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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
The Locomotive Engineers Ball at tn
Harper House.

Last night, the night of Washingtons
birth day, the locomotive engineers had a
grand ball at the Harper House in this
city, the number in attendance being about
$50 to 200, 1t was an elegant party, well
managed, and very pleasant throughout.
The music was very fne-and was led by
Prof. Cross. The hotel was tastefully
decorated with flags, and the supper tables
we're the finest ever seen in that house-a
house noted for its superior cooking and
liberal supplies. In beauty, tasteful
arrangement and variety of meats, pastry,
fruits, coDfeetions, jellies and ices no table
in Rock Island ever exceled it. Credit is
due to Frank Stewart, the steward, and to
viii Hawthorne, the pastry cook and con-
fectioner, for the artistic arrangements
for this elegant supper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
Aching Heads and Uneasy Nerves

Are often soothed by Hostetter' S
Stomach Bitters, because that searching
corrective completely removes the cause
of brain and nerve excitement, which are
to be found in arrangement of the stomach,
and its associate organs, the liver and
bowels. 1t is truth which cannot be too
earnestly insisted upon, that the effect of
mere sedatives and narcotics, like bromide
of potassium, valerian, choral hydrate and
opium, is less appreciable the longer they
are used, and that they can never per
manently relieve nervous excitability, be.
cause they cannot remedy the weakness
and organic arrangement which lies at it's
roots. Hostetter's Bitters, however, can
and does cure nervous maladies. for the
reasons already stated. Sick headache,
restlessness at night, vertigo, mental
heaviness, and depression of spirits as well
as the dyspeptic condition of the stomach,
and torpidity of the liver and bowels,
| which give rise to them, are entirely
obviated by this benign Alternative tonic.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

THE FRAGRANT breath of beauty attests
the matchless purifying properties of So
zodont Every lady who has ever used it
proclaims it perfect antidote to dental
decay. Pure teeth are essential to a pure
breath, and both are enjoyed by all who
resort to this agreeable, wholesome, and
invaluable vegetable compound.
Spalding's Glue will mend your ways, &c.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEy

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
Y oRK,-Stop at the Grand Union Hotel
opposite Grand Central Depot Baggage
taken to and from this depot to hotel free
800 elegant rooms. Elevator European
plan. Room for single person 81, $3.50
and per day. Restaurant, supplied with
best. Prices moderate. Cars and stages
pass this hotel for all parts of the city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
Notice.

To the taxpayers of Rock Island town
ship. You will please bear IN MUD that
the time for paying taxes will expire on
the 10th day March and by the warrant
attached to the Textbook | will have to
collect the taxes without delay. You will
please take this kindly notice and give it
your prompt attention. | will be at my
office in Killers Block from s a. M. to S
p. IN. every day and also on Tuesday and
Saturday evening.
Ell. HEITAHRENDs, Collector.
Rock Island, Feb. 81, 2ld3t&wlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

Popular illustrated book 900 pagesl Of
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause anC
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid. To-
so cents, by DR.. G. WHITTIER, 6l7 St
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the grea
specialist. Read his work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and allfesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
A lady writes us: l suffered iptensl,

n Iauy WTILtS US. suH6TGu lDtenS -
from an attack of pIeurisy My rurse
obtained bottle of nenue's Pain H ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in tn c
hours | was entirely cured | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne S
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it In the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
CITY COMMITTEE

First Ward-J. f. Conway, Charles Schlemmer
s. b. Hendren.
Second Ward-Aug. Huesing, Fred Conway, John
Mehan
Third Ward-Edwsrd Murrin Valentine Dauber
Christopher Passock.
Fourth Ward-J. Hughes, Joseph II. Kerr, Moses
Bowen.
Fifth War John Volk, George Lamont, Joseph
Hitler.
The committees requested to that the
houses are opened, lighted and warmed for the
meetings
AUG. HUESING, Chairman.
Rock Island, Feb, 2tst, 1877.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and saIlowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate Its applca
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor The man
ufacturers of Frehgh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, and thousands Of
former sufferers from Rheumatism, Neur.
algia and kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 30 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, \. Y
This Truss and Supporter took the media
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

u, Il. Wynes has. opened with a full
stock OF boots and shoes on the corner OF
Second avenue and Sixteenth street. lie
also does all kinds Of manufacturing and
repairing at reasonable rates. All work
warranted 22d3t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

LYONS KATHAIRON makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the tes
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, ale
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
Your Taxes are Due.

H. Heitahrends, collector of Rock Island
township, has opened an Office in Hitler S
block, over American Express Office. The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all 10 come and paw If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

A COUGH, cold, or sore throat, requires
immediate attention, as neglect oftentimes
results in some incurable Lung Disease,
'Bro,ons Bronchial Troches" will almost
Invariably give relief.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in 'Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce Manufactured by
Allarie, Woodward 4 Co., Peoria, H..
6-l7mwf&Wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

New RULING MACHINE at THE ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms. opposite the
Post office. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
The W eather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at TIE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as III
Dictated bv thermometer
Z A. M 33 above zero l. 800 above zero
A. NJ 29c - Bpm 2go Z"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa.
exhibits the secret of its great popularity
and success by wisely maintaining its old
standard of excellence since its reduction
of rates.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

The Grand Central Hotel, New York
endorsed by eminent and distinguished
visitors as the best, has complied with the
popular demand. and reduced from 81 OF
to $3.50 and $500 per day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

For RENT-The store now occupied
by l. Bamberger, will be for rent after
March 9th, 1877. Parties in search of a
good location and first class store will find
this an excellent opportunity. For terms.
etc., apply to f. Hass. 5dtmI
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

more an old settlers meeting than any
previous one ever held by the society, and
everybody expressed themselves as per-
fectly satisfied with the affair. p,
They say business is dull; sugar and
coffee are selling slowly. Not SO with DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup; we understand our
druggists can hardly supply the demand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid lightning cures Rheumatism.

BLoSsBURG Coal at E. G. Frazer
warehouse
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleanest in the market, for sale by
+. @. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
Boots and Shoes.

HARD Coal at Frazer's warehouse on
the lnvee.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

REMovAL.-Dart & Gregg now occupy
the east room in A. B. Gayford's new
block, No. 1922 End avenue. I9dl0t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
Thursday Evening, March 1st.,

LHuISWAy LV6u1LIesJ 1sG.,
at IA O'Clock, in their several Wards at the follow
ing named places:
LIST Ward-At the Hose House.
2nd Ward-At the Court House.
Bird Ward-At the Hose House.
4th Ward-At the Hose House.
9TH Ward-At the Hose House
to nominate candidates for Aldermen; to choose
Ward Committees, and to appoint Delegates to a
City Convention TO be held at the Court House, on
Saturday Evening, March 3rd,
at IA O'Clock, to nominate a candidate for Mayor,
and 10 choose a Chairman for the Ward Com mittees
The number of delegates Is apportioued on the
last Democratic vote for Mayor and the Apportion-
ment s the basis of delegate for every TWEEN
ty-fve votes cast for ticket, aud for every
( raction of Is, as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

Rock ISLAND ARSENAL Ill
Weekiending Feb. -, 2 p. N.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

Which has stood the test Of 40
years
There is no Sore it will not heal,
no Lameness it will not cure, no
Ache, no Pain, that atlicts the
human body, or the body Of a horse
or other domestic animal, that does
not yield to its magic touch. A
bottle costing 25c., SOC, or $1.0O
has often saved the life Of a human
being, and restored to life and use
fuluess many IL valuable horse.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

February Barometer Thermometer
1877. lam. pm. 9p.m Ia m. p m. 81 n
Thursday, Is 2945 81
Friday, 10 % 60 1850 1880 d 40 -
Saturday II 1880 1850 1856 % 40 80
sunday Is. 29.45 90 25 29I5 sc 60 81
Monday, 10. 1850 1850 1865 % ~ 80
Tuesday, %. zero 29z0 2g.40 10 50 s.
Wednesday 81 % 20 291O 290O Sc IS IS
Thursday, % $3.50 2S 80 81 AZ
REMARKs.-On. the 18th and 22d inst, slight rain
on the 2lst inst, the ice moved in the Mississippi
between Rock island and Davenport cities.
Throughout England the heat of summer is in
sufficient TO ripen Indian corn.-L0oRaiS' NeteoroI
0gy.
J. MCTLvATN, II. S. U. S A
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23
CITY /.

ALL VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISL
n AND who desire to secure the election of men
for Mayor and Aldermen who are competent trust
worthy and faithful, are respectfully invited to
meet on
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

az See large advertisement,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-23

REGALTAS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31

carry sufficient ice. More care will
be taken this year. and it is con-
tidently predicted that it will meet
with success and if it should, q
great problem for the peach-growers
will bo solved.
It is said there is n bottomless
bog in an important highway which
crosses corner of swamp in
Litchfeld county, Conn, which has
swallowed up from 800 to 5000 per
year for ten or twelve years. The
town has made IN attempt every
season to fill it up with gravel and
stone, but unsuccessfully. Last
year huge rocks rs large rs q team
Of oxen could draw we're dumped
into it, and for Il time the road-bed
remained above water, but this
spring it has all gone down again,
and the water is ovor the hubs of
the wagons that attempt to cross.
An attempt will probably be made to
bridge over the spot.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31
Maidstone Onion Seed,

from Maidstone, Kent Co., England, pro,
ducing the most producing the most
prolific and finest favored Onions known
and yielding on suitable soils from 800 TO
800 bushels per acre, sown in drills.
Mr.. Henry Colvin, n lnrge market garden
cr at Syracuse, N. Y, writes, "Your
English Onion Seed surprised nc by it's
large yield, and the delicious flavor of the
fruit. l could hive sold any quantity ir.
this market at good prices. My wife says
she will have no other onions for tho table
in future. Send me rs much as YOU can
for the enclosed SIS. O0.'
One package of seed sent on receipt
of so cents and one cent postage stamp,
three packages to one address 81 0Or ard
two cent stamps. Twelve packages sent
Oh receipt of So 90.
My supply is limited. Parties desiring
to secure either of the above rare seeds,
should not delay their orders All seed
WARRANTED FRESH AND TO aERMINATE
Cash must accompany all orders. For
either of the above seeds, address
JAMES CAMPBELL,
mar l-HtGm 6G Fulton St., n. Y.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31

6972 Cash Gifts amounting to $31O, 900
Whole Tickets SO, Halves s5, Quarter So. SO.
II Tickets s10C, 33l-2 Tickets $500, 5e3-4
Tio,.ets $500.
Drawing Positively June 3Oh. 1877.
And Every Three Months Th reaiter.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31

AN EFFICIENT OFFroER.- VIM.
A, Laval hos been appointed Chief
Clerk in the Treasury Department.
A better appointment could not
have been made. he ;s thoroughly
competent, having held the position
of Treasurer of South Carolina in
her palmiest days, and always die.
chargedthe duties of his office in the
most faithful manner.--.I>h@,,isss
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31
BRIG A -BRAC.

Scotch saying-A door plaat wi n
mons mann on s very good thing,
but dinner plaat wi n mons dinner
on s d bettor
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31
IMPORTANT
no.
q ~ H I'D EA M I1 @
AND
AGRICULTURISTS!
Emperor William Cabbage

TNHE best, largest. hardest and most
i profitable variety of WINTER CABBAGE
known in Europe, and imported to this
country exclusively by the undersigned,
where, with little cultivation, it flour
ishes astonishingly, attaining M enor-
nous size, and selling in the market Mt
prices most gratifying to the producer.
In trHnsplanting, great care should be
used to give sufficient space for growth
Solid heads the size ofthe mouth Of flour
barrel. is the average run Of this choice
variety. One package Of the seed sent
post paid on receipt of so cents, and ono
3 cent postage stamp. Three packages to
one address ST 90 and two 3 cent stamps.
Twelve packages sent on receipt of So 90.
~" Read what we'll known Garrett
Co. Marylander says Of the EMpERoH WILL
LIAM Cabbage:
BLOOMINGTON, GaRRET Co.,
Md, Jan. 70, 1877.
MIR. JAMES CAMPBELL, G6 Fulton st. N. Y.
Dear Sir:-I bought some seed from you
last spring, and it was good. Your En-
peror William Cabbage suits this climate
well. On a mountain side the seed YOU
sent ME produced Cabbagcs weighing
thirty pounds each.
Very truly yours,
JAMES BROWN.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31
MCMaStGr & BriCG

n ESIRE to call tho attention of the
L. public to their large stock Of Spring
and Summer Goods which they are selling
ut remarkably low figures.
Best Prints, 81 cents.
a tambrics, 10 cents.
Figured Lawns, II l-2 cents.
White Piques, IL l-2 cents.
They have just received fresh supply
of Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, Neck ruffiing
Silk Ties, Embroidery, Striped, Checked
and Plain Nainsooks, Hosiery, Gloves,
Fans &c, which they sell as low as can
be bought anywhere.
They have nice liae Of Ladies' Dress
Goods, consisting of Alpacas, Iron Frame
Grenadine, Mohairs, Wash Poplins &c.
The gentlemon are especially invited to
examine their Stock of Cassimeres, Shirts.
Socks, Drawers, Gloves, Felt and Straw
Hats, &c.
They think they can offer the best
selection ofClotEing, at the lowest prices
ever offered in the
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31

~ am Sole Agent in tho U. S. fo1
the famous .
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-05-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

OO Ladies' Favorite Cards, all styles,
~ wi tn name, 10c Post paid. j. B.
Hustled, Nassau, Rens. Co., N. Y.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-01

JUST as we are in fair way TO get the
Presidential question decided the New
York Times springs the old query:
"What shall man do with his hat in
church ?' 1t goes on to show that to hold
the hat in ones lap is impracticable, as
1t interferes with the use OF prayer aud
hymn book. II it is placed on the seat
1t generally gets sat upon-if deposited
in the aisle it is kicked or swept away
by lady's dress. Placed on the floor IL
absorbs dust, and attracts restless feet.
To establish hat pound in the vesti-
buIe, where hats could be ticketed and
kept during the service, would simply
result in converting the sanctuary
into q hat exchange, where the
sinners would secure the good hats,
and the saints be obliged to content
themselves with the worthless ones.
The poorest reasoner will see the force
OF all these arguments, and is left in di-
lemma about his hat that he never
thought OF before. But the High-street
NJ. E. Church in Springfield, o., has
solved the problem. The pews are fur
nished underneath with brackets for
The hat. The saint or sinner has simply,
after taking his seat, to turn out the
bracket under the seat in front Of him,
hang his hat upon it, and turn it under
out of the way. The New York Times
man can either remain away from church
ill the metropolitan houses OF worship
are fitted with this Ohio improvement,
Of come out this way 10 church. Ohio
claims the credit of solving this prob
lem, Give her fair count.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-01
CHAMPION YARN.
KettIe-belly Browns Experience In the Arcti'
Regions.


number Of men were gathered about
a stove last night in the rear OF a saloon,
discussing the present cold snap as COM
pared with other cold snaps within their
recollection or experience.
"When L lived up in Maine," remarked
man who had been born Oh the Pacific
slope, and never lived anywhere else
"when was in Maine in '54 IL was the
coolest winter ever heard OF. The snow
was sixteen feet deep on dead level ,
and you never saw SO many sun-dogs in
YOUR lite. The nails started out OF the
timDers, making explosions like guu.
Vegetables froze So solid that they could
not be boiled, and the trees contracted
so with the cold That they shrunk up in-
side the bark"
"Speaking of sun-dOgs," Clipped in a
man from the otner side of The stove,
''sun-dogs is a sign of cold weather.
When l was in British Columbia l saw
fiocks and flocks Of 'em, aud was chased
several miles by over ftty"
At this point it was quite evident the
man was slightly off his tack, and he
was fired out.
"Boys," canned in Kettle-belly Brown,
"When l was on the Arctic expedition
with DR.. Hayes, saw some deVilish
cold weather."
Ever, body bent to listen, for they
knew that master hand was at the
keys. Pausing Tor moment to gather
inspiration tor the effort, The sublime
artist continued his voluntary. "Wnen
we struck the Arctic ice-belt we took to
| the foes and pushed ahead Oh foot.
was one of the advanced scouts about d
hundred miles ahead OF the main gang
| Each man carried u red-hOt stove on his
back to keep warm. Sometimes fog
| would come up iu the afternoon and q
cold current of air sweeping down on us
at night would freeze us all up in the
fog-Dauk, SO we had to clear a space
with hatchets and wait for the thaw"
81 never saw ice get SO solid. You
could hold chunk in The flame OF
candle for two hours before it would be-
gin TO melt. 1t was just like metal. 81
help me Davy Jones. Talk about THU
benz cold! Why, ips regular tropica
weather"
Here Brown began to stir up the fir,
and stuff wood into his stove, while non,
of his auditors spoke word for the mex
minute, but sat wrapped in silence ant
meditation. Pulling out the v01 hunadnt
stop, Brown dashed his hanu over III,
keys again.
"rhey all froze to death but me, and
kept rlgnt On u Lne Noftn Iole. defe>l
a chip l cut out OF it, just to show wal
there. Anybody who ever seen the Pol,
will recognize 1T. l see you all recog
nize it. 1 liked that country"
"What made you leave it, thenw aske(
somebody.
"The whisky iroze up, and 1 had tt
come further s0uth;" and the tear
welled up as he recollected how mucl
he had missed during his ten long years
in the Arctic regions.-[ Virginia (Ney.
Chronicle.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-01
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