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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

object. He then attempted to drown
himself In small brook near his shop. but
failed again. He then went back to bis
shop and drank about half pint OF acid
used by timers. This dose had the de-
sired effect, bat when the acid com menced
| to burn he repentea and sent for DIR.
Jewell-but all efforts to save him we're in
vain. and he died in terrible agony at y
o'clock Sunday evening. He had lived IN
1 Lyndon about six months, was unmarried,
about 40 years old. and was hard drinker.
By what sort of logic is it determined
that a man who is dishonest at home viii
be honest abroad? If that cannot be
worked out, Mr.. Hayes will do we'll to re-
consider some of the foreign appointn ents
he is said to contemplate. 1t is SAFE
thing to let the politicians, whom the peo'
pile have retired from public life fol-
good cause, remain in the obseurlty tt
which the popular will has consigned them
Isl. Louis Rep.
In THE ARGUS of April Gath appear
ed an item giving an account OF the accl
dental shooting of a young girl In the
thigh, at the residence of Samuel johnson
living near Reynolds DR.. Ashbaugh, o
Reynolds, and not DIR. Roseberry, of Gable
attended the wounded girl The wound il
painful one, but not large. the cartridge
only being size % DIR. Ashbaugh was as
sisted by DR.. Huyett, of Milan, but the!
were unable to find the ball. and it is still
in the limb, though she is recovering rap
idly.
Miss Edith L. Trego. Atlantic, Gas
Go. Iowa" was the name on a letter founC
in THE ARGUS box to-day. 1t is now il
the post office where it should have beer
dropped in the first place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

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 for
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag.
gage check on the counter of the Hotel,
your baggage viii be delivered in your
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arrival
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

THE BEST RECUPERANT of failing eper
gy, that to which the tagged out man OF
business, the brain-fatigued author, the
tired advocate or the weary artizan can
resort with tie greatest certainty that il
will revive his overweight powers, is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, a most genial
tonic cordial, as well as a benign remedy
for disorders of the stomach, liver, bowels
and urinary organs, and means of eradi.
eating and preventing intermittent fevers
1t not only enriches the blood and creates
new fund of energy in the system, but j,
has the effect of expelling impurities frou
the liteacurrent which beget disease. The
injurious Influence of abrupt transitions o.
temperature, OF an unwholesome climate
and injurious diet, are counteraeted by it
and it promotes digestion, appetite and
sound repose. Give it trial and be con
vineed,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
Sidewalk n office,

All who will build their walks within the
coming twenty days (by May lO), and then
prove before the County Court that they
have complied with the order, will be dis.
charged without costs. 1t is not only nee
essary to build the walks, as ordered, but
it is necessary to prove that fact 10 court
All those who neglect attention to this
notice will find judgement against them
for the sums assessed by the commission
ers, and a big bill of costs besides
Those who want any grading done should
leave notice Immediately at the City
Clerks office, and it will be attended to
The city authorities mean business now.
VIM. H. GEsT, City Atty
Rock Island, April 20, 1877. 7dtd.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

1t may be observed that no attempt is
made to hunt up out-of-the way or I'M
known place to find names to endorse
Simmons Liver Regulator:
Hon. Alexander II. Stephens.
John W. Beckwith, Bishop of Ga.
General Jno. B. Shorter, U. s. Senator.
Hon. Jno. Gill Shorter, Ex-Governor of Ala.
Rev. David Wills, DID. President Ogle
thorpe College.
Bishop Pierce (of Ga.)
Hon. james Jackson firm Howell Cobb 4
James jackson, Attorney-at Law, Macon
Ga.
Jno B. Cobb.
r. L. Mott, Columbus, Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

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 a 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, vet 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, that
will not try it. If you die, it is your own
fault, as you can 60 to your druggist T.
H. Thomas and get sample bottle for 10
cents and try it; three doses will relieve
any case Regular size only - cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

We CANT TALK without showing the
condition of our teeth. Every laugh
exposes them, 10 order not to be ashamed
of them, let us use Sozodont, which is
sure to keep them white and sLotless, and
to give fragrance to every word we utter.
United we stand" as the joined frag-
ments said to Spalding's Glue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
New Grocery Store .

Yes! it is fact. Our old citizen, John
Kroger, may be found at No. 1912, Third
Avenue between 18th and 18th Streets
selling Groceries and Provisions, as in the
days of auld lang syne.
He respectfully solieits the patronage
of his old customers and the citizens in
general.
The highest cash prices will be paid to
farmers for country produce. d6twlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
A New Deal.

May Bros having determined to give
the public the benefit of their wholesale
establishment will from this day sell all
goods in their line at retail at wholesale
prices. If you are in need Of Crockery,
Glassware, Table Cutlery, Casters, &c,
now is the time to buy Every article
marked in plain figures. Come and see
the prices. MAY Bros.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

The work done by this ofhcefor Charley
Gray's estate was ordered by Messrs.
Simonson & Stoddard, of Port Byron.
The charge is a reasonable one for the
work done, and it is a matter of entire in
difference to THE ARGUS PRINTING Con-
PANY whether old Guyer allows it OF
not. The parties who ordered the work
are good for the amount. 2dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

No one has known what perfect bread,
biscuit, rolls, pastry, ETC., are, if he has
not eaten those raised by DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER. This article is made from the
purest compounds, and so strong that lit
tie more than one half of the ordinary
kinds is needed. 1t also saves in -four,
shortening, eggs, milk, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

A delicate complexion is best compared
to a blooming rose; bnt when the counte.
nance is disfgured with Blotches and
Pimples, like weeds in rose bed, the suff-
erer should promptly use Dr. Bulls Blood
Mixture which quickly aud effectually Grad
icates such unsightly evidences of impure
blood
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

Masonic NoTICE-The venerable
brother mason. the Baron De Camin, will
lecture on the "Origin of Masonry" before
Fraternal Lodge, A. f. 4 A. NJ, Daven-
port, Iowa. tomorrow "Wednesday
evening, at 8 o'clock. The Fraternity in
general is invited to attend. 8d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

The Intense Itching caused by certain
diseases of the skin is speedily allayed by
Glenn's Sulphur Soap, which entirely re-
moves every species of eruption, is per-
tectly safe, and far cleaner and more
effective than any ointment. Depot,
Crittenton No. Sixth Avenue.
Ladies Of forty who use Hills Hair
Dye seem ten years younger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
The Late Peter H. Smith
At regular meeting of Phoenix Hose
20, No. /, May It'll, the Company passed

= At a regular meeting OF Ph9nlX hose
Co, No. /, May 18th, the Company passed
the following resolutions of respect
WHEREAS, Our worthy brother p. II. Smith, in
obedience to the will of Heavenly Father, has
passed from time into eternity.
Res0LUed, That in all the qualities of a fireman,
Brother p II Smith was highly distinguished, and
by his death vacancy has been made in our ranks
that can never be flled
ResotUed That we shall ever cheri h in our
hearts the remembrance of the many virtues of oul
departed brother who ever kind and true.
ResOEUe9 Thst while feeling sadly own loss
we know that there those upon whom the loss
is far greater, and TO them extend our heartfelt
sympathies in their sad bereavement, and that We
transmit them copy OF these resolutions.
ResOEUed That As q mark OF respect that will
drape our Hose House and Cart in mourning for 81
days, and spread upon the Company's Record one
page to his memory, and that copy of these reso
| iutions be published in THE ARGUS and The Union
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

The readers of The ARGUS who may
this summer have occasion to visit Boston,
will thank us for reminding them that the
American House more than sustains its
we'll earned reputation as one of the best
hotels Of New England, Particular atten-
ton is paid to the comfort of guests, and
desire to please is apparent in all parts
of the house.
Put the American down in your note
book, and stop there when in Boston.
THE HOTEL DEvoNsHIRE. OF New
YORK. This Is spick and span bran-new
firss- class hotel. Every room is bright
and cheerful, we'll ventilated. and elegantly
furnished. 1t is located just across the
street from the Grand Central Depot,
where every traveller may stop without
having to hire carriage. 1t is kept on
the European Plan, and the scale of prices
| is very moderate. Don't fail to give it a
trial GU your next visit to the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
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, Costive-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biiousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal VIscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con
tanning no mercury minerals or deleterious drugs.
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders OF the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness OF the Blood
in the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fulness OF Weight
In the Stomach, Sour Erupuons Sinking or Flutter-
ings in the Pit of the stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Futterings
at the Heart, Choking or Sufocatlng Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, YeOwness Of
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
lew doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
70 cents per box, Sold by druggists
Read FALSE AND TRUE"
send one letter-stamp to RADwAYsS CO., No g.
Warren 81, New York. !. Information worth thon
sands viii b SAINT you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
Shallenberger's Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed. MIILNER & PARKER.
4.o0a&u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
BUs!LES
HITLER BLOCK.

Yours attention IL respectfully solicited to- my
new novelty in STITCHED Skeleton hustle now
ready, WITHOUT CLASPS making Bustle or l. oop
Skirt inner article that fit the fances and wants of
the trade in their super stitch WIRE COVER fns h
avoidance OF clasps ard HARSH surface which GU r
ana WEAR the underwear resting thereon and ad-
Joining. They are re- Ideally new and strike every
eve with their superior excellence at prices which
cannot fail to attract the attention of BUYERS They
These, and all past makes OF LorT1 RtfsTIr in
elnalhg the STANDARD NUMBERS 3s and S. are now
ready IN superior workmanship, forming COM
Plete iine OF styles and sizes In Panier Trail and
snort lengths, which viii compare fayofably with
those OF any other manufactured
Dip!omas nave been awarded my goods each year
u Oh =; ana Medal and Diploma by the Centen-
"a. a, ". THOMAS, 81 White street, New York; sol
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

The Grand Central Hotel. New York. is
a model establishment. 1t is superb in
style and appointment. In size AID capac
ity for accommodations it has no equal.
1t was the first leading hotel to lower its
rates from SAC to 50 so and So 90 per
day. Its reputation is unsurpassed, and
it receives fresh endorsemen daily from
thousands of its guests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
Another Letter from Mrs. Q. Krapf:

AUGUbT 10, 100.
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: l take the liberty TO ad-
dress you again. My health is greatly improved
by the use OF your medicines. Three of the tumOrs
are entirely gone, and the fourth is nearly so.
Dropsy II gone health still improving, and my
weight decreasing evry fast. l have had great
many calls this summer to inquire oil the wonder
fu cure your medicine has done for me, one from
Ohio, one from Canada, three from jackson, and
quite O number from this place. Yours with re-
spect, MRS. Z. KRAPF.
We are well acquainted with Mrs. Krapf. She is
an estimaOle 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 it. Yours re-
specially, EBERBACH & co.
Ann ArbOr. Mich, Aug IS, 1875.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

MASONIC. Special convocation of Bar
ret Chapter, R. A. M, this Tuesday
evening, at 1880 o'clock. Work on the
P. NJ. and NJ, NJ. degrees. By order of the
HIP +. M. BoNEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

A well-timed and iudicious concession to
he popular demand for reduced rates has
added very greatly to the former excellent
popularity of the Colonnade Hotel, Phila-
delnhia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

During the absence of DR.. Thomas, the
Illinois state entomologist, as a member
of the United States grasshopper COM
mission, in addition to the work to be per-
formed by Miss Smith in the northwestern
portion of the state, Professor French will
assist in the central and southern portion
of the state, giving special attention tc
insects injurious to corn, aud also to bark
and plant lice. DIR. Thomas wishes as
many specimens as possible from farmer;
and others, and also notes of observations
connected with entomology. These mas
be addressed to him at Carbondale, ILL.
where they will be properly attended to by
the assistant in the office, Miss Middleton,
who has been there engaged from the
| frst.-Prdirie Farmer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

The Sherman House, Chicago. has be-
come the most popular hotel in the west
on account of reducing to $500 a day, al
their best rooms. without baths. above the
parlor floor Table unexcelled Try il
ard be convinced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
CITY
The Weather--To-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA NJ IS e above zero IL n SOC above zero
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

The regular monthly meeting of the
library board was held last evening;
presents. W. McMaster. president;
Henry Curtis. Jr., H. G. Connolly, Alex
Steel, G. w. O'Neal, E. D. Sweeney and
W. Fl. Gest. Absent-Dr. @. Truesdale
and G. Speidel
The regular monthly report of the
librarian was read and approved. 1t is as
| follows:
Librarians report for the month ending
| April 3Oth 1877:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

Printing, Binding and Blank-B Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Mlller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

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 & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
s-l7mwf&wly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
NOTICE To ALL WHOM 1T MAY Con

NOTICE To ALL WHOM IT MAY Con
CERN.-The undersigned having secured
the services of John Milan. one of the
champion horse shoers Of Chicago, for the
benefit of their customers and their horses,
solicit a share OF work in the horse shoeing
line All hoof bound horses perfectly cur ed
with three shoeings; interfering of horses
stopped. The neatest shoeing on trotting
horses; all horse men are invited to give
US CALL Though the times are hard We
will spare no pains or expense for the ben
eft of our customers. The best genera
blacksmith and wagon shop in all its
branches in the city Painting and car.
riage trimming neatly done. Both prac
teal workmen. All business promptly
attended to. Stops at the bridge neal
Keator's saw mill. Call and see US.
may8-dt MURPHY & WILLS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
Real Estate Sales.

Carl A, Deer'to Chas. 0. Deer, the 20
feet Of lot 3, block 2, in John Deere's add
to Moline, dated April II, 1877, for $50.
A. Pichereau to Mary A. Freytag. the s
80 feet OF lot 4, in Weatherhead's add to
K. l., dated May /, 1877, for $1,000.
Henry and Daniel McNeal, to trustees
of Baptist church of Watertown, lots |, 2,
3, and 5, block So, 10 WATERFOWL, dated
April 3, 1877, for $3.50.
John Burkhart to Henry Fetmau, part
of sec, Is, township l6, range 5 w-Drury
dated Jan. 9, 1877, for ST. 900.
The latest telegraphic news can ALWAYS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

Court Records aud books for county
offices made in the best manner at TIL
ARGUS OFFICE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

ANN, ARBOR, Mich, April 30, 1875
DIR. RADwAY-Kind sir: 1 have been taking your
Resolvent, Regulating Pills and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which me mos eminent phi ysCians OF
our Medical COllel pronounced incurable.
They were Ike lots on a tree. When | was cit
ting in chair theJ hung almost to the floor, and
NV weight was 2T5 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now it is 80 pounds, but they
not all gone yet. have taken twenty four bot
ties of Resovent, nine OF Relief, and twenty-four
boxes OF Pills. / get the medicine from G. Gren-
will. Please send me your book False and True"
MRQ O KRApE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
7amor of IL Years Grol0th Gu,
RdduCay'S Resident.
nutyuUVv Mas Ii

BEVERLY, MHHh ,JuIy IS, IobJ.
Dir. RAILWAY have had Ovarian THmor I'm the
ovariea ard bowels. All the doctors said "Jhere
was no help for it." / tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me ! saw your
Resolyent, and thought woulu try 1t; hut had no
faith in it, because had suffered for twelve YEAR.
/ took six bottles of the ResOlveut and one box Of
Railways Pills and two bottles Of your Ready Re
liu aud there II not II sign of tumor TO be
felt. and j 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 q you choose HANNAH 7. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning cures nervous head.
ache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

DOES Your HEAD ACHE?-Lodille' 8
Headache Specific will positively cure it 10
20 minutes. Only so cents bottle. For
sale at Bengston's drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

WITHOUT AN EQyAL-The hygienic
properties of Murray & Lanman's Florida
Water arc marked and distinctive fea-
ture of this delicious perfume. Its WON
derful power in relieving nervous head
ache, tainting turns, ordinary hystera.
and its healthful disinfectaut properties
in the sick room, mark it as peculiarly
adapted to the requirements of the bou-
doir, the dressing room and the bath.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08


Heretofore the directors have been in
the habit of drawing all the money due
the library from the city and depositing it
in bank to their credit. A motion was
made and carried appointing Messas,
Curtis, Connolly and Gest committee to
examine into this matter and if they
thought it advisable the board would only
draw from the treasury as the money was
needed to pay bills.
1t was moved and carried that the
librarian call in all books now out as soon
as the book cases were in a condition to
receive them.
1t was moved and carried that the pres
ident be authorized to purchase curtains,
book cases. ETC., for the necessary use Of
the library rooms.
The board then adjourned.
NOTICE. All persons having books in
their possession belonging to the Rock
Island Public Library are requested to
return them to the library before Tuesday,
the 18th. as the librarian wishes to make
the annual inventory of the books belong
ing to the library, commencing on that
day. No books will be issued for two
weeks after the 18th. By order of the
board.
| ELLEN GALE, Librarian.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-08

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, 1877-05-08
kidRen and Bladder COmDlniRtS.

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropry, Stpupage Of Water IncnntinuanCe OF Urine,
Brights / isease, Albnminuria, aud in all cases
where there brick dust deposits, the water Is
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
of egg, or threads like white silk, OF there is a
morbid, dark bilious appearance, and white bone
dust depOsits and when there Is "A priCtiug, 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, 1877-05-08

The latest telegraphlc news can always
be foNNd in the DAILY ARGUS.