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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23
Stlttt Storp.
LITTLE FlOYS GOOD TIME.
ny MRS. A. W. CURTIS.

oh dear never have any good
times :" exclaimed little girl that was
sitting on the step OF n poor. shabby
house in the edge of the town.
"What is that my little girl is saying ?"
''Oh. mamma, didn't think you
would hear" said the little girl. looking
up into the lace OF the woman who stood
in the doorway.
But | did hear something about good
times, think" The woman sat down
by The child. and drew her close 10 her
side
We'll. mamma. hear The girls at
SCHOOL all talking abou, Ida Ciilon's party
what u luvely time they bad. how they
were all dressed up beautifully. and had
grand supper OF frosted cake. and-oh
don't begin to know all, aud | Just
thought"
/ Here the little girl broke down. and,
hiding her face on her mothers breast,
cried and cried as if her heart would
break.
Her mother kissed her. and only said.
"My darling :" very tenderly; but little
Floy felt a great, hot tear drop on hel
cheek and The next moment she threw
her arms about her mother. neck. anC
said, Mamma. / didn't mean 10 make
YOU leel bad. don't care. or wonr
care bit. None of them have such 4
dear mamma, and | don't know wha
makes me ieel so about only it is harc
TO be left out always. just because We
are poor"
And because your mother is a wash
srwOman. dear. know all about il, anC
am very sorry for my little girl but per
haps our good time will come after {
while. and we will try to be patient
knowing God is our Father, and he vii
do that which is best for u.s.
"Oh if ithadnt been for that crue
war! Oh, papa! papa"
Again the child broke down utterly
for she remembered well the dear fathe
who had given his life freely upon tn,
altar of our country. She remembered
the beautiful home and the loving car,
which had surrounded them while they
had his strong arm TO lean upon. and tC
provide for every want.
For few moments both wept quietly
together; then talked of the dear on,
until they grew calm, and finally, the,
went into the house and shut the door.
Floy soon forgot her troubles in sleep
but her mother was thinking whether j
would be possible to give her darling
"good timen upon the birthday near a
hand. A happy thought came to he
mind, and the next day. after finishin!
her work. she slipped small parcel int
her pocket, and walking rapidly up th'
street, was soon at The door of fine ole
house in the town.
"Can see Mrs Downs q few mo
ment ;"
| The lady was just passing through the
hall. and, hearing the request. said
Certainly, Mrs. Granger. Come in
And she was soon seated by the the lady.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23
4ottrg.
JOHN NJINKIN,S SERMON.

Ihe minister said last night, SAYS he,
Don't be afraid of giving.
/ II yoar life aint nothing to other folks.
/ Why, what's the use Of liviugg'
And that's what says to nay wife; says Il,
There's Brown, the miserable sinner,
He'd sooner beSgar would sta,re than give
| Toward buying dinner.
tell you our ministers prime, he il,
| But couldn't quite determine,
when heard him giving il right and lelt.
4 just who Was hi by his sermon.
o. course there couldn't be no mistake
When he talked OF long.winded PRAYING,
For Peter and johnson. they sat aud scowled
At every word he WAS saying.
And the minister he went on to say,
There's various kinds OF cheating.
And religions a. good for every day
A. It 10 to bring TO meeting.
don't think much Of a man that gives
The loud Amens at nv preaching,
And spends hi, time the following week
In cheating and overreaehing"
I guess that dose was bitter enough
For a man like Jones 10 swaller,
But noticed he didn't open his mouth,
No, once, after that, 10 honeI
HurrAh. saws I, for the minister
of course said il quiet
Give Us some more OF this open talk
Irs very refreshing diet,
Toe minister his EN- every time:
Aud when he spoke OF fashion,
And a-riggin' cut in bows and thlugs,
- a Vouaan's ruling passion,
And a-coming to church TO see the s,yles,
/ couldnT help a-winkiug
Aud nudgiug my wife. and SAYS /. That's YOU,
And guess IL set her n thinking.
says 20 myself that sermons pat.
But man Is queer creation,
Aad I'm mach afraid thai most o. the FOLKS
Wou't take the application.
Now II he had said a wori about
NJ personal mode Of shining,
~ gone 10 work to righ, myself,
And not sii here a srinninS
just then The minister says, says he.
And now I've come 10 the frllers
Who're Lost this shower by usin. their friend.
A. sort o moral umbrella
20 home" says he, "ani find your fault-.
Instead of hunting your brothers,
60 home. - he says "and wear the coat.
You've ricl 10 at for others
Ny wife she EudEcd and Brown hs wiuled,
And there was lots Of smiling,
AMI lots o. looking Al our pew;
II 81, NY blood a bling
SAYS I TO myself "Our minister
I. getting liUile bitter.
III tell him when mceIin's out ;hag
Aint thai kind 90 = erttcr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

"A physician. on presenting his bill to
the executor Of deceased patient, ask.
ed. "Do you wish TO have my bill sworn'"
NO." replied the executor, 1.-THE death of
the deceased is sufficient evidence that
you attended professionally"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

Scene in western court t:-Judge-
Have you anything TO offer to the court
beloIe sentence is passed on you p
PIisoner-"No. judge; / had $40, but
my lawyer took that"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

"A smart fellow. who should be pro-
moted, has found out who vessel is
called "she." lie says: They are use
less without employment; they bring
news. from abroad; they wear caps and
bonne:s; they are upright in stays they
are often painted; they are some times
abandoned; man never knows the ex.
pense till he gets one."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

"A very fine specimen Of "bull" was
lately perpetrated in the House Of Com
mons. Mr. Sargent Simon arose and in
an impt ptessive manner began his speech
by saying: Il cannot keep silence with
out saying few words"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

Circulation about 1900.
Rates Of Advertising.
-. ! square, \ inch OF space week, sl.O
Zach subsequent week. "a
For square nos. tt0V, mes. o.; year. ~ W
Fsr eslsmH yesr, sl6e o.. col 80; col go
S-ECi Al NOTtCks-S per ssUt additional.
FzORArE NOIiC "a Orders OF nstics Of Estate 2 -
Orders On wills, per square, iSo
saAriiAus Notices, per square, 50
As ninistrators' and kxesutors' Notices, I 30
All Sl9sr legal Notices, sl-S0 per square, for
.hrss izsertlVRs
JOB PRINTING OF Every Description
Promptly and Neatly Executed.
ass. fettengin x Co, 10 State Street, ROs
-. sna - Nassau 81. New York: : K Niles
CosT 81 and I. C. Evsns TO- Washington ~.
sstss, are authorized Ageats.
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subscribers caa tell, by examining the soi0I -
ssy aHsshed % tneir papers the amount dus aud
I1sss uish.ng 10 avail themselves Of the advanced
ss,asats can send ~ u by mail. or hand 10 me
usarsst ageui. "sept. y. ON the slip, means
,ss payer paid Tor - that date. When moa.y
= .sni care shosld Be tskea 20 examine the slis
aEa n she 1ossy L. not edited within tWo weeks
ss shsald se apprissd of 70.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

Ladies travelling across the plains
carry their hair in their pocket Ia avoid
being scalpcd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23
W. e. neARDLE,
PHOTOGRAPH ARTIST
50. PAI1Is, NIAINu

So PARIS, MAINE.
pe| SSsyhs .i1 and Enlsrsng done to order An .he
-" - 4Ss AZ uLyrints. Meuallions R,; Al me
SelAln. AezzO Tint Gard, and BE ,oefiins POr'
a. m LEV ' Psoeess, We get rd OF Moles E. oy
- 80 al la apvriectlOns Of the skin. C9u reSAes
soasb Pas Mo,to-GOod work at low nr,sc. zee
10y 81 LetJ- jim
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23

Punch says young mans friends
object to his being loose, but somehow
they have an equal objection to his being
tight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-09-23
Ii. WALTON.

DEALER IN
rECrACLEs, SEWELRY, WATCH
SHAlNS, SEALS, KEYS, PICTURES & FRAMES.
ana other n1lngs. 'O' VI TN" AXE
<-lLocNs, &c. REPAIKED-ss
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25
POPE & DAVIS,
Commission Merchants,

ZIG Washington Street.
CHICAGO. ILLS.
Special attention TO the sale Of Barley, Wheat,
Oats. &c. by sample-to he shipped in bulk or
sacks. Send for our special market report.
TIE Daring the season we give particular care TO
Dressed Hog business and for many years here our
sales have been among the largest IN this line Our
Practical hints shippers Of Dressed Hogs, sent
on application. We make cash advances against
shipments. correspondence invited. l-l3dam
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25
Ghs 99ailg Atsns.
Advertising.

Judicious advertising always paws.
If you have good thing, advertise it. If
you havn't, don't.
If you don't mean to mind your own
business it will not pay to advertise.
Never run down your opponents goods
in public Let him do his own adver
Using
You can't eat enough in one week to last
a whole year, and you can't advertise on
that plan, either.
A large advertisement once and then
discontinued creates the impression that
the man has fizzled
It's as true of advertising as Of anything
else in the world-if it's worth doing at ali.
it's worth doing well.
Inludicious advertising is like fishing
where these are no fish. You need not let
the lines fall in the wrong place
If you can arouse curiosity by an adver-
tisement it is great point gained. The
fair sex don't hold all the curiosity in the
world.
The people who advertise only once IL
three months forget that most folks can
remember anything longer than about sew
en- days.
A standing advertisement, even though
small one, is ike a sign over a store
ever in sight, and constant suggestion I,
the public Of something the public shout,
have, and the place to get it,
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Subscribe for the Weekly

THE WEEKLY Argus, with its As care
fully edited columns, and its clear, new
type, is welcome visitor to many a house
hold, and ought to be found in every house
in the county The price is a mere trihe.
only 81 year two dollars for 1896 col
umns of matter There is not family
in the county who would not be benefited
in some way by such a weekly visitor
Our friends in the various townships are
respectfully urged to make little effort to
extend its circulation-not Il spasmodic
effort; but please try and remember, when
in conversation with your neighb0rs. at
any time during the year, to say a good
word for THE ARGUs-a paper that is al
ways saying good words for your interests
and the interests Of your county.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

Ii ANING assumed the management of the above
n enterprise, and the custody of the funds accru-
ing from the sale of tickets, and having power Of
attorney to convey the property. thai the public
may feel better assured of their interests in my
hands being carefully protected. take pleasure in
referring, by special permission, to the following
welIk known and reliable citizens of Davenport:
Hugo Schmidt, Cashier Citizens National Bank,
depository of funds; II. II. ANDERSEN. Vim. H. Car
ter. Coos Kircher. W. c. WadswoTth, r. Krause,
y. Kuhnen, sam Perry.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

Used snd recommended by hundreds Of thou~
aud- @. people throughout the United States and
Cauadas. as being the best and cheapest CoE-.
Medicine in market Sold by Druggists everywher,
at b cts. and 81 per bottle. Ask for MILLER :
take other.
J. MILLER & SONS, Proprict0r-.
and u High street,
PROVIDENCE, ..-...... Comm. RHODE ISLAM
dSw
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Business Cards.
PETER FRIES

PECTIFIER AND MANUFACTURER OF DO
u nestle Liquors. Importer and Dealer in For
e1gn Wines and Liquors. Front street, opposite
Ferry Landing, Rock Island, Ill.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

Ny journal aboUnds with similar letters. all Of
which l guarantee to be genuine and written by
the persons whose name they bear.
Do not suffer yourself to be imposed Don't
be drawn away after new and doubtfal expert
mems. Don't risk yonr health by letting novices
experiment upon you with their trash.
Ny Sarsaparilla has stood the test Of twenty five
years # j. -ti the Sarsaparilla Of the day and OF
The age towering over all Others in popularity and
its curative qualities.
Avoid all those who trying 10 palm of on
YOU other extracts Of SarsaPaTila so-Called. Re
member It i Or. John Butts Sarsaparilla, Of Louis
Vile Ky that is the old and reliable remedy fol
/ impurities of the blood aud seroiulous affections
Always bear that in mind
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

DEMEMBER this IS not u lottery swlndle, but is
n projected solely to relieve Dr. spiqney from the
care of his properly and all outstanding embarass
Inent, that he may devote his whole time to the
practice of his profession in Davenport which now
requires ali his time and energy.
The projectors of this scheme have been very for
tunate in selecting their General Agent and Mana
Ger his personal and business character Is per
feet guarantee of the integrity of the enterprise.
- Agents wanted to sell tickets
~ An tickets not returned or poid for viii he
cancelled.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25
DRAWING COMMITTEE.

and who viii make it their duty to carefully guard
the interest of every tcket-hoider near and far:
James b. kellogg. Esq. Of Kellogg & Hathaway.
Insurance Agents; II. NJ Mendel Esq. President
Milwaukee Musical Society; Hon. Morfz Schgffler,
Proprietor Banner and NOlksfreund;' Matthew
Keenan, Secretary Milwaukee Board of Water
Commissioner Jos Ii. Cordes, Esq. Wholesale
Grocer: Ad. Meinecke, Esq. Proprietor Meinecke'
Willow Works.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

LOUISVILLE. KY, Oct :. 1862.
DR.. JnHN Bull Dear Sir: Many thanks to you
for the medicine Won have 80 kindly given me
have been great sufferer for years, and had the
advice Of various physicians Some pronounced
my spine. some my lungs and some my heart,
TO he the seat Of my disease l have
been burnt, bli-tered and cupped until | had
become dishearteRed. Several very eminent physi-
clans who examined my spine informed me that |
threatened with paralysis apoplexy any
day, and that nothing but seton would relieve me,
had a perfect horror Of that, and was hesitating
about having one inserted. when you kindly sent
me your Sarsaparilla which Immediately begun 10
take three times a DAY. had suffered terribly with
most acute pain in the right side Of my head. es
pecially when would read or write for any length
Of time, and on raising To my feet would be per
fectly blind for several minutes. and would have 10
hold to something TO prevent falling
am most happy to inform you that the pain II
my head is entirely relieved suffer but seldom
with my spine and then not SO acutely. My appc
tite Is good indeed for the first time III my life
enjoy my dinner more than any other meal during
the day.
You kindly sent me four bottles again last night
! and began again this morning. and hope to be-
/ entirely relieved. Please accept my heartfelt
thanks and best wishes
/ Very truly your most -rcatful friend.
! Mr. b. {, NERS.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

AGENTS IN ROCK ISLAND
Post Office News Stand; Harper House Drug
store: Harper House Saloon; Bevcr's Saloon !;
Grotjan's Drug Store; Smith & Bouney's Drag
Store,
MOLINE
ii. Jor's Saloon; W. NJ. Hawthorne Restaurant;
Fred Johnsan's Drug Store.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25
Tuesday, March 25th, rs,
AT THE
Academy of Music, Milwaukee


All Agents are peremptorily required to close
their sales and 70 send in then reports the 10th
Of March 1873 As but FEW tickets remain IN
SOLD parties wishing for them will please order
immediately
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25

The drawing wiz be conducted on The stage Of
the Academy Of Music in fun view Of the audience
and under personal supervision Of the following
well known and disinterested gentlemen who have
kindly consented to act a.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25
ANOTHER TE>TIH0NT.

BENTON BARRACKS. Mo,
April 30 1865
DR. John Bull Dear Sir Knowing the efficacy
Of your Sarsaparilla. and The healing aud benef-
cial qualities il possesses send yOu the following
statement of my case
was wounded about two years ago and taken
prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being
moved 50 often. my wounds have not healed yet
have not sat up moment since | was wounded
/ am shot through the hips. Ny general health l.
impaired and need something Ia assist nature;
have more faith in your SaFsapsrila than anyth1n
else | wish that which Is genuine Please eN-
r,rtsS me half dozen bottles. and obtigc
CAPT. & p. JOHNSON,
st. Louir, No
p S-Thc following was written April 81, 1856
hv Mrs Jennie johnson. mother Of Capt. johnson
Dr. John BulI-Dear Sir: Ny husband, DR.. c. ;.
Johnson was a skilful surgeon and physician IN
Central New York. where he died leaving the
above {, p. Johnson to my care. At thirteen years
of ace he had q chronic diarThoea and sSrofula. fol
which gave your Sarsaparfla. 1t cured him.
have for ten years recommended II 10 many IN New
York Ohio and Iowa, LOT scrofula, fever sores ans
general debility Perfect snccess has attended 1t
The cures effected in some cases OF seroIuIa aht
fever sores were almost miraculous. am YER
anxious for my son to again have recourse 10 sou
Sarsaparilla He IS fearful Of getting spurIoh
article hence his writing to You for H. Ills wound
were terrible. but believe he will recover.
Respectfully.
JENNIE JOHNSON.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-25
CHANGE OF SCHEME.
ONE DOLLAR!
And increasing the nUnb2- Of prizes 10
Ten Hundred 4 Twenty

- Those holding tickets in the original scheme
au return them TO j. {. WALLACE, Manager, Day-
mort, and receive TWO chances in the new scheme
for one in the Old.-which Will give them one
nance in Is to draw prize.
The managers assure the public that the drawing
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JACOB sCHEETz, Proprietor.
PHILADELPHIA. co..


A CELEBRATED REMEDY.-Bcad the following
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PHILADELPHIA Jan. IL. 1873
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan 18th 1873
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-06-21
A LOST PATIENT,

A foreign scientific periodical relates this
suggestive story:
Some time since lady called upon a eel
ebrated oculist in order to consult him on
account of her eyes, complaining that their
power of vision had Of late considerably d.
minished. At glance the doctor saw that
she was lady of rank and wealth. He
looked at her eyes, shook his head, and
thought the treatment would require much
time, as there were reasons to fear amau-
rosis in her case. He must advise her, first
of all, that as she had informed him she was
residing considerable distance in the coun-
try, she must move into the city at once, and
thus enable him to see her frequently, if not
daily.
The l.dy then rented an elegant mansion,
moved into the city, and the physician was
punctual in his attendance. He prescribed
this and that, and thus days run into weeks
and weeks into months. The cure, how
ever, was still coming. The physician tried
to console her.
One day the patient hit upon curious
scheme, and she waited not long to carry it
into effect.
She procured for herself q very old and
poor attire, put hood of tremendous size
upon her head, took an old umbrella and
msket- basket in her hand, and in these
habiliments she visited her physician, select
ing for the purpose very rainy day. She
had SO well succee ded in distorting and dis
guising herself that the eyes even of lover
could scarcely have recognized her. She
was obliged TO wait a long while in the ante
room of her physician with many others
who, like her, were seeking relief. At last
her turn came.
swell, my good woman, what have you
to complain Cf?"
every bad eyes, DOCTOR" she answered.
He took her to the light, looked into her
eyes, but failed to recognize his patient.
Struggling his shoulders, he said:
"Your eyes are well enough"
"Well?" she said.
eyes; | know what am saving"
"But have been told th-t was getting
the s-a-forges how it is called"
"Amsurosis?"
''Yes, that is it, DOCTOR"
"Don't you let them make you believe
any such nonsense. Your physician is an
asst"
Gan -?n
eyes, an ass Tel him boldly that 1
said so''
The lady now arose, and in her custom
airy voice 'Sir, you are my physician
don't you know me?n
The face the sage counselor made is easier
to imagine than to describe.
"Gracious, madamI" he commenced to
stammer an apology, bat the lady would not
listen to him Indignantly. She never saw
the gentleman any more.