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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
KU-KLUx oUrRAsEs IN THE SOUTH.
A sample Of the stuff they're Made Of

A recently returned Rock Islander, who
has been living in Texas for some months
past, was relating to crowd of credulous
friends, horrifying tales of the Ku- Klux out
RACES daily committed in the lone star stAse;
how your life wasn't safe; it WAS dangerous
to breath the polluted air, etc., etc., and
after working lis audience up to the high
est state of excitement, he related one Of
his thrilling, aud bloody encounters with a
Ku. Kluxi in person He very incautiously
took stroll, one moonlight evening, IN
armed, except with gold watch, and $50
in money. He had gone but few Etep,
from the camp, when lie was set upon at hi,
back by monstrous six-footsr, who wal
bristling with weapons, and thrown to th'
ground, and in voice of thunder he was
ordered to surrender his vsluables. With 4
Ku Klux pistol, (cooked) at his head, a ku
Klux man holding it, what resistance coulc
be made None. So the $50 ii
money and the gold watch
worth $3.50, changed owners
The Ku-Kluxer escaped, and the victim
made his way back to camp, and aroused hi
comrades, who at once started in pursuit o
the robber. When the victim was asked
he could identify the Ku.Klux if caught, b
answered yes, he tcas an hiShmdn, ichom h
had hired in NeU Orleans, and had accom-
panied him to Teas. A most violent ant
dsstardly outrage, perpetrsted by Ku-Kluz
who turns out to be, personal acquaintance
OF such stuff are the "Ku-Klux ousragss
manufactured The robber was captured an
the valusbles divided among his oaptors
The body has, ere this, become food for all
|
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TAILORING.
miscellaneouR.
PETER FRIES,

DHcTIEIIR AED MANUFACTURE OF
n Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Fossign Wines and Liquors. Front street, spyC-
ie Ferry Landina, EAak EslsDd, IN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

LIFE is more precious than silver or
gold, and to preserve it as long IS possible
is our duty, consequently no plausible
scheme should be left untrisd 20 secure an
end so devoutly desired. DIR. Bells BAlsam
Of Alpine Moss for Consumption and all
diseases of the Throat and Lungs, has be-
came very popular within few years, and
we attribute its fame, to its success. Sec
advertisement in this paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

The Roam TO HEALTH.-A contented
mind, quiet conscience, hearty stomach
obtained by keeping your temper, being
satisfied with what you have, paying all you
owe, especially the printer, and making all
your bread, biscuits, cakes, puddings, etc.
with DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder,
and fAvoring your Custards, Creams
JeIlies. Cakes, and Sauces with his Special
Flavors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
DR.. Il. 0LlN,

The Eminent 0oalist and Aurist Of Chicago, viii
be in Rock Island, at the Harper House, on
the frat Saturday after the fret Monday in
each nOAth, for the purpOss of treat
ing all diseases Of the Eye and Ear
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations fol
Cataract, cross eyes, staphylOmA, closure of tbs
searduct, dc. French artificial eyes inserted
without pain. Chicago Office 12s South CLARK
street. sep3-d4wly
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Linens +! Linens !!

BIeaehsd and unbleschsd Table Linen an
linen tea cloth by he yard. Damssk table
cloths, napkins and Doylies every variety, color
and price; pillow-case linen, linen sheeting,
body aud fronting linen, white, buff, and gray
dress linen, linen cambria, ladies' and gentle
mems linen handksrehiefs, linen drills for mems
and boys wear, curtain linen, linen diapers,
towels and toweling just resolved direc; from
frst hands by Wadsworth i Parsons.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

dAgIe Oil" "Can't keep house without it"
II works like q charm" a few more bot
les left" "A Yankee invention worth try
ug." Cures quickly for q little money
'or sale by John BengHoD.
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DIsCovERY.-The street cleaners of the
,ecoud ward have discovered stone cross
ing, leading from Fields store to the City
aOtel. The crossing is supposed to have
been lost about the time NoAh's ark made
her celebrated trip, which AIDA to the inter
asst of the discovery
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

LADIES' owLEDGENENT.-Since l..
Wolf, has removed to two doors West of the
Rock Island House, he is selling all kinds
of staple and fancy dry goods so very cheap,
that ladies just looking at the goods, feel
| bound to buy.
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ATTENTION is called to the advertisement
10 another column of Thos a. Brown, Of
Chicago. Mr.. B, has one of the most eK-
tensive establishments in that oity, and his
buggies and carriages are noted for their
durability and beauty.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

HAVE you tried the celebrated Home Bit.
,ers, so highly recommended BY the medic
al fraternity everywhere. They are superior
to Hostetters, and should be kept in every
family. They can be had of John BeugstOr
or of Emil Koehler in this city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

THE steamer Dubuque arrived at this
port about IL o'clock this A. NJ, making the
run from St Louis to this place in about As
nOurs. She left St. Louis at 2 NJ, Monday,
and laid at Ksi.hsburg few hours to catch
Der time We consider this good time, and
great improvement on the old style.
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Police BUsINEss.-The total number OF
arrests for the month of April is Al. OF
this number Magistrate Simonson heard 2s
cases. of them State cases; from which
be collected $lO3 10 ines and Squire Crop
per ID cases, from which be collected SIS, 80,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Trade MARK Survive have received p
copy of the decision Of various courts of tn,
trade mark suit, long pending betweel
Deere & Co., and the Moline Pillow Com psuy
of Moline. In March, 1867, the case cam.
before Judge Wilkinson, Circuit Cour, o.
this county, who decided that the com
plainant's application for an injunction mur
be refused. In January, 1869, the cas-
came up before Judge Heston, who decide,
that the complainants application be grant
ed, and the defendants pay the cost of suit
The case was carried before the Superio
Court in September, 1870, and Jussic
Brsese decided that the decree of the Cir
cult Court be reversed, the injunction di,
solved, and the case dismissed. The ground
of the suit are too well known to our reader
to need explanation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

CHANGED HANDS Mr.. Guild has dis.
posed of his lease and furniture of and 10
the Rock Island House, TO Mr.. Woodin, for
mer proprietor. who took formal possession
to-day. Three times is gonerallv the charm,
but it required four attempts to close this
bargain. H
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

APPoINTMEST.-In addition to his duties
as steam boat agent, friend Jsrvis will have
attend TO those of the Cunsrd line Of
,teanships, having been recently appointed
he agent of that line at this point. This
inc phys between Liverpool and New York,
and transports nearly all the emigration to
his country. The appointment ia worthy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

MAY BROTHERS have made . grand open
ing of Spring and Summer goods just
received, ct very attractive prices. Japanese
Silks, plain and figured Grenadines, Silks
and Satins for trimmings, The Lady of
Lorue Dress goods we ask especial attention
IS We have the finest stock west of Chicago.
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CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad 9ime cable.

0HIoAqo, ROCK ISLAND q PAoIEIO h. n.
LLIzoIs DtvIsIOH-from Rock Islands Chicago.
DSy AxprssS end Mail, s'OOS IN. $40 p. m.
Wight nx0Esss, lO.50 p. n. $40 .. N.
IoVADIvuIOu-from DSvsnPoTtsO oOunsll Bluff.
Dsy Express cod Nail, 8:a6 .. 10. s:Uv =. IN.
Nieht hIprssS, G'45 p. m. aO:SO p. ~.
The Day Express and Mali leaving here Ct
500 .. H., sOnneon ut Bureau Junction AZ Il;Ib
.. m, for Peoria.
Tue NIgnt Express leaving here at 1880 p IN.
connects at Bureau ut 1880 ?, IN for Peoria
WESLEYAN UNION h. h.
RRon noox IsLAso 70 BAoIsH.
Express b Nail, s'ln g. IN. Si4O p. N
RiSsa Passenger, $3.50 p. m. HAS IN
RVOK IpLAHD 4 PNOhLA R.R.
vaon AvoK IsLAHD TO COAL VALLEY,
Leave. Arriv,
Book Island 6:25 m 1910 g u
l:O0P IN APO p u
BoUKBoRD, b. ISLAND 81. LOUIS b. L.
GOING MONTH.
LEAVE.
Chicago R1Prs" Rock Island at s.45 a. u
Mail e" 9;50p. II
btook Express I" b:O3 y. "a
Way Freight S45 u. N
GOING SOUTH.
LEAVE.
Z. Louis Express Rock Island at sos p. Il
Mail 6:l5 .. u
Express Freight " 7:46 o. N
Way freight I2:gV u. u
These trains leave Moline going south 10 min
uteS IN advance of Hook Island time; going
north 10 minutes after leaving Rock island.
Trains leave Camden s0ing north 10 minutes
ID Iaia aipsr
10 minutes after leaving this city.
Trains leave OoSl Valley going north 80 min
utss In advance of Rock Island time; goIns
south So minutes after leaving this city.
DAVENPORT &sr. PAULR.R.
GOING NORTH.
Accommodation Depart 3:25 n
Mail 60 7:3O n u
GOING SOUTH.
Davenport Express Arrive ll:20 u
Accommodation end Mail g." 7;3O p u
This road connects at the c. N. W. urossIn.
With tue Chicago aud Northwestern RAilroAd
for pointe east and west
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS d MIME
sofa B. h.
Brom Pock leland TO Burlington.
Sasssasers from Rock Island going over thi
lI.s III take the reg ulAr train going west sh
divlIi IN Of the @. X. l. 4 p. l. L., oonnsctip
ct ooinmbus junction, IS follOws;--
ToRIRllns'Ou, $3.50 m.
lock L-Gand, S;25A- ~ b;O5 p.I
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

In the "official' report of the Council
proceedings, will be seen this item:
Jackson Black burn, .....................Sl1. Loo
This bill explains how the city scaler can
ford to clean and paint his little box
This little bill and the salary of the two ex
ra policemen Of Aid Kelly since they
inferred the service, would be all sufhcisn
20 pay the $500 voted to the Soldiers Re.
union Kelly now resigns because, forsooth
10 can't fad the money he has needlessl
,quandered. This is radical economy,
| air specimen
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Coon AT ALL TIAEs.-Dr. Hsnry's Root
aud Plant Pills are vegetable, and can be
AIKEN at any and sll times without regard to
let or drink.
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NOTICE.

There will be a meeting Of the Agricutu
rsl Committee on Saturday, May 6, at II
o'clock An, at q. FL. Mayo's store il
Rock Island to receive proposals and prop
ositions to rent booths, eating stands, anC
similar objects connected with the comins
County Fair. The Committee reserve tn,
right to reject any or all bids.
81. q. MAYO,
DAVID SEARS, Com.
GEo, NJ DICKSON,
Davenport papers please copy.
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TRmnIa of Hnunr.

Rock Island Temple of Honor Ne. Il, meets
every Thursda, evening, and Social Temple No.
5, every Tuesday evening ct o'clock, at odd
elbows Ball, G. BRLDING, Wet.
A a bUFFUG, W. K. aec22- dlf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

FAVE yo4 ever tried NATURES lair
RESTORATIVE? You will be delighted with
t. Clean, safe and efficient. 1t is driving
II the poisonous compounds out of the
market. 1t is as clear as crystal. See ad-
vertisement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
Far Hnla

Twenty-six residence lots, in my additions to
the City of Rock Island. Terms of sale.-0ne
quarter each balance In one, two ard three
years, with interest at six per cent. per annum
d3m. B. DAvRHpoRT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
YeunR M.n,a L,nrgrr A.aos,atinn.

The rooms Of the Young Meas Library Asss-
oiatiOn are open from 10 A. Il. until 10 P. n
every day except Sundays. A large and we'll
selected assortment of works Do-x on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can ~ r.vs h. prs
cured Of the Secretary. n.xsa1y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

tbs greatest stomach and liver corrector
Of the age is Taylor's. II puri6es the blood,
recuperates the vital energies, and does not
exhaust the person using IL; by its own in
trinsio merits does ii stand. See column.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Sac advertisement of DR.. Butts Dispen>
,ary, headed Book for the Million-MAR.
&IAGE GUIDE-in another column. 1t
hould be read BY all.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

To FRUIT GRowERs.-Those desiring the
best Fruit Basket for marketing all kinds o.
small fruit, can hear of good bargain BY
calling at this office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

TIE MATHUsHEK. - An Indispensable
proof of the superiority Of the Math-
lshek pianos is testified to - the rapid
4Ales of the instruments during the past
month. Over fifty Of these magnificent
pianos sold during the month of April. A
fair investigation of the merits of this man
ufacture will convince the most skepticsl of
the superiority Of the Mathushek over all
| competitors. A trial Of the Mathushek is
,olicited. Send your orders to Mr.. Edward
Wilkins, sole agent for Davenport and Rock
island, at corner Brady aud Third streets
| DRvannnrt Iowa.
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HRHArr1RLn sKzroHER.
The following notice will show how this
very valuable article is selling under til,
Influenza of Advertising in these columns;

very valuable article is selling under To-,
influence of advertising in these columns:
CHICAGO, H., May LIST, 1871.
Ma. EDITOR Please change our Ad
from Drawing Machine TO enclosed I'D. fol
Boxes We are obliged to make this chang,
for the present, on account of the large nun
Der of orders for "Sketchers" flowing ii
from the country, and large majority from
your vicinity, leading us TO the couclnsior
that your paper must have great influence
as well as very large circulation. We are
very we'll satisfied with its effect on our Gus
toners. Respectfully,
BLANCHARD 4 HATFIELD.
Paper Box Manufacturers,
10 L II, Wabash Avenue, CT cago, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

CALL at a. Mayo's aud examine bis
calicos pophns, Japanese silks, Irish pop.
Inns, peques, percules, shawls, hose, cOrsess,
shirts, &c before purchasing elsew where.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Twenty-Five car loads of live stock ar
rived in THE city last evening, by the Rock
ford road, all from local points on the line.
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ODD FallsHr

Rock Island Lodge No. II I. 0. o. T., meet
every AOsdsy evening ct DAD Fellows Hall
.ou'ns@St corner Of Hb'l lois and Eagle Sta, .
u o'clock P.m
Gus STENCIL, n. G.
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RIVER NEWS.

ARRIVALS.
Dubuque-Cspt. Hill. ST. Louis.
Minneapolis-Capt. jerks, St. Paul.
New Boston-Capt. Melville, Keoksk.
DEPARTURES
Dubuque-Capt. Hill. St. Paul.
Minneapolis Capt. jerks, ST. Louis.
New Boston-Cspt Melville, Keokuk.
Jennie Brown-Capt. Pierce, Clinton.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
Alex Mitchell-Capt Bryson, St. Paul.
Belle of La Crosse-Capt. Sencerbox, s
Louis.
Rock IsIsnd-CApt Campbell, Ksokuk
Up boats leave at II A. NJ, and dow
boats at AN.
For freight and passage apply to ". n
Jarvis, at the Northern Line office on tn
levee.
Mr., Jarvis is up to the times, and ha
suspe hded fine bulletin board. BE repor.
she travel over the Hannibal & St. 10
road, for which he ia agent, as someshin
huge.
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FoR REsr OR SALE.-A fine residence on
Moline Avenue with ten rooms, Enquire oil
6-dtf PORTER SKINNER.
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PIMPLES ON The FACE

TOR CoMRDONES, BLA0KwoRM6 OR
L Grubs, Pimply EruptiOns and BlOtehed
Disfgurations on the face, use Perry's Comedone
an Pimple Remedy. 1t is harmless and iavalu-
able. Prepared only by DR.. D. c. PERRY
Derma,olOgist, 80 Bond Street, New York.
Sold by every Druggist in Rock island and else
where feb 2Td6w6m.
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EarH nna nahslifH.

With Ats gloomy ssseadanss, low spiriss, de-
rsess'.On, invuhoD tary emissions, loss of SENECA
sP.rmAsOrsh@a, loss Of power, dizzy head, loss o:
aeuOrJ and thrssssned impotence and imbscility,
and sovereign cure in Humphreys HOmso
Pashic spsciho No. TwsAsy -eight. Composed Of
the most valuable mild and potent curativss, they
strike ct onos At the root Of the matter, tone up
the system, arrest the discharges, and impsrt
vigor and energy, life and vitality To the entire
man. They have cured tbcusands Of cases
Price IS per package OF five boxes and vial of
powder worth 81, which lie very important in
obstinate or old cases, or 81 per angie box.
Sold by ali druggists, and seat by mail reoei pr
OF pTles. Address AL letters, Humphrey
specific Homeopathic MediOins Co., 66a Broad
way, New York. IjuIyId&wly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Wa ask attention to the advertisement in
mother column, of"Jaekson's Catarrh Snufi
md Troche Powder good article. d&w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Iyou do not feel we'll you send for Doctor
he calls upon you, looks wise, serswls sone
hieroglyphics upon piece of paper which you
take TO drug store and there pay 80 cents to
81 90, besides the .ctor's fee, for Q remedy
nine times out Of ten mot half so good As DR..
Aorse's Indian Ro Pills, which eosts but -
cents per box. Do you think the former the
best, because you pay shs most for III Iyeu
do. We advise you to use, just as an expert
m Mt, Oh. Morss's Indian Root Pills. They
are prepared from . formula, pronounced BIZ
the most learned physicians Of our country, TO
be be best and most universal Of family me-
dicines. The Morse's Indian Root Pills cure
Headache, Liver 90 splaint, Indigestion, Dys-
pepsia, Female Irregularities, BE-, and ere put
a. both sugar-coatsd and plain. Give them Q
sxial. esla By al dealers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

In numbers there 10 safety. It was upon this
principle that the formula Of JUDsox's MouH-
rAIE HzRB Pills was prepared. DR.. Judson,
intending to spend fortune in advertising his
pills, subm tied his recies TO the revision Of the
most intelligent and learned Physicians Of the
age, and the result is ample but most efica-
cious med icins-ths JuDsoE's MOUNTAIN BERB
Pills. Tsey purify the blood, remove all OBJ
structions, cleanse the skin Of all pimples and
otches, and are perfectly sure and safe To their
operation. The JUDsoN's MOUNTAIN HKRB
PILLS cure Billiousness, Female irregu aritios,
Hsada che, and many Of the diseases arisin 4
from impure blood and 9 deranged digestion.
Use the Judson's kouetaip H0rb Pills. an ,
when you have proved their virtue recommend
them to your friends. They are both sugar
coated and plain. For sale every where.
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SUBURBAN ITEMS.

George L. Davenport has given several
hundred plants of choice grape vines to the
sisters of Mercy Hospital.
Yesterday morning gang of FIFTY work
ueu commenced work on the new street
:Ailway.
The First National Bank Of Davenport
mas declared a semi annual dividend of five
ger cent; also the Davenport National
Bank a semi-annual dividend of seven per
vent.
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CITY.
POLICE ooURr.-slow business.

Custom Vest makers wanted At
3-2t 4. 81. SMYTH's.
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THH BEsr Tonic OF lRoN.-Phosphorus Aud
Calisaya, known as Fsrro- Phosphated Elixir of
Calisaya Bark. The iron restores color to the
blood, the phos ,horus renews waste OF the nerve
tissue, and the cslisaya gives natural, health
full tone to the digestive organs, thereby curin 6
dyspepsia in it's various fOrms, wsksfulness, gem
sra debility, depression of spiits; also, the best
preventive against fever and ague. One pint
contains the virtues Of one ounce Of calisaya,
and one teaspoonful, grain of iron and phos-
pherus. Manufactured only by Caswell, Hazard
/ Co successors to Cssven, Mack 4 Co., New
York. Sold by Druggists.
feb27dwed thu &weoW
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DENIsoN.-In Pleasant Valley. April 10Th,
1871, Of consumption, REBEccA, wife of John
Deaison, and daughter OF La Crawford. Aged
80 years and two days.
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2HAUNI ATxsMI
PERMANENTLY CURED BY
Vegetine.

Rheumatism is . disease Of the blood. The
blood in this disease Is found to contain an ex-
cess of fbrin. VEsE1IsE acts by converting the
blood from lite diseased condition to health!
circulation. VEeRrsH requisites the bowels,
which is very important in this ompiaint. One
bottle Of VEsErIFE will give relief, but to effect
q permanent cure 1t must be taken regularly, and
may take several bottles, especially in cases Of
long standing. VEGETINE is cold by all drug
gists. Try it, and your verdict will be the ssns
AZ that of thousands before you, who say, 81
never found so much relief as from the Of
Vegstine," which 10 composed exclusively o.
barks, roots and herbs. mchiI- decd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

ANNoAL meeting Of the Stockholders Of
the Rock Island Branch of the Lamar Fire
Insurance Co. Wednesday evening, MAY
ID 1871, at the office OF
HAYES & CLEAvELAND.
2d2-t BY order of President.
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Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
sttSnsio 90 the AsaUs OVHIon, and be executed
the very best manner And ~ reasonable rH,sv.
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DIED.

The total subscription to the new U. S
loan amounts to about SCI 600, 900.
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x0uAx oUzunaw.
or Moth Patches, EreckIes (!

Use PERRY'S MOTH 4 FRRoKLE LO-
~ TON. L. il reliable and harmless. Sold
BY every Drsggist in Rock Island and elsewhere.
Prepared only by DR.. B. C. Perry, 40 Bond St.
New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

"UP IN BALLooNp Mr.. -, of Broad
way, after being out at Henry's, late sstur
lay night and going home drunk, for the
for Iieth time and waking up the "tenor'
voiced sucker" is severely lectured by
the madame.
"Dou't sa'er word, my (hic) dear,-don',
.Aer word. I'm going to buy (hic) b'ioOn;
(hic) dear.
"Ehst on earth are you going to buy e
balloon for, Levi"
"Tell yer (hic) my dear. Y'see, they're
So'nto (hic) going to sh-shut s'loons up
t'mor, and they've gossomany, (hie) got
s'many rum shops long Illinois street a
feler cant get no (hicl home so-sober, I'll
CUP in bloom, (bip hurrah you know you can
come to office and blower up and (hic) an
then you won't hA.hAve to blow me up in q
b'loou-hurrahl-you see (hic) my dear"