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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-01-04
Authorized Capital, $4,500,000.
OF which 100000 is to be owned in
a., each Department -.

PARFNT OFFICE, M0BILE,;4ALA
e. DAVIDSON, President. ,nu,,..
NJ. G. HUDSON, Vice President.
r. w. FORT, Secretary.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-01-04


in Williams countenance, and he sprin-
kled pepper upon his'beef-steak fearfully
Father said he awaited the action Of the
Louisiana returning board with CONF
dence in their integrity, and slipped his
tea with spoon. never knew father
sip his tea with a spoon before in my
life. g. $40
BY and by it was reported that electors
names had been omitted from Republican
votes in Louisiana, and father said there
was chill in these November days that
struck to the very marrow, and William
said he intended to arrange his business
so that he could spend two or three weeks
of winter in some southern clime-say in
Georgia or Louisiana. That afternoon
went shopping, and at tea-time laid on
the cloth. four or FIVE samples of seal
brown merino. Jr,.
"Willian," said I, (Which Of those do
you call the best piece Of goods r.
His opinion coincided with mine. /
held two bits off at distance. Ever so
MANY women that know have had dres-
ses. off that piece" said I. / laid the
bits down and sighed. Then / held them
off again, and said: Chow dreadful it is
tobe poorp' IS ,,frI17@
eff you want dress so badly, get it,
Mary Ann" said William.
II really don't know as in our circum-
stances ought, William"
eff there's anything l hate to see it Is
a shabbily dressed woman; get it." So,
in order to satisfy William, ! had to get
the merino.
Since that time Hayes has been some.
times elected and sometimes Tilden. All
disguises have fallen of in our family,
and. though my father and William treat
eaeh 6rhsr with forced politeuess, such
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
sfFaen o. DAY."

The Emerald Dramatic Association, of
Davenport, has volunteered to give per
Torrance on Tuesday, New Years night,
at Darts Hall, for the benefit of st.
Joseph's church. The. association will
present on this occasion the famous Irish
drama Peep O Day." with correct cos
tunes and every attention to detail, and
will introduce new Irish songs and dances.
Mr.. James Dolan will appear as Harry
Kavanaugh; Mr.. James Halligan as Bar
ney O'Toole; Miss Mary Dolan as Kath-
Ieen; Miss Jennie MoKeague as Sheelah,
etc. Reserved seats can be had at Fl, c,
Wivill & Co. S store. The general admis.
sion is only IS cents, and for children, IL
cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
vandalis,,,.

Last spring Mr.. Thomas Butler of this
city planted evergreen trees about the
graves of members of his family who are
buried in the Catholic cemetery. These
trees we're in place just before Christmas,
and now they are gone. Some one has
cut them down and carried them away,
probably for Christmas trees,
The person who could perpetrate an act
of this kind has no soul-no, not even the
semblance Of human sensibility. IF be
we're remanded to the forests to dwell
with his kind, his companions would be
hyenas and graveyard ghouls, The
sweetest and tenderest feelings Of the
human heart are manifested in the me.
mentos which love places in the lonely
cemetary as tributes to the departed. II
matters mot whether it be costly
cenotaphs and chiseled monuments which
wealth can contribute as tokens of affection,
or the few and simple lshrubs and flowers
which the poor and humble place over thC
ashes of their dead, he who so far forget!
the instincts Of humanity, as to.degradt
his manhood, and desecrate and destro,
the gifts Of love to the city Of the dead, i
lower in the scale of being than tn,
Shiny poisonous reptiles which crawl il
dank and darksome places in the deel
shadows Of night, or the vile and name
less things which terminate in putridit
and fatten upon the dead.
The English language has no term
which can fifty characterize the miscrean
who would desecrate the resting place c
the dead by so vile an act. God
Acre" is sacred, and if the wretch who di
the shameful deed should chance to rea
these lines, let him know that in the est
nation Of honorable men his act places bin
many degrees below even pity or con
! tempt; the God above who saw him stei
these treasures Of his conseerated ground
will deal with him in his own good time
with God we leave the wretch.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
Holiday goods in endless variety a
Epstein's.
&. Brilliant Wedding,


There was a pleasant wedding party at
Killers hall last evening, at which MIR.
Ben Kaufman, of Chicago, and the
beautiful Miss Title Heller, of Davenport.
were principals. Mr.. and Mrs. I. Bam-
berger. of this city relatives of the groom,
and the brides father and mother, were
attendants The bridesmaids were Miss
Bertha Kohn, Miss Lizzie Gilowsky, and
Miss Renie Mosenfelder, of Rock Island,
and Miss Bertha Heller, of Davenport.
The groomsmen were Mr.. Max Kohn and
Mr.. Louis Kohn, Rock Island; Mr.. Henry
Schloss, Chicago, and Mr., Samuel Heller,
Davenport. The costumes of the party
were elegant and costly while the wedding
presents were numerous and very appro-
pirate, showing the solid friendship and
esteem in which the youthful couple were
held by their many friends in this and
other cities. The ceremony took place II
the afternoon, the Rev. DR.. Fell, OF
Davenport officiating, followed by grand
banquet, supplied by John Aster, during
which speeches we're made and appropriate
toasts responded to, and coDgratulatory
kilograms from friends in Chicago,
Cincinnati, Milwaukee and other points
were received and read The evening
closed with music and dancing and many
wishes for the happiness Of the two who
now must journey hand in hand through
life, and THE ARGUS also joins in wishing
them fortune and contentment for in thest
is success assured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

A SURE THING.-Dr Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages.
aud in all its varied and complicated forms.
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases. cases which have resisted the
treatment Of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. Il cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head.
arms and legs also, hard pains In the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, etc., in a short time.
Price, $5 per package. Sent everywhere
by express. a treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a specially. If
you are afflicted, with no matter what, call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
No panar to.rnorrow.

The employees of this Office are all gentle
men. They observe with punctillious
exactness the forms and ceremonies APP
propriate to New Years day, and intend
to call uponstheir thousand and one friends
sometime during the afternoon or evening,
It would be heart of stone that could de-
prive them Of this pleasing and laudable
exercise of American citizenship, and con-
sequently THE ARGUS gives its employees
the opportunity of performing the Gus
tomary acts Of gentlemen, with the hope
that they will emulate the virtues of the
wise and prudent, and not get inebriated
with their wicked associates of the other -
the-the drinking kind we mean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
Omen Hnnsa.

The following ladies will receive their
friends on New Years day:
Mrs. j. H. Wilson and the Misses Will
son will receive at their residence Oh 5th
Av., assisted By Mrs. Frank Mixter.
Mrs. f. A. Head aud Miss Kate Roberts.
Mrs. Ben Harper, corner Seventh avenue
and Eighteenth assisted by Miss
Nettie Guyer and Miss Lucie Harper.
Mrs. Q. NJ. Osborn, corner Fifteenth
street and Third avenue-and Mrs. Henry
Curtis.
Mrs. G. G.. st. Clair, corner Twenty
second street and Sixth avenue.
The Misses Cooke, 800 Eleventh street
Miss Jennie Ralston and Miss Fannie
Palmer.
Owing to the recent death Of friend
Mrs. Col. Flagier will not receive on New
Years day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

On complaint Of Marshal Halves, Justice
Hayden issued, this morning, warrants for
thearrest of Geo. Locke, Henry Stemple,
Michael Griffith, Jas. Kern and Charles
Gray, for disturbing the peace during the
celebration of the wedding of Miss Title
Heller and Mr.. Ben Kaufman, at Hillisr's
Hall last evening. They were arrested
and had hearing TO- day Lock, Stemple
Griffith and Kern we're each fined So anC
costs. Gray was discharged. Stemplt
was sent to Jail for 10 days in default O.
payment, and Griffith was released upor
giving security. The others paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
a. 0. U. VI.

Cordova Lodge. No. 70, A, o. U, W.,
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing term:
Master Workman-W D Webster.
General Foreman-R 9 Cool.
OYerseer-Henry Fisher.
Recorder-Chas Il Bell.
Guide-Wm Fl Causdale.
Financier-RobertJ johnson.
Reeeiver-A Bolinger.
Inside Watehman-John Nendt.
Outside WatchmaD-M Spoford.
Representative co Grand Lodge
Robert johnson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Joseph Gallagher, the old time express
agent of Davenport, but now of the Geneseo
stock yards was in the city to-day.
Elder Hawkins, of Geneseo, is in the
city. The elder is accompanied by Deacon
Jones, Of Orion. They are trying to start
the blue-ribbon movement in connection
with their evangelizing efforts.
Dr. G. Truesdale is confined to his house
with a severe attack of gastralgia. He is
reported better this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
a. @. U. W.

At the regular meeting Of Alpha Lodge
No. SIS, A. o, U. W., of Port Byron, bel
on Friday evening, the officers for the en-
suing term were elected as follows:
Master Workman w Morgan.
General Foreman-E NJ Rogers.
Oyerseer-James Bell.
Recorder-John Zollinger.
Fiuanoier-C z Albreeht.
Receiver-John G w ainwright.
Guide-George Smith.
Inside Watchman-W G Rice.
Outside Watchman-W 2 Moore.
Trustee Is months-A L Hollister.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Epstein is selling watches, jeWelry, ETC.,
at sueh prices as to make it an induce
ment to buy whether you want the goods
or not. Everything from gold watch to
a silver thimble has been marked down to
bed rock prices. IF you want to save
money, buy your goods of Epstein, Star
Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DIR. PIERoE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
TIERS.
DR.. G. w. Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science, writing from Little Falls,
N. L, said: I freely use 1t in preference
to any Of the ordinary articles, such as oil,
SIENNA, Salts. ETC., for tie most delicate an
fa'ets, the robust, and those enteebled by
age. II Is Specific for all Bilious DIS
orders, Agates, Cotics, Headaches, Cos
aUeaesS, ETC..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

No household is completely equipped
till its kitchen is supplied with Dooley's
Yeast Powder, known the country over as
the CHEF d oeuUre of baking powders. It's
made of the purest cream tartar, so diff
cult to get even at the druggists and it
makes the products Of baking surprisingly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

WHAT SwEETENs THE MOUTH, preserves
and whitens the teeth, keeps the gums
from becoming spongy, neutralizes all i'm
purities that adhere to the dental enamel,
and efectaally prevents the toothache
Any body can answer this simple question
who has ever witnessed the wonderful
effects of that matchless vegetable prepar-
ation-Sozodont.
Closer than a brother sticks Spalding' s
| Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Churchman's baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market. Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains its
leavening power for hours after mixing
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it: take no other. 12,l5d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
MoruERs individnalIv and collectiveI

MOTHERS, individually and collectively,
without single exception, pronounce
Madame Porter'S Cough Balsans" the
most pleasant and eficacious remedy for
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Group, Sore
Throat, etc., etc., in children. that has yet
been given to the public. They say il
always acts like charm. Children really
like it. Price 25, SO and IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

-Query-What sent it out of sight?
The commercial travellers dance at the
Burtis House tonight.
The freight offices close tomorrow, no
freight trains on the c., r. |. Il p.
1872 more blue-ribbon people in
Davenport than there was on Saturday.
The funeral of Mrs. Shaler will be held
at the residence of Mr.. P. L. Mitchell
Wednesday morning Jan. I'd, at 1880
o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
DELIGHT ALL LOVERS OF SWE

DELIGHT ALL LOVERS OF SWEET
SCENTS, The American Perfumes made
by DIR. Price delight, by their lasting
character and refreshing fragrance, all
lovers of sweet scents. DR.. Prices For
get-Me-Not, Ylang-Ylang, Musk Rose,
Alista Bouquet, and his other odors for
the handkerchief, are the most EeXquisite
that can be imagined
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Some of the most unique and handsome
designs in flower pots are those manutac-
tured by A. II. Hews & Co., North Cam
bridge, Mass. This concern makes this
class of articles a specially and solicits
an examination of prices and catalogues.
Price list sent free on application; see card
in this issue of THE ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
II ew Years at Enox's.
ANNouNCEMENTs.

When you feel the first pain from rheu-
matism go to your druggist for bottle of
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy, take it and
a cure will follow. If your head aches use
Lodille's Headache Specific. Cures while
thinking about it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Illustrated 1tZasriago Guide, go pages, cloth
and gilt binding, SO cents: aazna e., 80.
covers, . Cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood' 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed. by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
6l7 st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

A great many remedies are advertised
to bring them before the public, but the
latter decides whetherthe article is good
or bad. The good reputation which DR.,
Bulls Baby Syrup enjoys is a standing
guarantee Of its merits. Price Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

DR.. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Oddly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Baker, the popular jeweler in BufOrd' s
block, Ehas the finest line of jewelry for the
holidays in the city. He guarantees his
goods to be just as represented. Don't
buy till you have examined his stock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Epstein won't be undersold and is
offering bargains in watches, jewelry and
everything in his line to close out holiday
stock. Everything frst.class and just as
represented.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Demoiselles and danes patronize Glenn
Sulphur Soap for the reason that it re-
moves from the complexion, pimples,
blotches, tan, freckles, moth patches, and
every other defect susceptible of removal
by Sulphur Baths. Sold by ell Druggists.
HILLS HAIR AND Whisker Dye. black
or brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
The Weatner--To-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as In
Dictated bV thermometer:
IA NJ 800 above zero ~ r. N 35e above zero e.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Your life is 10 danger when you allow o
severe cough or cold to gounchecked. DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup is cheap, harmless
and reliable remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is q
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
How to get Sick.

Expose yourself day and night; eat too
much without exercise; work too hard
without rest; doctor all the time; take all
the vile nostrums advertised, and then you
will want to know
HOW TO GET WELL.
Which is answered In three words-Take
Hop Bitters See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Remember that Epstein sells goods
cheaper than all others. You can't fail to
be suited in prices, and every article is
warranted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

ARGUS uEAuouARrEzs ~MoLrNE,

RICHARDS 81 SoHRBEoK's Drug and Book store
= opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for4he ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Busl-
ness notices should be handed in by noon 10 en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

A Swanson, will give an oyster supper
and ball at the Iowa House, Sd avenue
between 20 and 2lst streets to morrow New
Years. night. Tickets IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

LosT-A bunch of Keys; So will be paid
for the return of the same at Kohn & Ad-
ler's and no questions asked.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

Select present for your wife or sweet
heart from Epstein's immense stock.
Prices lower than ever before offered il
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

New Years gifts. the finest this side Of
Chicago, at Epstein's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
MIsF1T CARPETS
TheCOnpOundOxvgen Treatment

FOR THE CURE OF ALL CHRONIC DISEASES.
This is the Snrest, Safest and Cheapest Curative
agent known. 1t cures by REyITALIzIEa the whole
body, and hence is effective in great variety Of
diseases. Among the many names to which We are
permitted TO refer, we give the following B.
Field. Judge of U. s. Supreme Conrt. and his &C.
eomplished wife; Mrs. Hallit Kilburn; Judge Sam
uel smith, New York; Hon. Montgomery Blair; Ex-
Gov. foreman, w. Va : Hon. VIM. ID. Kelley; 7. s.
Arthur; Gen. Fitz Henry Warren, and many more
of scarcely less note.
Our Brochure of 200 pages, which contains the
elearest statement of principles, the most brilliant
record of cures, and all the information necessary
TO an intelligent opinion and intelligent action,
viii be mailed free.
SYARKEY 81 PALEN.
Office, liza Girard Street, Philadelphia.
g. II. i5VARKEY, A NJ, M. D,
g. 3. PALEN, Pm. b., II. D..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
DR.. PIERCE'S
STANDARD
REMEDIES
Arc not advertised as "cure-alls" but specifics
in the diseases for which they are recommended.
NATURAL SELECTION.

Investigators Of natural science have demonstra-
ted beyond controversy, that throughout the animal
kingdom the survival OF the fttest is the only law
that vouchsafes thrift and perpetuty Does not the
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
OF man? An inferior cannot supersede superior
article. By reason OF superior merit, DR.. Pierces
Standard Medicines have outrivaled all others.
Their sale in the United States alone exceeds one
million dollars per annum while the amount expor-
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow to such gigantic proper
tons and rest upon any other basis than that OF
merit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31
P. P. P. P.
Or. Pierce's
Pleasant.
Purgative
Pellets
purely Vegetable. No care re-
ouired while usiuo them,


The Little Giant Cathartic, or MULTUM IN
PARvo PHYsIC, scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
aud are sugar-cOated. They remove the necessity
of taxing the great, crude gastric, sickenng pills,
heretofore so much in use.
As remedy for Headache, Dizziness, Rush OF
Blood to the Head, Tightness about the Chest, Bad
Taste in mouth, EruCtatiOns from the stomach,
BiliOls Attacks, Jaundice, Paiu in the kidneys,
HighlycolOred UrinO and Internal Fever, DR.. Pier
ce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets are unsurpassed.
Furthermore, would say that their action Is uni
vCrsal, not gland escaping their sanative i'm
press. Age does not impair the properties OF these
Pellets. They are sugar.cOated and inclosed in
glass bottles, their virtues being thereby preserved
unimpared for any length OF tme, 80 that they arc
always fresh and reliable. This is not the case
with those pills which are put up in cheap wooden
boxes The daily use Of two Pellets has cured the
most obstinate cases Of Scrofula letter Sat-rheum
Erysipelas, BOils, BlOtChes, Pimples, Sore Eyes
and Erupuons. They are, hSweYer, recommended
10 be taken in connection with the Golden Medica
Discovery, in order to secure the best results.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-31

BY reason of its Alternative properties, cures Dis
eases OF the Blood and Skn as Scrofula, or Kings
Evil; Tumors; Ulcers, or Old Sores; Blotches
Pimples; and EruptiOns. BY virtue of its Pectoral
properties, 1t cures Bronchial, Throat and Lung
Affections; Incipient Consumption; Lingering
properties render it an unequaled remedy for Bill
iousness; Torpid Liver, 'Liver Complaint :" and
its Tonic properties make it equally eficacious in
curing Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, and Dyspep-
STA.
Where the skin is sallow and covered with
blotches and pimples, or where there are scrofu-
lous swellings and affections, few bottles of Gold
en- Medical Discovery will effect entire cure. II
you feel dull, drowsy, deblitated, have sallow col
or OF skin, or yellowish-brown spots face OF
body, frequent headache dizziness, bad taste in
mouth, internal heat chills aternated with hot
hushes, low spirits and gloomy forebodings irreg-
ular appetite, and tongue coated, you suffering
from TORPID LIVER, or BTLIoUsNEss." In many
cases of "LIvER COMPLAINT only part of these
symptoms experienced AS q remedy for all
such cases, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has equal, as 1t effects perfect cures leaving the
liver strengthened and healthy.