The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-26

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Notwithstanding the inclement
weather, the merchants OF Moline had
fair trade on Monday.
8aE"Krohn's Own, True Blue, and
"Union STAR" the best cigars in the city,
at Clendenin Il Martins.
RgThe Baptist Sunday schools Christ
mas tree brought unalloyed pleasure to
the juveniles and not little to the seniors.
RHThe streets are almost impossible in
some portions Of the city. Sidewalks are
needed badly especially in South Moline
B@J. S. Buck made all his patrons a
Christmas present OF a good cigar yester
day. May he be with US many years,
especially on Christmas.
REAC. .. Mason, the superintendent of
Deere's plow works, was presented with a
handsome meerschaum pipe by Charles
Ii. Deere Il is a fine affair and thorough
~ appreciated By the recipient
DE@ Binding of every description done
on close figures at THE ARGUS bindery
All kinds of printing cheaper than else
where in the three cities. First class work
guaranteed. If
RIrThe L. 7. M. club danced at Timm's
Hall from Monday evening until broad day
light Tuesday morning, and some solicitor:
parents sent elder brothers after their dis
sipated sisters.
BaP Axel Henderson was arrested las
night by Officer Teller for being drunk
This morning he was taken before Magis-
trate Swauder and plead guilty and wa
| fined So and costs which he paid and wa,
dismissed,
HG~T The gentleman mentioned 10 Mon
days ARGUS as likely to be caued by tn,
Baptist Sunday school was Judge Gould
The Judge has served as librarian for tina
school for several years, and in this name
they manifested their appreciation of hi
labors and their esteem for him.
RgThe Zouavas were not deferred b,
the weather Monday night from going &
Armory Hall in quite large numbers am
enjoying themselves in a very hanosom
manner. The music was excellent and tn
company jolly. From II until o'clocI
they went IN parties of or at a time t
Pierce Bros. restaurant and partook o
the magnificent supper which thos
caterers know so we'll how to provide.
RIrDespite the rain, the basement o
the NJ e. church was filed Monday even
ing by both children and adults, VIII
seemed equally to enjoy the handsome an
ludicrous presents with which the Christ
mas tree was ladened. The presents wer
not of very costly order, but were gen
orally useful and ornamental A FEY
rattles, jumpiug-jacks, etc., for young me-
who have just commenced to struggle wit
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ment, and altogether it was an enjoyabl
affair,
Presentation.
| The employees of the sulky room, a
Deere's, to show their appreciation an
good will towards the foreman, Geo. Mi
holland, ON Monday, presented him with
handsome silver watch and chain, value
at $35. The affair was a complete sur
prise to George, who, on receiving tn
gift, thanked the donors in q few we
chosen remarks, after which cigars wer
in order.
Burglary.
Last night thieves entered Clendenin ,
Martins store, through the cellar door, an
succeeded in getting few postage stamps
The money drawer was broken open bu
the thieves got no money. A careful ez
animation OF the stock fails to discover an
thing missing. A light of glass was fri
cut In the side window, but the sash bein
, nailed down, entrance through that NEAR
was abandoned. This is evidently til
same gang that has been committing lik
D depredatinns in this vicinity for sewers
{ weeks and public opinion iDcIines to th
f belief that they are residents Of Molin
There are a number of Idle loafers in th
city who are none too good for anythin
and unless indications fail the police wi
track the scoundIels and put them whel
they belong-in the penitentiary.
2 Consumption's victim--A Praise
| worthy Action.
= Mr.. Z. Dennison, the young man WI
has been lying at deaths door for the pa
six weeks at Judge Gould's, died of col
sumption last Monday at 3:15P. M. Il
was dealer in notions With headquartel
at Chicago. and was out selling goods whe
he was taken sick at Davenport, where /
remained at the hotel for about weei
,, when Rev. Geo. E. Linfeld who had bee
MIR. Dennlson's tutor in Rochester.
7. school, accidentally heard that he W,
there and went to see him. Rev. Linfe
took deep interest in him and related b
, case TO Judge Gould and vile, who at ont
/, offered to take him into their house az
: care for him as they would wish anyone
, care for son of theirs should he
: similarly circumstanced. The offer W;
gladly accepted and six weeks ago la
Monday he was taken there Ia q vel
feeble condition and has had the advaI
tages of tender care and the best medic
! attendance, but has steadily and sure
declined till death claimed him. FL
father lives in Kansas and was apprised
his sons condition few weeks since. bl
replied that he was too poor to come bel
!, or assist him in any way. He also has
! sister in Warehouse Point, Conn, who Wa
telegraphed to Immediately after bis dealt
, and this morning her son, +. FL. Benton
arrived here to convey the remains to b
home for burial. Dennison was about 2
, years old. He had business in Chicap
worth about $500 and 80 acres of land
: Kansas. His medical attendants Will
here were Drs. Lane, Vessel and More,
! The kindness of Mr.. and Mrs. Gould an
Rev. Linfeld cannot be too highly apprec
ated by the relatives of deceased and
deserving of their everlasting gratitud,
Mr.. Benton will start for Warehous
Point with the remains this evening.
Printing and binding executed ne
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