The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
MOLINE.
a@There is fun ahead on the NAV

BThere is fun ahead on the mayor
atty,
S1r Revival services are in progress at
the NJ. E. church.
Ba Deacon Richards is again able to
attend to business.
B9rY Yesterday and to-day Wells street
was lively with coal teams anu trade
seemed active.
R9@Prof. H. II. Grover is in charge of
the Moline schools during the temporary
absence of Prof. Gregory,
BaA. P. Fisk remains 10 about the
same condition as week ago, aud it is
now doubtful if he will be able to give his
personal attention to business for a num-
Der of months.
Eag~Folice c. ses are getting 10 be the
exception and not the rule. This Is ID
great measure due to the viligance OF our
officers and the positive course of Magis-
trate SWander.
g9The masquerade ball of the Moline
rifles was not as largely attended as was
expected, but was an enjoyable affair.
Some of the costumes were rich and ele-
giant, and the music excellent.
g6~There is commotion in the camp and
among the StudiOuS. 1t is gravely rumor-
led that a sensation of an interesting ma
ture which will bring CONSERVATION social
circles is likely to be in order soon.
R9H Madame Rentz's female ministries
appear at Timm's Hall on Saturday even
ing. This troupe is vouched for by Capt
1imm as being first class in its line anC
will undoubtedly draw large audience.
To Judge from the report given in tht
Peoria Democrat, the meeting of The
Grand Lodge of this state. A. .. u. W.
(held in that city yesterday and to day
is largely represented by the subordinatt
lodges, and the reports of the officers max
a good showing for the order in this state
sG%Will Soderstrom will have to pa
$75 tor the luxury of a sleigh ride Their
was no rig in Moline to suit him SO h
went t. Davenport and hired one o
Fishers best, resulting in a runaway yes
terry afternoon. The sleigh was a tota
wreck and one of the forefeet of the horse
was cut and his hind feet bruised. Bette
try and be content with home accommoda
ton in future.
RsE~There is great amount of sicknes
in Moline, and among children scarle
fever is very prevalent. About a weel
ago it was supposed that this disease ha,
abated somewhat and it was hoped
would soon disappear entirely, but insteat
this distressing and dangerous complain
appears to be on the increase and ne,
cases are reported-especially anon
children. Great care should be taken {
guard against the spread of this fearful
disease. Especial pains should be take
to see that no children are allowed t
attend school if the disease is in the family
By the way, where is our board of health
Bsg@On Tuesday night, there was
narrow escape from what might hav
proved a serious accident. The snoS
pillow was clearing the street car tracI
near Brooks's crossing and coming towar,
Rock Island, and at the same time stree
car was going to Moline The car ant
snow pillow were only a short distance iron
each other and it was so dark as to rende
it impossible to distinguish objects at
distance with any certainty. Betwee
the car aud the snow pillow, on the stree
car track, q sleigh containing a lady an,
gentleman came along at lively gal
and their sleigh was almost run into b.
both street car and snow pillow before dis
covered. There was but one alternativ
and the gentleman in the sleigh, VIII
seemed to take in the position at a glance
quickly turned out, upsetting the sleig
and had barely done so when the ca
came by. At this time a freight trai
came rushing along narrowly escapin
= collision with the snow pillow, For fe
, moments it was scene of confusion an
5 all who were present seemed to congrali
late each other on a lucky escape Tn
man in the sleigh, whoever he was. pickle
himself up, rearranged things, placed h
i lady in the cutter and drove off withou
e giving his name 1t was a fortunate e.
cape all around