Rock River
street, between Buffalo and Elk, and would
like to receive orders for work as soon as
possible. She lost everything in the CHI
cago hre, and is worthy of aid and sncour-
auement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

TEz purest and sweetest oodLiver Oil In
the world is Hazard 4 oasvell's, made on the
sea-shore, from fresh, selected livsrs, by Cas-
well, Hazard d Co., New York. tits absolutely
pure and spsei. Patients who have once taken
it prefer 1t to all others. Physicians have de-
cidsd it superior to any Of the other oils a
market fsb2Tdfri-sst wweov.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

o, YEs.-Burwell & Bailey will sell
cheaper during the holidays than at any
other time. Their stock of furs is immense.
All the latest styles of hats and caps open
for inspection. Gentlemen can get com
plete outfits at q moments notice. Cuffs
collars, neck-ties, shirts, and oil the ter
thousand details that make up masculine
divinity, are to be found on their shelves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

A Meteorological observations
are no longer taken on the Island BY W
B. Banks, who has regularly forwarded hi,
report to us for several years. The docu'
mens is now signed By "John Sullivan, OBJ
server" and endorsed official" Yester'
day vas the coldes. of week, the mercury
indicating one above zero. The Island is
. triAe cooler than the main shore, on 90
count of the river breezes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

FoR THE HoLIDAYs-Blsck burns Book
store is the great resort for holiday pur.
chasss. Everything in the Christmas line
beautiful books, psrlor ornaments, toys,
pictures, &c. Everything marked down as
low ss possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

SAD IsTELLIGENoE.-Mr. d. N. Richard
son, editor Of the Davenport Democrat, to.
day received the sad intelligence of The
death of his only sister ct Barre, Vermont.
She expired yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

LIVER Complaint, one Of the most com
mon forms Of disease and yet one of the
most Difficult, to cure, can be cured and
sffsctually, TOO, BY the use of Norman's
Chslybesse Tonic. For sale by W. G.
Morris, Agent, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

Speaks for Itself.
CBIoAGe, June 25th, 1871.
On. V. CLARENCE PRIoE,-My dear Sir,
Having used your Blood Enricher several
months, with very great benefit, I desire to tes-
atty very strongly in Its favor.
Certainly in my own case il has proved to be
most valuable remedy. Yours very truly,
RICHARD r. SwEET,
Pastor Epiphany Church, Chicago, Ill.
Ask for DR.. Prices Blood Enricher. Drug
gists have il for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

WELL EsrABLIsHED.-Iti is a well estab-
lished fact that Coos & Kircher, at the
Nevcomb House Block, Davenport, have
the finest assortment of solid and plated
silver ware offered for sale in that city.
They invite Rock Island patronage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

BEST THING PaR QasTIyRxEss

mr. HARRIsoN'S PERIsTALTIC LozENGES
y warranted in all cases OF Piles and Failing of
the Rectum, Dyspepsia, such as Oppression after
eating, Sour Stomach, Splitting of Food, also Head
ache, Dizziness, Pain in the Back and Loins, Sick
Headache, Coated Tongue and Bihousness. For
sale at No. fremont Temple, Boston, by E. s.
HARRISON u CO., Proprietors, and by all drug
gists Mailed for 90 cents.
For sale by John Bengston. 13-deod, mwf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

CLEARING IT UP.-The steady snow
storm we have been having, has threatened
the street car folks with trouble. A four
mule team and snow pillow set matters to
rights this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
Ysunw Mans Library A,,os..ts.B

The rooms Of the Young Msn's Library Assoc
citation are open from 10 A. N. until 10 P. N.
every day except Sundays. large and we'll
selected assortment Of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, when can AWAY, be pre-
ssrsd OF the Secretary maysdIy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

The rush At the Boston Bazaar yesterday
for Christmas presents was enormous.
CoRDovA IrEMs.-A man at Cordova bsl
invented g new, powerful, double-sotiDe
salve, which shows powers never before OK
hibited BY salves Of any kind The invsnsol
accidentally cut of the tail of tame wolf
and immediately applying some Of the salvs
to the stump, . new tail grew out. Then
picking up the old tail, he applied some Of
the salve to the raw end of that, and Q wolf
grew out; but he was wild wolf, and had
20 be shot,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

PERFUMEs.-The perfume Of Oriental
palaces are not Superior 20 those sold By
R. NJ. Oliver, druggist, at The Harper
House block. Elegant holiday presents
also for sale. Step in and see for your
seH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
TamplA of Houcrl

Rock Island Temple of Honor No. II. NE cts
every Thursds, evening, and Social TEMPT. No.
8, every Tuesday evening at O'Clock, at odd
Fellows Ball, GEO. L. CARLTON. w.O.T.
g. N. BELDISG, W. Il. dse22-dtf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL railroad acct
dent took place on the Davenport 4 St.
Paul railroad, this morning, south of Pine
Hill. A coal car few clear off the track.
No one hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

HOLIDAY GoODs-Tea sets, parlor balls
vases, plated ware, sta,uary, cut glass and
fancy articles, q, McCsgg & Smyth's, At
and 4s Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

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. 1. NJ. HAvERsrICK. P. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
0ae Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Ia, I. o. OF, meet.
every AOaday evening 1t Odd FeIlowr Hall
southeast corner of Illinois and Rage sts., d
u o'clock P.N.
LOUIS V. RckHARD., N. G.
M. 81. MCaAvRAE, r. q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

Ague and FeUer can be cured, and the
Medicine to do it is NormAn's Ague Pills.
They are warranted. W. G. Morris, Agent
Moline. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

CHRISTMAS GTrs.-For fancy Christmas
gifts, such As toilet ornaments, and unri-
vailed perfumsries, call ct C. spsideIs. he
has large and varied assortment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

FIFTY SETs.-Burwell & Bailey this
morning received fifty sets of ladies fine
mink furs. They intend to sell off every
one before the close of next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

Ladies' who nre suffering from certain com
plants, known only to females, should st once
get DR.. Velpau' Female Pills. They produce a
most charming effect. Sold by all Drug sists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

FoR Coughs, Colds, Group, Sore Throat
Hosrseness, WAoOping Cough, &C., nc
remedy has been found superior to Norman,
ChAlybeate Cough Syrup. For sale by W
g. Morris, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
HELEN OF Troy.
FROM DR. GoURAUD's LIBRARY OF ROMANCE

cAET0 Xiv.
In he interim, Howard, who had yearned
Like lone turtle for its absent mate
his business settled, instantly returned
By steamer to our heroine's native State:
But bitter was his anguish when he learned
From Mrs Woodward, Helen's cruel fate
And that she had left Troy !-"but whittier gone
She knew no better than the babe unborn
1t would be considered 'cruel fate'' for a lady to
nave the beauty OF her skin defaced by tan freckes
sunourn, salowness, pustules, ringworm rashes
reoness, roughness, blotches &C. were 1t not SO uni
yersally known that GOURAUC'S miraculous Italian
Medlcsted Soap lisa positive remedy for all these
evils, ana more, It viii make the darkest and rough
est SKIN beautiful white, clear, smooth soft and
transparent and its healing virtues are such that il
instantly allays the pains arising from chapped.
chaIed rough and tender flesh of infants and there
lore II is as valuable for the nursery as for the toilet
SOo RAUDS Hair Restorative is positive remedy
Tor badness. besides making wiry hair spIenkidly
SOFT and glossy. No ady's toilet table is cOmnlete
without GOURAUD'S ORIENTAL Cream IL preserves
tho skin and gives beautiful hue to the complexion
GOURAUD'S Liquid Rouge is a beautiful perma
nent stain for pale cheeks and lips defying detec
ton, and positively immovable, except by washing
with soap and water. GOURACD'S Intantaneous
Liquid Hair Dye is warranted not to stain the skin
| GOURAUD,S Lily White is the only article ladies
should use FOR saow and rough skins
The genuine preparations of DR.. Felix Gouraud
can be purchased at No 4S Bond street. New York
or at John Bengston's, or any of the leading drug
stores In this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

GrSr's bsndkerchiefs, half dozen in a
boz for . Christmas present, at the Boston
Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

TURKIsH BAIH.-Also Electro Ma ghetto
and Medicsted Baths, in charge Of DR..
Grover who gives special attention to Sur
gerry and chronic diseAses-Negus block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

We ask attention to the advertiser emit in
another column, Of JacksOn's Casarrh Snuff
and Trochs Powder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

BANKRUPT SALE To-DAY.-Books, sta.
tiouery, pictures, and fancy goods, at G. G.
Planners, AZ Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

Attention Is called 10 the advertisement of Dr..
BOhannsn, Of 81. Louis. Mo. His reputation 10
that of one Of the most successful physicians in
his speciality ia the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

srARrLrSG.-If you want to present your
friend with comfortable reminder, get .
good hat of Livingston 4 Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

TIE PRrcE-The Prince Alexis didn't
come, but /. BAN berger still sells clothing
cheap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

A large stock Of children's furs at the
Boston Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

CIGARs.-Hengstlsr 4 Stengel have not
only choice cigars, ban fus meerscAaum
pipes for sale, suitable for Christmas gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

New York 0Ork and Liverpool. New fall
powered steamships, ths sir IATses, In the world,
OCEANIC, AETARTIC, REPUBLIC.
ATLANTIC, BALTIC, ADRIATIC.
5000 tons burden-a, 900 h. p. each.
Sailing from New York on Saturdays, from
Liverpool on TAur'dAys, calling ct Cork Har-
Dor each way.
From aho White Star Dock, PsvOnni. Ferry,
Jersey City.
Passenger Acoomm odationS TOR all olassss) IN
rlyAled, combining safety, speed and comfort.
Saloons, stsIO-rooms, smoking room and bath
rooms in midship section, where least motion !,
fslt.
suIgsons aud stsvsrdessss accompany thess
steamers.
RAteI Saloon, $50 10 gold. Storage $50 In
currency. Those wishing to send for friends
fro N the old country can nov obtain storage,
prepaid certificates, s2S, currency. PAsssn ers
booked to or from ell parts Of America, Paris,
Hamburg. Norvsy, Sweden, India, Australia, dc
Excursion tickets granted ct lowest rates.
Drafts from II upward.
For information apply at the oompsuy's Of6oe
No. 10 Broadway, New York. ]. II. SPARKS,
Agent. oct37 -d&v4m
W.N.JARvIs, Agent at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

ALL 6rst-Olass Druggists keep and re-
commend Norman's Chalybsats Cough
Syrup. Price, so cents Sold byw. G..
Morris, Agent, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

BAEKRUPT SALE To.DAY.-The entire
stock Of books, stationery, and fancy goods,
at Planners, AZ Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

CONSUMPTION is not cured but prevented
BY the use Of Durno's Catarrh Snuff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22
Cures without aneexing.

Asa rR0CHR POWDER is pleasant 10 the
taste and never n~useates when swallowed, In
stantly gives to the throat and vocal organs
Delicious Sensation of Goodness 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 b CO., Prop'rs
Philadslphia.
Van schaAk, Stevenson d Reed, Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. dec9 dw6m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

Go TO MeCsgg & smyth'', 46 and As
Brady street, Davenport, for holiday goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

MANHOOD! WoMASHOoD! Who may marry,
who not. Why Impsdiments, causes and
cure; i0s pages sent, sailed, for % cents. Ad-
dress: DR.. Whittier, 6l7 ST. Charles street, St.
Louis, Missouri, who treats all chronic. virpIept
and special diseases. The most ussful specials,
Of the age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-22

FIsHER has the largest stock of meer-
schaum and briar.root pipes.