The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-17

Sociable this evening at the Congrega-
tional church.
The roads leading to the city are almost
impassabIe.
Calico ball at Freja Hall on Saturday
night. Look cut for big time.
Dance this evening at Timm's Hall un-
der the aaspices Of the Y. NJ. ID. c.
Business never was more depressed
than at present. The merchants all com
plain.
1t il probable that special meeting of
the council will be held on Monday even
ing next.
The G. R. l. & T. train going east last
night. due here at l0:45, did not arrive
until ll:45 Pm.
A meeting of merchants and citizens. to
protest against laying a switch on Rodman
avenue.is likely to be held 10 few days.
Plunkett's Comedy Company appear at
Timms Hall. on Monday evening next in
Led Astray." The troupe is said to be
FIRST class.
Muldon, the bondsman of Benson, the
post once thief. lett numerous unpaid bills
behind when he skipped. DR.. Vitztnum is
among the victims.
! The high price of butter and eggs" is
deemed sufficient reason by the Gazette
TOP the purchase of the Rock river bridge
at the oacners figures -.-
w. +. Gauli, for a number of years pro-
prietor of hotel at LeClaire, Iowa, will
assume control of the Kelso House, this
Lefty, on or about April lst.
Father Roles will not lecture on
Europe" as was rumored. This vii. be
a disappointment to great many who arc
anxious to hear him discourse on that
: subject.
/; Aldermanic candidates are coming tc
the front. Grantz is the favorite in the
Third ward, He has given entire salts
faction during his short term as member
of the council EK#A 8N
The Rodman avenue switch, the most
, important question before the people o.
Moline. and which is more actively dis
cussed than dozen bridges, the Gozett
fails to notice. Reason obrious however
The street cars did not make through
! trips until II o'clock this morning. Las
! evening two cars that attempted to com
, Through from Centre Station were com
! PEELED to abandon the trip. One of th
. cars was ditched at Brooks crossing.
The Gazette again sets up piteou
howl in the interest of the present owner
= of the Rock river bridge. Strange it car
not awaken some interest in the matter
| With its immense [ p circulation and un
! biased l?l opinions it IS wonder it doe:
: not make more converts.
{ John Pliers, Swede boy, about 8 year
of age, who has been suffering from an et
largement of the feet. yesterday had owe
q pound of flesh cut from his left foot b
i, Drs. klingbeig and Foster, assisted b
= DR.. Dawson. Three toes were removed
- As soon as thought advisable the rigl
foot will be operated upon. The boy W.
doing we'll this morning. He stood tt
operation maniuliy.
The Moline Musical Society is prepa
r. ig for grand 'Oratorio Concert som
time in April. Rehearsals are held evel
90 Thursday evening at the Congregation
~ ~ church. The financial success OF the la
concert. and the satisfactory manner
90 which it was rendered, has inspired IL
20 society with renewed confidence. I'll
81 coming event will exceed ell previo,
sa efforts and should be we'll patronized.
90 The sidewalk on Wells street, near Ro
80 man avenue, remains in the same cond
% % ton as described in The ARGUS fe
Is days ago. Why don't our authorities 10,
20 20 after this matter? The business men
IS the street have frequently complained
10 its condition, and still nothing is don
~ There is gross negligence somewhel
90 The parties who destroyed the walk vi
lated the law. aud should be compelled
90 90 pay the damage Will the marshal gi
90 the matter attention?