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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-23
FIRE
Almost a Confagration.

Not far from eleven o'clock Saturday
night the book store of II. c. Blackburn,
Cd Illinois street, was discovered to be on
FIRE. The building was a two story brick,
owned by Isaac Negus, and both floors oc-
cupied by Mr.. Blackburn. No one slept
in the store, and the fire is supposed to
have taken from the stove pipe passing
through the second floor. The hose COM
panies were promptly on hand, but there
was some delay in getting an alarm at the
Water Works, owing, it is said, to the fact
that the first plugs tried were frozen
After opening two, the one at the alley
near The ARGUS Office was opened and a
response heard, from the Water Works
But it was some 20 minutes after the hose
was on the ground before there was suffi-
Gent power on the water b be effective.
When the power did show itself, however,
it was immense and the three streams Of
water soon drowned out the fire 1t
seemed ike turning river upon it. Two,
two story brick stores were burned out.
The one occupied by Mr. Blackburn, and
the adjoining one occupied by Joseph Levi,
as dry good store.
Mr., Blackburn claims to have had some
81 900 TO $1,000 worth Of stock on hand
Nothing whatever was saved. He wa,
insured for Sj,O0O-S3,0J 900 in the Hart
ford, and $1,000 in the Home, New Yorl
at Buford 4 Reeds agency.
Joseph Lewis goods were all or nearly
all insured, but were much damaged b!
water and many articles lost in moving
He was insured 81 900 in the Girard, Phil
adelphia Hayes 4 Cleavelands agency
and 81, 900 in the National of Philadelphia
Buford 4 Reeds agency. He thinks hi
loss will not be less than $1,000, as he has
u pretty large stock on hand.
Gayford's photograph gallery was owe
Lewis store Most of his stock and goo,
deal Of his furniture was removed, but in
very damaged condition. His loss is est
mated at $4,000. Insured for $l,OU
in the Etna, Buford & Reeds agency
Jenny McCorkindale occupied the mex
store west Her stock was removed iron
the front, but not from the back part q
the store. Damage $1,000 Insured 70
$3.50 in the Continental of New York
Hayes x Cleavelands agency
Miss McCorkindale can be found wit
her stock of goods over May Bros. store
This is the second time she has bee
burned out The building she oecupie
was not burned, now, but il was browne
our ly foods of water
On the east side of Blackburn wa
VIM hales billiard saloon. Loss. b
water and breakage 5000 to 800. In
sured in Underwriters, New York, fo
$1,000.
Mr.. Negus' loss on the store occupie,
by Mr. Blackburn, $1,000. No insurance
His loss on the building occupied by Kali
is slight and is covered by insurance.
DR. Gregg owned the stores occupie,
by Levi and Gaylord and the one by Mis-
McCorkendale. HE loss is said to be from
$1,000 to 81 500 No insurance
The loss, over insurance, as claimed,
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Use Renne's Pain Killing
Ma &1C OIL.
1T WORKS LIKE A-CHARM.

Guess you're joking mister, amt YOU said a
poor crippled man, whose joints were out OF shape
with rheumatism, 10 one Of our agents. who was
telling what Reune's Pain Killing Magic Oil would
do. He gave him bottle 10 Try, and in about two
weeks he writes. ''Wm. ReDnc K Sons, l thank YOU
for the Magic Gil your agent gave me. Its use ON
my poor crippled hands gave immediate relief and
some friends helped me 10 get some more of your
Gil, which have used freely, and now | can use
my hands and limbs quite nimbly.'
Use Renne's Pain killing Magic Oil
4 can use my hands and limbs quite nimby."
Use ReHne's Pain Killing Magic Oil
i can use my hands and limbs quite nimbly.~
Use Rennes PaiH-KilliDg Magic Oil
Il can my hands and limbs quite nimbly."
Use Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil
Il can use my hands and limbs quite nimbly.''
Reader. did do good thing for that pool
man. We could show you letters that tell biggel
stories than this, from ladies and gentlemen al
over the country, by hundreds But, you please
Try our Pain killing Magic Oil Manufactured only
by VIM RENNE & SONS, Pittsield, Macs
Sold by John Bengston, and Emil koehler, Drug
gist Rock Island
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All who want nice dry goods cheap are
invited to give the Boston Bazaar call.

THE TURNER FAIR.-We have been re
vuested by the managers of the Turner
Society tn say that the gross receipts of
their late fair were $500 After deducting
all the expenses the nett profit to the
Society was about $500. A number of
prizes are yet uncalled for. The holders
Of the following numbers are requested to
call and get their prizes Nos $50, 279,
275 Among the season tickets sold, No
1870 was the lucky number which drew the
$50 prize-but the holder of this number
generously donated the prize to the Society
The Managers tender their grateful
thanks to the public generally for the
generous patronage of the fair; and es-
pecially do they offer their most hearty
thanks to the ladies who composed com
mite to aid in making the fair success
Their unremitting and efficient services
and the influence of their presence deserves
and receives the hearty thanks of every
Turner. Without the aid of the ladies
the success Of the foir would not have
been assured
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An IcE Boar on Rock RIVER. We
are told that Orrin Holt and Mr.. Hayden,
of the Milan House, at Milan, have built,
at Hakes and Gilmore's lumber mill near
Milan, an ice boat to run on Rock river,
from Parks & Killers coal bank to Milan,
for the purpose of bringing down coal.
The boat is II by l6 feet has two sets Of
runners in front, and one, with q rudder, J
In the rear, and is to be rugged with sails
and propelled by the wind, 1t is calculat-
ed that the boat will carry 100 bushels Of
coal and tow sleds with more coal quaint
ty in proportion to the wind. The sIeds
will be built to carry each two horse
wagon load, and the coal will be for Milan
alone. The distance is eight miles, and
the ice smooth and in good condition.
They expect to be able to make the run.
either way, in half an hour. OF course
the enterprise is only an experiment, but
1t will be interesting to note its success.
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Choice cigars, neatly put up, for Christ
mas presents, at 4. Lazar & Sons

SAVE MoNEY.-It is well worth saving,
and you can save it in buying Sewing
Machine, and get one of the best and most
perfect machines in existence. The New
Wilson Under-Feed Sewing Machine has
reached point of excellence and perfect
ness equalled by no machine in use and
the constantly and rapidly increasing de
mand, which is almost beyond their manu-
featuring capacity to supply, is convincing
evidence that the merits and cheapness of
this machine are being appreciated by the
public. Salesroom at 378 West Madison
St, Chicago, and in all other cities in the
U. 5. The company want agents in coun-
try towns
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In numbers there ID safety. II was upon this
principle that the formula OF Judson's MOUNTAIN
HERB PILLS was prepared. DR.. Judson. intending
to spend fortune in advertising his pills submit
ted his recipe TO the revision of the most intell
gent and learned physicians of the age and the re-
suit II simple but most efiicaciOus mediciue-tbe
JUDsOEs MOUNTAIN HERB Pills. They purify the
blood remove all distractions cleanse the skin of
all pimples and blotches, and perfectly sure and
safe IN their operation. The JUDsoN MOUNTAIN
HERB PILLS care Billiousness, Female Irregular
ties, Headache and many Of the diseases arising
from impure blood and a deFanged digestion Use
the Judson's Mountain Herb Pills and when Won
have proved their virtnc recommend them to your
friends They are both sugar coated and plain.
For sale everywhere,
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The night was bitter cold one, mercury
about 10 deg below zero, hut fortunately,
there was little wind and the water was
in condition to be used. But the fremen
had hard job to keep from freezing, as it
was almost an impOssibility to hold the
hose pipe, and frequent changes of men
we're necessary. There seemed to be some
lack of effective organization in the fire
department, some want of discipline and
obedience to superior Oficers-but
no one is inclined to find much fault
considering that the present organization
is rather new. 1t was interesting TO note
the affectionate regard in which fremen
were held, that night, by many who, perhaps,
when there is no danger, forget that to
these brave men we owe much of our i'm
munity from danger and loss.
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Cures without Sneezing.

As Il TRoCuE POWDER Is pleasant to the taste
and never nausestes when swallowed. Instantly gives
TO the throat and vocal organs Delicious Sensation
Of Goodness and Comfort Is the best voice in
the world. Try it, safe, Reliable and only 35 cents
Sold By Druggists, or mailed free. Address
COOPER, WILSON & co, Proprietors,
Philadelphia.
Van Sehaak Stevenson Il Reed, Wholesale AGENTS
Chicago. For sale In Rock Island by John Beings
ton, Z. BFeunert, Harper House Drug Store and by
Smith & Bonny. iO-2ldSwtf
For sale by Emil KoehIer, Druggist Rock Island
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declO-dtf

. AT RETAIL.-Suitable Christmas and
New Year s presents Richly gilded china
Dinner and Tea and Toilet sets, Caspa-
doores, Toy sets, Motto cups and saucers,
Mugs, Vases, Cologne and Liquor sets,
Parian statuetts, Smoking sets, Lamps
and Looking glasses Of all kinds at
MAY BRos.
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There seems TO be an unusual rush at
Keisow's about these days. He has a
great stock of nice goods, and his custom
ers are always promptly and politely wait
ed upon. He sells only for cash, and he
declares that his prices and goods make it
an object for people to call and see him.
Almost anything in the dry goods line can
be found at his store, both Of foreign and
domestic goods, and for variety, in styles,
quality and price he thinks his store is
fully up to any other He makes a SPECIAL
ty of the very nice Marseilles quilts man
ufactured at our home factory From
some knowledge in such matters, we assure
the public that these quilts deserve to be
in every house in this region. They are
very superior goods, and very cheap, too.
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Woodward's book and variety store is
much thronged by those in search of hoh-
day gifts. His assortmentis large aud few
people who visit it will fail to find
something they want.
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The German daily in Davenport Der
tagliehe Dsmokrat)notices the introduction
in Congress, by Mr.. Hawley, of bill for
a horse railroad over the government
bridges, and says
The Rock Island ARGUS is right when
it says that no bill should pass which does
not give the horse railroads now in exist
ence in Rock Island and Davenport free
passage over the bridges and Island, and
the same right to all horse railroad com
panies which may hereafter be organized
in either place each company bearing its
proportion of building the road and keep
ing il in repair But it looks as if Mr.
Hawley was working in the interest of
some ring
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That old sud always reliable dry goods
house. UadwOrth 4 Parsons, offers its
ususl seasonable attractions, and invites
public attention to the fine goods and low
prices to be obtained there.
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DIR. A. OLIN, of Chicago, whose advertisement
appears in tO-days issue IL a gentleman of high
medical rank, he has distinction by curing
some Of the most difficult and complicated diseases
The afiicted will find him worthy os all confidence
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'BURNETT's SUPERIOR FLAvoRING Elk
TRAcTs-Lemon, Vanilla &c, are the very
best in this country Stanton 4 Co,
grocers, Chicago. For sale by all the
leading dealers everywhere.
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Krell makes a fine show of toys for the
holidays, the variety being very extensive,
In candies and choice confectionery he is
well up with the times, and offers induce
ments to all In variety and price he says
he can I be beaten by any concern in Rock
Island.
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Foreign or domestic fruit is always ac-
ceptable at Christmas Lazar has choice
stock of such things.
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Closing out goods from the Fire at Nc
Cabe Bros, Plumber Store. Positively
bargains in Millinery Goods and Notions.
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Colleetnr's Notiea

The State, County and Municipal taxes
for 1872 are now due. l will be present
to receive the same at my office in Bu-
ford block, from 9 A. NJ. to u NJ. and
from ] to P. NJ
II. c. CLEAvELAND,
decl0-dtf Collector.
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This remedy does not "DRY up 8 Catarrh but
LOOSENS it frees the head of all offensive matter
quickly removing bad breath and headache, Aays
and soohes the burning heat in catarrh; Is SO mild
and agreeable in its effects that 1t positively
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A large stock of French and home made
candies, just received at the Hong Kong
Tea Store
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NATURALIZATION is called 10 the advertise
ment of DR.. Bohannan, of st. Louis, Mo. His repG-
taton is that of one of the most successful physi-
clans in his speciality in the West.
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lnvaEds or Dyspeptics can eat with i'm
punity and relish biscuits, rolls, or pastry,
made with DOOLEY's YEAST POWDER.
The ingredients entering into its compost
ton are chemically pure, healthy, and
nourishing
For sale by grocers generally.
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bright, healthy child Is perennial spring of
Joy in every wen regulated family, and where is
that father, who after the strife and turmoil of bust
ness, on returning to his home is not beguiled of
care by the innocent prattle of his chidf Perhaps
this father is a worldly man, and makes gold bis
amasscd riches. Yet place his child on the sick
bed and all his gold is at the disposal Of the physi
clans and the only return he asks IL the restoration
of health to his child. Fathersi Mothersi would
your preserve your child in heathY Then listen to
us There IL one prevailing cause OF the disease In
disease is not removed your child will sicken and
die or finger suffering invalid for life We pre-
sent TO Won an infallitle remedy for worms 1t ts
DIR JUDSON'S DEAD SHOT WORM CANDY,
and is nut M I'm the form Of stick of candy, and
nleasant to the taste that children greedily tease
Tar n n IL purely vegetable aud cannot hurt the
smallest child Ask for DIR. Judson's Dead Shot
Worm Candy. For sale everywhere at 20 cents per
package W. Ii. CoMSTOCK, Sole Proprietor.
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Ladies who are suffering from certain complaints
known only to females should at once get DR.. Vel
pau's Female Pills. They produce a most charm
ing effect Sold by all Druggists.
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Most exquisite stock If Bohemian
Glassware, Colognes, Toilet Sets and Vas
90 at c. Speiders.
23d3t
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New Livery Stable !

The UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST OPENED A
] Livery Stable, ON
JEFFERSON STREET, NEAR Harper Honscj
Good OUTFITS. arzt-cAss stock, and fair prices will
Do thc ruling features A .harv Of public patron.
aSe y respectfully solicited. JOHN c. BROWN.
July 2, 1871. du
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John Fisher, the tobacconist in the post
Office block, east side, has large stock of
Meerscham, Briarwood and other pipes /;
best brands of cigars and tobacco of all
kinds-just the things for holiday presents
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Boston Bazaar wants customers and offers
inducements to get them. 23dSt.
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Please look at our stock and prices be
fore you buy BosTON BAZAAR.
OHIO
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II You do not feel well you send for doctor. he
calls upon you, looks wise, scraws some hero
giyphics upon piece Of paper which you take to
tne drug store and there pay 50 cents to $1OO be-
sides the doctors fee for a remedy nine times ont
OF ten not half so good as DR. Morses Indian Root
Pills, which cost but % cents per box Do you
thihk tne former the best because you pay the
most for itf II you do we advise You 10 use inst As
an experiment, the Morse's Indian Root Pills.
They are prepared from a formula, pronounced BY
the most learned physicians of our country to be
the best and most universal of family medicines
The Morse's Indian Root Pills cure Headache,
Liver Complaint, Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Female
Irregularities &c, and are put up both sugar coat
ed and plain, Give them a trial Sold by all deal
ers
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These cold days Zeis thinks his over
coats are just the thing.
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Go to the Hong Kong Tea Store for
Toys and Holiday Goods
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The right thing in the right place
is Durno's Snuff pixies Toothache
Drops cure in one minute, on
ly p cents. "Hale's Honey of Hoar-
hound and Tar for Coughs and Colds
soc and 81
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Baking Powder.
HOLSTERS
Diamond Baking Powder,
AFvrfeetly Pure and Reliable Article OF
Baking Powder.

0hergd 70 tne Public. In point Of strength, pu-
NY RELIABILITY an every other excellent quality
~ 4 nnsnrpa..ed-ptoducing a. IL does elegant bis
cultA Tolls munns Po' pies, dumplings and every
varl.g oi nice pastry, s4eh a. can be produced by
no other method. You have only TO try a. and YOU
Will use no other. This baking Powder II put M
-. klas oOtsiys, SJntalnlng = and pound each,
IN English, German and Frcncb EVery package
u warranted In every particular. HOII.f5TER a
~ 10 spruce Street' iohhDO' y 10-9dwty
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The Boston Bazaar people are sure they
have got the greatest variety of nice goods,
and at the lowest prices. 23dst
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EpizOotIc
Or Horse Distemper.
A SURECURE

Give half an ounce of RENNE'S PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC OIL mixed with Two ounces of water,
making tho horse swallow il. Repeat twice a day.
before eating In The morning, and after eating al
night. Battle the throat neck freely three times
day with Magic Oh, Clear. Take pail Of water,
put m half ounce of Magic Oil. stir ii up, and
sponge out the nostIils and mualh three timcs day
using frtsh water each time. Wash out the m6nger
with Magic obi and water day, TO disinfect it,
GIVE only little feed If a time and give it fresh
three times day and of snch character to tempt
the appetite, such potatoes, carrots, bran-mash
ard salt hay. Must he well blanketed, and have
plenty Of clean bedding
Thus remedy is not only preventive, but sure
cure only use the Magic Oil freely and persistent
~ II has been thoroughly tried and has failed
III = single instance. lis externally and inter
nally Deutralzes the virus subdues the inhamma-
ton, and tones the stomach
Buy the large size. For sale by sll Druggists and
Merchants. WIN kENNE & SONS sole prorrie-
tors and manufacturers, Pittsheld, Mass
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For scarfs, neck ties, bows, and all the
nice and fashionable things for gents Zeis
offers attractions
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tons at A. Lazar x Sons.
POLICE Court. james C. Patten, VIM.
Morrow and VIM Shea we're arrested yes
terday and lodged in Jail, on the charge of
creating a disturbance and trying to, as
they termed it, clean out " the saloon
opposite the Rockford depot, known as the
St Louis Exchange They were brought
before Justice Chopper this forenoon and
fined g. each and costs, on the payment of
which they were discharged.
VIM, Frisbee and F J. Loring were ar
rested yesterday by policemen Brennan
and Lyon, on complaint of Henry Loosely,
Assistant Superintendent of the r., r. |.
4 st. L. r. r., for entering car belong
ing to that road, and maliciously breaking
lamps, furniture, etc, contained therein
They are 10 have their trial tomorrow, at
10 clock, before Juctiee Chopper.
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CITY.
OFFICIAL PAPER.

Sweet cider at A. Lazar & Sons.
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HOLIDAY GooDs. We have just opened
a fine assortment of Black Silks, Irish
Poplins, Silk Velvets, Real Lace Collars,
Under Sleeves and Handkerchiefs, Fine
Linen Collars and Cuffs, etc. We viii sell
at very low prices for the Holidays.
MAY Bros.
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A STRIKING EVIDENCE of the high es-
teen in which the Charter Oak Stoves are
held, is the immense number of them that
are annually sold-20, 100 in 1871
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zho Pages illustrated fine plates, sent postpaid for
20 cents by Dr. Whittier, orr st. Charles Street, st
Louis, No.. the great Specialist. Read his card.
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Fpesh oysters in every shape at A. La
Ear & Sons.
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Agents Wanted.

We guarantee employment to all either sex, at
Is day or g., 900 or more a year. New works BY
MRS II B STOWE and others. Superb Premiums
given away. Money made rapidly and easily at work
for us Write and see. Particulars free NJ. A.
PARKER Il co, 239 West Madison ST, Chicago,
H. l0-22d3m