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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Wivill K Co. have knocked them all on
prices Call and see them. 27d2t
Masonic Tribute to the Memory of the
late Rinnah Wells.


Masonic Tribute to the Memory of the
late Rinnah Wells.
At a regular communication of Anda-
lusia Lodge No SIG, A. F. & A. NJ, held
at Masonic Hall Tuesday evening, April
"a, A. D., 1877, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Architect of the universe to summons
from his labors on earth our beloved
brother. RiDnah Wells. calling him by
His omnipotent will to that judgement
which awaits all who are toiling here in
this earthly temple: and,
WHEREAS: The Masonic ties which
have so long bound US in mutual friend
ship and enjoyment to our departed
friend are severed. no more to be reunited
until the day when the grave shall yield
up its dead; therefore,
ReSoIUed: That we sincerely mourn this
disruption of convenanted friendship
bearing in tender remembrance his fidel
ity to Masonry and his devotion to the
principles it inculcates.
Resolved: That we earnestly sympa-
thize with relatives and friends of GU
deceased brother, and tender them tina
consolation which the world can neithe
give nor take away: and that we vii
wear the usual badge of mourning for tn
space of 80 days.
| Resolved: That a copy Of this preambl
and resolutions be forwarded to the famil
of our deceased brother and inserted il
the journals of Rock Island
By order Of the Lodge,
A. E. EKsTROM. Committe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Fire on the Peoria Road.

From Conductor Sutliff, of the Peoria
road. we learn that an elevator belonging
to the Farmers Cooperative Association,
at Stark, was burned on Thursday night at
IL o'clock. 1t contained some $700 worth
of grain, which was not insured. The
building was insured for 81, and cost
$1,000. The fire was the work of an in
ocndiary, and is believed to be the result
of rivalry between Waddy Petra 1.-THE next
station) and Stark.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

A RELIABLE CONCERN. of the
NEST extensive manufacturing establish
ments in the world and the largest of its
class in the United States is the firm OF
Crane, Breed 4 Co., Cincinnati. manufac
turers of Burial Cases, and Heating APP
paratus. This concern was established in
1853, and has steadily grown until it has
assumed its present high rank The
building has frontage of 1926 feet and is
no feet deep covering the largest area of
ground of any concern of its kind 10 this or
any other country. The firm also manu-
features Hearses. Coffin Trimmings and
Carriages, aud employs $50 men, w, j.
Breed, the manager of the institution, is a
courteous and obhging gentleman and q
thorough business man. The trade of the
concern extends all over the country and
PROFESSIONALLY Crane, Breed & Co., stand
at the head of all competitors 1t is al
ways pleasure to commend reliable 6rm
to the mercantile community and The AR
GUS 10 this instance unhesitatiugly does so
believing that those who purchase goods o.
the concern herein mention will be satisfied
with the treatment received and becomt
regular customers, Attention is directed
to their card which appears in another
column Of this paper,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Religious N Offices

Everybody is invited to attend services
at Christian Chapel. Sunday School al
9,l5 A. NJ Communion services immed-
lately afterward. Prayer meeting Tues
day evening at 7,30.
Killers Hall, Sunday afternoon, 81
o'clock, lecture by s. S. Hunting, or
Theodore Parker.
Services at the Baptist church to-mor.
row at the usual hours. La the evening
a lecture on the relation of Science anc
the Bible. Subject: The Days" of the
Creation. Narrative
Broadway Presbyterian church T. FL
Hench, pastor. Services at l0:45 A, NJ.
and 7,3O p. NJ, Sab. School at 9:15 A. NJ
Rev. j. R. Findley, pastor, will preach
in the Central Presbyterian church, a
l045 A. NJ. Subject, The Cross" A
1870 P. NJ, The Tongue" Young mems
prayer meeting at 2,30P.M
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

THE Hotel DEvoNsHIRE. OF New
YoRK-ThiS is spick and span bran-new
first-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 a carriage. 1t is kept on
the European Plan, and the scale of prices
is very moderate Don't fail to give it a
trial on your next visit to the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

The HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION might
be written in the gradual processes of
Improvement wrought out in articles of
food. Every progressive step is public
blessing. To no one article is more due than
to DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. This with
proper care in baking insures the most
delicious and digestible bread, biscuit, pas
try etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

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 owu
fault, as you can go to your druggist T.
II. Thomas and get sample bottle for lC
cents and try it; three doses will relieve
any case. Regular size only IS cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Charley Gray's Estate.

The work done by this officefor 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 Com.
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, 1877-04-28
Personal.

Col. Crockett, of Longview, was at the
Harper House last night, on his way home
from the great cattle sale at West Liberty.
He saysthe attendance was Iarge-prob'
ably 500 people-most of them, like him
self, mere spectators, attending for the
purpose of seeing the stock, making &C
quaintances, and learning points in regard
to the wants of farmers as to stock, prices,
etc etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

The Grand Central Hotel, New York, is
a model establishment. 1t is superb in
style and appointment. In size and capac-
ity for accommodations it has no equal
1t was the first leading hotel to lower its
rates from $4.C0 to 81 SO and $500 per
day. Its reputation is unsurpassed, and
it receives fresh endorsement daily from
thousands of its grests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Maroney & Renfro have moved their
paint shop into the building lately occupied
by Newberry's feed store, on 18th street,
bet. Third and Fourth avenues, and are
now prepared to do house and sign paint
ing, calsomininO, and everything in that
line. Estimates on work given. 27d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

WITHOUT AN EoUAL-The hygienic
properties of Murray & Lanman's Florida
Water are marked and distinctive fea-
ture of this delicious perfume. Its won
derful power in relieving nervous head
ache. fainting turns, ordinary hysteria,
and its healthful disinfectant 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, 1877-04-28

[. Epstein don't fear competition
from any dealer 10 the three cities. Com
petitors may endeayol tn hoodwink their
customers into paying old time rates from
force of habit, but once you visit Epstein
the difference in cost of everything from
a gold watch to silver thimble becomes
apparent The throngs that daily crowd
his mammoth jewelry emporium fully
attest the sincerity Of his statements.
Gold and silver watches, plain gold and set
rings, plain and fancy sets of jewelry and
everything in this line at net cost to close
out. Epstein is also in receipt of his
spring stock Of silver plated ware bought
at lowest wholesale prices for cash, which
he offers to customers at same rates at re-
TAIL This stock is the finest ever offered
in Rock Island a1d was made especially for
Epstein before he determined to go into
the musical instrument and merchandise
exclusively. If you want first class goods
anime Epstein stock, Star Block. Rock
Island I8dtf
Recently a very modest young Moline
lady, who wanted a pair of garters, adj
dressed the shopman thus: 1t is my de-
sire to obtain pair of circular elastic ap.
pendages, capable of being contracted OF
expanded by means of esciilating FURNISHED
steel appliances that sparkle like particles
of gold leaf set with Alaska diamonds, anG
which are utilized for retaining in propel
position the habiliments of The lower ex
tremities, which innate delicacy forbids m.
10 mention"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
To-DAYS' ADVERTISEMENTS.
HOTEL DOVENSHIRE,

opposite Grand Central Depot, on 41st and 42d SITS
bet. 4th and 9th Avenues, New York
THE HOTEL DEvoNsHIRR lie a new first class Ho.
TEL elegantly furnished and well ventilated. Every
room Is bright and cheerful. The hotel lie modern
structure, built expressly for frst-class house and
has every modern improvement 1t is conducted
on the European Plan, at moderate charges.
Persons visiting the city will carriage hire and
secure the best accommodations for the smallest
cost, by stopping at the Hotel Devonshire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Another Letter from Mrs. c. Kropf.

AUGUST 10 1910.
Dr.. RADwAY-Kind Sir: 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 is gone, health still improving, and my
weight decreasing evry fast. / have had great
many calls this summer to inquire OF the wonder
full cure your medicine mas done for me, one from
ohio, one from Canada, three from jackson, and
quite a number from this place. Yours with re-
spect, MRS. G. KRAPF.
We are well acquainted with Mrs. Krapf. She is
an estimabe 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 CumOrs. We have heard of
some wonderful cures effected by it. Yours re
spectfully, EBERBACH s. CO.
Ann Arbor Mich, Aug. Is, 1875.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Juo Roberts to Frew Hayes, part of sec
81, twp l6, w-Buffalo Prairie-dated
Sept 81, 1851, for 1925.
Chas Stoddard to Jno Boruff, part OF
sec 81. twp l6, w-Drury-dated April
n, 1877, for $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Pozzoni's Chemical Hair Restorative, to
preserve and bcautify 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. 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, 1877-04-28
CITY
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ. 4S above zero 10 n 42o above zero
"a. M, 41o SP. n. 400
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Light, airy. and cheerful, centrally loea-
ted, aud carefully managed, the Colonnade
Hotel offers unequalled inducements to
PHILADELPHIA visitors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

In this paper will be found letter
from Maj, Connolly, giving an interesting
account of his recent trip to Kansas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Mai. Connelly's Letter.

Yes-that portrait of his which we pub
lished the other day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

The editor of the Rock Island Daily
Union remains sick. Chicago Journal,
9th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
New Time Table on the St. Louis Road

On and after to-morrOw, the 29th, trains
will run as follows:
ST. LOUIS TRAINS,
Leave Rock Island at s O5 a. N and p.
w., arriving in St. Louis at Sic p. IN. and
7,45 a. IN.
Leave St. Louis s 20 a. N. aud 835 D.
m, arriving 10 Rock Island at s. so D. ~,
and 9 20 a. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Frank Miller's Harness Oil Backing
contains no coal or mineral oils.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
STERLING TRAINS.

Leave Rock Island at s. 10 p. m. arriv-
ing in Sterling at 9.45 p. M.
Leave Sterling at 6 a. IN. arriving II
Rock Island at 1910 a. ID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Wiyill & Co. are selling dry goods 40
per cent cheaper than 10 days ago. 27d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
PRICE, st PEK BOTTLE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

ANN, ARBOR Mich, April 30, 1875.
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: have been taking your
Resovent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which the most eminent physicians OF
our Medical College pronounced incurable.
They were like knots tree. When was cit
ting in chair they hung almost to the floor, and
my weight 275 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now it is 210 pounds, but they
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 book ''False and True"
MRS. c. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

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, 1877-04-28
Or of IL Years GrOloth Cured Ja
RddtCau's Resident.

BEVERLY, Mass July IS, 1869.
DIR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian Tamor in the
oyaries and bowels. All the doctors said "there
was no help for it," tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. | saw your
Resolvent and thought woulo try it; but had no
faith in it because had suffered for twelve year
/ took six bottles OF the Resovent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re-
lief and there is not sign of tumor TO be seen
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
10 you for the benefit Of others. You can publish
IL II you choose. HANNAH 2. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning cures nervous head
ache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

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.,.
5-l7mwf&wly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

Popular Illustrated book 1860 psgesl On
MANHOOD WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
so cents. by Dr. Z. WHITTIER, 6l7 St.
Charles street, St. Louis. Mo. the great
specialist. Read his work.
MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute fol
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless
and is as pleasant to take as honey. Fol
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms OF
Constipation, for young or old, there il
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain
it is speedy.
CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica
Swellings. Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bon,
and muscle ailments, can be absolutel,
cured by the Centaur Liniments. VIVA
| the White Liniment is for the human
| family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28

HELMBoLD'S BUCHU. - Helmbold' s
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 10 use,
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared. the absolute purity OF the prepare
ton, and the diligence used 10 the selection
of the crude material, have made i, known
far and wide as reliable and effective
preparation. and one that can always be
used with safety aud benefit. The great
success of Helmbold's Buchu has led to
the production of many spurious prepare
tons, which arc made cheaply and placed
upon the market to be sold on the reputa-
ton acquired 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, 1877-04-28

Wivill & Co. is the place to buy goods
at bottom prices. 27d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
A. E. EKsrRoM. Committe

DR.. Owen Lord can be consulted on and
after Monday at the Anthony House, cor.
10th street and 4th avenue in the follow
ing diseases: Diseases of the Blood and
Stomach, Chronic Dlarrhoea, Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia. Piles in their worst
forms cured. Fever and Ague, Catarrh.
and all Diseases of the Eye. Tape Worms
expelled in few hours Consultation free
and strictly confidential. His motto, Sure
Cure or No Pay. 26dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-28
Kidnev and BLADDER Oomplaints,

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stuppage of Water, InCnntinuance OF Urine
Bright's isease, Albumnuria, and in all cases
where there are brck-dust deposits the water is
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg, or threads like white silk there is q
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is prcking, 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, 1877-04-28
HEALTH! BEAUTY !
Strong and Pure, Rich BIoOd-Increase of
Flesh and Weight-Clear Skin and
Beautiful Complexion Secured to all.

Every Drop OF the SARSAPARILLIAN REsoL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat,
Urine, and other fluids and juices OF the system the
Ngor of Life for it repairs the wastes Of the body
with new and sound material. Scrofula, Syphilis
Consumption. Glanduar Diseases, Ulcers in the
Throat Mouth, TumOrs, Nodes IN the Glands and
other parts OF the system, Sore Eyes, StrumOrous
Discharges from the Ears, and the worst forms of
Skin Diseases, Eruptions, Fever Sores Scald Head,
Ring Worm, salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Acne, Black
Spots Worms In the Flesh, TumOrs, Cane ers In the
Womb, and all Weakening and Painful Discharges.
Night Sweats, Loss OF Sperm and all astes Of the
Life Principle within the curative range of this
wonder OF Modern Chemistry, and few DAYS use
will Lrove to any person using II for either OF these
forms OF disease its 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 new material made from
healthy bloOd-and this the SARSAPARILLIAN
will and does secure-a cure is certain; for when
once this remedy commences its work of purifca
ton, and succeeds in diminishing the loss OF wastes
its repairs vii, be rapid, and every day the patien
will feel himself growing better and stronger, tn,
food digestlng better, appetite improving and esl
and weight increasing
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsOLyEN,
excel all remedial agents In the Cure of Jhronic
ScrofulOus, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, bu
IA no only nOaitVe
The New York herald., 1877-09-02

CRUSHED TRAGEDIAN;
Or The Prompters Box
Story oi the Footli ghts aud Fireside.
which will be produced with special cast Of char acter
EnlLeY new seeheFy.. n harley VERY
mecnancai enects ...bv Haniiton weaver
furniture ana upholstery lierts brothers
Wardrobe. by u. Eaves
Acts i. and IL.
The Prompters Lodgings-Snaggleton.
Act Ill.
Scene 1-Drawing Room in Miss Mountcasheis Villa.
Scene 2-The stage door OF the Royal Poygon Theatre
Act Nv.
Scene I-Earnest's Chambers.
Scene 2-Drawing Room In the old Prompters
house.
The Orchestra will contnue under tho direction of Mr..
VIM. Withers but will be placed under the stage.
Box Office from 3 A. NJ. to 10 l.. NJ.
Mr.. W. W. TILLOTSON. TREASURER.
TTNION SQUARE THEArRE
Proprietor. etor......................M SHERIDAN SHOOK
Manager. Mr.. A. NJ PALMER
pREIIMINAKY
The New York herald., 1877-09-02
ERIE RAILWAY INVENTORY.

When Mr.. Hugh J. Jewett appointed In May,
1875 by the Supreme Court receiver Of the Erie Rail-
way Company, he was ordered, among other things,
to prepare an inventory OF the property of tho CON-
pany AS might be supposed, strict compliance with
this order has cntaed very large of labor.
The ding of the report yesterday in tho County
Clcrks office shows that the order has scd-
lously oDcyed The inventory occupies three largo
volumes, embracing altogether some eleven hundred
pages The inventory Is exceedingly minute, CON-
prisng II record down even TO the number OF pens,
pen racks and postage stamps of various denomIna-
tions owned by the company when the receiver as
sumed his duties The inventory divided INTO three
parts-the first embracing the real estate the second
The personal property and The third tho franchises
and rights owned by tdc company. Under the real
estate included the lands occupied by railroad
proper and Its various branches This shows the
total length Of the road to be 95S miles
and fraction OF which 459 milos comprise the main
line. the remainder being its branch lines The num-
Der OF engine houses, engines, passenger and freight
given with great exactitude ferries bridges, boats
and this species oil property scheduled with like
minuteness. An interesting feature In cataogung
the personal property IS the exhibit gwen OF tho
theatrical paraphcrnaiia OF the Grand Opera House
belonging to tho company, consisting Of silk an
satin robes, and evory grade oil theatrical wardrobe
sk and cotton tights, helmets, Shields flags stuffed
clubs, guns, pistols, &c, &c Such exhaustive In
ventory OF railroad company's property Is believed
never to have been made before.