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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. tt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28
PILES 4! PILES! PILES
SPOHR'S NEW PILE CURE.

Sure Cure and Absolute Prevention. Sold by all
dealers. Circulars sent free application
Address, MON fGOMERY Il CO, Agents,
1871 n Ninth St, Philadelphia. Pa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28
Norm al Insti tute.

By the following correspondence it will
be seen that the Normal Institute, to be
conducted by Mr.. Crary, county superin-
tendent of schools 10 Whiteside coun-
ty, next July and August, will be
held in Sterling. This will be a
great convenience to the teachers, as the
large majority of them can reach Sterling
more easily than any other point in the
co unity.
Sterling Ill., Jan, Is. 1876.
o, NJ, CRARY, Supt. schools, Whiteside CO.:
DEAR SIR: Believing it would be to the
advantage of the teachers Of this county tc
have the Normal Institute conducted By
you, held in the largest and most accessible
city in the county, we, directors of the sec
ond ward school, Sterling, hereby invite
you to hold the Institute in our city. anC
tender you the use of the chapel of oul
school building, with such other rooms as
you may need, for that purpose. Yours
etc.,
j, T. MASON, NJ. NJ. ROVER,
j. g. MAMMALIAN. Pres, Board
w. +, EASTMAN, S. T. .OsMER,
Secy Board. E. d. LEFEvER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28

SsDSYCHOMANCY,O OR SOUL CHARMING
= How either may fascinate End gain the
love and affections of any person they choose, in
sanly. This art al can possess, free, by mall fo1
% cents together it'll Marriage Guide, Egyptian
Oracle, Dreams, ii nts TO Ladies' etc. 100000 sold
A queer book. Address IT. WILLIAM & co, Pub
fishers. Philadelphia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28


Contains no alcohol, an excellent purgatlve or
the bowels, relieving and curing all compla Is
of the Liver, Blood Kidneys and Stomsch Read
the following Testimonial from Prominent New
FORK editor:
Office of Geo. H. Sweets ''Texas New Yorker,nl
Nos. % 80 and 81 Centre Street
New York City Sept. 8, 1874. J
Messrs, j & c. MaguireySt. Louis: Gents =
Yours of the 3lst uH with case of one dozen Cund-
urango Liver and Blood Bitters came duly to hand
You will please accept my thanks for your gener-
erosity. will try to put the medicine where il
will do the most good have given one bottle to
friend of mine who resides in Brooklyn, both
himself and wife have taken it, and their testimony
is the same as mine | first met with it in Houston
Texas, afterwards returned to my home in Austin.
where have the Texas branch office of my paper.
Ny Houston bottle was nseQ up. and ! found on
trial that could not obtain single bottle in all
Austin, for went to every druggist in the place
and there are some five, but each house told me
they intended to order lton the strength of my
ommendation Ere coming to New York / was in
Galveston and bought bottle of Robirds, an old
friend and good house. had no idea then that
[ could not obtain it in New York; but after my
Galveston bottle used up. | started to find
more!and was much surprised to find none aftervsit
lug fullya dozen different establishments. gave up
the search here and wrote to you, Now gents s1
good medicine as yours Is ought TO be placed al
the command of the whole world. 1t will not only
prove great fortune to yourselves, but lasting
blessing to the whole human family As remedy
in my own case have never met with its equal.
1t squeezes my liver better than Calome1 OF which
have taken not little. am q hard worker and
constant thinker ana consequently LOT the last ten
totwelve years my body has found difficult to keep
up with my BRAIN There ale millions of American
people just like myself, and they need some simple
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves, until they can apply, brakes and
cut off part of the steam and see where they are.
You have the medicine and YOU have great fortune
in it If you VIII but let the world know it. In my
search after your Cnndurango IN this market
found preparation of Cundurango sold at 8 pei
bottle but no more like yours than is a black man
ike white. OF course did not bny it. This let
ter is only write to thankI you and to give you
my experience win cundurango Wishing you the
success you deservetham
VERY Respectfully &c. GAQ, q, sN1z
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28

1t will thus be seen that the job wa:
neither political one or a sectional one
The n. Y. World says
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28
JOHN ROOTS
BIT Ter S.
500 REWARD

will pay one hundred dollars to any person who
will make proof that John Roots Biters fail to i'm
prove the condition of such person If suffering from
the effects of either the following diseases, viz
Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver or Kid.
ney Complaint, Loss of Appetite
Headache, Bilious Attacks, Brain,
Scarlet, Typhoid, Remittent or In
termittent Fevers, when taken &C
cording to the directions accom-
panving each bottle of the same.
do not claim that these Bitters possess any SUI
perhuman virtue, but what do claim, is that when
relief can be had in the specified or in fact
any case which arises from impure etate OF the
Blood or deranged condition of the Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys, the of these Bitters will Insure such
relief and 1t is upon this frank and fair condition
that offer this reward in eandor and good faith.
JOHN ROOTS, Manufacturer No. 292 Seneca
Street. Buffalo, N. Y; VAN SCHAACK, STEVEN
SON 81 REID, Agents for John Roots Bitters, 81 d
"a Lake Street, ChicagoA
For sale by all Druggists In Rock Island and Vi.
eiuitye
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-28

Read what Prof. f. s. Wayne, Chemist, and Pres,
ident OF Cincinnati College of Pharmacy says in
relation to this valuable Pharmaceutical prepare
ton:
Cincinnati, Abi. /, 1875.
Messrs, Richardson & Tullidge
Gents: -"having been made acquainted with the
composition of your X. & T. Tonic Elixir and Lii
quid Extract of Beef would say that possesses val
liable medicinal properties As all the Ingredients
entering into its composition have well known and
positive medicinal value. which combined together
must form an excellent tonic stimulant and nutri-
tive medicine, and one suited to relieve many com.
plants inciuent to our climate"
Respectfully yours, Z. S. WAYEE, Chemist.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

WOMAN SUFFRAGE. A dispatch, re-
ceived last evening from Representative
Calvin, informs us that the resolution,
submitting the question of Woman Suf
frage to the voters of the State, passed the
House yesterday, by a vote of 81 to 40
This was despite the Juggling in of an
opinion from Attorney General Cults, to
the effect that the resolution was void, be-
cause it had not been published three
months before choosing members Of the
Legislature as required by law. To inter-
pose this technical objection after the
resolution has passed one Legislature is
pretty small business, and was evidently
so regarded by the House. 1t is to be
hoped thst the Senate will take the same
sensible view of the subject, and not let
any paltry bubble defeat the desire of the
great majority of the people of Iowa to
vote on the question.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
From Win throp.

WINTHROP, Feb. 23d.
Ed. BULLETIN-The family of Rev.
ii. Sanford was taken very much by sur
prise to-day at seeing column of friends
enter without invitation, and remove with
out ceremony whatever furniture or other
obstacle that seemed to interfere with
their regulation of pantry or parlor, and
then in manner which showed there was
method in their madness, piled = great
deal of that that was good, and much that
was better in the space left vacant. The
writer was astonishcd, and thinks Mr..
and Mrs. Sanford were somewhat amazed
at being politely requested to take seat
in their own parlor, while the female por-
ton of the company with def hand set
the house in order.
Admiration bcamed from every coun-
tenance as Miles miles can always give Il
rcason) adroitly rcconcilcd the Elder TO
the situation, and STATED the object of
the meeting;" each individual understood
it just IN that light, consequently harmo-
ny and great sociabilty prevailed. The
current topics Of the day We're being fer
vently discussed, until gradually, with
wonder depicted on every face in solemn
silence the meeting" listened to Miles
and Silvey eXpatate on the currency qucs-
ton. Intense interest and attention was
given the disputants, and in mute suspense
we waited to see from their deduction
either an inevitable lettering continuation
through imitation, or complete establish
ment through specie resumption. 1t was
reduced to a fine point; the last speaker
was carrying conviction to every unbiased
intelligence, but neither We're to win, for
a deputation from another room requested
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanfords presence there,
and the meeting with Miles, forgot the
critical financial position, and heartily en-
joyed over table spread with good things,
pleasant "reminiscences OF other days, and
added another to those days of social felic-
ity which do so much to make life enjoy
able. After leaving with Mr.. Sanford sub
stantial tokens of their regard the meet
ing" was dismissed.
Yet why call it a surprise; there is
nothing surprising in worthy man and
minister, who merits the esteem of com
munity, receiving through some medium
the testimony of their respect and APP
probation. O. Is. DApD.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

A Coon WoRK.-The Manchester Press
says that Rev. Father Henebry has been
holding a series of temperance meetings in
the Catholic Church, over on the Buffalo,
and that as a result of his labors over five
hundred persons have taken the total alb
stinence pledge, most, if not all Of whom,
it is believed will stick to it. Truly this
is glorious and much needed work, and
Father Henebry is entitled to the thanks
OF the community and the blessings Of
those for whose good he is so unsolfishly
laboring, We hope he may have every
encouragement and success in his work.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

THE City Council, last Monday even
ing, held special meeting to dispose of
the question of condcmning six feet of the
Iekel property, in order to straighten
Chatham St. Not being able to agree as
to the course to be pursued, the Council
finally determined to submit the question
to the people of the several wards at the
ensuing City election. OF course this
action is entirely informal, the people by
law having no voice in the matter, except
through their representatives. But the
members of the Council take this method
of asking for instructions, and agree to
vote in the Council as their several wards
shall vote at the polls. 1t is simply shift
ing the matter from the domain of reason
and judgment to Il field where demagogue-
ism and unreasoning prejudices can have
full sweep. The average Councilman is
a tender-footed creature.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Mr.. J. Evcrs of
this city, met with quite severe accident
on Tuesday morning OF this week. He
was endeavoring to thaw out a frozen
pipe which is attached to the engine in his
machine shop, and for that purpose had
partially opened u steam-valve, which let
the hot steam into the frozen pipe. Sud
denly the ice in the pipe gave way, and,
having accomplished his purpose, he inn
mediate attempted to shut off the steam,
which was issuing from the open valve,
But, unfortunately, he turned it the wrong
way, and the hot steam commenced pour
ing up his arm, under his clothing, scald
ing him fearfully He managed to escape
from the room, which was Immediately
filled with dense clouds of steam, and
walked home, though it was very painful
work The skin was peeled entirely off
from his right arm, from his elbow down
to his wrist, and it will be some time be-
fore he will be fit for service. The engine
was allowed to blow of, as no one could
get in to shut off the steam.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

REV. J. FAwCETT, formerly of this city,
but now residing with his family in Mich
igan, arrived here on Sunday morning
with the remains of his only daughter,
Frances, for the purpose of dcpositing
them in the family lot in the cemetery of
this city The funeral services were held
the same afternoon at the residence of w.
A. Jones, Esq, Rev. F. A. Marsh, of the
Baptist Church officiating. The deceased
was bright and amiable girl of Is years,
who was a universal favorite with her
former companions and acquaintance in
this city. Our entire community will
sympathise with Mr.. Fawcett and family
in their affection.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

KICKED.-Mr. J. NJ. Gillett, father of
O. NJ. Gillett, Esq, and Ben Gillett of the
Burlington road, while attending to his
COW last Friday evening, was kicked by
the animal in the abdomen, causing a rup-
ture of the inner membrane Of the bowels,
and a protrusion of a portion of the intes-
tines. Mr.. Gillett is pretty we'll along in
years, and for some days it was thought
he could not survive. On Wednesday a
council of physicians had about concluded
to attempt surgical operation as Il last
resort, when Mr. Gillett rallied, his bowels
resuming somewhat their normal action,
and he is now considered, if not out of
danger. at least in a more hopeful condi-
ton,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

A SAD CASE Judge M. V. Burdick, Of
Lansing, gentleman of prominence in
legal and political circles in this State,
and especially in this district, well-known
and respected for his high character and
standing and his many genial qualities,
in the prime of his life and usefulness,
and surrounded by all that is necessary to
make life happy, has become hopelessly
insane, and on Tuesday last was brought
from his home and lodged IN the Hospital
at this place. His malady at times as
sumes violent form, and considerable
trouble was experienced IN bringing him
to the Hospital and after his arrival Be
ing not used to restraint upon his actions
of any kind, he is likely to give the at
PENDANTS something to do. Should his
case not prove to be beyond cure, the
kindly and skillful treatment of DR.. Rey-
nolds will soon restore his mental equi-
poisc.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

WARREN CHASE, Of Quasqueton, has
been admitted by Judge Bagg, of the Cir
cult Court, to practice as an attorney, af-
ter a rigid examination, which he sustain
ed with credit. Warren knows more law
now, and knows it better than number
of shysters we could name, who have
been hanging about the Courts, in con-
dition of semi-pauperism, for half a score
of years, and if he will guard against his
one failing, he will doubtless make a
bright and successful practitioner
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

a MATTER OF DUTY.-It is The solemn
duty of every grocer to refrain from sell
ing to his customers any article of food
which he knows is positively injurious to
the health, and lie is deprived of all eX-
cuse for so doing when better article for
the purpose can be readily obtained. Now
d. B. DeLand s. Co., Best ChsmieaJ Sal
erdtus, made by IL. A. DeLand & Co, can
always be had, and this is known to be
pure, and free from all delctcrious matter,
No grocer who regards the welfare of his
customers will fail to keep it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

SLICED HAM.-Enoch Leech is "gem-
men oh cullah, and disgrace to his
complexion. Enoch is 4 barber, and his
wife is the daughter of old Chick" not
the gentleman with the tail, but the old
wood-sawyer about town, an individual
of much better antecedents and character.
Enoch gets DRINK and abuses his family,
and the other day his wife took refuge
from his brutality with her parents. He
followed her, and when she refused to re
turn with him, drew the implement of his
trade, a razor, and threatened to slice up
the entire family in the most approved
fashion. The next morning he was ar
rested and given three days in Jail for
drunkenness, where he will have the OPP
portunity to make the acquaintance of
a rumscller under difficulties. The latter
ought to appreciate the privilege.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
II Stopped tho Cough and Saved tho
Child.

We have recently had occasion to try
the virtue Of lIALE's CoUGH CORDIAL in
our family. \ little son, sick with the
prevailing fever, was affected with u most
distressing cough, which would give him
no rest, night or day We have little
faith in patent" medicines, and seldom
much as try them; but something had to
be done, as the constant cough prevented
his recovery We accordinly procured 4
bottle of the Cordial from the agents, and
commenced its use according to directions.
The effect was marked from the very first,
and the child that night enjoyed refresh
ing sleep; and by the next night there was
scarce vcstige of the cough left If
this is fair sample of what the medicine
will do, its growing popularity is not to
be wondered at Reedsjurg FREE Press
Sold and warranted by Tabor 4 Son. IL
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

WILL WHITE, formerly an employee Of
this office, is publishing a sprightly little
paper, called the Mirror, at Newell. A
few weeks since, otter d fashion quite
common with the press, he noted the ar
rival of a new baby at the residence Of
one Busby, living at Fonda, an adjoining
town. A few days after, White being at
Fonda on business, Busby called him out
of store where he was trading with his
wife and sister, and when he made his APP
pearance, Busby attacked HIM savagely,
spraining his shoulder and striking HIM
several times about the face and head .
Will White is of slight frame, while his
assailant is described as a burly bully of
a fellow, which makes the uncalled for at
tack all the more cowardly. Busby is
is one of the sort who do not deserve
babies. There is evidently too many of
his tribe in the world already.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

OLD Folks DANCE.-The last party of
the season, under the direction of the
elder portion of the dancing community
will take place at Leytze's Hall, on Tues
day evening, and promises to be one of
the most thoroughly pleasant and success
full of the winter. The programme will
be appropriate to the occasion, and con-
tain some new and novel features.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-W. b. Phelps, Pastor Sab
bath service, 1890 A. NJ. and ZOO P. NJ. Sab
bath School, 10 O'Clock. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening at 700,
METHODIST EPIsCoPAI-D: Shelter, Pastor
Sabbath service, 80 A. NJ and 700 p: NJ
Sabbath School, - NJ. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening at 200
CONGREGATIONAL W. Brrtnal Pastor
Sabbath service. 10 80 A. NJ. and Z; 100 P NJ Sab
bath school, 10 NJ. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening, at 100.
BAPTIST-F. A. Marsh, Pastor. Sabbath ser,
vice, lO: 80 A. NJ and Z: 100 p NJ. Sabbath school
at 1900 NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing at ZOO.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos. b. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing of the bell; also service every
Wednesday evening. Sunday school immedi-'
ately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN--Joh G. Schalble,
Pastor. Services at 1880 A. NJ and 700 p. NJ.
Sabbath school at 200 P. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:S0
CATHOLIC-ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker Services every Sunday
Sunday school at 200 p. m. Nespels at 500
p. IN. Evening services occasonlly.
10 OF.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No 1la, 1. 0. o. f.
Meets every Monday evening, at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend
NJ, r. EASTMAN, Sec Y. D. W. BRUcKAET, n. G.
JOHN WILEY, Treas. FRED SMITH, V. G.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No Sc, I. O.
o. F.-Meets the second and fourth Thursday
in each month. 7. b KEMP. G. y.
o. NJ. POND. Scribe
AT & A. NJ.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 81, A F. & A. NJ.
Meets at Masonic Hail. on Wednesday, on or
before the full moon in each month.
o. H p. RoszELL, w. NJ.
d S. DEERING, Sec'y
>AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No. q, r. A. M.-Mcets
at Masonic Hall, on Thursday, or after the
full moon in each month
D. S DEERING, II. p
G. B. WARNE, Scc'y.
A. o. U. W.
EVERGREEN LODGE, No 24.-Meets every
Friday evening, at the Lodge Room, over e.
n. Wech & Co.'S store, Main St.
OFFICERS.
GEO. B. WARNE, w. NJ. w. :. LUTHER, G. f.
\. c. GILLIAN, Financer. E. 5. WILCOX, Receiver
DO. II.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. 30 D. o. Meets
{ clock. GEO sTEISMErz, O. B.
SToINE HoLZER, Sec.y.
|. o. q. I.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No IS. - Meets at
u Stoughton Hall. every Thursday evening. Wis
tors in the city belonging to the Order are cor
daily invited to attend.
D. SHEFFER W. c. T.
c. n. SMITH, W. S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

THE regular meeting of the w. c. 7.
Union will bs held at the Reading Rooms,
on Thursday next, at 3 o'clock p. NJ, to
be followed in the evening by sociable
at the residence of the Secretary, to which
all the friends of Temperance are cordial
ly invited. Mrs. o. NJ. PoND, Pres.
Mrs H. A. FISHER, Sec'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
Republican City Caucus.

The Republican electors of Indepen-
dence are requested to meet at the Court
House, on Thursday evening, March I'd,
at half past seven O'Clock, for the purpose
of placing in nomination candidates for
Mayor, Assessor and Treasurer, to be sup
ported at the ensuing city election, and to
transact such other business as may come
before them.
Per order City Rep. Com,
Us. WOODWARD, Ch'rm'n.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

PERsONAL.-Mr Ben. Gillett, conduc-
tor on the B., C. r. & NJ. r. r., is in the
city, having been summoned here by the
sickness of his father.
Mr.. S. Obermycr, formerly a clerk and
bookkeeper in the City of Paris Store, is
IN the city visiting Old friends and ac-
quaintances
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

THE STAR OF MYSTERY The perform
ance of Prof. Cooke, last Friday and Sat
urday evenings, were well attended and
well received! His preliminary feats of
Straightforward were novel and wonderful,
but his exposure Of the humbuggery prac-
ticed by mediums of the Davenport Bro
Tiers stripe, and his performance of the
same tricks under the same conditions and
afterward in open view of the audi
ence eTectually convinced every unbiased
mind that the pretended naturalization of
spirits is a fraud.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25

If you want a frst-class
meal, served in the best style,
go to Franks Restaurant, on
Main St. 15tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-02-25
Adm :aiSiratriX' Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
\ was on the 21st day of February, 1876 duly
appointed by the Circuit Court of Buchanan coun-
ty, Iowa, and has qualified rs Administrative of
the Estate of Michael sullivan late of Fairbank
township, Buchanan county, deceased. All per-
sons indebted to the Estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned and those
having claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated to said Court for allowance.
MARY REAGAN SULLIVAN,
Dated Feb. u, 1876. [3lw2l ADMINISTRATIVE.