The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26


Bg Moline was on general benaer last
night; cocktails" and EYE openers" were
in demand
BgLawrence Ecklund says he would
not exchange his Christmas present for
the whole Of Moline 1t was boy of the
usual weight,
RGStationery boxes, writing desks,
card cases, brackets, fine chIomos, ETC.,
etc, suitable for Christmas presents at
prices lower than the lowest at Clendenin' S
near the post Office. lSdtf.
B@R. B. Milholland, the popular fore
man Of the paint shop at Deere's plow
works, was, on Saturday afternoon, pres
ented with a handsome solid silver to-
bacco box from his employees. The at
fair was so quietly managed that OUTSIDE
OF the hands iu the paint room none
knew of the occurrence. The box was
handsomely gotten up and engraved on
one side 'R. B. Milholland' and on
the other 1876" Presented by his
| workmen." 1t was a complete surprise
to Mill"
RaE- When Capt. w. g. Morris con-
sented to accompany Tom Tuff1ey to Jack.
| SOufllke3 H6 10 duy Edy iUI
loss of time, and Aid. Tuffiey, fnher ol
| the unfortunate boy, has been trying tC
get even in some other way, and on
Christmas day he presented the captain
with handsome silver card receiver, as q
token of regard and appreciation OF ser
vices rendered. The affair was an entire
surprise to Capt Morris and although the
Commodore" can generally express HIN
self he failed on this occasion. Tae gif
is the more appreciated coming from ont
actuated in its presentation with motives
OF sincere friendship.
Christmas in Moline.
The hard times, consequent upon the un
settled condition of business, did not seen
to affect the celebration of Christmas il
Moline, and although some of our mer
chants complain that sales were notsup t
expectations, the majority, especial,
those who advertised their wares, seen
satisfied with the amount of business done
i At the churches services OF an impress
i've nature were held on Sunday ant
appropriate sermons preached at each. A
some places of worship a deviation iron
J the usual routine of services was inaugu
rated, especially at the Congregational
where, on Saturday evening, exercise
of an interesting and enjoyable natur
were the order. The church wa
/, handsomely decorated aud mammotl
! Christmas Tree loaded down with present
formed the feature of the evening. Tw
beautiful notices in evergreen ar
worthy of special mention. One, 'Merr
} Christmas" was hung from gallery t
gallery, while on each side of the tree wer
} the words Jesus is Born, worked i
evergreen. Rev. 4. G. Barnard openeC
} with beautifully worded prayer --one G
| his most eloquent appeals, after whic
} exercises consisting of singing, declama
tions, etc., under direction of Prof Gree
ory, and then Santa Claus" stepped in O
the scene and the happiness of the littl
ones was complete 1t was excellent
managed aud reflects credit on Rev. Z.
Barnard and Prof. Gregory who hav
, worked hard to make the affair a success
Moline Police Cases.
Magistrate Swander was kept busy thi
morning assessing fines and passing jude
t ment on the several culprits as they state
. their cases.
i Ed. Dunn, lcolored) watehman at tn
paper mill, was the first on the list. FL
was arrested by Officer Teller for firing
Q pistol In the city limits. He proved hi
{ right to do so to the satisfaction of th
q magistrate aud was discharged
Il a. L. Lodehn, for fighting, was arreste
by Officer Teller and was fiDed $5 inclue
ing costs. Paid and discharged.
81 Andrew Erickson was in muss az