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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
Mercer County Fair

The twenty-fourth annual fair of the
Mercer County Agricultural Board will
commence on the fair grounds at Aledo on
the 18th inst, and continue until the 2Sth.
To judge from the catalogue and premium
list received from E. B. David, of Aledo,
tue secretary, the fair this year will surpass
any previous one given by the association.
The attendance of farmers. business men
and manufacturers in this vicinity is
requested, and their aid in making the fair
a success is solicited. All information
regarding the fair will be furnished on
application to MIR. David, at Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

MURRY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER.
The richest, most lasting, yet most deli.
cate of all perfumes for use on the hand
kerchief, 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 aud Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
IL ~ DCI OuOs
Chairman Township Committee.
The Odd Fellows Dedication, Banquet
and Ball.

The dedication ceremonies of the addi-
ton to Odd Fellows Hall, in Hulps Block,
took place last evening, in the presence Of
about 200 people, half of whom were mem
bers of the lodges and of the order in this
city. Although the programme announced
that the exercises would commence at7:3O
o'clock, it was not until nearly 9 O'Clock
that the assembly was called to order by
W. L. Sweeney, G. P. The opening ode
was sung by all present, after which fol
lowed prayer by Chaplain David Halves.
The Amphion Quartette-Messrs. Don
Dodge, and Collins, assisted by j. NJ
Reynolds in the absence Of Mr.. Sargent
then followed with song. S. B. Stoddard
G, NJ, then made proclamation of thu
dedication.
The ceremony of dedication was per
formed by B, B. Woodward, P. G. Rep.
of Davenport, assisted by four Heralds-
M. s. O'Neil, for the east: j. S. Van Horn
for the west; E. D. Sweeney, for the north
and L. F. Harson for the south. Tn
ceremony was very impressive.
After the dedication ceremony a yer,
interesting Grafton was delivered by Rev
S, s. Hunting, P. g., of Davenport-wht
gave a brief history Of Odd Fellowship
its objects, memberships, and recltet
several instances of the work done by thi
order. The formal exercises were conclude
by benediction by the chaplain, and then tn
company joined in social intercourse for
couple of hours.
The supper was in charge of E. Krel
and was bountiful and we'll served. Will
the company was in the dining hall th
carpet of the lodge room was removed
and then followed dancing until late hou
this morning, the music being furnishe
by Biehl's band.
The executive and floor committees al
entitled to credit for the excellent mannt
in which the affair was conducted, as a
who attended appeared to heartily Ienjo
themselves
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
County Treasurer.

The nomination of Crompton for county
treasurer by the republicans is very dis
tasteful 10 the leading men of the party Oh
account of well known incompetency.
There is very strong pressure being
brought to induce Sam Porter to be an
independent candidate for the Office. Mr.,
Porter is competent and has given uni
versal satisfaction. 1t is known that
Crompton is not com petent to perform the
responsible duties of the office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

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
Sozodout. If brushed at night and morn
ing, this fragrant vegetable preparation is
guaranteed to preserve the soundness of
the teeth, and prevent their turning yellow.
Each day, in all dwellings, Spalding S
Glue is needed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
New Pan Goods.

A Loeb, the fashionable merchant tailor,
is in receipt of his purs hases for the fall
trade, gentlemen's dress and business suits,
A splendid line of f ench. English, and
Scotch suitings, as wen as the best Ameri
can cassimeres is offak Fed to choose from,
and suits will be maze to order in accor-
dance with the new autumn fashions spe.
cially obtained tro9 London. Prices this
season much loWeVthan ever before. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TO-
MORROW EVENING.
The Meeting will be. Held in
Killers Hall, at 7.30.

The Board of Supervisors. having pass
ed resolution prohibiting all political
parties from holding caucuses in the Court
House, the Democratic Township Commit
tee has secured Killers Hall for tomorrow
Saturday evening, for the purpose Of
holding a mass meeting for the selection 81
delegates to the Democratic County Con
yention, next Wednesday. Besides Dem
ocrats, all persons opposed to the Republi
can candidates for county officers, are in
vited to be present.
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10 be Continued. J

The diamond flashes all the more bril-
liantIy for its beautiful setting. So that
Jewel. the mind, when contained in its
casket, the body made beautiful by healthy
exhibits more grandly its wonderous splen-
dor. And those desiring to enjoy that high
degree of health which pure blood main
tains should use DIR. Bulls Blood Mixture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
st. Louis air.

Rock ISLAND, Sept /, 1871.
Round trip tickets from Rock Island to
ST. Louis and return, will be sold by the
G., B. 4 Q. road during the present month,
at $1,000 each, on the following dates:
Sept 10th and 18th good until Sept 18th.
- oath and 25th &" Oct. LIST.
g 10Th to Oct. 9th (inclusive) good
until Oct. 8th.
9-ldtd G. 2. DANA, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

SULPHUR's the thing TO Danish
eruptions, complexional blemishes, sores,
govt and rheumatism. This great
remedial agent is effectually and ipexpen-
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, 1877-09-14

A SURE THINe.-Dr Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis 10
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and 10 all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of yenerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. 1t cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head,
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
Iltic rheumatism, etc., 10 short time.
Price, SIS per package. Sent everywhere
by express. 4 treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, St. Louis, Mo- Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases specially. II
you are afflicted, with no matter what. cal
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship IN
surpassed. Rob't g. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. 5-l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
Peoria Fair.

The Peoria & 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 llth
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, 1877-09-14

Lodiile'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
30 cents at BengSton's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
SWEETNESS WITHIN THE REACH OF A

SWEETNESS WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL.
By the labor and ingenuity of DR.. Price
we have now before US the sweetest and
most charming odors that has ever been
our good fortune to SMELL His Flora
Riches surpasses in foWery and grateful
perfume any Cologne or toilet water We
have ever seen, while his Alista Bouquet
and tHyacinth are really captivating. We
cannot see how any ladys toilet can be
complete without DR.. Prices rich and deli
cate perfumes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

DR. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallibie remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseuess, aud all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle For
sale by druggists generally. Gladly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
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, 1877-09-14
The Weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. n. IA . above zero 10 N SO above zero
"a. M,S0o Z" P. II. 900 - "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

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, 1877-09-14
For Superintendent of Schools.

At the request of many of my friends, o.
both political parties, | hereby announce
myself as a candidate for the office of Sup
erintendent of Schools.
NJ NJ, CoRBETT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
AN II GU u : Z! III, z N z s

Howe's couernua;ed syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
btters, can be had Of Bengston and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

Popular illustrated book 1860 pagesl OF
MANHOOD WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE.
1mpediments to Marriage; the cause ant
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid. fol
so cents, by DR.. q. WHITTIER, 6l7 St
Charles street, st. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

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 dandruff 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 80 cents and
ST per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale al
THE ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
EeRGAN PAEK MILITARY ACADEMY.

Capt. ED. N. KIRK TALCOTT, Associate
HENRY T. WRIGHT, A. NJ ( Principals
The best Academy for boys in the Northwest
Prepares for any college or fur business Loeafior
attractive and elevated Fifteen acres of ground
Session begins Sept 6, 1877 Send for catalogue tc
Capt ED. N. KIRK TALCoTT, Morgan Park
Cook Co, Illinois
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

f. Krell has purchased the stock of NJ.
COhn, 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. lld6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
DIED.

CoRNS.-In Coal Valley, III. George Humphrey
Corns, aged II months.
The funeral took place on the 18th, at2p.m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
MARRIED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. i'm Milan, Ill. on
September 18th, 1877. by the Rev. NJ Noerr Mr..
Dayid w Matthews and Miss Mary M. Bradley, all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

WANTED. "A first-cass coat maker at
q. f. Dodges. I4-d3t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

An unpleasant passenger in a street car
is a crying Baby. In such cases DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup should be given to the little
sufferer to ease its troubles. 25 cents a
bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
PATENTS.
For Sale :

CEVERAL wELL-BRED DURHAM BULL
" Calves, at my stock farm, at Longvew, on Rock
alVer. miles above Milan, and IL miles from
Coal Valley VIII be sold low.
2 ST W. D. CROCKETT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

We are indebted to Col. Flagler, commandant a
Rock Island Arsenal, for the following:
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL
Week ending Sept. 13, p. IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap ct The ARGUS OFFuE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
Saturday, September 18th, 1877
AT s O'CLOCK P. NJ.

or at such time and place as they may decide, or
pose OF electing the delegates to which they are
entitled under this call.
The basis Of representation will be one delegate
| for every 30 votes cast for Samuel j. Tilden for
President, and an additional delegate for every
fractional number % votes. The basis Of repre-
sent alton will be as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
CITY.

A Ii DEMOCRATIC AND OTHER VOTERS OF
~ Rock Island county opposed to the dictation
and supremacy OF the Republican party; all who
are deslrOus Of cooperating together for the cleo
ton OF honest ard competent men to office; all
who believe 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 laborng and
industrial interests of the country; and all who
desire equalprotection and equal benefits to all
classes, are requested to meet in Delegate Con
Island, on
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14
Wednesday, september 1e. N

for the purpose of nominating candidates for Coun-
ty officers.
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 it's judgment, be deemed proper
The voters OF the various townships desiring to
act under this call are requested to meet at thei
usual places for holding such meetings on
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-14

by order County CentraI UOmmlIIet.
j. s. DRAKE. Chairman.
K. M GRENNELL,
SAMUEL HEAGY,
ANDREW DONALDSON,
F. j. WHITNEY.
The New York herald., 1877-10-02
EDWIN ADAMS FRIENDS.

A meeting OF the theatrical friends Of Mr.. Edwin
Adams now lying at the Fremont House, Chicago, III
with consumption, was held yesterday afternoon at
the Gramercy PARK Hotel for the purpose arranging
grand benont performance TOR him in New York and
losses in roa estate at Long Branch which have I'm.
povershed him. He wishes to get to Philadelphia the
homo OF his wie's friends. Among those present
were Mr. sothcrn, Mr.. Florence, Olver Doud
Byron, Maurice Grau J. g. Williamson, 4.
T.. Aorris and Willixm Winter. On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Winter MIR. Sothern chosen
chairman and Mr. Thompson secretary. Mr. Sothren
announced t1at he had received letters from many
Of the profession rendering their
q benefit Mr.. Fleming offered NiDios Garden for tho
the Academy Of Music. II was at first decided TO hold
II Thursday night October ii, but that day being
day, 1t was concluded to give 1t on Friday oco
Der IL
Mr. L. j. Vincent wac chosen stage manager and Mr..
Theodore Moss treasurer.
The following gentlemen were elected q managing
committee William J. Florence, L. A. Sothorn,
Harry wall. j. w. Carroll, Theodore Moss William
Winter, John A. Thompson, J. Q. Duff, Donnclly h
Poole, Shook Palmer, IL h. Abbey, H. j. Fleming,
Martin Hanley, George Fucr, +. II. French, L. ).
Vincent
W. j. Florence, Charles Coghlan, J. G. williamson,
Miss Maggie Moore, Il. A. Sothern, w. r. Floyd, j.
W. Carroll, Oliver Doud Byron, T. Z. NORRIS Mile.
Aimee. George Holland, Mrs W. ]. Florence, General
WhIe Mckee Rankin kitty Blanchard.
The Printing Committce-Staney McKenna A. d.
Parks. william Stuart, Felix dc Montaine, Archie
Gordon, Maurice Grau j. H. Coppleston, J. s. Hogan.
The Muslcal ComMittee Is NJ. Grau, w. X. DouIsch.
w. l.. Abbey, Charles Phelps and J. II. Meade.
A resolution OF thanks voted 70 Mr.. FcminR
for his generous offer Of Niblos Garden without ex-
pcnsc.
Persons dcsIrous OF contributing toward the benefit
forward subscriptions to Mr. f. A. Soihern, caro-
Harry Wall, No. IA Union square.
The New York herald., 1877-10-02
Tha Mexican Trouble.

Our special dispatches from the Mexican
border do not give any positive confirmation
of the reported battle between the United
States troops under Lieutenant Bulls and
the Mexican Indians, but it is quite evident
that fighting has actually occurred. The
statement that Colonel Shafter with six
hundred men and two Gatling guns, has
crossed over to the support and assistance
of Lieutenant Bulls is confirmed. It is also
stated that the Mexicans are on the alert and
from the neighboring towns on a secret
expedition in the direction of the Sierras,
where the United States troops have taken
up position. That the military authorities
on this side of the border consider the stu
alton Of our troops grave one is shown by
the announcement that reinforcements have
been sent forward to keep the line of march
open for the returning column. OF course
rumors of disaster and danger to the Ameri-
cans are current in San Antonio, but they
are not believed by General Ord. The fact
that the Mexicans near the border have as
sumed threatening attitude can only have
the effect of bringing the whole question to
speedy decision one way or the other. But
there need be no fear yet Of any war. If
the Mexicans have indeed taken up the
gauntlet they will soon be in hurry to drop
it again, else their punishment will be
prompt and severe
The New York herald., 1877-10-02
Custer'S Funeral.

For nearly year the body of General
Custer rested near the spot where he fell
upon that fatal field where he and his men
fought with unavailing courage till not one
was left to tell the story OF the day. The
valley Of the Little Horn is made sacred by
their blood, and the soldier could have no
grave more fitting than the field on which
he perishcd. But with regard to the re-
mains of General Custer the case is different.
He had frequently expressed the wish to
his friends that If he should fall in battle
his tomb should be ut West Point. There
he was educated as 4 soldier and taught
that his first duty was to give his life,
II necessary, to the service of his
country. This he did fearlcssly and nobly,
and now all that the country can do is to
give him grave. In accordance with his
known wishes, therefore, the body Of Con-
eral Custer will DO buried at West Point, on
the 10th Of this month, with the appropriate
and imposing ceremonies due to the rank he
held in the army, but, more than oil, the
The New York herald., 1877-10-02
THE BOSTON ARTILLERY.
THE TWO HUNDRED AND FoRTIETH ANNUAL
FALL. FIELD DAY AT HARTFORD.

THE TWO HUNDRED AND FoRTIETH ANNUAL
FALL. FIELD DAY AT HARTFORD.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Oct 1877
Tho Ancient and Honorable Artillery, composed o!
the solid Of Boston, held their 240th annual fall
field day Hartford this afternoon and we're received
with grand ceremonies by the local military organiza-
tons including reception with full military honors
the park and parade through tho principal streets
The buildings along tho line of march extensively
decorated with flags and iestoons oil national colors,
and the city presented a gala day appearance during
tho afternoon with its decorations and throngs OF
spectators This evening the visitors gave grand ball
ut Allyn Hall which surpassed anything OF the KIND
that has occurred here Tor years. The assomblage
was exceedingly select and everything was spiondIdly
managed. Tho stage in tho hall represented mi.
tary encampment with tents, field pieces, stacked
arms &C., the minor decorations OF the apartment
being manly OF a floral character
Among tho guests were Governor Hubbard, General
Hawlcy, ex-Postmaster General jewell Senator Eaton,
General N. i. Banks, General W. b. franklin and
many of tho wealthicst citizens OF Hartford. The
ball was full dress altar, and numerous elegant
toilets we're shown. Tomorrow tho visitors will
give BANQUET ut Allyn Hall and visit the places Of
interest throughout the city.