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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Destructive Diseases.

The demoralizing aud life. destroying
nature of Kidney, Bladder, Genital
and Urinary diseases, is well known,
CHAPIN's BUCHUPAIBA- new and i'm
portant compound i'll the successful
treatment of these diseases-is receiv-
Ing the approval ofthe profession and
public everywhere. Its powers to
relieve, control and cure diseases is full
ly attested by thousands. Price 81. "In-
lection Fleur" with syringel 81. This
is to be used with the Buchupaiba in
cases of impure discharges and is in
dispensible to cure where there are d.
seased discharges. To purify the blood
from Mercury or Syphilis from past
or present illness use Chapin's Consti-
tuition Syrup. Price 81. Sold by drug
gists, or sent by express on receipt of
price. Advice free. See circular with
bottles, Address e. s. Wells, So Bar
clay Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

The ysEy large number Of invalid people who daily
and Canada, that they may consult DR.. RV. PIERCE,
and the widely celebrated Faculty of Specialists in
Unnecessary that tie founder OF this institution should
provide place on grand and commodious scale
ADVANTAGES OFFERED.-The Invalids' Hotel
Is more complete IN its appointments than any SINH
In one Of the most heath and desirable portions OF
the City Of Buffalo, and commands fine view OF Lake
Erie, Niagara River, and the surrounding country,
being situated N the midst of an extensive system
patent safety passenger elevator 10 convey patients
70 and from the different floors; Is provided with all
Il awell-appointed gymnasium and bowling alley 10
afford proper means OF exercise.
CHRONiC DISEASES Of all Forms, whether requir-
Ing medical, surgical, or mechanical treatment, come
within the province OF our several specialtles'
DISEASES OF WOMEN.-Especialy arc the facili-
lies Of this intirmary OF superior order regards
The remedial means and appliances for the cure OF
employment, in moderation, Of tonic, chemical,
ah nHSuaS 5e au8PaPy 70 Ss
means 70 which resort IN such cases. Dry friction
ments and light calistenic exercises to eniven and
equaze the circulation OF the blood in the system,
relieve congested parts, improve digestion, and
strengthen the muscles produce important beneficial
results IN All Eases 70 Whlcn lest means are applca
bic No experimenting Is resorted to in the treat
ment. The most approved medic ines are carefully
10 suit the condition Of the patient the thorough ven-
tilation Of the sleeping apartment the cheering in
for amusement, and all those agencies which tend to
arouse the mind Of the patient from dependency,
anu Niu7 lFoih1F TtIONtEgs NIt iOb uceieNbeu
NERVOUS Observation-Disclosures, Epilepsy Fits,
Chorea (St Vitu5's Dance, and other nervous aec-
tons receive the attention of expert in this spe-
clalty by which the greatest skill is attained and the
most happy results secured.
LING DIsFASEA-This division Of the practice in
the Iuyalids' Hotel is very ably managed by gem
teman Of mature judgment and skill. Bronchial,
Throat, aud Lung Diseases very largely treated
In this department. and with results which have been
highly gratifying 20 both physician and patients.
EYE AND FAIL--Special attention is given 10 the
delicate operations on the eye and ear, dstin-
guishcd oculist and aurist being under engagement
n mot bran If he
Invalids arriving In the city and desiring to con-
snt u.s. should directly TO the Hotel 1t IS easily
accessible by carriage, omnibus, street cars Mill
LER's Omnibus Agents, on all incoming trains, can
be relied upon 10 deliver passengers and baggage
with security and dispatch
t-yA Address X. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., Worlds Dispen-
aIrV and Invalids Hotel Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
County Court,

The following entries were made 10 the
probate docket to-day:
Guardianship of TosliD NJ. Little. Re-
port of guardian filed and approved.
Estate Of Mary Wressell, deceased.
Petition for sale of real estate. VIM. FL.
Atwood appointed guardian, ad Item, of
minor defendant, Chas Wesley. Answer
of said guardian ad iten, fled and replica.
ton thereto. Defendants Thos. WresselI,
Geo. Elsey, Maria Elsey, Sarah Beach.
Frank Beach, Emily Lewis, r. d. Lewis.
Mary Ann Wilson, Thos. Wilson. Ellen
Cool and Albert Cool seyeraliy called and
defaulted and petition taken for confessed
as TO them. Case heard, sale ordered.
The trial of Nicholas Newcou.b. Thos
Cogan, Henry Rosenfeld and Martin
Kelly was concluded Saturday night and
they were each fined $25 and costs. maxim
$50. They have not yet produced the
cash and will continue to. board az The
county's expense until they do so,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
River News.

The Josephine went down yesterday
with two ear loads Of assorted merchandise,
aud a heavy shipment of grain for St.
Louis. She will be up to morrow and leave
on Wednesday, it is expected with large
lot Of grain.
The Alex. Mitchell went up this after
noon. having a good passenger list, and a
fair share of freight.
The Red Wing went down yesterday
and the Clinton will be down to. morrow
Freights are somewhat lighter than
usual. The river continues to fall at this
point. At ST Paul it is rising
This morning, the ice boat Baker came
down with several barges loaded with ice
10 tow, bound for St. Louis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Strawberry and Cream Festival

The ladies of the Christian Temperance
Union will hold festival on Friday after
noon and evening, May 9lst. at Negus'
Hall, at the formal opening of the temper
ance reading room. All the ladies of the
I uion are requested to send contributions
of cakes, biscuit, cold meats. pickles. coffee.
etc, to Negus' Hall on Friday, aud be
present to assist. The following com mittees
have been appointed:
Executive Committee-Mrs. i. VI.
HaVerstick.
Ice Cream Mrs. E. P. Reynolds, Mrs.
R. Champion, Mrs Chas. Skinner.
Table--Mrs. DR. Hench. Mrs. David
HAYES, Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Saulpaugh.
Mrs. j. Field, Mrs. Everett. Mrs. Eddy,
Mrs. J. Copp, Mrs. q. W. Copp. Mrs.
Frantz, Mrs. Carlton, Mrs. Ed. Cox, Mrs.
Forey Folsom, Miss Mary Hurst, Misses
Belle and Ada Cook, Miss Eddy. Mrs.
1Iltou.
Strawberry Mrs H Woods.
There will be meeting of the commit
tees on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 O.
clock. A full attendance is desired. By
order OF the President. Mrs. Nj. B. Hayes,
MISS i. HENDERSON, Sec.
| Rock Island May %.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Deceased.

Mr.. Charles Fisher died at his resi-
dence 10 this city 90 Saturday evening
last, at about 9 o clock. Mr.. Fisher was
native of Prussia. and born August 9,
1920 Something like twenty years ago
he came to this city and has resided here
ever since His occupation was that OF
barber, III which, by bis good nature,
strict attention to business, and habits of
economy, he was enabled TO make himself
quite well off All the old citizens were
well acquainted wi the deceased
His wife inherited a fortune in the
old country. and for few years
past he had given up business
almost altogether,and within few months
past had been complaining of not being in
usual health Nothing very serious, how
ever, was apprehended. aud his death was
as unexpected as it was sudden. His
funeral took place today from bis resi-
dence on Third avenue, at 10 o'clock A NJ,
He leaves widow but no children.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Judge Glenn commenced the fourth
week Of the circuit court at 9 o'clock this
morning. At the opening of court some
of the Jurors in the Gilmore Brock man
liquor suit were not present and the fore
noon was occupied in disposing Of mscel-
laneous business At the opening Of this
afternoons session the jurors in the above
case were called and all were present wher
p. O'Mara closed the argument for tht
prosecution aud was followed by W. H
Gest for the defense. who had not concluded
at 8 o'clock this P, NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

PoNDs EXTRACT is an unrivalIed RENEE
dy. This grand curative has been in ex,
istence for over thirty years, and has
steadily worked its way into popular favor
until it has won for itself an undying fame.
It's effect upon the human organism is
wonderful. 1t arrests inflammation at once,
inducing permanent and natural action.
1t is unreservedly endorsed by legion
of champions. among the most prominen,
OF which are
Hon. T. R. Westbrook, Judge Supreme
Court, N. i.
" Cornelius Evans. Mayor, Hudson, N. Y
ID. P. Ely, Mayor, Norwalk, Conn.
Joseph H. Sprague, Mayor, Hartford
Conn.
Charles B. Pratt, Mayor. Worcester. N
Rev. Issaac Clark, Rondout, N. Y.
" Asher Anderson, Fishkill, N. Y.
RI. NJ. Stratton, NJ. L. Church.
=" j. Leroy. Nashua N. Fl.
Rev. j. Stamford Home, N. Y.
DR., Francis Wheeler, poughkeepsie NY
u. A, Todd. Tarrytown, N, T..
w. F. Lewis, Peekskill, n. Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR.. PIERcE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
TIERS.
DR.. g. W. Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science, writing from Little Falls,
N. Y, said: II freely use 1t an preference
to any Of the ordinary articles such as OIL
SIENNA, Salts. etc., for the most delicate in
fants, the robust. and those enfeebled 5p
age IL is a Specific for all Bilious Dis
orders, Agaes, Coles, Headaches, Cos
iUeRess, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

A CHEAT IN MEASURE. H ousekeepers
should know that d., Prices Special Flaw
oring Extracts of Vanilla, Orange, Almond,
Lemon, Rose, &c., are put up in bottles of
full measure, containing nearly one-half
more than others purporting to contain the
same quantity, While Dr.. Price's2 and 4
ounce bottles contain full measure. others
sold for the same sizes contain but II and
21 ounces. Some makers sell bottles which
they say hold to 10 ounces. Ii such a
cheat is practiced in measure. is quality to
be depended on?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

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 all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

COMMON CoLDs.-Every one is prac.
tically familiar with common colds
The chilliness and shivering, the dull
ness and languor, the soreness of the
throat. pain in the head, and stuffed
nostrils. We would commend timely
use OF Madame P5rters Curatire Cough
Balsam. A safe. reliable, and pleasant
remedy. Full directions on each bot
tic. Small bottles % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Tax Notiee.

| respectfully call the attention of tax
payers that the sale for tax of 1877 will
com mence st ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Of Monday, June 10th. Being but twelve
more days to pay taxes before sale, my
office will be open from seven to nine
o'clock in the evening. Office 10 the court
house.
27d1w S. R. Porter. Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
S. R. Porter. Collector.

OF the thousands who die annually Of
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLOAN LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LINE, IRON & COP LIVER OIL.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle OF it. mwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 96o pages. cloth
and gilt binding, 30 cents; came in paper
covers, IS cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman.
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
6l7 st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
DIED.

BOWEN All the residence Of her son, Moses
Bowen, corner Of Sd avenue and 26th street. Mrs
Eliza II Bowen.
Mrs. Bowen was born in Worcester county, Mary
land, October 10th. 17ss and was an exemplary
member OF the Me hodist Episcopal caurch for
more than g. years.
Funeral May 18th (to-morrow1 ut o'clock p. H..
from 18th Avenue III, L. church.
Friends are invited.
Union please copy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured The grade of
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in the
country, dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

The Pharmacopnia affords no antacid
com parable to Milk of Magnesia, a most
regulator of the stomach and
bowels, a preventive and remedy for govt,
rheumatism aud bladder complaints, and a
special blessing to children. Sold by
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

In sequestered mock he wandered.
He Was oblivious to pryiug eyes and sur
roundings. He was in fact happy, enthused
as it were. He got all ready and-well We
will drop the curtain. He won't stand
interruption again; he is not discouraged,
however, in fact he is stih determined to
try it by ,odter. Selah.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Churchman'S baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains its
leaveniDg power for hours after mixing.
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it: take no other. l2-l5d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Persuade your suffering friend to use
Durangs Rheumatic Remedy for rheuma-
tism aud be will afterwards thank you.
Cures permanently.
Five to 20 minutes only needed to cure
headache by Lodilles Headache Specific.
Price SO cents large bottles. Sold in Rock
Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria. Ills, Field Bros, SCENTS. Rock
Island, Ills. s. l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy TOR coughs.
colds, hoarseness. and all diseases OF the
bronchial organs. Try . bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Sadly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Delicious Cookery.

Light, white, wholesome biscuits, rolls,
bread, and elegant cake, crullers, waffies.
doughnuts. mullins. and griddle cakes of
every kind. are always possible to every
table by using DooLEY's YEAST POWDER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
tile primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
aud in all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of veuerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment of the most eminent physicians
OF America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. 1t cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose. throat, head,
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
litic rheumatism, ETC., in a short time.
Price, So per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps Sold
by DR.. J. Dinsbeer. AIS North Seventh
street, St. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. Dr. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases specially II
you are afflicted, with no matter what, call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

QUERY. why will men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price?" -l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
"a. N. 69e above zero laPH re above zero
ga n, &C. a. d" p. N. zee -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

When looking for presses be surs to send
for prices to j. Cook Il Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from 500 upwards. Unequalled for dura-
bility and cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Piles-Itching Piles

Positirely 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, 1878-05-27

FoR SALE.-Two carom billiard tables.
Brunswick make; in frst-class order. Will
be sold cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

As spirituous liquors will injure men. so
opium OF morphia will PAINFULLY affect the
baby. DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup, is the
remedy for the baby. Ifis free from opium.
prioa Ok aonfr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
cUgE OSEAsEWME
THROAT, LUNGS. LIVER & RL00l

In the wonderful medicine 10 which the afflicted
arc above directed for relief, the discoverer be-
heves he has com bined IN harmony more of Ma
lures sovereign curative properties, which God
has instied into the vegetable kingdom for heaF
ing the sick, than were ever before combined IN
the great variety Of most obstinate diseases which
IL has been found 10 conquer. In the cure OF
Bronchitis, Severe Coughs, and the early
stages OF COnsum pIiOn, lt has astonished the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pro-
,nOuuce II the greatest medical discovery of the
age. While It cures the severest Coughs, II
strengthens the system and purifies the
ing properties, il cures all Humora, from the
worst ScrofuIa 20 a common BlOtch, pini-
pie, or Eruption. Mercurial disease. M'GCrlt
Poisons, and their effects, are erahca.C,t, aEI
vigorous health and a sound constitution cab
lished. Erysipelas, Snlt-rheuEa, Fever
Sores, Scaly or Rough skin, IN short, all
the numerous diseases caused BY bad b,Ond, are
conquered by this powerful, purifying, aaI ia
yigorating medicine.
II you feel dull, drovsv deliiita'Cd have sallow
color Of skin, or yellowish brown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziness. bad taste IN
mouth, internal heat or ch!ls alteFnaied with hot
Pushes, low spirits, and gloomy fOreDOdmS5, H.
regular appetite, and tongue coated. You are
suffering from Torpid Liver, or " SiliC1J-
plaint3 only part Of these symptoms are en-
Yericnced. As a remedy for all sucn cases, Dr.
Picrcc's Golden Medical Discovery has TO equal,
IS il effects perfect cures, leaving the liver
strengthened and healthy.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS At Ct PER BOTTLE.
Prepared by II. ". PIERCE, VI. D.. Sole
Proprietor, at the WORLDS pIsPESsARY,
Buffalo, ~ Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Legal Blanks, ofan kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFPIcE -~s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

Pozzoni's preparations are standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug
gists aud fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder"
is very popular with ladies and pronoun-
eed valuable. delicately perlumed, aud
harmless cosmetic Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it IS free from injurious
ingredients and imparts a natural healthy
glow to the face. without the vulgar ex-
IRENE. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hair
from falling out. and accelerates its growth.
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff These su-
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found 10 all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
mos: sSeptieai of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27

How can | have "a clear aud brilliant
complexion? Simply by using DIR. Bulls
Blood Mixture and obrervinR the rules of
hnalIh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at nj ht, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists
RossMAN Il MCkINsTRY, Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller l. Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-27
Health and Happiness

Health and happiness priceless Wealth to their
possessors, and yet they a-e within the reach OF
WIN will
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1878-07-11

To THE MEMORY OF Lucy FIsroN, WHO DIRD,
APRIL 2yrI, lsss. ,t.t 3 ..,
"Sulfer little children TO come unto me, and
forbid them not"
Lucy has gone To the far away cline, ''-'
Where sorrow an pam never Gomez.
In the arms oil her Jesus sne swcetiy reclincs,
A scraph la heavens bright dome.
Farewell, dearest father, fain would have
stayed, '.tt.t1r
To brighten your hearth and your home;
But the strong King vi tefrors his hand on me
laid,
And hence, can but ask you to como.
Yes, mother, dear mother, your Lucy would
tain
Have been your assisL'nt In years OF decline;
Since death IL has grapplcj and conquered
rrcp,,re TO embrace me In world more be-
hiyn. eIfAfHt.r
Yes, Lizzie and Myrtle, flln wo'd have staid,
To revel In lniriii, and Join you III play;
Dta,ih Is mandate has cali II Inc, must IL obey;
Come, meet me, dear sisters, In "a halo OF day.
Farewell, dearest auntie; I've gone to meet
+ Clara; f'
Yes, father and mother, and sisters, all three;
Farewell! may each put on sweet heavens re-
gala,
And meet US In heaven where children are
Ellsworth, Mich, May, 1878.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1878-07-11
Liver is King.

The Liver is the imperial organ of
the Whole human system, aus it con-
trolls the life, health and happiness of
man. When ii is disturbed in its pro-
per action, all kinds ofailments are the
natural result. The digestion of food,
the movements of the heart and blood,
the action of the brain and nervous
system, are MI Immediately connected
with the workings ofthc Liver. lt has
been successfully proved that Green's
August Flower Is unequallcd i'm curing
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or
Liver Complaint. and all the numerous
symptoms that result from an un-
healthy condition of the Liver aud
Stomach. Sample bottles to try, 10
cents. Positively sold in all towns on
the Western Continent. Three doses
will prove that it is just what you
want fs