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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

DR.. T. c. THOMPSON formerly of Galveston, but
now OF Finlay Il Thompson, wholesale druggists
Of New Orleans, unhesltatingly says, that, to his
own personal knowledge and observation, English
Female Bitters is a most wonderful medicine FOL
the cure Of chronic female complaints. He knew
IF case in Galveston, considered almost hopeless
and resisted all medical aid from the profession
She induced to try these Bitters as Others ha6
spoken of them in the highest terms, and she com
menced improving at once and was finally entirely
cured by their Similar cases are recorded al
over the country and no fem lie afflicted with any
disease peculiar to her sex, should fail to ust
them As a uterine tonic and female regulator
they have equal. Can be used by married anc
single at all times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK,-One of the best kept and mosl
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, ffteer
minutes after the arrival of the cars, fret
of expense. We advise you to give tn,
| Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Timely Assistance.

If there is any one fellow more than an
other who is open to severe criticism from
everybody, and who gets iton all occasions.
it is the policeman. His name and repu-
tation belongs to the public. and when, in
the exercise of his duty, he forgets that he
is human and acts as christians would do
gets out of patience-or makes mis-
take, everybody is ready to condemn; but
let him do hundred good things and not
one of these severe critics ever hear of it.
On Sunday morning about 8 o'clock one Of
the night force found respectfully dressed
stranger, drunk and demoralized and near
ly dead with cold, lying under an old
wagon about ten feet from the back door
of house of. ill-repute. He summoned
Capt blackburn. and together they pulled
him out and managed to carry him to Jail
where he was cared for. The probabilities
are that he had been showed out of the
house too drunk to take care of himself
and had fallen under the wagon where ht
must have laid two or three hours, anC
where, but for timely assistance. he would
have been found corpse 10 the morning
We do not publish the stranger name. q
discharge from the position he holds il
Davenport, would certainly follow, bu
) leave this case for severe critics, temper
ance advocates and social evil reformers t.
draw from it a moral,or heighten the fore
. of their exhortations to those whose fee
are on slippery places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

DIAMoND.-The best In the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade markl as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. T. EvoRY & Co.,
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. .. Box
$685., New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. so cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Eannnus Foe.

Frightful and fendish chills and flushed fretfHl
fever found fellcitous Fanny Forest, while frolick
Ing and frisklng in forsaken foggy forest. Fanny
forthwith few to her fore-fathers fore orn farm
house, feeling feeble, flung her faultless form
fondly in her fathers faithful fortress Fine
feathered fashionable Fanny fortified the ferocity
of frenized chills and fever with qunne, ferventy
feeling fate favored freedom from the frightful
fevered fend Tickle quinine freely failed. Fanny
uenty told her fate. Her feet-footed father forth
with. fortified with flial foDdness few a feet
footman and faced the form and features OF Frank
Fnlsom at his fancy drug store and found Days
Ague Tonic full ana fresh. Fast and far the
feversh tends flight Fanny's features freshened
| and she became fond of fashionable feasts and
fnery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
are On slipperY pIaces

An ingenious inventor has hit on a de-
wise which he thinks will make grave-rob
bing such a thing of terror that only those
of the strongest nerves could successfully
complete job where the device had been
applied His contrivance is combination
of Edison's photograph with piece of
machinery which goes off like an alarm
clock. The phonograph is attached to the
machine inside the coffin. When the
body-snatcher pulls up the lid spring is
released, the clock moves rapidly and the
photograph begins to revolve, while from
the depths of the tomb a sepulchral voice
claims in dreaded accents. Get out of
here!' A moment later second phono-
graph is set in motion little distance
away, which remarks. in the gruff tones Of
a policeman. Drop i'll" By this time
the human ghoul is expected to be quaking
with terror and making off as expeditiously
as possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Two Much Whisky.

The Davenport teamster who got his
horses through the ice near the ferry land
Ing. after pulling one of them out found
that the horse was SO chilled that he could
not stand. Acting upon the suggestion o.
Mr.. WILL Rapp, who told him to give the
horse halt pint of whisky and pepper, he
procured from a saloon quart of tangle.
foot and gave it all to the poor beast. Il
had the desired effect, aud more too. The
horse got up. bet will hardly survive the
large dose given it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
NOTES RERr AND THERE.

Slippery sidewalks.
The committee is at work.
Only one more day of the old year.
The Lotus Blondes at Moline tonight.
Squire Hayden says il Bis 'Heidsick."
Work on the armory was resumed to-
day.
Mrs. Healey is dback fromRthe poor
house.
And now they say it is question of
water rent,
Robert Ross, of Andalusia, was in the
city to-day.
After New Years. what?--A head
ache. Of course.
This afternoon Hull & Barker COM
menced cutting ice.
New Years calling will not be as gen.
orally observed as heretofore.
e, Warren, a sound democrat from
WATERFOWL, was in town to-day.
"A rumor comes from Paris that bon
nets are be worn on the head hereafter.
christmas is over and the average boy
is not so keen to attend Sunday School.
The Buffalo Bill party are expected
here in April, if the heating apparatus il
in order.
-Rarus has trotted again at Oakland,
California, making two one-mile heats
respectively in 2:14 and 2:143.
The Rodman Rifles will meet to-mor
row night at Donaldson's Hall, to Arrange
for the turkey shoot on New Years day.
Standard dollars are in quick demand, il
spite Of the efforts of the republican golC
papers to drive them out of the market.
"A new pathway on the ice has beef
laid out which illenable teams and sleigh
to pass without accident or danger of col
lision.
The Commercial Travellers associa
ton of Iowa, will trip the light fantastic a
the Burtis House, Davenport to morrow
evening.
On Saturday evening team loade
with coal broke through the ice, a shor
distance from the Rock Island shore. TIL
team was saved.
! New Years Day being legal holida
by act of congress, the specie resumptio
law will not really take effect until the sec
ond day of January.
{ -Wivill & Co., will probably be able
compromise and resume. Stetthauer
Co., Chicago, heaviest creditors. hav
already made an offer.
"A Dubuque wife fell on the walk j
front of her house and broke limb. Sh
e now sues her husband for $1,000 damage
for not cleaning off the ice.
Tomorrow night is when the boy
swear off, with farewell bender to bin
the bargain. generally taking an Icy
opener" on New Years day, however,
;, close the contract.
= Mr., Richmond, the owner of Hopeful
II who offered to match him against Rarus t,
Is $4,000, Splan not accepting declines to
r. to California Tor trial, and therefore IL
A test between these two great trotters W
not come of before the next Eastern Sc
If son,
The entire stock of goods in w.
Lundy's store is to be sold at auctio
/ Sales will commence this evening and CO
is tinue every day and evening until tie who
stock of household goods ready made cIot
~ ing, hats, caps, boots, shoes, notions, et
is sold.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
The best and most Economical

Housekeepers are giving the cheap,
adulterated baking powder wide berth"
and why2 Because experience has taught
them that an absolutely pure, full
strength, full waight article, such as
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, which never
fails to produce light, wholesome, and
nutritious biscuits. rolls, mullins, waffles,
and griddle cakes of all kinds is by far
the cheapest and the most economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Bucklen's Arnioa salva.

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Tet
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and ell kinds Of Skin Eruptions. Thi,
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Price % Cents per box. For sale By O
SPJDEL, Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
The st. Louis Republican on the Army
Bill

The st. Louis Republican on the Army
Bill.
A strong opposition is developing at
Washington to the Burnside army bill,
principally on political grounds and be-
cause of suspicion among certain repub
licans that it may conduce more or less to
the advantage of the democratic party.
Ho-ee- .Ca.,-a- &c Niohiran nroposes tc
hlibuster against it in the house, after bis
usual partisan style, while Edmunds of the
senate will assail some features of the bill
as unconstitutional. There is also little
issue involved in it between the Springfield
armory and the Providence works that
threatens to set the New England mem
bers by the ears before the measure is
finally disposed Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
The Opera House

furniture store, is the place to select any
thing in the furniture line, at prices as low
as can be obtained anywhere. Magnificent
parlor sets, lounges, marble top tables,
elegant bed room sets, superb dressing
cases, etc.. etc., also the celebrated and
only ''Knell Chair"
Drop in and examine the finest stock o.
furniture in Rock Island.
G. G.. KNELL & Bro,
Opera House Block,
d-wed&montf Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

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 aud 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. dWtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds "GiIt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system 30 well, and fortites
Il against the diseases peculiar to this
season. It will save doctor bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" @. Tegeler Il Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
DIED.

SCHERER.-on Monday, Dec. 30th, at 1:15 O, m.
at his residence eth avenue, between 18th and 18th
streets, Rock Island, Ills, Peter Scherer aged SO
years, months, and days. Funeral on Tuesday,
Dec. 31st, from late residence, at 80 D. M Ser
vices at the German Lutheran Church, at pm,
Friends Of the family invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Condurango

is the best known specific for dyspepsia,
nausea, billiousness and nervousness. 1t
will give you keen appetite, help diges-
ton and tone the stomach. Ask your drug
gist for Maguire's Condurapgo and be sure
you get it; take no other, 1t is absolutely
free from any Injurious drugs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
PONDS EXTRACT
Ought 10 be in every family ready for use.

fIugHL 70 De N every lamlIy ready Tor use.
Mature and science are combined in the manufac
IN ture.
disease originates from disorders Of the system.
100 medicine acts on the cause
Experience hasEheralded the virtue of Ponds Elk
L tract,
Yternal application or inwardly taken with safety
The cures of Ponds Extract are marvellous.
pellet from pain obtained by use of Ponds Elk
u tract.
a bottle for 50c 90 and S1.75-largest cheapest
Dan be obtained from druggists everywhere.
Try !. once, and youswill never be without it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

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's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & COP LIVER On.
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. nwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

THE Liver is more frequently the seat
Of disease than is generally supposed, for
upon its regular action depends, in a 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, 1878-12-30
Prices Reduced

at the Davenport Shirt Factory. Shirts
washed for only 10 cents, collars 2 for B. or
25c, dozen. Best shirts made to order
So; fit guaranteed. Leave orders at
United States Express Office.
GEO. r. MARVIN,
12,9tfmon 225 Perry Street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Nobbv Suits

made to order at short notice and in best
style, at prices as low as any other place
in Rock Island for the same quality Of
goods. at Dixon's, Ills Second avenue.
Make yourself present of a new suit Of
clothes made by Dixon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

To always protect the weakest parts is q
duty and it is especially the duty of those
whose lungs are being weakened by the
constant wear of coughing to protect them
By using soothing remedy. such as DIR,
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
An Honest Medicine Free of Charge

AN honest Weo1cAns gree OF S0arge.
Of all medicines advertised to cure any
affection of the Throat, Chest or Lungs, we
know of none we can recommend SO highly
as DR.. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY for Con-
sumption. Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Hoarsness, tickling in
the throat, loss Of voice, etc. This medi-
cine does positively cure, and that where
everything else has failed No medicine
can show one-haif SO many positive and
permanent cures as have already been eff.
fected by this truly wonderful remedy. Fol
Asthma and Bronchitis it is perfect spe.
cifc, curing the very worst cases in the
shortest time possible. We say by al
| means give it trial Trial bottles free
Regular size 90. For sale by G, SPIDEL
Rock Island.
Large reductions in overcoats and suits
for men and boys, at Goldsmith's, Beng
ston'a Rloek 1Qatf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Radan-Radan.

Thousands of Americans see,t neaith during the
some fasbina~DIe springs, while just many suf-
ara.S Iemain at home through sheer necessity
haps the most noted in the world The water of
these springs is Aperient, acting pleasantly and
gently upon the stomach, bowels and kidneys,
The active principles of these celebrated springs
have been combined, forming a beautiful white
salt, which has been bottled for family use, and is
offered TO the American people under the name of
Balley's Saline Aperient at 50 cents per BEETLE.
The Salt possesses all the qualities of Baden Baden
water, is very pleasant, efervesent, and sparkling,
relieving constipation, sick headache, sour stom-
ach, etc., at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

- IT'S beauty truly bIent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid out,
Pozzoni's powder imparts richness
Making the skin as soft as down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

Lithontriptic is the name given medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not q
quack nostrum but a reliable remedy.
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country. Wherever known Lithon-
triptic" is in general demand being consider
ed the best remedy Gifts class in the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

OUEpY: why win men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price2" l-1eod1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
To-DAYs' ADVERTISEMENTS.
.ASsignee's Notice.

ESTATE OF FL. c. WlVILL & CO.. DEBTORS.
1.-The undersigned hereby gives notice that Henry
Wivi q Co., of the City of Rock Island, County of
Rock Island and State of Illinois, did, on the
twenty-seventh day of December, A. H., 1873 trans
fer to the undersigned, assignee, all their prop
erty, real and personal, for the benefit Of their
creditors according to the provisions of the acts
concerning assignments. All persons having
claims against the said Fl. G. Wivill & Co., are
hereby notified to present such claims, under oath
or affirmation, to me at the City of Rock Island in
said County within three months from this date
Dated Rock Island, ILL.,, December 9th, 1878.
l2-5Odow JOHN FLANAGAN, Assignee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

Do not poison your little ones with any
soothing remedy containing Opium, Nor
phia or Paregoric. DIR. Bulls Baby Sy-
rup is warrented not to contain any opiates
or anything injurious to the infant system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
DIR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tastelees elegantly coated with sweet
gam Large, 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, Costve-
ness, indignation, Dyspepsia, Biliousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
70 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
20 Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness 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 Flutssr-
ings In the PIT OF the Stomach. Swimming OF the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing FluIterinps
~ the Heart, Choking or Sunocating Sensation
when IN a Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
me Head, Denclency Of Perspiration 1elIownass OF
the SKIN and Eyes, Pain in the side, Chest Limbs.
ana sudden Finehee of Heat Burning in the Fesh
..Asisw uoses Of RAILWAYS PILLS viii free the
system from all the above named dieordere price
- cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read sFALsE AND TRUE
end one letterstamp to KADWAY q Co. Noae
nwin BE- sent you ~'1'n shOu-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DIR. Warner Health Corset, at M,
u. Mills. dry goods, emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
The Wsatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
TAN. 2e above zero 1aP.M re above zero
|9AM, sc " Pm. l9o
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
OVARIAN TUMOR f!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
by DIR. Radway'S Remedies.
For the Cure of Chronic Disease,

DR.. RADwAY & CO., 80 Warren st., New York
BEvERI Y, Mass, July 49, 1862
Dr.. RADwAY: / have had ovarian Tamor 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
Resolvent, and thought woulo try it; but had no
faith In 1t, 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-
iet and there Is not sign of tumor TO be seen or
telt. and feel better, smarter and happier than /
nave Tor 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 p KNAPP,
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
why Charliel I didn't know you got

whipping at school last week.
Didn't you Antie2 Why l knew it at the
very time!" A hard cough or cold, or
the whooping cmgh is worse than good
whipping. AS a precaution we always
liked two pair Of trowsers when boy; but
for colds, &C.. we like Divine's Pitch Loz-
enge. For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
TIE ARGUS lOgFTCE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30
95 CENTS!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-30

Chevalier Life for the Hair
At BIuneHt,a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-11-02
RECORDED LEASE

Callahan. John to Jarrett Olcott. store No Court
landtst, 5i2 years. at annual rent OF
CampioD, Edward 90 Paul Heinsins No l Morris-st,
AZ years, at annual rent Of ........-.. ...
Carroll John TO John Carroll, No 10 llihave,
years at annual rent Of.
kuntz, William and another To Leo Duh, store aud
cellar Of No 4l6 Istaye, years. 40 annual rent Of
S0Lthmayd Charles and Others, trustees for William
Astor 10 julius Caeser and FTeacTick Caeser VS.
Ave-C. 77,6 IL n OF l5thst, Zo.9xJ4, 20 Year2, at
nf