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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Magnificent Display.

Isaac Epstein the Star Block ieweler.
whose enterprise is so wellknown as to make
comment unnecessary has Just received.
on approval, over $4,000 worth of the
celebrated Gorham Mfg, Co.'S, solid silver
ware, a line goods which for elegance of
designs and artistic finish are not excelled
anywhere. The stock comprises some of
most deliberately ornamented goods made,
and it can be stated too. that not in any of
the largest stores in Chicago can larger
stock be found, Among the list we name,
solid silver butter dishes, with elegant
satin case; solidIsilVer ice cream tureen and
spoons to match, the whole in magnificent
case; beautiful pickle, sardine and hollow
dishes; some new and elegant styles in
napkin rings; fruit knives, cake Iknives,
butter knives; Handsome solid silver
oyster tureens and ladies; spoons, forks,
and everything in the line Of strictly first
class goods Parties desiring to select a
wedding present, or present for the holt
days should not fail to avail themselves
of this opportunity as the goods remain
ten days. You can save trip to
Chicago, by buying of Epstein as bis
display is beyond question as fine, and
the stock as large, if not larger, than any oil
the largest stores IN Chicago. Mr.. Ep.
stein is enabled to afford the citizens Of
this vicinity a chance to selec: A No ]
goods at manufacturers prices, because oil
special contract and extra purchasing ia.
cilities, advantages which smaller dealers
do not possess. A guarantee from Epsteir
is sufficient for anyone and he warrant,
everything just as represented or money
refunded. It is we'll too add to that no fan
cy prices will be charged-as, although ht
has the exclusive privilege, yet he will
give his customers the advantages OF al
discounts made by middle men and jobbers
II you want to buy a wedding present
something that will be useful and lasting
as we'll as ornamental, don't fail to drop il
at Epstein's and examine his immense in
voice of solid silver ware now on appro
val, the largest, finest and most elaborate
ever received in Rock Island. Don't for
get the placs, I. EPSTEIN,
II Star Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Dead.

Yesterday James X. Ashford who has
been at Mrs. Plunck' lying very low with
consumption, and county charge, was re-
moved at bis own request to the poor
farm by order Of Overseer Sweeney. The
poor fellow, who worked as long as he
could, paying his own way until compelled
to give up, has been rapidly failing for
some time. DR.. Craig gave it as his
opinion that he might die any time and
might live month, but that he did not
think he could survive beyond that time.
When he reached the poor house yester-
day he seemed very little worse for wear
of the journey, and seemed to settle down
to his new surroundings with quiet resig.
nation to circumstances. In about foul
hours and half he commenced to show
symtons of great weakness, and in ten Oh
twenty minutes thereafter passed quietly
away. He was a resident, when home, o
Augusta, Georgia, and his relatives if b
has any reside there. He will be buried
at the county expense on Wednesday at
ternoon. While at Mrs. Plunek's boarding.
house Ashford received every attention
possible from the landady, and from Dr.
Craig who was the attending physician.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
The Onera House Opening.

Tonight occurs the opening of the
Harper Opera House, which is unques
tionably one of the finest buildings of the
kind in the vest. A frst-class company
in every respect has been engaged, al
great expense, and those who attend are
assured of rich and enjoyable enter
tainuent
1t matters not what opinion some may
have had concerning the Opera House, or
what may or may not have been done, all
that is settled, and this onefact should be
considered by every citizen-that tonight
occurs the opening of, not only the finest
Opera House in the west, and we do not
except any Of the finest 10 Chicsgo, but it
is, and henceforth will be a Rock Island
institutiOn-a place that we Gao all be
proud of, a credit to the city and deserving
of liberal patronage, aud especially to-
night at the performance Of the celebrated
company that has baep engaged for this
special occasion. Rock Island has for
years had the reputation of containing
more people than any other city, in pro-
portion to its population. who appreciated
and patronize frst-class entertainments,
and now that an opportunity is offered it is
believed they will prove their claim tC
their very hatteriDg reputation. We haIe
not seen any programme ADD know nothing
about the arrangements, but from the
wel-known character and reputation Of
the company THE ARGUS has no hesitation
in recommending all to attend, with the
assurance that they will enjoy a first class
and very excellent entertainment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
County Court.

The case Of Mrs. Lucy B. Way, of Cor
dovs, who was to be tried to-day for sell
ing liquor to minors. was postponed until
the March term. Continuation was grant
ed on account of sickness of the defendant,
certificate of DR.. Hall, attending physician
being presented as evidence, by her at
torneys Kenworthy & Beardsley, and Theo.
Abbott.
The case Of O'Br!eu ct al, for riot did not
come up this morning as expected owing
to absence of witnesses, 1t is no: certain
whether plea of guilty will be entered OF
the case contested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Tie Victim

of youthful indulgence, successes, &c.
he who is now suffering for past vices,
as indicated by weakness. losses, de-
posits, sediments, irritation, dyspepsia,
nervousness, dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania. He who is III pre-
mature decline, will get immediate and
permanent relief and cure by using
Wells Health Remover :" Its espec>
tally designed for just these cases and
OF those who are older. and are lacking
IN animal vitality and vigor. Itenables
the system to recuperate rapidly and
supply the drain thereon. Don't fail to
try it. Sold by druggists at $1.00, or
sent by express on receipt of price.
Advice free. See circular with bot
ties. Adde'S E. s. Wells, 81 Barclay
st New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Citv Couuci1.


The council met in regular session Mon
day night, Dec. I'd. 1878. Present. the
mayor and all the aldermen.
Petition of j. III. Langley for right to
move coal sheds. Allowed.
Petition of John W, Harrison for remit
lance of fine. Referred.
Petition Of c., B. & @. r. R. asking
leave to erect frame ice house, was re-
ferred to fire committee with authority to
act.
In the case Of the Coal Valley Mining
Co., for rental of coal wharves for one OF
FIVE years from September last. at $50 pei
year, after some discussion the matter was
referred to the street and alley committee
Aid. Anawals, of the committee ap'
pointed OF last meeting to examine anG
make report of the condition of gas dis
tricts, etc., reported resolution to abolish
lighting all lamps except those on stree
corners after January LIST.
AID. Koch moved to except the lamp
in front of public buildings. Lost, 3 20 Z
After some discussion the resolution o
Aid Anawalt was adopted, and the com
mittee empowered to relocate the lamps
An ordinance to license money brokers
pawnbrokers, peddlers and butchers
allowing firms to employ one or more me-
on same license, was laid over to next reg
ular meeting, by the deciding vote of til
mayor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Bills for various purposes, amounting tc

Bills of W. H. Gest for $l10, and VIM.
Atkinson SIS, were ordered paid,
An ordinance was passed giving addi=
tional power of com nitmeut in city cases
to justices, where fines and costs are not
paid. sentence of imprisonment for three
months can be imposed,
A petition was presented signed by GO
persons demonstrating against the abolish
ment or reduction in the number of naptha
lamps.
After some unimportant discussion
council adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
You always know what you are getting
at Dodge's. Everything fully guaranteed.
Milwaukee Cement.

Elsewhere in this paper is an advertise
ment announcing that j. W, Matthews &
Co., of this city are the western agents for
this celebrated Cement. Within the past
two years this cement has gained very
enviable reputation in this vicinity. 1t is
extensively used on the government island
as well as by our leading manufacturers.
The fact is it is superceding all other
cement in this market. j. w. Matthews is
ready at all times to tell alt about it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
To Our Readers.

We would say that if you want to buy a
fne chandelier, any kind of lamp, choice
dinner set, fine gold band china tea set,
vases. toilet sets, silver plated knives,
forks or spoons, casters, plain iron stone
china sets. looking glasses. parlor orna-
ments, or anything usually found at q
frst-class crockery and glassware house,
go to May Bros. Star Block, Rock Island.
1t pays to trade there; drop in aud be
convinced. 3Od3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Police Items,

Last night Marshal HAYES received a
telegram to arrest Jerry Hannah, a negro,
who was supposed to have come to Rock
Island, and who is wanted at Tiskilwa for
stealing watch, G. w. L, case, Waltham
movement, revolver and other articles.
a telegram was received from D. j..
Ewing, marshal of Musoatine, to arrest
DR.. Flato, who was supposed to be at the
Harper House; inquiry failed to find any
such person there, however. This morn
ing the name was telegraphed as W. A.
Felch. and on enquiry by Marshal HAYES,
of Robt Willerton, clerk at the Harper il
was found that he had been there for
dinner on Sunday but has skipped. He is
wanted for stealing and general cussed-
ness, committed 10 Iowa. near West
Liberty.
Jas. Heinz, claiming to be from Peoria,
was arrested last night near the Harper
House, by Officer German, for being glo
riously full and raising disturbance on
general principles. He was brought before
Justice Chopper this morning and fined Sc
and costs; no money, jailed.
VIM. Phillwack and Jos. Schultz were
10 hilarious condition yesterday and q
team they had in charge became unman.
sgeable resulting in runaway. They
we're hauled in by Officer Feeley and to-
day Justice Cropper fined Phillwack 81
and costs, and Schultz Sc and costs. Paid
and discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

1t pays to buy from large dealers, hence
May Bros. is the place TO purchase any
thing in the crockery or glassware line, be-
cause they can and do sell cheaper than
any other concern in the city. AT this
model establishment you can select any
thing from a magnificent chandelier, or
handsome tea set, to the smallest nicknack,
at lower prices than ever before offered in
Rock Island. Don't forget the place,
MAY Bros.
S0-dSt Star Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Constable Asa Butman. Of Illinois City,
was seriously injured last week by horse
falling upon him. He was riding the
horse and gave him rein, thinking he
would behave aud go along, but instead ne
reared up and fell over sideways carrying
Mr.. Butmau to the ground and badly
brUisjug him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
The History Of Civilization

might be written in the gradual processes
Of improvement wrought out in articles Of
food. Every progressive step is a 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, bis
cults, pastry. etc,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
French China.

Fine decorated dinner and tea sets; fine
gold band and plain china, dinner and tea
sets; Dresden dinner sets. comprising 1877
pieces; superb "tete-a.tete" sets and q
large assortment and varied styles OF
painted china fruit plates. the most elabo-
rate styles in the city, at bed rock prices
MAY Bros,
30-d3t Star Block, Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
"Cuudurango.

This great blood purifyer has been pop
ularized by Mcguire, of st. Louis, and
placed before the public SO as to be within
the reach OF the poorest. For all diseases
that arise from disordered and inactive
liver Maguire's Cundurango has no equal.
Ask your druggist for it, and take no other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
The best fit in the city guaranteed at
30d3t G. E. DoDGE's.
Personal.

Mrs. J. r. Postlewaite is lying very low
and is not expected to live.
Mile Marie Roze, Signor Brignoli, Mr..
W. T. Carleton, Mr., Alfred H.Pease, Mr.,
Mark Kaiser, Mr.. Geo. W. Colby, with
Mr.. Henry MaplesoD, comprising the cele,
brated Marie Roze- Mapleson company are
at the Harper House. The company APP
pears at the grand opening of Opera House
tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
The Horror of the Century

is Dyspepsia, which is traceable to weak
ness of the stomach All who use Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic are free from this
abominable disease. They keep the liver
and kidneys active and carry off all the
poisonous and waste matter of the system.
G. Tegeler l. Co. wholesale agents, Rock
Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

HUNDREDS OF DYsPEPTICs-have taken
brighter view of life since they have
been helped by Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic,
1t cures all malariaI disorders slso. For
sale in-and the west. Ask for it ana
don't take any other. G. Tegeler Il Co.
wholesale Agt's Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
DIR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tastelees elegantly coated with sweet
gum, kurge, regulate, purify, Cleanse and strength
en-. Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation Costive-
ness, Indigestion d /spepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
TO effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious druge
az observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fulnees of the Blood
n the Head, Acidity OF the Stomach Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness of Weight
In the Stomach Sour ErupuOns, Sinking or Flutter-
tngs in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutteringe
at the Heart, Choking or Sufocatng Sensation
when in Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency OF Perspiration, Yellownsse OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbe
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
rs cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read 'tFALSE and TRUE"
end one lettsr.etamp to RADwAY d CO., Nos2
erren 81, New York. LntormAn worth thOu.
AwM be seut Yon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

EVERYBODY CALL aud get bottle of
Tavlor'S Oil of LJe,-it is wonderfGl-its
equal was never found. 1t heals the flesh
it heals tho lungs,-it does all that it is
recommended for, and more-somethinG
unusual for patent medicine to do, but ii
does do it every time, For sale by John
Bengston. tu-i&"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Devines Pitch Lozenge are now IN the
market again. Twenty-Five years ago they
we're used with great benefit by thousands.
But the parties stopped working them be-
cause they could not afford to sell them at
the price. They now sell at IS cents
hnx
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

THE LIVER is more frequently the seat
of disease than is generally supposed, for
upon its regular action depends, in meas
ure, the power of the stomach. bowels.
brain, and the whole nervous system.
Regulate that important organ by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator, and prevent
most of the diseases that flesh is heir to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

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. 0"u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk Of Magnesia, a
remedy indorsed by the family. Inc ner-
vous sensations produced by Indigestion
are always conquered by it. Druggists sell
=.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
OVARIAN TUMOR |
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
Dy DIR. Railways Remedies.
For the Cure of Chronic Disease,

DIR. RADWAY & CO., 80 Warren St., New York.
BBvERI Y, Mass., July is, 1869.
DR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian THmor in the
ovaries and bowels. All the doctors said "there
was help for It," tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. saw your
ResOlvent, and thought woul0 try 1t; hut had no
faith in It, because had suffered Tor twelve years.
took ak bottles Of the Resolvent and one box of
Railways Pills, and two bottles OF your Ready Re-
lici aud there is not a sign of tumOr be 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
II II You choose. HANNAH z. KNAPP.
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Library Report,
Following is the report of the librarian
of the public library for November:

The happiest moment in a mothers life
is when she hears others praise her baby
and the best friend to all mothers is DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup, which relieves the SUI
feriDgs of children caused by fretfulness
or internal pain. 1t is free from Opiates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
When

You go by slip in and see the finest line of
chandeliers, hanging lamps, bronze
lamps, German students lamps, side
lamps, or lamps of any description. We
have opened the finest assortment of this
class of goods ever brought to Rock Island.
Everything at lowest living prices,
May BRos,
80 DIT Star Block. Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
New Clothes,

Now is the time to have orders at Dix
on's for your holiday suite. He has the
finest line of cloths in the city and guar
artees to fit any form, and warrants the
making, Try him once and be convinced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
The Weathar.-To-paY

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated nv thermometer:
TAX. 3se above xero 1SP.N 40 above zero
"a NJ, 430 p. N. 4OS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

We learn from 4. NJ. Guild, proprietor
Of the Wallace House at Sterling. that he
has not sold his hotel. but is running it
right along and doing thriving business.
There is no doubt in the world but that
the proprietor Of the Gait House wishes
he would sell. Guild is an experienced
hotel man and is unquestionably formid-
able competitor for the more pretentious
Gait House. TIE travelling public from
this section will always give Guild call.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Every certificate of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup published is genuine, and reward
of $1,000 is offered for one proven to be
meretriciols.
AS fine line of sritings as can be found
In the three cities at
3O-d3t G. E. DoDGE'S,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Call and see those nice suitings that will
be made up by the best workmen at very
low figures, at
30-d3s G. E, DoDGE's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

First class goods, No trimmings and
stylish cuts, at prices as low as the lowest,
at
30d3t c. K, DoDGE's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Tepderloin, spare ribs, pigs feet. leaf
lard and sausage meat, at Gilmore's pork
hOuse OU-ucS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

You CAN SAVE MONEY by buying your
glassware at May Bros. Prices we're never
lower than now. 30-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

New line of furnishing goods to b
found at
3O-d3t G. e. DoDaE's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW that the
largest line of crockery and glassware 10
the city. is at May Bros. 30-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

New goods, varied assortment and finest
line of crockery, china and glassware III
the city at
3O.d3t MAY Bros,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Suits gotten up in No. style and a
cheap as any house in the city, at
3O-dS. G. Il. DODGE's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Hats, caps, and gents furnishings.
Assortment large, cheap for cash at Henry
Rereusburger 8, Rock Island, iii. t&f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

Chew JacksOn's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.

Latest styles of hats and caps at
9o.d3t q. e. DoDGE's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

The finest assortment of vases, toile
sets, parlor nick-Dacks, etc. in the city al
lowest possible prices,
3O-d3t MAY BROS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

CHEvALIER
At Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
RADWAYs REMEDIES.
FROM THE HON. THUR1ow WEED

ERUM T6E 6V1NL 44O4NkkVW W 3S~
ENDORSING DIR. RAILWAYS r. r. r.
a.5 REMEDIES,
AFTER USING THEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 1877.
,0aSjcinss donbtinTiv at frst but after experience
ing their ecacy with fun confidence / 1s RG
pleasure than duty to thankdit .S,o them The
s. sre raso1,ss 70 as offer occasion requires
always the desired sse Ths i. By s
M ~ ennIv the lIniment frequently ana free.
Iv Utmost invariably finding the promised KeIsi
4'rraIy yours, (signed) THURLo" "EhO'
mr. RADWAY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
The amount of lumber manufactured in
Davenport this year is as follows:
Accident.

Of this, fully 100000 feet is on hand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03
Star Block. Rock Island,

80 DIT s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-03

PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE