davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

The convention has presented the best
ticket offered for the suffrages Of the people
for years. MIR. Aster has made very
efficient officer, and there is universal
desire to give him another term. Mr.
Henry has been a member of the board
from Hampton, and Mr.. Boyer from Black
Hawk-both having valuable experience
Mr.. Burgower, for assessor, is a through
business man, capable, honest anG iDdepen-
dent. The same is true of Mr.. Wivill, for
collector. and of Mr., Joseph H. Kerr for
clerk, and Mr.. Field for commissioner
of highways. For magistrates, Mr.. Black
burn is lawyer by profession;
MIR. Wagner is one of the,clearest headed
men that ever held the position; Mr..
Taylor was six years practicing justice Of
the peace in Wisconsin and Is said to be O
capable man; Mr.. Birmingham is one oil
our oldest citizens and an intelligent
man; and Mr.. Mark f. Wiggin has also
held the office of justice of the peace il
New Hampshire and is a capable man
The other nominees for constables anC
oVerseers of highways are all suitable mel
for the places named. The ticket is on
OF the best presented for years, and ever.
man on it ought to be elected, and will b
if the proper effort is made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

question. Before the chairman could put
the question, however, Lucas jumped
excitedly to his feet and said. 81 want it
generally understood that | will DOT sup
port that part, Il mean the justices) of the
ticket" He made several Intellectual
attempts to speak further. but was drowned
out, and finally took his seat with any,
thing but an amiable expression on his
face. Order was finally restored and the
chair announced Henry G. Blackburn,
Abram Wagner, Samuel A. Taylor,
Thomas Birmingham, and Mark f. Wig
gin, as the five nominees for justices of
the peace.
On motion of Alderman Lundy, the
convention proceeded to vote by acclama-
| ton for five coustables and selected the
following persons: John Brennan, Philip
Hoffman, Edward Hayes, John Flanagan
and Capt. VIM. G. Blackburn.
On motion of Capt Pierce, of the Fifth
ward, Mr.. S. K. W. Field was declared
the unanimous choice Of the convention fol
com missioner of highways. Applause.
A discussion here ensued as to the
legality of nominating two overseers O
highways, o. j. D.mock claiming that they
should be elected at the town meeting. L
was decided, however, that the convention
was empowered to nominate these officers
aud, on motion Of Alderman Lundy, Rus
sci Foote was nominated for overseer o
district No. |, and Patrick Cannon TO
district No. 2 by reclamation.
There being no further business, tn
convention adjourned amid general goo(
feeling, evidently we'll satisfied with thu
ticket. 1t was the largest and most har
monlous in years, and but for the unpleas
antness growing out of the foolishness o
some delegate voting for Jack Beardsle
and Pettifer, was marked with decoruu
and enthusiasm throughout.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
Growth of the s. 0. U. w.

The growth Of the Ancient Order a
United workmen in Illinois is surprising.
Two years ago the first lodge in this state
was organized in this city, and now there
are SO lodges in working order. and with a
total mem bership of 1,950-and Is or 20
applications for the organization of new
lodges
The last two new lodges organized. as
reported to Grand Recorder Geo. A. So
lander, Of this city, are:
Flora Lodge, No. 81, of Flora, Clay
county, 80 charter members, instituted
March 81, by Deputy Master Workman
w. Ii. Mccormack
Blue Mound Lodge, No.64. of Altamont,
Effiugham county, "a charter members,
instituted March "a, by Deputy Master
Workman W. II. Mccormack.
The chief benefit to be derived from
being member Of this order is that
whenever a member is sick he is allowed
IS a week for his support, and in case Of
his death his widow or friends receive
$4,000. Until state has membership oil
1000 it has to combine with half a dozen
other states, and thereby the death dues
are generally more than when each state
carries is own insurance. The United
States S Ipreme Lodge has been in session
in Chica 20 for the past week, and Monday
the delegate from this state made applica
ton for the privilege of dropping th,
combination with other states and carry it
own insurance. There not being quit
1000 members in the state at presen
there was considerable opposition to this
but it was finally agreed to grant tn
privilege, and accordingly, after June lst
the members in this state will only hav
to pay death dues on those members VIII
die in Illinois. During the past two year
there has only been two deaths in thi
state, but, being combined with half
dozen other states, the members here hav
been obliged to pay death dues (of 5
each) in % cases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

HELMBoLD's BUCHU. = Helmbold' $
Buchu has long been known as one of the
most valuable medicines attainable in GER
tain classes of diseases, such as dyspepsia,
chronic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous
affections, and especially affections of the
urinary organs. As diuretic, it is supe
rior to almost any other medicine in use,
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared, the absolute purity of the prepare
ton, and the diligence used in the selection
of the crude material, have made il known
far and wide as reliable and effective
preparation. and one that can always be
used with safety and benefit. The great
success of Helmbold's Buchu has led to
the production of many spurious prepare
tons, which are made cheaply and placed
upon the market to be sold oil the reputa-
ton acquitted by Helmbold's original pre-
paration. Parties who desire really good
medicine should be careful and use Helm
holds only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Wednesday, March 28.-District
Attorney Fairman. of Brookville, Pa, ar
rived in this city this morning with al
necessary papers with which to hold and
convey George Palmer, now in Jail, back
10 Brookville-where be is wanted for
highway robbery and perjury. Mr.. T.
will start for Pennsylvania with his prison
er in the morning.
West" Reddig was released from iai
this morning.
August Ebing, the barber, who was
arrested on Monday evening by Marsha
Halves, charged with having committed {
larceny in Iowa City, mot Dover City, wa.
released from Jail this morning on tele
gram being received from that city stating
that he was not wanted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
IS solid gold watches, all styles. at ne
cost Epstein, Star Block.
An I nterprising Merchant

<@h u AOSA E1ASI-lS MSTCOduJ-
l. Epstein has returned from Chicago
where he has been purchasing a stock Of
pianos for his new wholesale music store,
For some time the want of first class piano
tuner has been felt in this community and
many persons have gone to Davenport be-
cause no reliable person could be found on
this side otthe river. Mr.. Epstein always
up to the times 10 all business matters, does
not propose to be behind in this respect,
aud while in Chicago, secured the services
of Prof. Ettenheimer, who is said to be
one of the most accomplished tuners west
Of Boston Prof. E.. will be in the employ
of Epstein exclusively and will be in Rock
Island an Monday. Mr.. Epstein has Sc
cured the exclusive agency for this vicinity
of the celebrated Weber and Emerson
pianos, and proposes to open in a short
time with the largest and most complete
stock of pianos and musical instruments
ever displayed in the three cities Enter
| prise will always win and there is no more
practical and energetic business man il
Rock Island than Epstein. May success
attend his efforts to add to the Commercial
| importance Of this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
Bowling Democracy.

1t has long seemed strange that town
ship named for SO good a Democrat as
good old Father Bowling should have nc
Democratic organization, and on the Oath
inst, (last Saturday. a Democratic meet.
ing was held at Keller school house, and
the following ticket nominated:
Superyisor-Joel Haskell.
Assessor JAS. Mcconnell, Sen.
Collector. Rhodenbaugh,
Town clerk-Jokn Hines.
Justices-,John Forgy. WmfBoyer.
Highway CommissioDer-Mc Cuilough
/ Ccnstables Criswell, ST., john Nj T
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
Ferry Running.

As announced 10 THE ARGUS last eve,
ming, the Robert Ross came up from the
boat yard this morning, and, after getting
the ferry docks in place, commenced max
ing regular trips across the river-being
the first time ferry has run between this
city and Davenport this season. The Ross
only carries foot rasseEgers-no teams,
and will continue here only until the river
rises and the Rock Island can be got Of
the beach, where she is stranded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
HELM BOLD'S
GENUINE
PREPARATIONS
HELMBOLDS
Compound Fluid Extract
OF BUCHU.
HELMBOLD'S
OF BUCHU.

This Preparation contains no narcotic or injurious
drug. Nor is It quack nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease; but for such
diseases are here enumerated, viz: for Dis
eases OF the Bladder, all Diseases of the Organs
weakness, &c, whether in male or female, no
matter of how long standing. 1t allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant TO the taste.
II Is gratifying TO the proprietor of these medi
cnes to be able to state that it is now nearly 80
years since they were first introduced; during
which time theg have been extensively used In
various parts OF the United States, and have given
to patient and practitioner the highest degree of
satisfaction In the various cases in which they
have been employed whether in town or country :,
hospital, private practice, they have invariably
given the most decided and unequivocal satsfac-
ton and produced the most salutary and benehcisl
effects. Numerous letters have been received from
some Of the most distinguished Physicians in the
country, and from the Professors Of several Med
icRl Colleges, all recommending in the highest
terms, the value Of these medicines, and their su
periOrity over other preparations for such com
plants as the proprietor recommends.
These medicines require considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment Of different
menstrual In successive operations to take up the
eXtractiye matters, and I'm consequence most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, II not rendered totally inert by
niudcious and unskilful management OF those
unacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations Of Sarsqparilla and Of
Buchu, and various modes of preparing them
have been given, all Of which, Of course will differ
according TO the mode Of preparation which each
individual may adopt 1t is, therefore, of the
highest consideration and importance TO the pub
lie and to the faculty that there should be standard
preparations Of uniform strength, and possessing
the most advantage To effect this, and obviat,
the Inconvenience alluded to, have made
number OF experiments to ascertain the mos
effectual means Of extracting the virtues OF Sar.
ssparila and the Buchu and to discover the mos
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most favorably and 1t is with
much pleasure / now offer to the public and thu
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, which
contain all the virtues of the medicines. and ART
the most active preparations of either which can b.
made.
Two tablespoonful Of the Extract of Zarsapa
rilla, added to pint Of water is equal to the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle Is fully equai to
gallon of the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, or the Decoc
ton, usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One Of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when In New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay fol-
what you get. Everything is FIRST class
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
ii earriaFe hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel
your baggage will be delivered In you
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arriva
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
lyou to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

"Pshaw, no ocean foam for me; it's
mere sham" said an impatient woman,
discussing the merits of baking powders.
Not thus, however, did she talk of Dooey' s
Y east Powder. The latter has been found
to surpass all others in its magic leaven-
ing powers, and to be indispensable to the
we'll regulated kitchen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

The habits of household determine its
purity and refinement For instance, If
B. L. Rabbits Toilet Soap is found to be
the article used in nursery, toilet and
bathroom, you may rest assured Of the
eDigeant tastes of the family. But in this
new toilet soap you need run no risk Of
getting dangerous and unhealthy article
under the mask of artificial fragrance.
Sweet vegetable oils suffice to give it a
pleasant native odor,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

The Grand Central Hotel. New York,
illustrates the wisdom of full house at
reasonable rates, by reducing from $500
to $3.50 and $500 per day. and leaving its
other competitors to bear the brunt of
extravagant prices
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
Personal.

Mrs. DR.. Foster, of Clinton, Iowa, and
Miss Susan B. Anthony, the celebrated
advocate of Womens suffrage were at the
Rock Island House to day. Miss Anthony
arrived from Chicago this morning and
lectures in Mt. Carroll, tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

During the reading of the result, an
effort was made to have the scattering
names omitted, but Alderman Luudy read
on to the end, stating that the votes were
cast and would be recorded.
T. Lucas then arose and in an angry,
excited tone said, that the man who had
voted for Beardsley and Pettifer was IN
fit to be present as delegate; that ne con-
sidered it personal insult to every Demo
crat present: that if he knew the man he,
for one, would vote for his immediate ex.
pulsiOD; that the man who had stoope so
low, and so far forgot his manhood as to
become so dirty and mean and contempt
ible as to insult the convention, had better
go out and never enter Democratic con-
ventlon again; that such man was toe
cCntemptibly low and characterless to
mingle with decent men. His remarks
were forcibly delivered and were greeted
with cheers and applause.
The chair then proceeded to announce
the FIVE highest candidates, in accordance
with the motion of Mr. McElherne before the
balIotipg, but was interrupted by Lucas
who made some remarks derogatory tc
the selections made. He thought there
was better material than had been OBJ
| NuiuSO dhd bS lOt JUG COulu uOIs anu WOuIU
not endorse the nominations, at least moi
all of them.
The chair endeavored to check Luca,
but was interrupted by several delegates
who desired to make some remarks. AT
ter some effort harmony was again restored
and the chair recognized Mr.. McElherne
who called Lucas to task for criticising tht
convention. He tMcElherne) had listen
ed TO Lucas remarks as to casting i'm
proper votes, aud endorsed them becaus
he thought. with Lucas, that it was al
insult to the convention, but he could no
endorse bis remarks as to the nominations
because that would be impugning the mo
tives of the delegates. 1t was, in fact
charging the convention with being unabl
- understandingy make proper selections
/, He insisted on the rule adopted before tn
ballot being adhered to and called tn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing ia Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills Druggists keep it, For
sale by the ounce Manufactured by
Allarie Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
6-l7mHf&WIY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Popular Illustrated book 900 pages) on
MANHOOD! WOMANHooD! MARRIAGE
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid. for
SO cents, by DR.. G. WHITTIER, 6l7 St.
Charles street, st. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
Deal Gently with the Stomach

Do not rack it with violent purgatives, or
permanently impair its tone with indiges-
tible drugs Of any kind; but, if your di-
gestion is impaired, your liver out of order
your frame debiitated, or nervous system
unstrung, use that wholesome and agree
able Alternative and tonic, Hostetter' s
Stomach Bitters, which will certainly
afford you the desired relief. None Of
the oficinal remedies can compare with il
in restorative efficacy, and as a medicinal
stimulant it is by far the most desirable 81
the essential principle of sound rye, is the
best possible, agent for Fastening the
action of the botanic ingredients which il
holds in solution, and those ingredients are
| the most efficacious which chemistry ex
tracts from the vegetable kingdom, and
medical science applies to the cure of dis
ease.
IS silver watches, all grades and prices
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

There is Nothing Mysterious about the
disappearance from the skin of eruptions,
burns, scalds. bruises, ulcers and sores
through the influence of Glenn's Sulphur
Soap. Sulphur is a potent purifier and
healer of the skin and is the most bene
fcially utilized in this form. Depot
Crittenton's NJ. I Sixth Avenue.
To renew your youth use Hills Instan
famous Hair Dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is fast taking
the place of all the old fashioned cough
remedies. 1t never fails to relieve the
most violent cold, aud for throat diseases
it is Invaluable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Army and Navy officers make their
headquarters at the Colonnade Hotel,
Philadelphia. So do leading business
men from all sections, while Tor families aud
large parties of travellers it also offers
Unequaled attractions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Plain gold rings at net cost, also large
assortment OF set rings, Masonic and Odd
Fellows charms, miscellaneous jewelry,
at prices unequalled west of Chicago.
Epstein, Star Block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Solid silver tea sets, and solid silver
ware; also heavy stock of silver plated
ware of the best makers at prices 40 per
cent lower than anywhere in the three
cities. Epstein, Star Block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

100 sets of fine jewlery of the latest de-
signs, at figures below all competitors.
Epstein, Star Block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

A Favorite Notoriety. The good repu-
tation of "Br0aon's Bronchial T.oches'
for the relief of Coughs. Colds and Throat
Diseases, has given them a favorite motor
~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

block, over American Express office. The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. tt.
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP can now be
purchased right at home, it is the most
successful preparation ever introduced to
our people. 1t works like charm in all
cases of Consumption, Pneumonia, Hem
orrhages, Asthma, severe Coughs, Group
and all other Throat and Lung Diseases.
No person has ever used this medicine
without getting immediate relief, yet there
are great many poor, suffering, skepti
cal persons going about our streets with a
suspicious cough. and the voice of con
sumption coming from their lungs, tina,
will not try it. If you die, it is your owr
fault, as you can 60 to Your druggist r
IL. Thomas and get a sample bottle for Il
cents and try it; three doses will relieve
any case. Regular size only IS cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

IF you have any magazines, or newspaper
files you want bound, or any old books you
want rebound, take them to THE ARGUS
BINDERY. dWtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
Shallenberger Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed MIILNER & PARKER.
4-22d&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

A HIGH REPUTATION. For years the
firm of Steele and Price have deservedly
had a high reputation for the excellence
OF their DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
and Special Fiavoring Extracts. They
have now added line of strictly Ameri-
can Perfumes. rivalling in excellence the
perfumes of this or any other country
Their DR.. Prices Pet rose and AIista
Bouquet, as handkerchief extracts. and
Floral Riches, as a toilet water, are the
chisf favorites 10 the boudoirs of fashion
and on the dressing table of beauty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
| Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleanest 10 the market, for sale by
X. q. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common III
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalatiops, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the Dust
flying off the grlCdstone by wearing a
respirator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with a safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now il
is equally necessary for those who arc
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to Intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that well known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

Pozzoni's Chemical Hair Restorative, to
preserve and beautify 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. Perfectly clean and
will not soil the hat, possesses an exquisite
fragrance and as dressing has no equal.
Price SO cents and 81 per bottle, Sold by
all druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28

A large aud elegant assortment OF solid
gold chains, at prices lower than ever
offered in Rock Island. Epstein's, Star
Blvck.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-28
BUsTLEs

Your attention is respectfully solicited to my
new novelty in a STITCHED Skeleton Bustle, now
ready, WITHOUT CLASPS, making a Bustle or Hoop
Skirt finer article that fit the fancies and wants Of
the trade, in their superb stitch COVER finish
avoidance of clasps end HARSH surface, which CUT
and WEAR the underwear resting thereon and ad-
joining, They are radically new, and strike every
eve with their superior excellence, at prices which
cannot fail to attract the attention of buyers They
are made In all correct sizes, styles and lengths
These, and all past makes OF Lolita BUsTLE, in.
ctuGlng the STANDARD NUMBERS 3s and IS, are now
ready, In superior workmanship, forming a com.
plete line or styles and sizes in Panier, Trail and
snort lengths, which will compare favorably with
those of any other manufacturer.
Diplomas have been awarded my goods each yea,
since their introduction by the American Institute
| OF n: I and Medal aud Diploma by the Centen
| NAL Exhibition.
A W. THOMAS, 81 White street, New York: 80,
Race street, Philadelphia. S''