The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-08
ALEDo CORRESPONDENCE.

ALEuO, OCls D. AoGo'
We have been having a week of very
dlsagreeable weather, and it makes Aledo
folks feel thankful to think that they were
favored with such pleasant weather during
the fair. Tonight it is clear and growing
colder, with the prospects of a fine atmos-
phere for the balance of the week.
During the continuance Of the Gales
burg fair. the evening mail train, with
Chicago and Rock Island mails, does not
pass this point until after eight o'clock P. NJ.
We feel grateful that this inconvenience IS
but temporary arrangement. II TINS
town was remanded back to the mail time
of last winter, by which we received the
Chicago newspapers in the afternoon OF
the day succeeding their issue, it would
cause great deal of grumbling.
Our fair business has all been settled
up, and the receipts not only covered all
the expenses, but left a small surplus in
the treasury. This leaves the prospects
hopeful for the future, with the probabili-
ty that our next annual fair will find the
grounds in very much improved condi-
ton, as at present the main show build
ings are unworth the name, and scarcely
keep out the sun,-much less the rain:
A very distressing accident occurred 10
town last Sunday, by which Mrs. ID. j:
Frew, wife of farmer. broke her leg, and
narrowly escaped with her life. In COM
pany with two sisters she was on her way
to church in the morning, when the horses
began to cut up somewhat, and Mrs. Frew,
becoming frightened jumped from the
wagon, and in doing 80 caught her limb in
the wheel. throwing her to the ground, land
breaking her right leg in two places, just
aboye the ankle.
Extensive preparations are being made
for the soldiers reunion here on the 18th
inst. The programme of arrangements, as
published, is a big thinR--in fact it is
thought by many that the programme will
be the biggest part of the ovation, although
some are quite confident Of large turn
out of the boys in blue. The ostensible
purpose is the erecting of soldiers mon.
ument We will see what we will Sc.
The large public sale of short horns at
the farm of James Feather, at Sunbeam,
on the 18th inst, will partake somewhat
of the nature of grand ovation. The
well known hospitality of Mr.. Feather,
with the announcement that lie will spread
a lunch for one thousand persons, should
the weather prove favorable, will draw an
immense concourse of people.
The fine large brick building Of Galloway
& Son will soon be completed and ready
for occupancy: also the new machine shop.
The increased demand in Aledo for business
stands and residences is sure indication
of increasing trade. What we need now i:
that some of our capitalists should take
hold and build few business blocks and
a number of dwelling houses to meet the
demand.
The Hon. Schuyler Colfax lectures il
the Presbyterian church on Friday eve
ming. Over two hundred tickets have beer
sold, and the indications are favorable fO
crowded house to greet the ex-vice-presi
dent.
The political campaign wakes warmer ant
warmer, with the prospects daily growing
brighter for the Independent ticket. Tn
contest for treasurership will be clos
one, with the chances favoring the presen
incumbent Mr. Graham.
The Methodist church cleared tire
hundred and sixty dollars with their eatin
booth at the fair, and the Baptists owe
two hundred and fifty. The latter wi
have their new church completed mex
month.
Business prospects never looked finer q
this time of the year. Our business me
are more confident than ever before, Will
the banks are doing business indicativ
Of sure and steady growth.
ALEDo.