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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

Waters & First's mill will be in good
running order in few days.
The Moline Musical Society meets this
evening at the congregational church.
Jass & Clark have dissolved, A. w.
Clark continuing the business at the old
stana.
Marshal Wells is able to be around
again. although not yet entirely GONZALES
cent?
Regular meeting of the board O. di-
rectors OF the public library on Saturday
evening.
The Riverside board meet on Monday
next at the Office of W. j. Entrikin, the
secretary and treasurer.
Private installation Of officers Of the
three lodges OF Odd Fellows at the hall OF
Moline Lodge, No 1873, Dunn's block, on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 18th, After the
ceremonies a sociable for the families and
friends OF members of the order.
| The resignation of Z. w. Sheibner, as
superintendent of the Riverside cemetery,
which was to take effect March LIST, has
been accepted to occur February LIST, in
stead, Capt, Scheibner having outside
business interests requiring his persona
attention.
The following persons are among those
who will probably compete for prizes a
the shooting match to occur on Frida.
January l4th. on the grounds Of the No
line gun club: Rock island,-L. Nj
Buford, B, D. Buford, Charles ". Negus
j. Atkinson, X, Atkinson, Chris. Gaet
ger. Moline,-J. A. Fish, John Il
Healy, George Gritin,S r. Porter, Georg
Wittiek, j. Ii. Porter, A. Alday. Tn
match is creating considerable lnteres
and the result will be carefully watched
Preparations have been made to have thi
prove the most exciting of the season.
the Moline boys will do their level bes
they can win, and lets are being freely o.
tered on the home team. The hatch wi
be closely contested.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
New Train Dispatcher

William Bailey, of this city. has been
train dispatcher for the Peoria
q Rock Island road, in place OF ?. 4
Marsh. 1t will be matter of rejoicing
among the employees of the Peoria road
that Marsh is out-they may now expect
their orders to be couched in decent Ian
guage and to be treated with the consider
alton BETTING their position. Mr., Bailey
won't be very likely to telegraph to con-
ductor, why in hell don't you double p
that is not his style. Mr.. Bailey was
formerly train dispatcher of the Rockford,
Rock Island & St. Louis road, but re-
signed the position some days ago, as also
did his brother Brunot, who was in the
telegraph department of the Rockford
They are both excellent young gentlemen
and worthy Of every confidence
The headquarters of the Iraip dispatch
ing department of the Peoria will, hence
forth, be in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Oea III Of GSsnhen Woodin.

At 20 minutes past one o'clock. this af-
ternoon, Mr. Stephen Woodn died at his
residence in this ETY., aged u years He
was confined to his house few days ago
with severe cold which settled CD his
lungs and soon terminated his life.
Mr.. Woodin was born in Connecticut,
Nov Is, 1898. and came to Rock Island
in April, 1886. For most of the tine he
has been in this city he has been the keep
er Of tie Rock Island House, sometimes
by himself and sometimes with a partner
He has accumulated property and leaves
a good estate He was a genial. good
hearted man and much liked by all. In
religion he was a SpirituaEst, and was an
upright, capable man.
Mrs. Woodin died several years ago
an excellent lady much liked by all.
Mrs. Stewart. Of Geneseo, Mrs. Charles
~ Jarvis, Of this city; Miss Lucy Woodin
and James Woodin, we believe are all the
children he leaves.
The time for the funeral has not yet
| been fixed
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

Rock river, near where Sears's new mill is
built There was also another village
about'where the Harper House now stands.
They also had villages where Davenport
and Princeton, in Iowa, are.
After few days delay to build abatis
to protect the Eighth regiment from sur
prise by the Indians, Gen. Smith, with
Col Hamilton and the Rifle regiment,
started up the river to take possession of
Prairie du Chen, and to 60 up to near st.
Anthonys Falls and build fort, = Fort
St. Peters, afterwards Fort Smelling
| Col. Lawrence then commenced to build
Fort Armstrong, named after Gen. Arm
strong then Secretary of War. The fort
was built at the northwest point of the
Island 1t was about 400 feet square, on
the inside. with block house at the north
east, at the southeast, and at the south
west corners. The first story was built of
stone and the second story of hewn timber,
with look out house on p,and port holes
for cannon on the sides Of each Of the
block houses On each side of the block
houses extended stone walls for about 40
feet and Is feet in height. The re-
mainder of the line of the square was
built up with hewn log houses, the roofs
slopng inward, thus rendering it impossi-
BILE for an enemy to shelter himself on the
roof.
There was stone magazine in the south
east corner, and in the center Of the square
flag staff about $50 feet in height,
The timber for the fort was cut on the
Island.
: The Island at that time was covered
S with large growth OF oak, walnut and ash
e timber. The soldiers used the gun car
d riages to haul the timber with. Having
e no horses or oxen, the timber had to BIZ
o hauled by hand
II After few weeks the Indians, appar
It emily, became friendly and visited the Ell
e campment in large numbers One day
l. small party came over to dance, and afte
a the dance the Colonel in command CAV
d them presents.
lie In few days AFTER. and while a larg
/. number of the soldiers were out cuttin
lie timber, large party Of warriors, heade
# by the Ne-ka-lequat, came over in canoe
i'd and landed on the north side OF the Islam
lg and danced up to the entrance Of the Ell
l. campment and wanted to enter and dane
s. in front of the Commander S tent. Abol
Of the same time large party of warrior
w was discovered approaching over the ridg
m from the south side of the Island heade
IS by keokuk The Colonel immediatel
ho ordered the bugle sounded to recall Il
al soldiers from the woods and had all und'
90 arms (about COO and the cannon ru
at out in front of the entrance, ready to fir
ly The Indians were ordered not to al
o. proach any nearer.
n: The Colonel taking the alarm befo
keokUk's party got near enough
rush in saved the encampment from su
prise and massacre, b. ID.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Local History.

In the DAILY ARGUS of Dec. Goth, ana
in the WEEKLY of Dec. 25th, we publish
ed letter from John G, Campbell, Esq,
secretary Of the centennial commission,
dated Philadelphia, Dec, lst, containing
the following:
1T seems proper that the local celebra
tons Of the Fourth of July, 1876, which
will be held throughout the land, should
be made to contribute permanent hlstor-
zeal memorial Of the centennial celebra-
ton.
In each countyprovisi0ns should be made
for lac delivery Of an address tracing the
history Of that particular community Tor
the past century, or from the time ct It's
set;.tn.ynt, and including a sketch OF its
groWtn, is resources, industries, prospects
etc. Ia 50 addresses should be published
in a uniform si2e-that of the COMPRESSION
al Documents. Tor iAstance--in order that
they may be bound together by states.
To competent persons the preparation
of such addresses would not be an unduly
burdensome task; but in the aggregate
! they would constitute an Invaluable histo-
rical repository such as no nation has ever
/ had the opportunity to collect.
Designations of the historians ought to
! lie maze without delay, in order that they
/ may lave time to accomplish their work,
! 1T is to be hoped that the press will
give general circulation TO the project, and
that each journal will see to its ccnsum
nation in its own locality, and that the
slight expense involved be assumed by
the county or town authorities.
/ A history of Rock Island county ought
to be prepared, and in competent hands
might be brought within the limits Of an
hours address 1t should be confined to
chronological facts, with brief. very brief,
comments.
The question is, "Who shall get it up?'
Not our public library, any more than
the Moline public library
Some suggest that the board of super
visor appoint and pay man to do it. We
doubt of any law can be found to warrant
any such appropriation Of public money.
In our opinion the proper authority to
get it up is The Old Settlers Society.
Beyond eating dinners and telling stories,
that society has never accomplished much.
1t has no public records from which facts
for history could be obtained. 1t ought
to have had such record long ago. The
addresses delivered before it should have
all been printed and bound in sufficient mum
bers to furnish all who cared to purcha sc
a copy. 1t ought, now, to appoint histo
rian who will search the county records
and files of old newspapers and get up a.
full a.history of the county as circumstances
well permit, and publish it in pamphlet
or bound volume, II the sale OF the book
will not pay the expense let the society
raise the balance by voluntary subscription
The society certainly owes it to the public
that something better than it has yet ac-
! complished shall be done, no time
should be lost in beginning the work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
neath oF IN Ola Settler,

James Titterington, wealthy faruer,o
Edgington, and one of our Oldest settlers
died yesterday forenoon, OF kidney disease,
after short illness He had not been
we'll since last summer.
He came here III 1885 or 1886, and has
lived in Edgington since that time. lie
was about 65 years DID, He leaves wi e
and four children, all grown. Tley are as
follows, beginning a: the oldest: Mrs.
David Bopes, OF Hamlet; Jaue, wife Of
Capt. r. s. Montgomery, of Edgington,
and William and James, both single, and
living at home.
Mr.. Titterington was brother of Chas
Titterington, the present supervisor from
Edgineton, and was loved and respected
by all who knew him.
He will be buried tomorrow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
EARLY HISTORY OF ROCK ISL

For many years tourists, letter writers
and newspaper men have been in the habit
of consulting Hon. Bailey Davenport and
his excellent mother in regard to the early |
history of this locality, and especially in
regard to the history of the Island of Rock
Island; its first settlement, and the many
interesting and romantic scenes connected
Herewith. Nearly AL the articles eyer
written in regard to the Island were
written from facts and incidents related
by them, leaving the writers to put the
facts in form to suit themselves. No two
persons now living can furnish so much Of
actual fact connected with the Island as
Mayor Davenport and his mother.
Wanting fact, the other day, con.
nected with the Island history, we went to
Mayor Davenport for it, and while con-
versing with him we suggested that he
write a series of short articles in relation
to the Island. His mother was here
almost from the beginning of the first set
Element, and her memory is as clear and
her imagination as vivid, to-day, as any
one in the vicinity. She has personal
knowledge of nearly every important event
in our local history, and that knowledge
ought to be utilized in some way, and re-
duced to paper.
Mayor Davenport, too, has long
memory. and can go back to most of the
events Of our local history.
We suggested to him that he could take
UP the events connected with the history
of the locality, and in series of short ar
ticles, availiug himself of his mother;
recollection, and using his own, contribute
valuable facts, which, if published anC
bound in cur files and preserved in thu
public library, would be of great service t,
= future local historians. He, with his usua
modesty, thought he had not best attemp
the work and seemed inclined to avoid tn
effort. We told him that he could con
It verse for hours on the subject, giving
e clear and connected history of events, an
N Ill duSudSS suitSu " puEllCdtLou, IL SUN
one would write it down as he uttered il
Why not write it down himself, in tn
long winter evenings now upon US? A
% last he consented to make the effort, an
&c to-day we present his first paper, beginnin
II with the purchase of the northwest terri
- tory by Gen. Harrison; the taking po
If session of this locality, and the building
at Fort Armstrong. He promises to folio
In this up with other articles which will forl
u brief history Of the locality to the pre-
5e ent time, or to the memory of some WI
~ are now writing daily history for the loo
papers. He cautions US not to expect tt
much from him, but says lie will give VIII
re time he can spare from his pressing dai
n duties, to the object we suggested. FC
lowing will be found his first contribution
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
NOTES HERE AND THERE,
Their very pleasant day.

Another very pleasant day.
Sylvan Water was frozen over last
night.
1t was payday at Rock Island Arse
nal yesterday.
The river has been on a stand at 5 feet
and three-tenths above low water mark
since Tuesday night.
The grand jury has adjourned until
next Tuesday afternoon at clock when
it will report to the court and be dis
charged, if nothing further comes up re-
quiring its attention.
Contractor Williams commenced
again this morning to remove the old rail
road embankment across the Island.
The work had to be suspended on account
of the late muddy weather,
At the regular meeting of Rescue
Hose Company, No, 4, last evening, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing six months: 2. j. Carey, Foreman
2. +. Mallory. Assistant Foreman; M.
Brennan, Treasurer, and Ii, Rosenfeld,
| Secretary.
Proctor Knott represented Scotland
comfy in the lower branch of the Missouri
legislature in 1859. and such was his stand
ing at the bar even then, that he wa
chairman of the judiciary committee il
that body. He was principal manager o
the impeachment upon which Judge
Albert jackson. of the fifteenth judicia
curcuit, was tried.
The Inter- Ocean says the real Sian
derer of Miss Early. for which Messrs
Wikie and Lynch have been indicted ant
verdict of $4,000 found against Mr.
Storey, turns out TO be one Edward n
Griggs, an employee of light ended lif
insurance company in this city, and
former prominent banker and politicion i
Winnebago county. = Chicago Indastgio
| 4Oe
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

A mutual friend advises a full dose of
the L. s. Sugar coated Castor Oil Pills. at
after we have taken them, TO step down,
and out; perhaps he leaves that to the
natural course of events. the only further
advise ilr ,!'eS give in this matter is, that
when W. sit down we take care not to seat
ourselves on the ragged edge Of anxiety
and despair
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Mysterious,

Last evening boy left. at The ARGUS
counting ROOM small package, on which
was written, Compliments of Mrs. vii
Inns to the editor of The ARGUS" 1t
contained two small pieces of cake, but no
card or memoranda of any sort to indi-
cate why it was sent. The most natural
inference is that somebody has been getting
msrried-but who, where, when, or who
by, we havn't the slightest idea. Nor
would we tell if we had, without the re-
ceipt Of the necessary greenback to pay
for publication.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
ROCK ISLAND LODGE NO, ID, 7. 0.
O,
INSTALLATION and Dance,

Last evening at Odd Fellows Hall. the
regular installation of officers took place.
The officers installed were as follows
DIR. J. W. Stark, n. G.
/, A. Cramer, Y. q,
Phil, j. Wagner, Il. S.
Chas, Engel, z. S,
W. l.. Sweeney, L.
District Deputy L. L. Harson installed
the Offices.
The appointed offices were also filled
and the new officers took their chairs.
After installation. which was public,
came refreshments, and then, to the music
of Biehls band, large number of ladies'
and gentlemen made up very pleasarl
dancing party for the balance of the eve
ming,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

Mrs. JoHNsoN's RESTAURANT. Mrs
johnson has removed her restaurant to
Norris's block, near Darts Hall, where she
has fitted up an elegant, light and well
ventilated dining room and is prepared to
wait upon the public in the best manner.
The kitchen being above there is no hot
air or disagreeable odors from that
quarter The best of everything served in
the best manner, for single meals or
parties. Thankful for many years of
steady patronage. she hopes now to be
able to serve the public better than
ever. 6dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

The message occupies IA columns, in
fine type, full of interesting and instructive
facts and figures in regard to the great
great state of New York Its review of
the canal frauds is able and searching and
it points out the way to cheaper transporta-
ton by honesty and economy in our canals
and railroads When we can spare room
we intend to make some extracts irom
this very able and patriotic state paper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Duprez & Benedicts Ministries Coming

Duprez and Benedict's Minstrels will
be at Darts Hall Thursday evening, Jan,
18th, and we notice they introduce au orig
inal plan for selling reserved seats, which
we are confident will meet the hearty in
dorsement and approval of everybody.
The plan is, that all persons securing seats
10 advance of the date of the entertain
ment can purchase the same at so cents
each, (tEe general admission price, but on
the day of the entertainment, seats will
then be the usual price, rs cents. There
fore, to save 25 cents on each seat, secure
them in advance Of the day, at Champion s
book store,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

MOTHER, Womb you cause your child
to lock bright, cheerful and happy? If so
give the child few of Van Deusen's
Worm confections. They act like magic.
The life OF many aG innocent one has been
saved by the timely use Of this truly valu-
able medicine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
ASTHMA.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
] and Proprietors of DR.. r. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. INSTANT RE-
LIEF IS GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes OF
three sizes which retail for IS cents, 80 cents and
81. Persons RENTING retail price will have thu
Also samples sent free TO any who desire. Prices
per doz S1.75; $3.50 and 500; gross price, $lo
1876; $72. ETHRIDGE, FULLER d CO,
Rome, N. Y
For sale in Rock Island b. John Bengston, Emf
Kphler, and 4. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

\ physician residing in Athens, Tenn
says Rennes Magic Oil cured his head,
ache when all else failed; that hointends
to keep Rennc's Pain Killing Magic Oil in
the house ali the time. 1t is as indio-
pensable as -four. Try it for Bruises,
Sprains, Aeuc in the Face, Chills, Collie,
Lame Back
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
NERVOUS DERILITY.

a depressed, irritable state OF mind
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
NO energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
biIitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure In HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests dschA e, dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. M rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is perectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
of five boxes and large g vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases. or 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MhNCINE CO.,
No. 562 BRoApwAY, II. Y.
See large advertisement
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

NEW DEPARTURE.
THE Peoples Line"

The Rockford, Rock Island & St Louis
R. R., will on and after Sunday, Dec. 5th,
run
FAST EXPRESS
leaving every night at $50 p. M, arriving
in st. Louis in time for western and south
ern connections Making close connec
ton at
BEARDSTOWN
for Springfield and points east, arriving
there
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF COMPETING ROU TIES
THE MORNING TRAIN
leaving at $40 a. IN. makes close connec-
ton for Burlington, arriving there at noon,
FOUR HOURS RUN.
Connecting at Beardstown for Spring
field, Pana, Louisville, Cnninnati, and
other eastern and southeastern points.
Sleeping cars on night trains. Baggage
checked through, Patronize the "Peo-
pies route. j. MEREDITH DAVIES,
GEO, SKINNER, Gen'l Pass Agt.
Gen. Manager 4dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

New PEORIA DEPOT The local ticket
otfice of the Peoria & Rock Island Rail-
at the foot of Elk street, Hereafter all
passenger trains will arrive at and depar.
from that place, one block west of the old
depot. l3dtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

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 Leave orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post Office. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

no may zE1rry, who not; why?
Ilc@A important questions answered. in
DIR. Nu1TTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
50 cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, -. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
and despair.

kIDDER : AsTIIAMA rAsTILEs have,
without any Huing or extravagant prom
Use, quietly WORN their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick et-
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient IS relieved frctn the most dis
tressing symptoms while iuhaiing a de-
lightiul perfume Price 10 cents by mail.
Stoweil 4 ca. Charleston, Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

THE LAST CHANCE-This is the last
week of the special sale of dry goods at the
bankrupt store, Davenport, and all who
fail to secure some of the bargains that are
now being offered will live to regret it.
6d0t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

A CHANCE BEFORE LEAVING you
think Mckee is trying to humbug you, a
cali at his store-Whisler's old stand Dav-
enport-will convince you 10 the contrary.
The last week of his special sale, before
leaving Davenport: 6d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

TIVE will remove piiuple or skin eruptionS
I'VE bottles "t!i cure liver complaint, loss
of appetite, Or debility, aud three to five
bottles sill cure scroiulous or venerial
faint, rheumatism, tumors Of the blood.
CRUMBS PERUVIAN Alternative is the
greatest tonic and blood purifier ever dis
covered Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Gov, Tllden's Message,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Albany. n, y, Jan. 3. 1876.

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Albany, n, y =, Jan. 3. 1876,
10 the Rock Island Argus.
Herewith | send you for your conve-
nicnce an advancs copy OF the Message of
the Governor; requesting, however, that
you will not publish the same before you
have been advised, through the press
dispatches, that the reading of the paper
before the Legislature has already begun
| am. yours very truly,
w. T. PELToN, Mil, Sec.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
MOLINE.

The Moline editor of The ARGUS has his Office and
head quarters at the Phoenix Hotel, Subscribers
served by carriers, every evening, furnishing the
latest telegraph reports and markets, and local
lews Orders promptly and carefully executed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

YOUR TAXES ARE DUE-State, county
and city taxes are due. Office over Hong
Kong tea store.
decI5-3m J. R. HUBER, Collector,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

Mr.. Negus is still confined to his house.
Maj. Abraham Wagner, one of our JUS
tees of the peace, is lying dangerously Ill,
at his residence in this city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

NICE RULING done at The ARGUS
BlNDERY, Leave orders at the! counting
room, II