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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Personal.

Phil. Hemstreet, of James Marden &
Co.. Rochester, N. Y; is at sthe Harper
House.
j. w. Sanders, Boston; j. NJ. Brown,
A. A. Rice, w. z. Russell, q. G. Balthis,
M. Goodman. g. w. Kirby, E. Rider of
of Chicago; j. Il. billiard, Peoria; j, s.
Fails. z. Ii. Rosse, Plttsburg; Fl. W.
Address, w, +. Perry, W. J. Bruf, New
York; VIM. 81. Pitts. st. Louis; are
among to-day's arrivals at the Harper
House.
D. Fl. Dorset, Des Moines; e. Ii. Flagg
and Arthur Wilkerson, Chicago; w. 81.
BarDes, Cleveland, O.; Sam. Blair, Ke-
vance: Il. Hale, Chicago: D. q. Weitzel,
Dayton, O.; Rattle Snake Jack. of Chicago,
are among to-dsy's arrivals at the Com
mercial Hotel
j. G. Goodlove, Indianapolis; Geo.
Holland and family, Delevan. Wis; G. X.
Aikens, Stockton. COL: John Mckee, Z.
Cahen, Joseph Collins. s. H. Hubbard.
Chicago; j. s, Roper, St. Louis; s. L,
Stephens, J A. Hutchinson, Peoria; J.B.
Serage, New York: are among to-day's ar
rivals at the Rock Island House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Kidney and BLADDER Diseases.

All manner of Urinary Bladder, Geni-
tai and Kidney Complaints. as weak.
ness, paralysis, atony, inaction, irrtia.
ton, Inflammation, non-retention, it.
confluence, distractions. brick dun,
and other deposits, pains in the backs
thighs, hip joints, dragging down,
whites, impure or disease discharges,
contract or contagious diseases, ulcers.
tumors. engagements. dripping, etc.,
etc., completely cured by Prof. Chap
in's new and remarkable remedies,
sBuchupaiba," Injection Fleu-" and
Constitution Bitter Syrup" Prof
Chapin's reputation as a specialist
in the above diseases is guarantee as to
character of these remedies. Sold by
druggists at $1.00 each or sent by
express on receipt of price. Advice
free. See circular with bottles. Ad.
dress f. S. Wells, 56l Barclay street,
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

DIAMOND. The best 10 the world
so acknowled by allwho have tried EvoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad a few bottles cure the wors,
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMoNT
(trade mark as there are worthless imita.
tons offered for sale. The genuine il
prepared only by DR.. A. f. EvoRY & Go.
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. .. Box
1902, New Work City. Sold By all Drug
Rists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Hunt-Woods.

A neat card announces the marriage on
Thursday, Aug. Is, at Turlock, California
of Mr.. Edward Manly Hunt to Miss Janey
Campbell Woods, daughter of Fl. i.
Woods, Esq, ofthis city. The newly married
couple have the best wishes of THE ARGUS
and host of friends in this city. Mrs
Hunt, nee Miss Woods, was a favorite il
social circles here and was very popula,
for her pleasant manner and superior traits
of character. The couple will make theil
home in Carson City, Nevada.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

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 European plar
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate. adapted to the stringeDcy of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage checl
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteeE
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, FIRE,
of expense. We advise you to give thu
Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Ihave subjected REEDS AROMATIC BIT
TIERS to chemical analysis, examined the
different substances from which it is man
ufactused, witnessed the process in its sue
cessive stages, and can truly say that th,
process is the best possible, and that thu
Bitters contain nothing deleterious Il
health. but only such substances as ar,
known to react favorably on the system.
X. II. CHITTENDEN, Instructor in Chem
istry, Yale College.
June oath, 1876.
GEO. W, M. REED & Co, Sole Proprietors
New Haven. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
THE HARPER OPERA HOUSE
SEVER.
Special Meeting OF the Council.

The council met in special session this
afternoon to consider the much talked OF
matter-the 10th street sewer. All the
aldermen were present except Brooks. In
the absence Of Mayor Reynolds, AID.
Warnock acted as mayor pro tenn.
Aid. Cameron reported from the street
and alley committee a resolution empower
ing the council and committee to build a
sewer, provided Mr.. Harper paid certain
amount of the expense.
This called forth sharp discussion be
tween Lundy, Anawalt, O'Neil. Schlem-
mer and Cameron on the question of the
committee to report after the question had
been passed upon by the council.
Aid O'Neil claimed that Mr.. Harper
had no right to withdraw q petition, 30 al
so did Aid. Cameron, which was sustained
by the mayor pro tenn,
Aid. Cameron finally withdrew the re-
report, and Aid. Schlemmer offered the
same, in form of resolution.
Aid. Lundy moved to lay on the table
Aid. Sehlemmer moved to amend and
pass the resolution.
Aid. Anawalt moved to amend the
amendment and lay on the table,
The yeas and nays were called on the
motion to table, resulting
Yeas-Koch, LuDdy and Anawalt-3,
Nays-O'Neil. Schlemmer, Simmons,
Cameron, Hilher-5.
The question was then on the passage Of
the original resolution, which was carried.
Yeas-O'Neil, Schlemmer, Simmons,
Cameron, Hillisr-5.
Nays-Koch, Lundy, Anawalt-3.
This brings the matter back to its oripi-
nal status.
A petition was read by the clerk, signed
by eighteen taxpayers, calling for a ERE
plug near 18th street and Sd avenue.
Referred to fire and water committee.
There being no further business, the
council adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Probate Court.

The following entries have been made
on the probate records since our last re-
port:
Estate of James Scarf, deceased. Fiua
account of executor fled and Improved anG
estate declared closed.
Estate of Charlotte Anthony. deceased
Inventory and appraisement bill filed and
approved.
Guardianship of Louisa Dorfer. Fina
report fled and approved and guardian
and surties discharged.
Estate of Ernest Krell. deceased. Viii
proved and ordered recorded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Fat People ndada Lean.

Physicians and Psychologists have long
scratched their heads" and burned the
midnight oil, seeking to devise some
means whereby excessive corpuleucy
might be either prevented or controlled.
Until recently all theories" special di-
rections, and remedies" have failed.
But al last the problems solved. Allan's
Anti-Fat will surely and positively reduce
flesh at from three TO six pounds per week.
No medicine or combination or medicines
has ever been discovered that would pro-
duce such wonderful results, and at the
same time Improve the general health.
Sold By druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
River News.

The Dubuque is due up tomorrow.
The Minneapolis was due down at o.
clock this a. IN. but had not arrived at 3
this p. m.
The Josephine passed down to-day aud
will be up tomorrow morning, bound for
Dubuque.
The Nellie Thomas passed down with a
raft of logs to-day.
The Sam Roberts, with three barRes be-
longing to John Robinson, was lying at
the wharf here to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Religious.

Rev. j. r. Miller, of Philadelphia will
occupy the pulpit of the Broadway Presby-
terian church tomorrow. Morning ser
vice l0:45, evening service 7:30.
The Rev. s. Fl. Parvin will preach in
the Central Presbyterian church to-mor-
row porning lO:42, no evening service.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to De
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. Inc
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line IN the
cO1ntrv uWI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
DIR. Railways
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless .selegantly coated with sweet
gum purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strength
Railways Pills. for the cure of all disorders Of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation Costiye-
nesa, indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements Of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, cod
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, Fullness Of Weight
In the stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Flutter.
ings in the Pit OF the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Dificult Breathing, Flutteringr
Rt the Heart, Choking or Suffocatine Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain IN
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation Yellownass oI
abe skin and Eyes, Pain In the Side Chest Limbo
and sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning In the Flesh,
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free fhe
eystem from all the above named disorcers Price
70 cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE AND TRUE"
send one letter-stamp to RAILWAYS CO., Nosz
warren 81, New York. Informati worth thou.
AnoaWM b cent You.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

In the Register personals August Is,
appeared brief item announcing that
George M. Luken was the democratic can
didate for sheriff of Rock Island county.
1t has been so many years since Mr.. l..
was resident of our city that he had
passed from the memory of many of oul
readers. He is a con of the late Hon,
Samuel s. Luken, former highly re-
spected citizen of this place, at one time
editor and proprietor of the Register, and
also sheriff of Wabash county. George
M. is q newspaper man by profession,
having learned the printing business il
this Office many years ago. During his
residence in this city Mr.. L, enjoyed the
confidence and esteem of our leading citi
zens, who will be pleased to learn that be
is deemed worthy of the honors of hi'
party in his new home. Mt. Carmel E:e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Tremendous Commissions of the stomach
are produced by many of the remedies for
acidity and constipation. MILK OF MAG
NEsIA produces no such internal earth
ouakes, but relieves an acid stomach, or
the oyerburdened bowels gently but effect
ually. Sold by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 260 pages
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents; some 10
paper covers Is cts. Manhood, 10 cents;
Womanhood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents
securely sealed. by mail. Send money
or postage stamps. DIR. Whittier, the
great specialist, CIT St. Charles street, st
Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

st. Joseph's Home, ia the city of New
York, is an institution for the care of the
aged and feeble under the Good Sisters and
for the cure of those under their care
Giles Lluimenr Iodide Ammonia, by ad
vice of their medical adviser. DIR, Kerrigan,
directs its use in cases of rheumatism, neu.
ralgia. swollen joints OF the hands or feet;
for it always cures.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pam
phlet.
DR.. GILES,
100 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial size Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Owing to the failure of the committee
to secure speakers, the temperance lecture
in Court House yard is postponed until
one week from tomorrow. 1t is expected
by the executive committee that speakers
will be secured for an-address next Sun
dav
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

The multiplication of poison germs in
diseases of the blood is exceedingly rapid,
aud il unchecked vitiates all the blood of
the baby. Dr. Bulls Blood Mixture by
its peculiar infence kills these germs, and
purifying the blood, removes all possible
chance of disease establishing itself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
For the minnesota Fairs.

The B. G. 4 N. R'y. is organizing an
excursion to Minneapolis aud st. Paul, to
attend the fairs to be held there the first
week of September. The programme
embraces great variety of attractions.
The tickets include 80 mile steamboat
ride on Lake Minnesota, entrance inta
Minneapolis fair. trip to White Besr
Lake and return. &C.; rate from Rock
Island. SIG. Tickets are on sale at the
c., r. l. & P. ticket Office, this city where
full information can be obtained.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Horlicks food is the best article of diet
known for dyspepsia, constipation etc.etc.,
this Is nutrition in the best form and not
,sadicine. Ask your druggist about its
merits and see sample.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Peerless Starch.

This celebrated starch is manufactured
from an entirely new process and Is
guaranteed strictly pure. The. Gloss
Starch is unequalled in the laundry and
the Peerless Corn" has no equal any
where. Wholesale by Henry Darts Sons
Rock Island. 6.lds low
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-.
mended TO use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy in the country. Sold by al
druggists. See ad. in this paper. q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
OVARIAN TUMOR !
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
by DIR. Railways Remedies.

DIR. RADWAY & CO., 80 Warren st., New York
BEvEBI z, Mass., July 10, 1862
DIX. RADwAY: have had Ovarian THmor in the
ovaries and bowels. All the doctors said "there
was no help for it." tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. / saw your
Resolyent, and thought wOulu try it; but had no
faith In it, because had suffered Tor twelve years.
took six bottles Of the ResOlvent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles OF your Ready Re-
lief and there is not sign of tumor be seen or
felt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumor was in the
left side of the bowels, over the groin write this
to you for the benefit Of others. You can publish
1t II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP.
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
ROSSMAN'S CURE

ITCHING Piles is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN 81 McKNsTRY, Hudson, N. Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller Il Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson Il Reed. Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Democratic Candidate for Sheriff.

Everybody who enjoys the pleasure of
an acquaintance with Geo. NJ. Luken, is
ready to testify to his sterling character,
answering integrity and devotion to the
principles Of democracy. His record in
this county needs no comment, and in
addition thereto we cheerfully give space
to the following from his old home. II
speaks for itself. Below is the extract:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
PETER SCHLEMNIE.

Babies cry because they suffer; and the
most reliable remedy for the relief of their
discomfort is DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Only
25 cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated by thermometer:
IA. n. s5e above seroI ZAP. 81 above zero
ga n. $50 P.M. 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
CITY.


No where else can fine teas be bought as
cheap as at Kerker's, Davenport: 10. ~
them and you will be convinced. z"o0e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
wantaa a Situation

Az housekeeper by an American lady in
respectable family. References given
dasirad Adde'S
snSS.tf Mrs. JENNIE MINIoN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Notice of cOpartnership.

/ have this day admitted VIM. j. Nc
Oullough into full copartnership in my
merchant tailoring establishment. the firm
will be known as Thos. Mccullough Il Son,
on and after this date.
THOMAS MCCULLOUGH.
Davenport, Iowa, Aug. "a, 1878.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
MOLINE.


RICHARDS q SoHRBEcK's Drug and Book Store
can be left for the Argus and where ali Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Bust
ness notices should be handed in by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Positively cared-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24

Kidney and Bladder Complaints,

Not only does the SARsAPARnIIAN REsoLvENT
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of chronic,
Scrofulous, constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
1t lie the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints.
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes
Dropsy, Stoppage of Water, Inc0ntinuance OF Urine
Brights disease, Albuminuria, and in all cases
where there brickdust deposits or 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 pricking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small of the Back and along the Loins.
Sold by Druggists. Price One Dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarSaPariIlian HeSOlVenl
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure OF Chronic Disease,
sCRoFULA OR sYPHILITIC.
HEREDITARY OR CoNTA sIoUs,
Be IL seated In the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OK BONES,
FLESH OR NERVES,
COreupting the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism. Scrofula, Glandular Swell.
ing, Hacking DRY Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphilitc Complaints, Bleeding Of the Lungs. Dys-
pepsia, Water Brash, TIC Doloreux, White Swell
ings, Tumors, Ulcers Skin and Hip Diseases, Mer-
curial Diseases, Female Complaints, GOut, Dropsy,
Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
RADwAYs REMEDIES.

FROM THE HON. THUR1ow WEED
1TNDoRsTNG DIR. RADwAY's R. R. R.
REMEDIES,
AFTER USING THEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 1877.
DEAR Sra: Having for several years used your
medicines, doubtngly at first, but after experienc-
ing their efficacy with full confidence, Il IL no less
q pleasure than duty TO thankfully acknowleISe
the advantage we have derived from them, 1ne
pills are reGorted 10 otter As occasion
and always with the desired enect Inc heasu ,
Relief cannot be better described than It Is BY us
nahae. We apply the lnimsns "Reiief"
Truly yours, (slgned) THURLoW WEED
DR. RADWAT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
Railways Ready Relief
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There 10
not q remedial agent In the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills. so quick as Railways Ready Relief.
Fifty cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-24
The Waatnar--To-paH.

serve both leave for New York this
evening to purchase fall goods.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-08-16
Josh Billings Cough-Drops.

The philosopher, Josh Billings has
placed in the hands of his publishers the
Farmers Allminax for 1879. From its
pages we are permitted to make the fol
lowing extracts. Josh is summering at
the Glen house, White Mountains, and
the trout are growing fewer every day
Bachelors are alwus braggin ov their
freedom ll-freedom to darn their own
stockings and pOultiss their own shins! !
had rather be & widdOwer once in = years,
reglar, than tew be grunting, old, hair
dyed bachelor for only 30 DAYS.
Amhishun tew shine in everything IL
a sure way tew put a mans kandell all
out.
sucking a whipt sillybub thru rhy
straw IL good deal like trieing TO liv
on buty.
Sum people won't beleave emmy thing
they can't prove the things can't
prove are the very things i beleaye the
most.
Good examples amung the rulers, are
the best laws they kan enakt.
One ov the saddest sights ov all to me,
IL an old man, poor and deserted, whom
once knew living in ease and luxury.
He who spends biz younger days in
disapashun IL mortgaging himself tew
uiSSedSt anu pOfSityJ tho lhcAoIdDi
creditors, who are certain tew forclos
at last, and take possession of the
premises.
The world ewes ali its energys and re-
inement tew luxury-digging roots for
breakfast and going naked for clothes, il
the virteWOus innocence ov q lazy saw
age.
Prudes are coquets, gone to seed.
4 dandy in love IL IN just about az
bad fix az q stick ov molasses handy
that haz half melted.
There il no good substitute for wis
dunn, but silence IL the best that haz
been discovered yet.
Thare il lots of folks in this world
who, rather than not find emmy fault at
ali, wouldn't hesitate to say tew an
angle worm that hiz tail waz altogether
too long for the rest ov his boldly.
A man who IL good company for him
self IL alwus good company for others.
Cunning IL very apt tew outwit itself
The man who turned the boat over and
got under it tew keep out ov the rain
waz one ov this kind.
l never knew but one infidel in mi
life, and he had no more courage than a
half drowned kitten jest pulled out ov
a swill barrel, and wsz az afraid tew die
az the devil would be if he waz allowed
tew visit the earth, for a short season, to
recruit himself.
/ hav seen men who had worn out
their voices and supposed, ov course,
that they wsz lying on their virtews
What man IL the most afrade ov he
SEE he don't beleave in; this may
ackount for sum mems unbeleaf in hell.
The man who dies the richest liz the
one whe leaves the least here, and takes
he most with him.