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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

THE WAKEFIELD EARTH CLosET-the
advertisement which will be found in
another column. is without doubt the most
ingeniously constructed continuance for the
use of Dry Earth yet offered to the public
Every family in the land should have an
Earth Closet. Besides the comfort aud
convenience which the afford they are con
tinual sourse If profit to every cultivalor
Of the soil. 1t is impossible to describe
here the reculiarities of the above closet
but to every one interested the company
will send one of their elegantly illustrated
pamphlets, On application, Be sure and
write tothem The Physiological Journal
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

THE GRAND UNION. -" Ihis hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
OF its eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot-and
the excellent manner IN which it is kept.
By stopping at this house guests save the
heavy expense of carriage hire and ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
frem the depot without charge. 1t is FIRST
class in every respect, and yet the rates OF
charges are lower than at any other first
class house in the city 1t is conducted
upon the European plan" g.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Democratic ward caucuses tonight.
PEOPLES Caucus in Buffalo Prairie.

Persuant to call the citizens of Buffalo
Prairie met IN caucus at tie German
school house for the purpose of nominating
candidates for township officers William
Drury was appointed chairman, aud w.
H. Kistler, secretary.
On motions the following ticket was
nominated:
For supervisor-A. p. Roberts.
For town clerk William Drury.
For aesessor-George E Brown.
For c, Hector FL. Kistler.
For commissioner of highways-George
Nj. Cole
On motion, adjourned.
w. FL. KIsTLER, Secretary.
Buffalo Prairie, lila, March 2Sth 1875.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
The meeting then adjourned sine de.

Town Clerk Walker appears to have
done about the same amount OF work tor
$l0.55 that Krell Pinkley and Chopper
allowed Jim Bcardsley I'd. over $50 for
doing. MIR. Walkers bill appears to be
made up 10 accordance with law. Boards
ley's was not, aud Krell. Pinkley and
Cropper allowed it without Knowing wheth-
err it was right or wrong-as they aso
allowed themselves so cents day more
than the law authorizes. Who says it
does no good for THE ARGUS to ventlate
the manner in which public business is
tran sacted?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
NJ ERCHANT's CARE

MERCHANTS CARGLING On. This
standard llniment has been before the
people for over forty years, it having been
first manufactured In 1898. and it is safe
to assert chat no preparation in the market
has 50 fully stood the test Of time, and
been received with such universal favor as
the Gargling OIL 1t is found in nearly
every household in this country. and is
also sold extensively in Europe From a
very small beginning the Gargling Oil
Company has been obliged to steadily in
crease its facilities for manufacturing, and
now employs an army of men, and occu-
pies magnificent buildings of its own
Much of the success of the company is due
to the careful and efficient management OF
MIR. John Hodge, who for some time has
held the responsible position OF secretary,
| and who is also the proprietor of the
Hodge Opera House, one of the finest
buildings in Lockport, n. Y. The Garg
! ling Oil is for sale at all the drug stores. -
| Quincy (IHs J Wing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

In our yesterdays report the news agent
lef, with us a motion by Mr.. Hurlbut, in
congress, that Hallett Kilbourne be de-
livered up to the marshal, and then the TO-
telligent news agent commenced on other
copy, and we had to go to press leaving
our readers in ignorance as to what was
done with Mr.. Hurlbut's motion. The
night report supplied It, as follows:
Mr.. Hurlbut's substitute was rejected, after dis
en- ssion-yeas 20 nays 1872 Mr. Growers resolution
was adopted.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
That Snaksv Advertisement.

The only excuse the Union makes for
Parks & Co.'S outrageously unequal appor-
tionment of delegates is that we have had
half mile annexed to our territory from
Moline. Yes-and nearly all the voters in
that half mile are included in the city linn
its-in the Fourth Ward. Probably not
20 voters in that half mile reside outside
the city limits. A fair and equal appor
tionmeut Of Republican delegate@ would BIT
| .c fnlloyps.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
NERVOUS pERILIrY.

4 depressed, irritable state OF nfnd
= weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
mo- energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds Q sovereign cure In HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests dschAs es dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. MI reiuye-
mates the entire system. 1t is per1ectly harm.
less and always efficient. Price IS, for a package
of five boxes and large g vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases; 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MSsQCINR co,
No. 603 BRoApwAr, II. Y.
eN-see large Advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

WHOLESOME ADvICE.-If the public
were as particular in attending to their
health, as they are in the unimportant
concerns Of lie, they would never use the
poisonous hair preparations which flood
the country, which if by accident a small
quantity was taken internally it would
cause instant death. The Egyptian Hair
Coloring is an exception to all of them. 1t
is the only safe and effectual article in use
No sediment, no poisons, nc stains. 1t is
not dye Geo. VIM Southwick, proprie
tor, New York, P. O. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Democratic ward caucuses tonight.

AT GATES NEW Day GooDs STORE,
opposite the Boston Bazaar, will be found
a complete and strictly first class line OF
dry goods and notions. direct from Boston
and New York. which will be sold at prices
beyond competition. Call and examine
for Yourselves. 27mwf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

4 WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
LIVER OIL.-'The we'll known firm of
HEGMAN & CO.. of New York City,
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
LIVER On" The established reputation
OF Hegman g. Co., as skillful and consclen-
tous pharmeoloqists, is sufficient guar
antee of itself of the purity of medicine
prepared by them, aud in their prepara-
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they today prepare
it in the same careful method as they have
done for the past twenty-five years. 1t is
important for invalids to use Cod Liver Oil
with Hegman & Co.'S trade mark, and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudonyms of Cod Liver Oil.
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all irst-class druggists throughout The
state Chicago Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Rupture CURED in from 30 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 Bowery. n. I;
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

HAGANs MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Before &c. Chopper, Police Magistrate.

Yesterday Martin McCann entered CON-
plant against his brother-in- law Chris.
Connolly charging him with assault with a
chair. Tie parties live on Otter street,
near Canal. and the matter proved to be a
comn. on family quarrel. but the magistrate
was compelled to fine Connolly IS and
costs. It's collection was suspended, for
the preseat.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered il
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
80 pages, illustrated sent sealed for
50 cts. by mail. Address 6l7 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

COAL am now selling coal at 10
cents PEI bushel at my coal banks in
South Rock Island, or 10 cents delivered
in any part of this city. Nut coal at bank
6 cents per bushel. B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island March 20, 1876. 20-d2w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Examinations commenced in all our
public school buildings at o'clock this
afternoon and will continue until Friday
noon, except at the High school building.
There school will be dismissed tomorrow
from lOA. NJ until P. NJ, to allow the
pupils to attend the funeral of school
mate, Miss Leona Barnette. This young
lady was general favorite among the
pupils of the High school, anu particularly
among those of the 18th Grade, of which
she was pupil.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
ont or turning gray 1t has stood the test
Of 40 wears. Is charningly perfumed, aid
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inven or has used this
SPLENDID Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit 10 the
hair, aud no injury to his health; proof hat il Is
the only true and perfect Dye. Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints remedies the ill effects of bad dyes; Leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black TT Brown Sold
and properly applied BACHELORS Wig rae
tory, No. Is Bond street, n, Y. Sold by all drug
viSts
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

NoTIcE,-The Rock Island Stove Com
pauy is now getting out some of the Best
Stoves that have ever been brought into
the market. Call and see them, Is West
Illinois street. The Company is now run
ming full, turning out 200 stoves a week.
Sample rooms Is West illinois street. dly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
FAMILY REMEDY

A FAMILY REMEDY.-'Coe's Cough
Balsam." These have become household
word with very many families. and the
merits of the article Justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage. Some are testl,
fying that it has actually cured them OF
consumption 1t is no doubt the consump-
tive's best friend, while for coughs, hoarse-
ness. and Kindred troubles it has no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
| Z A. M. 20 above zero 12 SO above zero
lQA NJ Is 3P. N. AZ
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

The Philharmonic Club is at the Har-
per House, as the members were unable
to reach Galesburg, where they have an
engagement for this evening, owing 10 the
Peoria road being blockaded with snow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
For Assessor.

To the Editors of The Argus:
Please announce my name as candidate
for Assessor, AT the Township Election next
Tuesday, April 4th.
29d2t A. h. PHILLEo.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan Il Hart
Co., st. Louis. Cincinnati. and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables IN
use. Orders solicited and promptly filled.
3-l6d2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL!
y Always soft nd ready for without dish
Il will do more work 18th less labor and eXpens",
and give more elegant and lasting lustrc, than any
SrovE Polish ever produced. A stove can ht dress
ed On delicate carpe, without soiling ii. Manu-
featured only by B. Y. BROWN Il CO, Boston,
Mass,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by L. G. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
LADIES throughout the American and

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzonl, S
Medicatcd Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
Wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth h, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas. Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
A Windsor Mass gentleman says:

A Windsor, Mass. gentleman says: L
accidentally ran the tine ofa pltchtork
under my knee pan, causing very serious
and dangerous wound, the knee turning
purple: but the free use of Rennes Pain
Killing Magic Oil cured it at once and
without pain. ut works like charm. "
Reader, try it, Sold by all druggists and
urooors
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Democratic ward caucuses tonight.

REMovED.-M Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingstou. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krelps confectionery. lie
has all of the latest styles of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. yalises,
etc. Seldom.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
CITY.
Democratic ward caucuses tonight.

A NICE LINE OF CARPETS will be found
at Gates new dry goods store, Webber's
block. 27mwf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
KIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,

hIDDER hSTHAMA AoIIIbs HdFo'
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaiing de-
lishttul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

LADIES UNDERWEAR a speciality, a
Gates new dry goods store, opposite th'
Boston Bazaar. 27mwf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

BARNETTE.-InR Rock leland on Tuesday, Me ch
2stn 1876, at o'c ock M. Leona Edna Barnette.
aged II years and months.
Funeral services from Trinity church. Thursday
A n <
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
The agonies caused by rheumatism and

The agonies caused by rheumatism and
neuralgia can be deiied if you have one
small bottle of Freligh's Remedy dose
or two is sufficient in almost every case.
Druggists generally sell it; but it those III
your vicinity have none, on receipt of one
dollar it will be forwarded by s. y. A.
Murphy. wholesale druggist, 81 Barclay
st n V
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Stop that distressing cold with bottle
Of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Court Records aud books for county
offices made in the best manner at The
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
The annual Financial Report

Messrs. Wollenhaupt and Butler, the
financial com mittee OF the city council have
been busyiDg themselves at various
times since the election in examining the
various books, reports and vouchers in the
city clerks hands, previous to submitting
the annual financial report. They found
MIR. Cookies books iu excellent order, and
the report of ''muddle' is due to the
mudded Imagination of youthful ARGUS
reporter, who saw the financial committee
and the clerk at work and doubtless bad
an idea that finance committees made
their reports without comparing accounts
and vouchers, if he had any idea on the
subject at all-UnaoR.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
A RARE CHANCE.
ASTHMA

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
| and Proprietors of DR.. Il. w, Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. IN SLANT RE-
LIEF Is GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes OF
three 2es which retail for IS cents, 80 cents and
81 Persons renting retail price will have thu
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. ost-paid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz Sl.75; $3.50 and 800; gross price, SIS
$50; S72. ETHRIDGE, FULLER * Co,
Rome, y. Y.
For sale in Rock Jslandbg John Bengston, Emf
Knhler and Il. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

For COLLECTOR. l hereby announce
myself as an independent candidate tor
township collector at the forthcoming
township election.
CHARLES W. Wilcox.
Rock Island March %, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

The above won't wash The looks
are in muddle There is discrepancy
of $23, 900. 1t was discovered last June,
AID all efforts, since that time, to find it,
have been unavailipg. The finance coD-
mittee, named above, expressed their
opinion that the best thing to do was to
employ an expert in book keeping to ex-
anime the books and straighten them out.
Let the editor having seven years ex-
perience' post himself up before he makes
such an exhibition of himself as he has
done in the item quoted from him at the
head of this article. He should remem-
Der. that the higher up the pole the
monkey climbs the more he"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

WANTED.-A good miliner. Address
P. o. box 1851. 2o-dtt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
QUE TOWNSHIP BUSINESS.
Mest;ne of the Town Auditing Board.

AT o'clock yesterday afternoon the
regular semi-annual meeting OF the town
auditing board was held in the town
clerks Office, Bengston's block. Present
--Suneryisor Krell. Justices S. +. Cooke
A. Wagner and E. c. Chopper, and Town
Clerk Chas. L. Walker.
S, K. W. Field, Jacob Brock
man and John SCHNEIDER, commissioners
of highways, presented their report
for the year ending March 18th, In
which they show that the road labor as
sessed in the town during the year was ia
DAVIS and the amount Of labor actually
performed was SO days; they ask for $1,000
| for general improvements, for the coming
year. in addition to the road tax which the
law calls for. They report that they have
received $1,93l.20 from the township
collector, and that they have paid out on
debts. borrowed money, labor, bridges,
roads. oyerseers Of highways, and necessary
improvements to the amount OF $l,8S7,7l,
leaving balance on hand Of $43.49.
The following bills were then allowed
Abram, Wagner, one day on suditing board u e eo
5, F. Cooke, one day on auditing board. 90 5o
f. f. Y Kroii so
Charles L. Walker, one day on auditing !, 70
p p Wells. 10 ais, at IS cts each, for
| election Judges and clerks . ~
Jacob Brockman, 81 day. commissioner OF ,e IN
, | nisu"a?S, liz 90 davs as same ...... 81 90
, : K w Field, 80 days as same ~ oo
John Aster, 20 meals to judges and clerks OF oo
ueson Printing Company, publishing Moline 20
a Roshler 10 meals for Judges and clerks Of
/ H. o hoen,er' ~ ni'"'' ~. SO
E. Kreli. 20 meals for judges and clerks of 90
Z Town of Rock island to Chas L. Walker, DIR:
sept. Ito draying Of esk.--'.-..--.'-.' ~ ~
s - TO filing road plat ~
!. " TO fling road order .;..'....'' !,
II TO filing town board bills A.
# TO filing Holmquist's bill ..-.... u
g ITO filing town clerks oath !,
% To fling notices of appointment l!
- TO copying record OF meeting .:
l. Sept. ls-s Sn Si,ns town hoard bills I
TO recording road commissioners o.
I'D rteeordine order and road plat ~
lSept. 16-ro recording Agreements ior ~
Ill TO recording . releases for dam -
le Oct Ito filing one release for damages !
OF Oct. Ito recording same ............' ?
Nov. 5ITo filing constabies reslgnatioh,. !
SO To notifying county clerk. :
e Nov 22-To filing highway notice $1,000. !
O. To filing petition. l
Nov. 31-To filing plat of road. ..;...... ]
er March Alto posting 8 election notices.
To filing Election notices
d March 25-To filing Stewart q NJ 1ntgomerys
IN bill Observation-Disclosures.
10 March $50 filing Union Co $ bills.
in To fling j. Sehindler's bill. ....
= TO filing j. V. Cooks bill.
I'D TO fling j. Brockman's bill -.
de Total .............S 10!
=. | Total o'nonnt hills allowed .............Sl 95
al rotai amonI,t on hand ...,,............ 6i3
a. Bs ance on hand after bills paid ..... Ala
lie The meeting then adjourned sine die.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
irst Ward-70 delegates,
But Parks g. Co., in their call assign
delegates as follows


delegates as follows:
First Wlrd-10 delegates,
Second
Third Il
Fourth -
Fifth - 10 :"
Sixth Dist. 1911
There must De some reason for this une-
quail representation. lfit is by accident,
then Parks & Co. should turn over the
business of making calls to more competent
hands, Fit is by design, then there is a
reason for it. There must be some reason
for it, for it is not based on any vote ever
cast by the party, either in the city or out
of it. The reaecn will probably be found
in an effort of Parks 4 Co. to control the
nomination of certain mentor it does no
seem possible that the number OF delegate
is assigned by accident. They may be as
signed by 'guess'-t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Fluid Lightning is just the thing you
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
Examination at Our Schools

Democratic ward caucuses tonight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
DIED.

Democratic ward caucuses tonight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29
POLICE COURT.

Democratic ward caucuses tonight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

Democratic ward caucuses tonight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

ALI, VOTERS IN ROCK ISLAND TOWNSHIP
n who desire to select candidates TO fill township
offices who are faithful, competent and trustworthy
are respectfully invited to meet on
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-06-10
Special to The Dallas HERALD

Special 10 The Dallas HsrAld,l
WILLS poiNT, June 9.--Reliable In.
formation hiss just been received here
OF horrible assassination committed
In Athens, Henderson county. Last
night about 8 or Y o'clock, while
Colonel John G. Goodgame was On,
gagged In playing social game otcards
with some friends, a report Of a shot
gun was heard and Colonel Goodgame
fell forward corpse with several buck
shot In the neck and shoulders. The
murderer was not seen, but Que Jessie
Packwood, a Young man aud Justice Of
the peace, of Athens, 10 the supposed
party and he cannot be found. Col
onel Goodgame and hlm had words
regarding yoang lady Packwood was
visiting. She was Goodgsme's Niece.
It appears young Packwood wished to
marry this lady and Goodgame Oh
Jccted OH account OF Packwood's
drinking, consequently the difficulty.
Colonel Goodgame WAS an influential
man and late sheriff Of Henderson
county. He leaves widow and niece
to mourn his loss.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-06-10

To General John ]. Good aud the resi- dent
members ofdoods old battery In paiias'
The people of Dallas look to you as
an ex.artillery officer, assisted by oil
the boys Of your old battery, residents
here, mitch Gray, Jake Garter, Tom
Walker, Billy Straughber, Dood
Knight, and all the rest). to procure
from the officers Of the United States
army In Texas, or Of st. Louis. Missou'
ri, cannon with which to celebrate the
coming centennial Fourth of July. On
the night OF July 4, l778, John Adams,
after signing the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence, wrote to his angelic and pa
triot wife In Massachusetts, that child
rem then unborn would celebrate THAT
DAY by PROFESSIONS, boniires, illumina.
tlons aud the roar of artillery. The
people here will attend to the process
sions, bonfires and Examinations, but
they look TO the "boys" of Goods old
battery to provide for the roaring ar
tillery. Take due notice and govern
yourself accordingly. Respectfully,
THE PEOPLE.