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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-06-21

"Once upon q time" mac met an
old woman in anlEnglish town, driving
several asses. "Adieu, mother OF
Asses" said he. ''Adieu, my son -
was the old woman's reply. The fell
low went on his way, feeling for his
ears.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-06-21
Wtr AND HuM0R+

You know yourself that there is a
certain period in every boys life
when he'd rather be the ring-master
in a circus than President of the
United States.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-06-21

"My dear FRIEND" said agentleman
to bankrupt the other day, II am
sorry to hear Of your misfortune.
Your family have my warmest SYM
pathies,' s'Oh, don't trouble your
self about my family. / looked out
for them, you bet just save your
sympathies for the families Of my
creditors
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-06-21

A franklin street boy found a peck
et-book belonging to Mill Plain man,
OH Saturday, and restored it to the
owner, who gave him five cent
piece. The boy looked at the coin an
instant, and then handing it reluct-
antly back, audibly sighed as he said,
Il can't change it,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-11-01
Reunion in Heaven.

Heaven is not solitude: !. Il a
peopled ciiy-a city in which thero
are no Strangers, no homeless, no
poor whero ono docs not press a.
mother 10 The strcst without greeting;
whcro no one is envious Of another's
minsirelsy or ofanother's more brill.
iaui crown. When God said In the
ancient Eden, 1t IL not good for man
to he alone, there was deeper sig.
nilication N tho words than cou ID DO
exhausted or explained BY the fami-
" tie. II was the declaration Of an
essential want with the Creator in
bis highest wisdom has imp ress.
ed upon tho noblest of hi, W erk.
that that is not Iife--you don't call Il
llfe--where the hermit In some moor
land glade drags out solitary exist.
nnce, or where tho captive 10 somo
cell or boniago frcts AMI rines 10
seen | That man does not under.
stand solitude.
Lifc--all kinds Of life tend, ID
compauiouship, ani rejoices 10 Il,
frou tho larvae ond buzzing insect,
cloud up 10 the kingly lion and tbs
kipglier man. 1t i. a social state in.
10 which wc are in,rol iced, ns we'll
as state Of con ,ciousaess. Mt only
therefore, docs the Saviour pray for
his disciples, Father, I will that
those whom thou hast given me b.
with me where an. that may boz
hold my glory but those who are
in that heavenly recompense arc said
to have como TO tho general assem-.
bly, aud Church Of the first-born,
written in heaven Ayc, and bot
ter than that, and dearcr TO somc Of
US, TO the spirits Of just men made
perfect
Tho question Of the recognition Of
departed friends 10 heaven. aod spe-
cial intimate reunion With them,
Scripture and reason enable us to in-
fer with almost absolute certainty. Il
is implied in the fact that the resur.
rection Of individuals, that II is tbs
mortal that shall put on immortality.
1t is implied in the fact That heaven
is vast and happy society; and It
is implied IN the fact that there is
no uuclo,hing Of nature that wo pos
sess, only tho cloth upon it Of
tho garments of a brighter aud
moro glorious immortality, Take
comfort, then, those Of you Ia whose
history the dearest charities OF life
have been severed by tho rude hand
Of death those whom you have
thought about MS lost are not lost, ex-
cept to present sight. Perhaps even
now there aro angel watchers,
screened by kindly Providence
from everything about that would
give you pain but If you and they
are alike in Jesus. and remain faith
ful 10 the end, doubt not that you
shall know them again. II were
strange, don't you think II amid the
multitude of eorih's ransomed cues
that W. are to see ia heaven, We
should sec all bpt those We most
foudly and fervcnlly long to see.
Strange ii IN sone of our walks al,y "
the golden sireeis. we never happf
TO li1ht up"n them S'raDge il we
not hear some .e.vcuasong, loarnf
IN earih. t,illel by snue C car rih1
ing voire hat W. have heard befoto
W. Worely Pumsioa
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-11-01
Send for a Circular.
: How Lost. How Restored,

''~''
gs,u just published. q new edition Of
DR. CuLvERwELL's CELEBRArED
49, ESSAY on the radical cure with
out medicine) Of Spermatorrhes or Semi
nal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Loss
es. lmpoiency. Mental and Physical In
capacity, lmpediments TO Marriage. etc. 1;
also. Consumption. Epilepsy and Fits, in
duced by self-indulgence or sexual extra.
vagance, &c.
BO-Price, In a sealed envelope, only
six cents.
The celebrated author, In this Essay,
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years
successful practice. that the alarming
Of self-abuse may be radi-
cally cured without the dangerous use Of
internal medicine or the application Of
the knife pointing out mode Of cure at
once simple. certain, and effectual by
means Of which every sufferer, no matter
what his condition may be may cure
himself chesply, privately, and radically.
nJ-This Lecture should be 10 the
hands Of every youth and every man In
the land. ttts it4
Sent under soal, In . plain envelope, 10
any adress. postpaid, on receiptof siX
cents or two postage stamps.
Address the Publishers.
THE CULvERwELL MEDICAL CO.
II Ann 81. New York Post Office Box 4Sea
July Ii. 1876. ~. w
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-11-01

Soft vordss ere ssid 70 cost se,AissI
the old fellow who be- just paId $500
settle brsssh efPrsniss ssse lAlak:.|
|ssrsnily.
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SOms.h.ni'in l..e atd.

Judge Pitman has habit Of slip
ping his watcl under hi, pillow
when he goes to bod. The othel
night somehow it slipped down, and
rs the Judge was restless, it grad
ually worked its way downward To-
wards the foot Of the bed. After
bit, while he was lying awake, his
foot touched it, and it felt very cold
he was surprised and scared, and
jumping from his bed, he said
"By gracious, Maria! there's
toad or snake or something unds
the covers.-I touched it with nj
foot"
Mrs. Pitman gave loud scream
and was out on the floor in an il
slant.
snow, don't go to hollering al
waking up the neighbors," said d
Judge. -'You go and get the broo
or something, and we1l Ax u
thing mighty quick"
Mrs. Pitman got the broom an
gave it to the Judge. With the Il
mark that she felt as il snakes wei
creeping all up and down her led
and back. f
20, nonsense, Maria ! Now yo(
turn down the cover slowly, while
hold the broom and bang IL. Pu|
a bucket Of water alongside the bed
too, SOS we can shove il in and
drown IT,"
Mrs. Pitman fixed the bucket and
gently removed the covers. Thl
Judge held the broom uplifted, anl
as soon as the black ribbon OF th|
watch was revealed. he cracked I
way three or four times with hi
broom. Then he pushed the thin
off into tho bucket. Then they too
the bucket to the light to invest
gate the matter. When the JudgI
saw what it was, he said:
II mighs have known thati Ju|
like you women, to 60 arou1
screeching, and making . fuss abo|
nothing. Who's going TO pay d
for that watch It's utterly ruine}
1T was you made the fuss. NJ
mo, said Mrs. Pitma n. .You ns
not try to put the blame on ms.'
20, hush up and 60 10 bsdi !
tired Of hearing your blsthsr. Pes
to me you can't keep your tong
still minute Blame me i'll ai
going to get . divorce and Cd
CRATE.
And then the Judge turned
and growled at Maria until be
ep.-Mas AdeJsr.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-11-01

why did you name that ola hssss
polsou ." ssbsd gsntlspss sf sss|
whose horse wss almsst reduced 10 > :
s'en. "why, marss. you sss is's ssss
bouy psrt L 20 sirong In hin.v
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-11-01
ITYIoN HOUSE,
A GREAT OFFER /! /

We will during these Hard Times dis
ose,t io PiAN)j SOllkvS. asw All
sscoel-hand of drst.class makers inc lud'
ing Waters at lower prices for cash or
fasialimenis or to let until paid for than
ever before offered. WATERS GRAND
SQUARE and UPRIGHT PIANOS 4 OR.
CANS (Includine Their New Souvenir &
Bondoir are the BEST MADE. Actave
Pianos $3.50. 7t3 do Sl6) not used a
year. 80" Stop Organs $50. 4 stops s5s
Stops S68. 8 Stops SsS. IL stops
800 cash. not used n year. in perfect or
der and warranted. Local aud travelling
AGENTS WANTED. illustrated Cata-
logue Mailed. A liberal discount 20 Teach
ere, Ministers. Churches. etc. Sheet mu-
SIC at half price. HORACE WATERS y
SONS. Manufacturers 4 Dealers, 40 East
18th St, Union Square, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19
In the Sweet RY.and-By

cannot but be the happy thought as the
fortunate recipient of the ''kacky Noun
tain Tours" scans its wonderful attractive
pages and peruses its fascinating descrip-
tons. Most beautifully embeliished with
new and highly artistic engraviDgs, its
letter press a model of typographical
richness, and the arrangement throughout
simply superb, the Rock Mountain Tourist
is worthy of comparison with PICTURESQUE
Anacrica or The Aldme. 1t is written IN
gossipy, graphic style, covering details OF
the tour through the garden of the South
west 1.-THE Arkansas Valley, Southern Kan
sas), to the very heart of the Alps of
America-the Rocky Mountains. Jaunts
are made to all the famous resorts of Col.
orado, the remarkable ruins, the springs,
the mines, and, in short, to every point of
interest to tourist, agriculturalist, capitalist.
miner, and invalid With the Tourist. the
San Juan Guide keeps fitting company,
and the two publications are mailed free to
all writing for one or both to 7. J. Ander-
son, Topeka, Kansas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria. a peatect substitute for
Castoria Oil. It is absolutely harmless.
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and allfesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimenti is for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

The Word "Sozodont," which is fast
becoming household word. is derived
from the Greek. and composed of two
words. Sozo and Odontes. 5000" trans
lated means to preserve, and ''Odontes"
the teeth-"Sozodont," preserver of the
teeth. And it is true to its name. For
identifying and preserving the teeth,
hardening and invigosating the gums, and
correcting all impurities of the breath, il
is without peer in the world.
Spalding's Glue will mend everything.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19
From the. National Hotel Reporter Chicago
Sherman House Fire Escape.

Col. Alvin Hubert, the enterprising
proprietor of the Sherman House, Chicago
has made contract for fire escape for
every room in the hotel 1t is simply a
strong hempen rope, knotted every three
feet, fastened securely into the floor by
iron bolts and a ring. On the end is a
crossbar that can be used as seat, and
ABOVE 1t are provided smaller ropes and
straps, SO that even an infant can be Sc
curely fastened 10 them and lowered from
the windows in case of necessity. Each
rope will be of sufficient length to reach to
the sidewalk. They will be enclosed in a
black walnut case in the room and properly
labelled, and will be found ornamental as
we'll as useful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

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. 1MuLNER & PARKFp
d-o0AEu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

New RULING MACHINE at THE ARaUs
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms, opposite the
Post office. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable in all
of Cramp or other disorders caused by change
OF water or bad water, and few drops used regu-
lsrly by travellers will usually act as Preventive
and ward OF such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from Illness, a small quantity with
little sweetened water will be found to give strength
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction,
which is the great objection to the use OF alcoholic
stimuants. Producing all the good effects OF a
Mustard Plaster, without the possibility of blister
ing the SKIM its application flannel is most eff
caclous. And in the case OF persons predisposed
70 rheumatism and Gouty Affections, IT is Of great
service, used to rub with)
GS~B Beware of Counterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

DR.. WHITTIER, GIT St. Charles
ST., St. Louis, Mo, treats all forms of
Venereal Diseases, Seminal Emissions and
Sexual Debility, with unparalleled success.
No matter who failed, call or write; PAM
phlet or consultation free. Can refer to
the medical profession in all parts of the
country. Medicines perfectly safe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

pies the face lost manhood positively Ladies
wanting the most delicate attention. call write Pleasant
home for patients. book for the mion-Marriage Guide
which tells all about diseases,
10 cents postage Dr. James has fifty and
parors. Doctor. a
bm.; Sunday, 10 to H. DR.. James is so of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19
What They Went Down For

From the Courier Journal
Harley:
We're going along down to New Orleans,,,
Laurence:
Were going along down to New Orleansi,,
Nc Tedgh.
Were gong along down to New orleausr,
Harlan:
Were going along down to New Orleans,n
Broaon:
Were going along down to New orleans,,
All:
ITO see that quadroom ballr'
Haaoley:
Lyman Trumbull, he went therer'
laurence:
80 Johnny Sherman he went there!'
Mc Fedqh:
And Governor Palmer, he went therel'
Harlan:
BroaUn;
Yea, Shellabarger, nc went therer'
HI:
To see that guadraon ballr'
walk around walk around around 80 walk we all
Weare going down to New 0r-l- ans,
To see that quadroom ball!'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

MI. M. CORBETT.
JOHN 3. HAwr,,

ATTORNEY AT LAW Office in Mitchell 8
n Lynde's Block, Rock Island, Ills ~
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NERVOUS nERurr

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1892
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENSING CHEMIST,

North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT rAu
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and, Illinois aba -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19

. Cor. Franklin, CHICAGO.
Chartered by the State Of
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of giving immediate reflex in
alleases ofprivste, chronic and
urinary diseases in al their
complicated forms. tits well
known DIR. James has stood at
the head of the profession for
the past thirty years. Age
and experience are all impor-
tApt. Seminal Weakness,
night losses by dreams, pim-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-19
Ghe g Iailg Area,s.
ROCK ISLAND, .rLnrNoxg
Poor Daniel Chamberlain.
Put away his little carpet
Bag, for he will want it ne'er;
Little Daniel is disgusted-
He has walked of on his ear.
Gone North to growap with the country,

The Republicans Lament.
Dearest r. B. a. has left us.
And his loss we deeply feel.
Fer of spoils he has bereft us.
And no longer can we steal
Gone over to the enemy
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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1877-03-17

"A story entitled "Hcl on the Wa
bash" is to be published In the Cincin.
att Commercial.
Elder Evans, the leader of the
Lebanon Shakers, has started grave
yard on new plan. The graves are
to be twenty feet apart, with a tree
planted over each, so that in time there
will be handsome grove.
-CatharIue of Modena, wife of the
Count de Ghambord, lately kissed the
POpe's slipper aud presented him with
10000 francs III gold. His Holiness
favored her with an allocution, of which
the lady, being very deaf, heard not
a word.
Aud now they say William Penn
would sit down under tree with In
dians about him, and, telling them
of the better world beyond the sea
deal himself four aces aud win the
game.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1877-03-17
CARDS.

Purniture Warehouse.
" gehwartE, Bank street, dealer IN at xmas V
Furniture CoEns mddeto order
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Syrup wild Cherry


Is A SOVEREIGN REMEDY. e..
Hemorrhdge, or splitting blood, may proceed
from the larynX, tr9Chia brOnClna or ltugs,
and ARISE from various causes. as undue physcal
eSertiOn, plethora, or fulness OF the vessels.
weak lungs, Over9trainug Of the voice suppress
ed evacuation, Ubsti uctiOn Of the spleen or Nv
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1877-03-17

Boot and Shoe Makers. ..v
Cliptsu Bretney, in LeppnS building, Bank street.
AIoyVfsrs promptly fued--tOork iodrrdnted
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Railroad Guide.
PANNA. RAlLRoAD.
DHILA. q READING RAILROAD
Arrangement of Passenger Trains.

DEC. 18TH 1875.
Trains leave ALLENTOWN as folOwst-
WA. PERKiOMEN BRANCH.l
For Philadelphia, ut $50, HOO am, *5l5 and
o 55 p. m. -
FOr Phialplphis at $40 D. m. .|
WA EAst P4ENA. RRANCH.)
For Rotding, 2'So, $50, $50 M, l2Ia, 2lO, 45O
For Hainso7rg, 80, $50, 1855 a. N, i2.15. 30
For Lancaster and Columbia, 3 50. s.G5 am. and
430pm
tDoes not run on Mondays
SUNDAYS,
For Reading, 9 30 am. and o. 90 pm.
For Harrisburg, go am, and 90 pm. z..
Trains FOR ALLENTOWN leave as follows:
WA PERKIOMEN BRANCH.l
Leave Phllauelphla, I.3l Il. ~, LOO, l30 and B II
y. m.
SUNDAYS.
Leave Philadelphia. SIS IL. m. --...
WA EAST PENNA BRANcHl .I,.
Leave Reading, 74l ;.45, 10.35 M, 400. 0iO eOd
1890 pm ...... sf
Leave Harrisburg, $40, $40 a. M, 200 a67 and
LOO y. m.
Leave Lancaster, $40 am, 1855 and 3,45 pm.
Leave Columbia 500 a. m 100 and 1895 pm.
SUNDAYS. ...-
Leave Reading 7.2O am. '
Leave Harrisburg, 500 am.
Trains ma lked thus ~ run to end from depot
9th and Green streets, Philadelphia, other
trains to "A "a from Broad street depot.
town, and the 730 a. m and OILS p. M. trans
from Plnladelphla, have through cars to and
from Philadelphia. ~
]. IL. wOtiTTENg
General Manager.
G. HANCOCK, Genl Ticket agent
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New Advertisements.
TIM LUNGS!
CONSUMPTION :

This distressing and dangerous complaint and
Its premonitOry symptoms NEGLECTED cough
night sweats, lOaFseness, wasting fl 'Sh. fever
permanently cured by DR. Swayne'sCOmpOunj
syrup OF Wid Cherry"
'BRONCHITIS--A premonitor of Pulmonary
Consumption. Is characterized by Catarlh or III.
Elimination Of the mucous mtmDrune of the an
passages with cough and expectOrdtion, short
breath, hoRrseness pans in the chest. For all
hroncn1al affections, sore throat loss Of voice
coughs