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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Eaton, who
died early yesterday morning, of dropsy,
took place at 10 o. clock this forenoon from
the residence of Mrs. Charlotte PUNK, on
Third avenue. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. R. Findley, pastor Of
the Central Presbyterian church, of which
deceased was member. The pall-bear-
ers were Messrs. A, K. Philleo, James
Johnston, VIM. Dixon, L. B. Requa and
Robert Don, The body was inferred in
Chippianock Cemetery. by thelside,of her
son, the late Lieut., Joseph Eaton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

CliBt. Parkhurst, formerly city editor on
THE ARGUS, and lately a member of the
Davenport bar, has started for California,
and will again embark in journalistic work
in the Golden State. Clint. has aslarge
number of friends in this vicinity, who
would be pleased to hear of him as a
millionaire. The ARGUS wishes him the
best of success.
Sam. McLain, young man, well known
10 this city, where he has studied law for
the past year in the Office of Gest & Parks
started for Ottawa last evening to undergo
an examination for admission to the bar
After his admission he will form partner
ship with an old and established lawyer Al
Paxton, Ford county, and his friends here
predict for him successful career.
Mr.. G. II. Stoddard returned, this morn
ing, from Bloomington, this state, where
be had been with his daughter Anna. whC
remained there, and will attend the State
Wesleyan University duringI the coming
school year. Mr.. S.Ereports that the fal
term of the university opens with an I'm
uaually large attendance, and, owing to th,
rush, he was compelled to wait two day
before he could gain admission to tn,
treasurer's Office and pay his daughter
tuition.
Judge Kistler, supervisor from Buffal
Prairie township. will leave on Wednesda,
evening next for Greensburg, Pa. hi
former home. He had intended to star
on Tuesday, but remembering the demo
cratic county convention the next day, hi
love Of the democracy, induced him t
postpone his trip. The judge came to thi
county from Greensburg in 1899; visite,
his old home in 1856, again in 1868. an,
now, he says, he will make his third an
last visit. The ARGUS wishes him
pheasant visit, and a safe return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
DIR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteess, elegantly coated with sweet
gum purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strength
en- Railways Pills, for the cure Of all disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costve-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury minerals or deleterious druas.
E58 Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles Fuilness OF the Blood
I'm the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness Of Weight
In the stomach, Sour Erupuone, Sinking or Flutter
lngs in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutteringt
At the Heart, Choking or Suffocatlng Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dmness Of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain In
the Head, Deficiency Of Perspiration Yellownass Of
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning in the Flesh
few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free tins
system from all the above named disorders. Price
% cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE AND TRUE"
Send one letter-stAmp to RADwAYl& CO., No 8
Warren 81, New York. Information worth thou
ands viii be sent You.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
NOTES HERE AND THERE.


Harry Robinson's Ministries In Darts
Hall tonight.
Don't you want about $40, 900 worth
of the new city bonds2
Dedication. banquet and ball at Odd
Fellow Hall this evening.
Democratic primary next Saturday
evening at the court house.
Citizens wishing to invest their money
in the new city bonds should leave word
with Mayor Butler or the city clerk by the
18th.
Congressman Hiram Price, from the
district across the creek, has secured the
appointment of Robert, son OF DIR. II. D.
Farquharson. of Davenport, as midshlp-
man in the navy.
Wait & Walker, at Reynolds, have a
large force of carpenters at work on a
building in which will be placed large
hay press. The building will be 81 feet
square and 40 feet in height.
Under the head of Remarkable" the
Kewanee Tndependent says: 1.-The Rock
Island Union, in brief paragraph, give
the principal points in the new constitC'
ton of the state of Georgia without {
single word Of abuse.
The lawn party on the Mercy Hospita
grounds, in Davenport. yesterday after
noon and evening, for the benefit o.
Magdaleu Asylum, was largely attended
by the elite of this city, and many who haC
purchased tickets were unable to attend
All who were present pronounce the. atfai
, decided success financially and other
E wise.
Two ladies, IN buggy, were drlvin
along Second avenue last evening, an
E when at the corner of Eighteenth stree
q, their horse ran over Mr.. Henry Dart, wh
was crossing the street, and being near
sighted, did not see the animal in time
get out of the way. His injuries wei
j slight There was considerable excitemel
= over the affair for few minutes.
S Many of our workmen complain thi
O Davenport teams and Milan workmen al
;, en- ployed on the repairs on our city bridge
at South Rock Island. Mayor Butte
l. should see that when efficient Rock Islar
a teamsters and laborers can be employt
V they should be given the job in preferen
= tooutside workmen. There is cousiderab
grumbling about this matter, aud Il
& mayor would do well to inquire into it.
II Isaac B. Lambert and Daniel McFa
d land, two young and promising attornc
Is of Peoria, and hummer named ''Docl
Palmer, have been arrested 10 that city (
= attempting to swindle an old lady nam
II Koozier out of an S0-acre farm. AS
N of the young men tell different stori
to about the transaction, and Mrs. Koozi
IN tells an entire different one from all
- them, the case, looks pretty blue for t
IA sharpers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

A SURE THING.-Dr. Hunters Specific
and Injection No. / are warranted to cure
the Gonnorhea, elect, Chordee, Structures.
disease of the kidneys, bladder and
urinary organs OF males and females,
DR.. Hunters Specific No. Q is a sure
remedy for the Spermatorrhea, Seminal
weakness, nightly emissions, the loss n
power, caused by self abuse or excessive
indulgence. Price of DR.. Hunters Speci6c,
q per bottle; Injection, 81 per bottle.
Sent everywhere By express. Dr. j.
DInsbeer, sole proprietor, No. sos, North
Seventh street. st. Louis, Mo. Send two
stamps for treatise. Cure guaranteed on
money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer will treat
all chronic diseases, and furnish medicines
Tor less money than any other physician in
ct. Louis. Write or call. For sale by al
druggists, It's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
Harry Robinson's Minstrels To- Night

The ever-welcome Harry Robinson, the
man with the silver horns, who has ever
succeeded in pleasing our people, will give
an entertainment 10 Darts Hall this eve
ming. His programme is entirely new,
and embraces many features never before
presented here, among them six end men,
the famous London Quartette. the quin-
tette clog, etc., ETC.. with his celebrated
Helicon band, and superb orchestra, the
former under the direction of Lem Wiley,
the great cornet soloist. The stars of the
profession are in this troupe. All who
wish to enjoy frst-class entertainment
should go to Darts Hall Tonight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

MURRY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER.
The richest, most lasting, yet most deli
cate of all perfumes for use on the hand
kerehief, at the toilet and in the bath,
delightful and healthful In the sick room
relieves weakness, fatigue, prostration,
nervousness, and headache. Look out for
counterfeits, always ask for the Florida
Water prepared by the sole proprietors,
Messrs. Lanman & Kemp, New York. For
sale by Pertumers, Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

DIAMONDS AND PEARLS. Eyes bright
as diamonds should be supplemented by
teeth white as pearls, and this latter ele-
ment of beauty can be secured by using
Sozodont. If brushed at night aud morn
ing, this fragrant vegetable preparation is
guaranteed to preserve the soundness of
the teeth. aud prevent their turning yellow.
Each day, in all dwellings, Spalding S
Glaze is needed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

PAZzoNI's Chemical Balm Hair Restor-
alive. To preserve and beautity the
human hair. What it will do. Prevents
the hair falling out. Increases the growth
and beauty of the hair. Retains the hair
in any desired form. Prevents the hair
from turning grey. Prevents and entirely
eradicates dandruf. Heals pimples and
keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
hair becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per
fectly clean and will not soil the hat. Pos
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as a
dressing has no equal Price so cents and
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

Rock ISLAND, Sept. /, 1877.
Round trip tickets from Rock Island to
St. Louis and return, will be sold by the
O., B. & O. road during the present month,
at $l0.80 each, on the following dates;
Sept 10th and 18th good until Sept 18th.
. oath and 18th Oct. LIST,
q goth to Oct. 9th (inclusive) good
until Oct. 9Th.
9-ldtd G. p. DANA, AGENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
o2ITUARY NOTICE.

| hereby inform NY friends that have
received, iron The German consulate at
San Francisco, the sad information that
NY behaved brother, John Jens, was
drowned at sea, near San Francisco, on
November Is, 1876, as mate on the coast
ing schooner Sarah He was "A years Of
age. Ed. JENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

SULPHUR's the thing to Danish
eruptions, complexional blemishes, sores,
govt and rheumatism. This great
remedial agent is etfectually and inexpen-
siYely embodied IN Glenn's Sulphur Soap,
which is just as beneficial as costly sui
phur baths. Sold by druggists.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

The Peoria 4 Rock Island r. r. will sell
excursion tickets to Peoria and return at
one and one-ffth fare for round trip.
Tickets good on all trains from Sept. 18th
to Sept. 18th inclusive. Reduced freight
rates to exhibitors.
JAS, V. MAHoNEY,
9-7d6t General Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship un.
surpassed. Robt g. Luke, manufacturer
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. s. l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

All kinds of House and Sign Painting,
Graining, etc, with neatness and dispatch.
Give me a call. Shop on Eighteenth
street, above Third avenue.
sep3-d3m G.. JUERGENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

Lodille's Headache Specific comes to
our city with reputation second to no
other article before the public. Cures
| headache in FIVE to twenty minutes. Only
| 80 cents at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
NOTICE.

All persons having subscribed for the
Peoria excursion on Sunday, will please
call for their tickets at Julius Junge's Ii
yoli, and H, Schmidt. P. Fries 4 Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
POSTPONED

The meeting of the Rock Island Military
club, called for Wednesday evening Sept,
IL, is postponed until Thursday evening
Sept. l3 at 7:30 o'clock.
lOd4t w. p. BUTLER, President.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
For superintendent of Schools.

Atthe request of many of my friends, of
both political parties, | hereby announce
myself as candidate for the office OF Sup
erintendent of Schools.
NJ M. CoRBETT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

Dr. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infalIibe remedy tor coughs.
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle For
sale by druggists generally. Oddly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
The Waatnar--To-Dar.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer
TAI M re above zero 10 $40 above zero
g A. M,797 " p. N. So - "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

Popular illustrated book 1880 pages) on
MANHOOD WosIANHooDl MARRIAGEl
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. postpaid. for
SO cents, by Dr.. q. WHITTIER, CIT St.
Charles street, ST. Louis, No.. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
Anotler Letter from Mrs. Q. Krapf.

AUGUST IS, 1870.
DR.. RADwAY-Kiud Sir: take the liberty to ad-
dress you again. My health IL greatly improved
by the use Of your medicines. Three of the juniors
are entirely gone, and the fourth is nearly so
Dropsy Is gone, health still improving, and my
weight decreasing evry fast have had a great
many calls this summer to inquire OF the wonder.
fu cure your medicine has done for me, one from
ohio, one from Canada, three from Jackson, and
quite number from this place. Yours with re-
spect, MRS. g. KRAPF.
We are well acquainted with Mrs Krapf She Is
an estimable lady, and very benevolent. She has
been the means OF selling many bottles Of the Re
solvent by the druggists Of Ann Arbor to persons
afflicted with internal tumors. We have heard Of
some wonderful cures effected by II. Yours re-
spectfully, EBERBACH q co.
Ann Arbor. Mich, Aug. IS, 1870
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
Great Bargains!

e. Krell has purchased the stock of NJ.
COhu, consisting OF hats, caps, furnishing
goods, etc, and will close it out by the
first of the month, regardless Of cost. and
the store will then be for rent. lldGt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had Of Bengston and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
For County Clerk.

At the solicitation of friends of both
political parties, Capt. August Timm, OF
Moline, offers himself as an Independent
candidate for the Office Of County Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
Timor Of IL Years Grototh Cured By
Rad,oay's Resident.

BEVERLY, Mass July IS, 1853
DR.. RADwAY: have had Ovarian TBmor in the
ovaries aud bowels. All the doctors said "there
was no help for it," tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. l saw your
ResOlyGnt, and thought woulG try 1t; hut had no
faith I'm II, because had suffered for twelve wears
I took six bottles of the Resovent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re
liei aud there Ia a sign OF tumOr 10 be seen or
felt, and | feel better smarter and happier than
have for twelve years The worst tumOr was in the
left side OF the bowels the groin. / write this
TO you for the benefit Of others. You can publish
IL n you choose HANNAH p. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Millor's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

ANN, ARBOR, Micb., April 30, 1875.
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: / have been taking your
Resolyent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which 'he mos seminent phi ysicians OF
our Medical ColleG pronounced incurabe.
They were like kJots on u tree. When was ait
ting In a chair they hung almost TO the floor and
my weight was 275 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now 1t is 80 pounds but they
are not all gone yet. have taken twenty-four bot
ties OF ResOlvent, nine of Relief and twenty-four
boxes Of Pills. get the medicine from g. Gren-
will. Please send me your beck ''False and True"
MRS. G. KRAPF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
Saturday, September 18th, 1877,
AT 8 O'CLOCK P. NJ,

or at such time and place as they may decide, or
their township committee may appoint, for the pur-
pose OF electing the delegates to which they are
entitled under this call.
The basis of representation will be one delegate
for every 50 votes cast for Samuel j. Tlden for
President, and an additional delegate for every
fractional number 25 votes. The basis Of repre-
sentation will be as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

administered; the one is too poor to under
stand or know anything of the mysteries
of finance. because the godliness of labor is
his glorious inheritance, and the other is
generously permitted to invest bis capital
in such manner that it shall escape all
municipal burdens, Such manifest imi-
tation of divine equality and justice is the
rich inheritance and perfect crown which
the party of equality and justice on earth
offers to the workingmen as their reward
which 'God and humanity" are willing tc
bestow for their docility-and their Uotes
Purify and enrich the blood, and yor
will not be troubled with skin disease. DR.
Bulls Blood Mixture is known to be /;
never failing remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

W Objects. ~
The Offices to be filed are:
County Clerk.
County Treasurer
County Judge.
County Coroner.
County Superintendent of Schools
The Convention will also transact such other
business as may in its judgment. be deemed proper.
The voters Of the various townships desiring TO
act under this call are requested to meet at their
usual places for holding such meetings on
cSnA.r gSn-.An-,nI>A.n nEAI, 1QEE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarSapariIlian ReSOIvent
Every Day an Increase Of Flesh and
Weight is Seen and Felt.
The Great Blood Purifier.

Every Drop Of the SARSAPARfLLIAN RESOL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat
Uriuc and other fluids and juices OF the system the
Ngor OF Life for il repairl the wastes OF the body
with new aud sound material. SCrofulA, Syphilis
Consumption GandulAr Diseases, Ulcers in the
To roat, Mouth, TumOrs, Nodes M the Glands aud
other parts Of the system, sore Eyes, StrumorouE
Skin Diseases, EruptiOns, Fever Sores, Scald Head,
Ring Worm, Salt kheum. Erysipelas, Acne, Black
Spots Worms In the Flesh, Tumors, CanCe rs N the
womb, aud all Weakening and Painful Discharges.
Night Sweats, Loss OF Sperm and all Wastes Of the
Life Principle within the curative range OF this
will prove TO any person using II for either OF these
iOrms OF disease lite potent power to cure them.
II the patient, daily becoming reduced by the
wastes and decomposition that are continually pro-
crossing succeeds In arresting these wastes, and
repairs the same with material made from
healthy hloOd-and this the SARSAPARILLIAE
will ana does secure-a cure is certain; for when
once this remedy commences its work OF purihca
ton and succeeds In diminishing the loss OF wastes
it, repairs will be rapid, and every day the patient
will feel himself growing better and stronger, the
food digestng better, appetite improving, and flesh
and weight Increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLvENT
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of chronic,
SCrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
II is the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy Stoppage of Water, IncOntinuance OF Urine,
Brights disease, Albuminuria, and in all cases
where there brickdust deposits or the water is
thick, cloudy mixed with substances like the white
Of an egg, threads like white silk or there is q
morbid, dark, bilious appearance and white bone
dust deposits, aud when there Is pricking, burn
ing sensation when passing water and Pain in the
Small Of the Back and along the Loins.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13

A Ii DEMOCRATIC AND OTHER VOTERS OF
~ Rock Island county opposed to the dictation
and supremacy OF the Republican party; all who
are DESTROYS Of cooperating together for the cleo
ton Of honest ard competent men to office; all
who beheve the election of such men. directly rep
resentng the people themselves, will ensure great.
er economy in public affairs; all who are opposed
to subsidies, land grants and the loan of the pub
lie credit for the benefit of corporations; all who
are opposed to legislation in the interest of bond
holders and capitalists, against the laboring and
industrial interests of the country; and all who
desire equal protection and equal benefits to al
classes, are requested to meet in Delegate Con
vention, at the Court House, in the city OF Rock
Island, on
Wednesday, September 10. TT,
AT TWO O'CLOCK, P. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for Coun
tv oficera
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-13
Railways Ready Relief
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
not A remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet typhoid yellow and other feyers (aided by
Railways Pills. so quick as Railways Ready Relief.
Fifty cents per bottle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-03-22

MILK INSTEAD OF SoAP.-A lady writing
to the New York Times, says: "Without Civ
ing any recipes for making soap, l wish to
tell all the hard-worked farmers wives how
much labor they may save by not using such
vast quantities of this article. Fer nearly
five years I have used soap only for washing
clothes. In all that time have not used one
pound of soap for washing dishes and other
kitchen purposes. My family has ranged
from three to twenty-five. 1 have used els.
tern water, limestone water, as hard as posi-.
BILE, and hard water composed of other ingre.
dients beside lime, and find with all these
my plan works equally we'll. 1t is this
Have your water quite hot and add very
little milk to it. This softens the water, gives
the dishes a fine gloss, and preserves the
hands; it removes the grease, even that from
beef, and yet no grease is found floating on
the water, as when soap is used. The stone
vessels I always set on the stove with little
water in them when the victuals are taken
from them thus they are hot when I am
ready to wash them, and the grease is easily
removed. I find that my tinware keeps
bright longer when cleaned in this way than
by using soap or by securing"