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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-19
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

They have what the boys called ghost
show" on second Avenue.
The river has been filed with drift
wood here for the past two days.
The last term of court in Henry coun-
ty furnished seven subjects for treatment
at the Joliet penitentiary.
Only one bid for drafting new asses
sor's plats for Moline, Port Byron and Rock
Island was received at the expiration of
the time prescribed.
The Chronicle reports four deaths
from sun-stroke and several severely if not
fatally injured from the same cause in
Henry county during the past week.
The nomination of Bro. Haney does
not exactly suit some of the nationals. The
query now is whether their secret society
oath to support only their own candidates
is strong enough to make them vote for
him. s-1..
1t is really too bad that neither the
Union or the Gazette are pleased with the
democratic ticket and we presume it viii
not suit the communists either. All Of
which is a good indication that it suits thu
democratic party.
Did or did not NJ NJ. Ford, the re
publican candidate for senator swindle I
widow and orphans out of 500. and re
greet that he was not informed SO that h
could swindle them out of $500? Som
of the citizens of Henry county can answe
this inquiry.
Promises kept inspire condolences; ant
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup never promise'
relief in the disease of childhood withou
at once effecting it. Hence the popula
reliance upon it. Price 25 cents. a bottle
Petit Jurors for the September Term
Yesterday the following lists of petit
jurors were selected for the Septembe
term of the circuit court:
! PART FIRST.
Black Hawk. &C. Armstrong, John c
Adams. S. f. Hartman, +. Fl. Harris.
Moline.-J. w. S. Horne, G. r. Aims
worth. d. Nj. Mabie, Henry Schachl
Lewis Beers, Carl Meyer, VIM. Holland
Benton Davis, James Carlin, VIM. Rungt
Edward Wilkis.
! Hampton. August Geerhardt, J.
Cox, Sidney W. Willis, George Enni;
John r. Bell. John DaDmire.
Misunderstanding Honeyeutt, Joshu
o. Young.
Rock Island-First Ward: j, L. Bear
John Kroger, Chalres Coyne. Secon
: Ward: John Sauerman. Third Ware
| Fl. s. Powars, James +. Copp. Fourt
Ward: 6. L. Rrowper. Fifth Ward:
Burger.
Port Byron-L. D. Lamb.
Coal Valley-Alfred Haigh
Buffalo Prairie Nathan Gregg
Bowling Gotobed, Frame
{ Weaver.
SECOND PART:
5 Black Hawks. @. Kerr, ira g. Whit
l head; q. w. Fitzsimmous.
e Moline-P. a, Lindburg, Andrew Ode
n George Greenwood, Lewis Grunnel, B,
: Carpenter, Henry midland, Marc
s Wheeler. O!of Hanson, J. ~. Magi
:. John D. Scott, John Garry, Abe
0 Aswege. D. W. Hunt.
hOCk ISlanu-rliSC w dTu. I1eTu
Buntenhack. f. FL. Requa. Second War
y G. A. Doellinger, John Meehan. j.
If Allen. Third Ward: George i. Bale
Il James Ewing. Fifth Ward: A. Altiml
John Downing
u Edgington-Samuel Goode, Vim.
$ Hubbard.
,r Buffalo Prairie-Herman De Graft,
! E. Cline.
Drury-W. 3. Smith.
Cordova-W. b. Phillips. Jas. Stewa
Coe-Hugh McReynolds.
20 Canoe Creek-Wm. r. Golden.
Hampton Chas. Azelson.
= Port Byron-H. G. Grouse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-19

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE Argus OFFcn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-19

| have subjected REEDS AROMATIC
BlTrERs to chemical analysis, examined
the different substances from which it is
manufactured, witnessed the process in
its successive stages, and can truly say
that the process is the best possible, and
that the Bitters contain nothing deleterious
to health, but only such substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
R. FL. CHITTENDEN, Instructor in Chemis-
try. Yale College.
June oath, 1915.
GEO. W, NJ. REED & Co, Sole Proprietors,
New Haven. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-19
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

We indebted to Col. Flagler commandant @
Rock Island Arsenal, for the following:
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending July -, 2p. m.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

For SALE.-A two story frame dwelling
barn. etc., Apply to }. FL. Kerr, On Mo
line avenue. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-19

Or sugar-Coated; Concentrated, Root
and Herbal Juice, Antt-RiAious
Granules. THE "LITTLE GIANT"
CATHARTIC, or MuItum in Parvo
PhYsfc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29

every enc present was jealous in adj
vertising its merits. As our space Is
limited, we cannot eulog.ze all the
characters, hut will coniine ourselves
10 the principal parts. The principal
part in the abOve play, was that of
kathleen O'Conuor," (Mavourueen)
This part was sustained by Miss Ell
wilma Gray (WeLber), wife OF II. Pr.ce
Wehbcr, the manager. She is a lady
of talent, beauty and fascination. She
cannot he beat in the country. She
is one that can, apparently, adapt her
self To any and all circumstances, and
wins the applause and admiration of
her whole audience. The part of" Ter
renee O'Moore" was taken 10y Mr., IT,.
O.. llillman. Mr.. llillman is man
possessed of wonderful tragical pow
crs. Being of large statue anG pos
seSsing heavy voice, pleasing Gep t.
ment and becoming gesture, lie per-
forms with n powerful eff ct. The
part of BERNARD Kavenagh," was
persoaated by Mr.. Webber, the man
ager, IN an excellent manner. Mrs.
Ililman, is Il splc did actress, and
Messrs. Thompson, Parish and Neil
roy are of the best, the latter being
one nf The best comedians we have
ever had the p!eaur. OF seeing. The
Entertainment closed with the laugh
able face entitled The Spectre
Bridegroom"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
TUESDAY EVENING.

he going becoming somewhat set
tied. there was Il lair house to greet
the Company tonight. They Played
driven from home" and The Art
ful Dodger." Miss Gray as Dora,"
was the great feature of this enter
tainment to be admired Size was
greeted with applause on every hand.
Mr.. Hlllman us Farmer Allan. whose
will is law sustained his part admira-
bly,, and Mrs .llmau AS Nm. Al.an's
wife," is deserving of great credit.
Mr.. Webber us ''Jcm Blunt" vas
immense and forced deatning applause
from the audience The other parts
were well rendered. AS time and space
willnot admit of Il longer report this
week, we promise a full one next. Suf-
fee it to say, they will play every night
this week. The manager, Mr.. Weber
is Il gentleman in every sense Of the
word, and docs just what he advcrtisss
te do. The gentlemen comprising the
company are masters of their protes'
sion, and bear u good reputation. And
The ladies are ladies Of talent, respect
ability and culture. Give them full
house every night, aud show that Is
land Pond, although situated back in
the woods, can appreciate real merit,
when it presents itself.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
loses an honorable aud business man
and Concord gains one.
Canaan.

Canaan.
AR. William Rich diel on Sunday
morning, March oath aged as years.
lie was one of the oldest inhabitants
of this town. having resided here
for nearly forty years I've was one oi
the sturdy pioneers of this Northern
town, aud was repeatedly honnred by
being sent to the States Leg stature.
lie was generally elected each year tu
some important office, which he sue
cessfully filled until declining years,
and disease incapacitaled him for the
arduous duties, which so much husi-
ness Subjected him to. lie also held
for many years the post OF Inspecting
Officer for the Government, at this
port of entry, as we learn. TO the sat
iaf4ction of both Government aud
people; in fact, the town has lost in
the death of Mr.. Rich. one of its an
cient and strongest p liars; the com.
mnnity respected citizen; the neigh
hOrhoOd Kind neighbor; and the
family, an alTectioGate husband, and
father.
The Junior Dramatic Club. played
here last week ut the Town Hall, Ten
Nj 5htS in Il Barroom The charac.
ters were excellently represented. and
so liIelikc, that they called forth 10th
tears and cheers from the crowd who
witnessed the performance. One gel-
t.eman from COlebcook with tear
moistened eyes, said: II man who
would drink rum after witnessing that
drama ought to be- conIine | for life.
The club we learn have been invited
to pay at Colehrook.
Miss Abbie Brown, y graduate OF
the n. H., State Normal School at
Plymouth, is teaching select school
at this place. Sac is IN excellent
teacher, having practical theory in
all her explanations, which makes
them plainly understood by her pu.
pills.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
Churches.

CHRIST CHURCH MISSIoN.-Rev. LOUIS
A. ARTHUR Missionary In charge Sunday
Service ut ii a. m, anti p. m. service Tor
the Children. sunday School aud CatvchiSing.
at2 30 y. IN. saints days, and Holy days,
Service and address, IL II. III. Fridays
evening prayer and address, O'clock p. III.
ST. TITUS MISSION N THE WooDS.-O cas-.
s,onal service by special appointments Reg
ular service on he first Sunday of each
month nj O'Clock p. III,
MEfHoDIsT-Rev. f. s. LOCKE, Pastor.
Services at II II. m, and ! p. m. Sobb tn
school at II IN. Seats free. All cordially in
Vitrd.
ROM IN CATHOLIC Rev. FATHER MICH
AUt, Acting Pastor. Services on tue first
aud third SabhathS at the month. at 10 a. III.
aud p. IN. Sabbath school ut : p. M.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29

WANTED.-A few cords OF good
hard wood, IN exchange for your SUI
scription to the Essex Co. HERALD.
We understand that the NJ. L. Sun
day School Scholars are preparing to
give aconCert soon.
The Star Base Bal Club was Or
ganized last week, and the following
officers were elected: Treasurer, G..
Garland. Secretary, NJ. J. Mullen.
Captain, f. O. Needham.
j. A. Mansur, our Sheriff, TOOK a
trip to Windsor for his health the fore
part Of the week, not of his own &C
count you know, but to accommodate
James Patteir, who had business down
there.
G.S. Robinson will be at the Town
Clerks office, and ready to register
dogs. Those keeping dogs will re-
member that they must he registered
before the Listers take your lists.
We are now prepared 10 do all
kinds OF job work. having just pur-
= chased a fine job press, and VIC in
vite orr friends to call on us, if
there is anything in that line they
may want.
The Bishop OF the Diocese OF Yer.
mont intends to visit Christ Church,
IL f1, In; ,,iS MI,
Confirmation on the Fifth Sunday in
Lent, April 7th. He will preach al
both the morning and tle evening
service.
Mr.. W. II. Bishop of this Office, has
secured the agency for McCabc's Pic
toral History of the Void, for this
town, and we understand is meeting
with excellent success. This book
has only TO be seen to be appreciated,
and we do not doubt but what it will!
meet with hearty reception.
We learn that we are to have a
new firm in town. hIessrs. Brown
& Mullen have rented the basement
of the Bonett building, and are to
put in good assortment OF fancy
groceries, confectionery, tobacco, CT
gars etc. We wish you success boys.
DR.. Pottle takes this opportunity to
return his most sincere thanks 70 those
friends who SO kindly presented him
with new "banjo," accompanied with
90 ne very touching music. Tie Dir.
practising now every lay, and soon
hopes to give his friends an exhil ition
OF his musical qualities.
AS OTHERS SEE Us:-Essex County
HERALD, Island Pond, Vermont. A
good family paper, and with solid and
sensibiy written editorials. The edit
or has IN opinion of his own on the
subjects whereof he writes, and firmly
and decidedly lets his readers know
what it is. lie does not waver in his
views, but keeps his points ever befor1
him, and by .ogical deductions carries
his readers to them.-C0mmercial
AdUocdte.
A man named Swain. while under
the influence Of larger amount oil
''tangle-fooL" than he could handle
with that degree of care that is neces-
sary when dealing with the ''critter, "
entered d. G. Stevens paint shop at
the foot of Gross Street, and made
himself so generally obnoxious by his
threatening and abusive talk, and
manners, that Mr.. Stevens very prop.
erly assisted him out of the shop, and
into the street, and there left him Will
a friendly INDUCTION to make himself
scarce.
ENTERTAINMENT. According to an.
nounccment, the Boston Comedy Co
opened Il series Of entertainments al
Warmers Hall, on last Monday even.
ing. On account of the SNOW, but 1
very few attended. Tne play was en-
titled kathleen Mavourneen,' all,
was produced with such an effect thai
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29

10 the jury at about 3 P. N. Amer an
absence of two hours, the jury report
ed verdict of mot guilty." and the
respondent was discharged. This was
Ia complaint for an assault on one
Emerson Ct Granby.
EyENING.
This evening ths Docket was re-
viewed, and few cases disposed Of.
SATURDAY.
The case of slate W. Patton, fcI
the larceny Of horse from G. II.
Fitzgerald OF Island Pond, came on
THIS morning. Hon. G.. w. Ha,ts-
horn and Il. NJ. Mansur ESQ, APP
pearcd for the prosecution, and Elisha
May ESQ, rJr the defence. This case
went to the jury abou; | o'clock
Nance was then brought in and re-
ceived his sentence, which was three
months confinement ia the county
Jail,
AFTERNOON.
The business of the term heing all
done except the receiving OF the ver-
dict of the jury ON the case of state VS.
Patten, and Judge Ross being obliged
10 leave on the noon train in order to
get home that nj ght, the matter Of re-
ceiyiug the jurv's verdict, with power
t. sentence if necessary, was left with
The side Judges. The jury came in
about O'Clock, and rendered YER
diet Of guilty. Fattcn was sentenced
to three years in the state prison.
Thus ended the longest term of court
which has been held for year in this
county.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
Norton Mills.
A CITIZEN.

We have had a very heavy snow
storm; ana the w.nls on Monday last
were the highest we have had this
winter.
A great many people Of this vicinity
will. sy.npath.ze with Mr. and Mrs, q.
f. WoOder8on who w-re formerly Of
this place, in the death Of their only
cnil,l, Il litCie girl about three years Of
age; which ocuurr4i III Vacaville Co.
California on the 18th list.
We also wish to extend our sympa-
thy to Mr.. and Mrs Dennis Calvin in
the loss of their little girl, who died
on Wednesday last, aged about two
years.
The entertainment given by the
teacher and scholars of scaOol No. 5,
BarIord last Wednesday was very
pleasant aft ,ir. The house was cLowd-
ed, and the dial Jgues, Rotations and
readings were very interes ing. and
the manner i'll wllcn they were given
displayed an active and talented part
in both teacher and Scholar. 80.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
Arrival and Depal ture cf Mails.

Going West leaves at 10 As u m. and Gals q.
M Arrives at s:45 y IN. and 5:45 a. M.
Going East leaves at I: ~ 4. IN. arrives at
op.m
st &c for Derby Line leaves at 6: 30 a. NJ. E.
and arrives vt . D. m.
East Newark twic. week, every Tuesday
and saturday at , p. nj.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
County officers f:

CLERK. C. e. Benton; JUDGES, Porter Hin.
s,an ind Isaac r. Houston: SHERIFF, j. A.
MaHsur; JUDGE OF PKOBA re, VIM. ii. Harts.
horn: REGISTER OF PROBATE. G. Il. Benton !:
TREASURER. Richard small: STATES AT1 or.
NEY. Geo. w HartShorn: HIGH BAILLIFF, G.
L. Ramsey; COURT AUDITOR, Il. e. Chase.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
The Essex County Herald.
Rales of Advertising.
To Correspondents.

Write only on one side ofth0 paper.
All articles intended for publication MUST
be accompanied with the nano ofthe writer.
no. n,cos.trily fIt pub LEGATION, but us \ qua
Antee Of good faith.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
Members of the Essex County Bar re.
siding in the County:

Geo. NJ Dale, D. S. Storrs and z. NJ Mansur.
lsand Pond; Geo. w Haushurn. Canaan !.
G.. e. Benton, Gulldhall Harvey & Gleason
anu A. +. Nichels, West Concord.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
MASONIC.

Island Pond Lodge. No. a. meets second
Monday OF each mon h, in Masonic hail. on
Main Street. Visiting brethren cordially
welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
Maidstone.

William Douglass Esq, is moving
to Concord, he has leased the farm
known as the Bracket place about
two miles from West Concord. Mr..
Douglas has lived fifteen years on one
farm in town, and has filled prominent
Offices here, has been good either ,
and kind neighbor, he with his family
will be greatly missed. Maidstone
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
FRIDAY.

The first thing this morning the
jury on the case of State VS.. Nance,
came in after an all night session, and
reported their verdict OF equity Of
common assault Then the testi-
mony in the case of state VS.. james
procee led. The testimony was short
and before noon, was all IN.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
AFTERNOON.

Hon. d. S. Storrs opened the argu-
ment in bchalfot the prosecution, fol-
lowed 10y Messrs. May and Bates for
the defence. Hon. q. W. lIartShorn
closing for the state. The case went
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
AFTERNOON.

0. F. Harvey of West Concord
opened the Arguments on behalf of
the state this afternoon. He was fol-
lowed by arguments for the defence,
by II. c. Bates Esq. Of st. Johnabury
and Irving w. Drew of Lancaster.
Hon. G.. y. Dale of Island Pond then
closed the pleas for the state, and the
case went to the jury about 4-30 this
afternoon. The case of the state VS..
Jabez James, next came III order. q.
w. Hartshorn Esq, and Hon, d. S.
Storrs appeared for the state, and
Elisha May Esq, and II. G. Bates
Esq of s.. JohnsbuSy, appeared fol
the defence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
COURT RECORD.
March Term

THURSDAY.
The testimony in the case of State
vs.. Nance, was finished about noon
to-day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-29
Ab'nt J'''.'.

WANTEp.-A few cords Of good
hard wood, IN exchange for your SUP
scription to the Essex Co. HERALD.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-03-20
Texas and Paolho Bill Reported
FavorabIy on by tho Sem
ate Committee.
Aid 10 BE- Granted West Of Fort Worth -
The Eastern Portion Must b. Ilullt
TO the Mississippi River With.
out Government AID,
Tho Southern Pacific Bill Reported B,ok
Without ReOommendatIOn-fhc Presl.
dent Has Approved thu Act Aid,
lnu the Bennett Expedition.
Commissioner "t isi-Tnai Revenue
Compromises Win raF,iss Charged
with Violating the Revenue Laws,

Commissioner d IstHrnai Revenue
! Compromises win Parties CaargeJ
with Violating the Revenue Laws.
Noon Associated rresA report,
WARRINGTON, March la-ln the
senate, Mr. Matthews, Of Ohio, said he
was directed by n majority OF the com
mlltee on railroads 10 report back two
senate bills Ia regard 10 the Texas Pa
clio railroad-One introduced by john
ston, Of Virginia, on the 10Th OF DE,
cember, one by Dorsey, of Arkansas,
on the llth ~ December laat--wlth n
substitute, ana recommend ltB passage,
Placed ola the calendar,
He also reported back from the same
committee the senate Till 10 authorize
the Southern Pacific railway company
10 extend It's railroad from ita present
terminus In Arizona TO u point on the
Rio drande, near III Paso, aud 10 aid
In building the rame, without amend
ment aud without recommendation
Placed on the calendar.
The house bill % authorize an Amer
lean register 10 u foreign built ship for
the purpose OF the Woodruff scientific
expedition around the world, which
war discussed ut length yesterday, was
called up to-day, aud passed without
further debate HI II came from the
house of representatives.
MIR. Blaine, OF Maine, by request, In.
troduCeaa bill Tor the better protection
Of acting plays aud dramatic literature
referred 10 the committee on library.
The railroad committee OF the senate
determined by II decided majority TO
report favorably on the Texas Pacific
bill aud TO place on the calendar with
out recommendation the Southern Pa
cic. The bill favorUbly reported upon
gives government ala from Fort Worth
west, but the ROAD from the western
terminus must be built without aid to
point on the Mississippi, not north OF
Memphis, to be located 10y commits
sion OF 1--we, consisting OF three OF the
ranking engineers Of the United States
army, and two appointed by the presi-
dent. 1t IL the same bill which the
Pacific railroad committee of the house
WAS directed to report as soon as the
committee IL called for.
The friends OF the Texas Pacific are
In high spirits this morning
The Judiciary committee OF the house
agreed to report bill repeating the
bankrupt law.
The committee on territories agreed
to report bill taking the ballot from
the women Of Utah.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-03-20

The Gases have been pending IN tho
courts, and now the commissioner has
agreed ~ oompTomisa on condition
that the accused akall plead guilty "
violation Of tho revenue laws, and senN
tence will be suspended during their
good behavior Ia addition 10 this,
the parties under indictment are TO-
qulred 10 pay $4,000 tax assessed 10
government Tho action VI the oom.
missioner Ia conourred In by tho atlor'
ney general, IRON whom the lulhorily
for eiiecling the compounds was do.
rived,
The action " the supreme court of
Louisiana, In the returning board
suits, aud llamplon'p proceedings, In
support ~ revenue Officers Ia Suulh
Carolina, were mentioned IN the oAhl.
not to-day, and elected expressions Of
satisfaction from the secretaries. The
president did not hesitate 10 say that
the events noted should be regarded M
an indication Of u proper state OF feel
Ing IN the south,
Secretary sherman gave Nh account
OF his appearance before the senate
hnance committee In opposition 10 the
repeal Of the resumption net, but the
secretary will not vouchsafe sentence
Of what he said In the cabinet or before
the committee.