The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-01
For Aldermen.

| ln the First ward the democrats pre-
sent Jacob Wollenhaupt, an old resident.
an excellent business man, good cit
izen, an intelligent man, property holder
and tax payer. He was elected alderman
in 1859, and served two years. He was
afterwards chief of the FIRE department
His opponent is Louis v. Echert, "a baker,
in the employ of r. Don.
In the Second ward the Democrats pre-
sent Julius Mosenfelder, an old resident, a
good business man, man of property, a
tax payer, and one of the best posted men
| in Rock Island Many years ago he was a
candidate for overseer of the poor, and as
tonished everybody by the great run he
made, being elected by very large ma
jority and running greatly ahead of his
ticket. He made most excellent officer.
His opponent is David Bowen.
In the Third ward the Democrats pre-
sent Daniel DAILY another old resident, d
property holder and tax payer. good cit
lzen.and very intelligent, practical man.
Mr, DAILY is and has been for some years
employed in the moulding department at
Rock Island Arsenal In every requisite
for useful alderman and representative
Fof the people he is greatly the superior of
his opponent a T5NgYTesg1
Dr..W. T. Magill is his opponent. i;
ln the Fourth ward the Democrats pre-
sent Joseph Kerr, pattern maker, EN-
ployed at Rock Island Arsenal Mr.. Kerr
is wellknown and much respected citi-
zen. property holder and tax payer He
was among the first to build. on ,Sinnet's
addition He is an intelligent, capable and
His opponent is A. F. Fleming, pulled
| by the Union because Gen. Rodman en-
Iployed him. 1t is true that Gen. Rod
man, when he failed to get the man he
wanted, gave Mr.. Fleming employment
and when Col Flagler came MIR. f. was al
lowed to leave because he was not wanted.
He is not success as business man or
mechanic. and in no respect is he the
superior of Joseph Kerr. Nt5. :.
VIM. Atkinson rep. is an Independent
candidate in the Fourth ward.
In the Fifth ward the Democrats present
Thomas Yates, one of our most enterpris-
ing aud intelligent business men. From
the tune Tom, then a mere boy, shoulder
ed his musket and went to the war to the
present hour he has been liked by all who
knew him. He was our late chief OF the
fire department and every fireman is inter
ested in having him in the council. His
knowledge of machinery and plumbing will
also make him useful and intelligent In the
reconstruction of our water works. He il
a property owner. a tax payer, and good
citiz %.
His opponent is Hugh Ralston.
These are the candidates. Those pre-
scented by the Democrats are il
no manner inferior to the Re
publican candidates. Each one of our can
didates is suitable man for the place, !:
Representative man of the people. interest
ed in the prosperity of the city and thu
prudent and economical management O
its affairs, and they ought to be elected, ant
all can be elected If their friends IN tn,
several wards do their duty. and the candi
dates and committees make the proper eff
fort.
In one respect they are greatly superio
to any man ON the Republican ticket. The
are not the indorsers of Grants corrup
and tyranical administration. All the Re
, publican candidates are.
, Compare the men, side by side and say, o
Tuesday, which you prefer. If the ma
nominated was not your first choice, thin
how much he is to be preferred t, the ma
your opponents offer, and then make an e
! fort to carry our whole ticket.