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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-12-28

ALLAN's AETI;FAf L the great remedy for co.pu-
I. scts on he food A. de stomachi preyeniing iis cor.
Yin red.ss faf per.. frea . ted Dsssds : week
tive cure for oees,ty, " DO 20 knovfns is abiIlty 70
Il . sample: NGcnflcmcnEYour Ani-Fnt was duly
received I.took n according 10 direcdonl and Il
reduced me nve poundA i was 90 elafed over the re-
suit that ! Immediately sent 70 AcKKRNkN's drug
store for the second bottie.p- Another. . physician,
wiling for . patient from Providence, H,1- says
-Four botnes have reduced her weight ffom 19
poundst to ia pound4 and there isa general improve
ment In heslthr 4 gentleman Writing from Bos-
lon, says; Without special change or attention TO
ciet tro boffies Of Aiisn,s Antt-Fsl. reduced me four
and one-quarter poundAv The well-known Whole
sale DRUGGISTS, eArTH, DooLrTrLx 4 6NruL Of Bos-
ton, Mass, write rs foiowss = A1lnn1 Anfi-Faf has
weeks A gentleman in ST Louis writes. .Aiianis
Antf-Fat REDUCED me twelve pounds IN three week.,
ss@%snsing d. use. Gs:.sS own PInlrTos
mn PsorII5T6ls OF ALLfE,sANTI;fxr. Gentic.
AIlaa's xRii,F.I q I6s xnl.Fsl bad De ds.ired
wssE NTH I had Lost twsn,y,ays pounat hoPs
uneHceiled 6loed-pariner II promoiss d~leestt9n.
rheum.tfsrh- Sold by druggistL Pamphlet on 0bes-
BbfXNfcc MEDICINE e.. raor.ns, BurAio. MI.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-12-28

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Invitations are out for grand Masonic
banquet, at the Newcomb House, Daven-
port, Friday evening, Dec. q (St.
Johns day., under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity of that city. A general
invitation has been extended the Masons
of this city and Moline, and if sufficient
number attends from this side q special
train will run to and from Davenport. The
Davenport fraternity are famous for select
social entertainments, notably we remem-
Der with pleasure, the Knights Templar
social. The banquet of Friday evening
will be fine one, and those who desire can
trip the light fantastic. BiehPs full band
has been engaged which is guarantee of
good music. The price OF tickets has been
placed at the low rate of So per couple.
which ought to secure large turnout Of
the Masonic fraternity in this city and
Moline. Davenport Masons are proverbial
for their hospitality and those who at
tend from this side can be assured of a
cordial greeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Police Notes.

On Saturday night the till of Greening' S
saloon was tapped. and about 80 taken.
The thief was a negro who lives in Rock
Island, but whom it was supposed skipped
to Wilton Junction, Iowa. Deputy Mar
shall Blackburn went there yesterday. but
the one supposed to be the thief, proved
to be an innocent party. The police ex-
pect to haul in the real offender, however,
The charge of assault preferred by b.
Streckfus, against Herman Kale, was with
drawn on Saturday, and the matter ami
cably settled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
The National Scourge.

It is estimated that the annual damages
caused by the ravages of insects and
worms exceed $150.000,00O in the United
States alone. Truly an enormous lossl
Y ct it sinks into insigni6cance when COM
pared with the ravages of that more terri
BILE scourge, Consumption, which annually
sweeps hundreds of thousands of human
souls into eternity. The causes of con-
sumption are various, depending in every
instance for the development of the dis
ease upon the scrofulous diathesis. or tenn
permanent. Of the victim. Thus the same
cause which will produce in one person an
attack Of actual disease or slight ner-
vous prostation, will engender consumption
| 10 person of scrofulous habit. That con-
sumption can be cured by proper treat
ment will be readily perceived when the
exact nature of the disease is understood,
VIZ the accumulation and deposition of
scrofulous matter (tuberclesl in the lungs,
Obviously, the principal remedies reqnir-
cd are % powerful alternative, or blood
purifier, to arrest the accumulations and
also cleanse the blood Of the scrofulous
matter, and ~ mild carthartic to expel
the diseased matter from the system.
This course of treatment, in conjunction
with strict hygenic regime, has proved
the most successful method of curing this
disease. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets
are the best Alternative and cathartic
remedies before the public, and have been
alone used in thousands of cases of con.
sumption with the most marked efficacy
DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, at Buffalo. N
Z, affords special aud unequaled advan.
tages to consumptives, not only possessing
the best medical and hygenIc means oil
treatment, but having the essential ad
vantage Of being situated 10 a climate
where the inhabitants are notably fret
from this disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Gained.

DR.. Gregg, although well advanced in
years has always disdained the use of a
cane. Seeing him walking with cane to-
day, naturally suggested an inquiry as to
the cause, when we were informed that he
had been presented with it by Tyler Rob-
inson, who brought it fromEurope, express
ly for the doctor. It is genuine Black
Thorn cane. from the banks of Kill arney'
and has a yeritable snake" on tie end Of
it. Although still robust, the doctor will
wear the cane for the sake of Aud Lang
Syne."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

thousands OF Americans seek health during the
summer months by quafing the crystal waters of
some fashionable springs, while just as many suf-
erers remain at home through sheer necessity
The Baden Baden Springs, of Germany are per-
haps the most noted in the world. The water of
these springs is Aperient, acting pleasantly and
gently upon tie stomach, bowels and kia-,avs
The active principles of these celebre.ed snri.es
have been combined, forming a beautiful pshi9o
sat which has been Bottled for family use ana il
9nered to the American people under the name Of
Dalleys Saline Aperent at SO cents per bettle.
water, Is very pleasant efferyesent, and sparkling
renewing constipation, sick headache, sour stom.
ach, etc., at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

On. t. G. THOMPSON formerly of Galveston but
now of Finlay & Thompson, wholesale druggists
of New Orleans. unhesltatingy says that, to his
own personal knowledge and observation English
Female Bltters is most wonderful medicine for
the cure of chronic female complaints. He knew
IF case in Galveston, considered almost hopeless
and resisted all medical aid from the profession,
she was induced to try these Biters as Others had
spoken of them ib the highest terms and che com
menced improving at once and was finally entirely
cured by their use Similar cases are recorded ali
over the country and no female afflicted with any
disease peculiar to her sex, should fail to use
them. As a uterine tonic and female regular or
they have no equal. Can be used by married and
single at all times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Dec. % the temperance people of Rock
Island will celebrate the anniversary of
the beginning of the Crusade in Hillsboro,
Ohio. There will be temperance prayer
meeting at o'clock Monday afternoon.
praise meeting at IT o'clock, and grand
temperance mass meeting at II. The
original crusaders are specially invited, as
also are all members of temperance or
CARNATIONS IN this and the surrounding
towns. It is hoped, and believed that all
who have any interest in the cause, will be
present ct these meetings to encourage
others and give strength to themselves.
Please bring bibles to the praise meeting
at u o'clock. All meetings at Negus Hall.
2l-dsat&mon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Famous Fever Foe.

Frightful and fiendish chills, and flushed fretfal
fever found fellcitous Fanny Forest while frolick-
Ing and frisklng in forsaken foggy forest Fanny
forthwith flew to her fore fathers fore orn farm
house, feeling feeble, ftung her faultless form
tondly In her fathers faithful fortress Fine
fealhered fashionable Fanny fortified the ferocity
of frenized chills and fever with outline ferventy
feeling fate favored freedom from the frightful
Ievered fend. Tickle quinine freely failed. Fanny
hnenty told her fate. Her feet-footed father forth
with, fortified with fiial foDdness flew as a feet
footman, and faced the form and features OF Frank
fnisom at his fancy drug store and found Day
Ague Tonic full and fresh. Fast and far was the
feverish tends fight, Fanny's features freshenea.
and she became fond of fashionable feasts and
hnery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Fine Cameo rings, plain gold and anne
thyst rings at bottom prices at Bakers
Reply to Charity"

Mr.. Editor;
Allow me word to Charity" Rum
is the parent-tree from which the social
evil springs; destroy the tree and the evil
will take care of ITSELF" The above few
words contain the only attention TO the
scarlet question to be found 10 Charity -
article published in your issue Of Saturday.
IF this be true then the argument Of
Ben There" 10 which he attributes the
cause to necessity, is fully endorsed by
Charity" Rum to the husband. rags to
the wife; Intoxicating rations to the par
emit, poverty and hunger to the child; rum
then life's reconsideration crime tc
obtain them. "Do."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Our friend Smith objects to the
waltz 1t should be borne in mind, how
ever, that Smith is almost as bow-legged
as-well. photograph of Smiths legs
would present the following app earance, to
wit:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
THE Ladies'

of Rock Island will do we'll to examine the
large stock Of cloaks at Arnold's Bazaar,
corner of Main and End ST. Davenport,
before purchasing elsewhere. The largest
assortment west Of Chicago, the most ele-
CANT patterns, latest styles and will be sold
very chap. Call land examine. no trouble
to show goods. 4-d4t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Grand Opening Bali

At Turner Hall. by the Turner Society,
on Christmas evening Dec. Is. Those
who have not secured tickets can get them
of the committee, A, Herkert, Peter Frey,
J. F. Ohlweiler, John Ohlweiler, VIM.
Schrader. Music by Bleaur's orchestra.
Tickets, $l.00 DIT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Cnndura.noo

Is the greatest known remedy for all ir-
regularities of the liver and the number
less unpleasant sensations that arise from
the inactivity OF this important organ. See
that Maguire's mans is on every bottle.
Ii works like charm. and will make you
feel better after the first dose,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

has been most abundant, and the over
worked farmers and grain dealers will now
recuperate their systems by using Reeds
"Gilt Edge Tonic" sure cure will follow.
These Bitters are excelled by none, CAL
for them. Take no other. G. Tegeler
& Co. wholesale agents. Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Don'L Fail

To call on Joseph Baker, Buford's Block,
Rock Island for your Christmas presents.
You can buy watches, jewelry, silver and
silver plated ware, cheaper than anywhere
else in the city. Everything has been
marked down to bottom praceS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

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, 1878-12-23

Rev. Mr.. Kendall, lthe Barometer
man. of New Lebanon, N. Y, says he
keeps box of Devines' Pitch Lozenge in
the pocket Of all his coats, so as TO have
them by him: and insists that their use is
excellent to prevent colds and throat ais.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

at the Davenport Shirt Factory. Shirts
washed for only 10 cents, collars 2 for 5. or
Csc. a dozen. Best shirts made to order
So; it guaranteed. Leave orders at
United States Express Office.
GEO. E. MARVIN,
12-9tfmon 225 Perry Street,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Fashionable Clothing.

No one can be said to be fashionsbly
dressed unless they go to j. /. Dixon. the
popular merchant tailor for their clothes
Ali his suits wear well and retain their
shape after being worn for long time
TRY him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
The waather--To-pay
The best and most Economical

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 weight article, such as
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, which never
fails to produce light, wholesome, and
nutritious biscuits. rolls, mullins, wafhes,
and griddle cakes of all kinds is by far
the cheapest and the most economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

1t is the fashion for many people to neg
lect natures laws and blame Providence
for the result. A favorite thing with them
is to neglect cold or cough instead of
using that unfailing means of relief, DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

J.B. thinner, merchant tailor, wishes
to call the attention of all persons in want
of winter clothing to his fine line of over
coatings for holiday goods. 2O-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
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 oil
furniture in Rock Island.
G. G. KNELL & Bro,
Opera House Block,
18d-Wed&montf Book Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

FursI Furs!l Furs!!! Cheap for cash
Also ladies fine handkerchiefs and notion
cheaper than the cheapest,
diff WIVIIL, & Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Ladies Neck-cha1ns

a speciality at Bakers. The finest line in
the city, very pretty styles and lowest liv
ing prices. Remember the place,
JOSEPH BAKER.
Buford's Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Entirely new styles in silver and silver
plated ware at Epstein's. The finest line
of this class of goods in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

wand aa good lost, is seldom or never found:
AS fading glass, no rubbing will refresh:
As flowers dead, lie withered on the ground:
AS broken glass no cement will refresh
So beauty blemished once is forever lost
In spite of physic, paid and COST
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

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. dWtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Unless you use Pozzoni's medicated COM
Dlexion powder, which restores freshness
to the skin, and imparts durable softness
equalled by none other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

A fine stereoscope with twelve views of
American and European scenery for 81
at Cramptons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

"A faithful assistant" This is what
the nurses term DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup.
1t ~ the best assistant as it will prevent
"Crylng-Spell' Of the baby.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

FORTY cases of the celebrated Star
brand oysters, just received at Mansills,
and for early tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Champions toy department, one door
west of his store is the best place in Rock
Island to buy toys for the little ones. The
stock IS complete and com pFises full line
of all kinds Of toys, sleds etc, ETC., from
the plainest to the most fancy. Some
new novelties in toys never before shown
in Rock Island Prices as low as any
where else in the city. Call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere. d2tw1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Large reductions In overcoats and suits,
for men and boys, at Goldsmith's, Beng
ston's Block 19dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Candies, plain and fancy. at Krells.

Remember that Epstein sells cheaper
than any other jeWeler in the three cities
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Sleds, Sleds, Sleds.

The celebrated Seneca Falls Sled. finest
made, at Wylie 4 McCune's. 19-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Bananas, fresh and choice. at Dart &
Gregg's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Steel engravings at Champions. No
more beautiful holiday presents can be
made,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

For nuts. raisins, figs, dates, sugar toys,
etc. 20 to the Hong Kong tea store. 18-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

You can save 25 per cent BY buying
your Christmas goods at Epstein's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Chrome panel pictures, 84x2l, framed
only so cents, at Champion
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

M. G. MILLS is the only place where
you can buy the celebrated DIR. Warner
Health Corset. 19-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

The holiday stock at Champions is the
admiration OF everybody.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Toysi TOYS! TOYS!

You can buy goods cheaper than ever
before offered il Rock Island. at Bakers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

The Chicago -bottlers have form
ed protective union.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Triple plated, five bottle castors, very
fine. only $3.50 at Bakers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

The celebrated DIR. Warner Health Cor
set, for sale only in Rock Island. By M. G..
MILLS. l9-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Select your presents at Epstein's, Star
Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Get your notices framed at Crampten' E
for 81 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Quails and prairie chickens at Dart &
Gregg's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Go TO Wivill & Co.'s for cheap dry
goods. A fine line of dress patterns just
Teceived diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Buy the Warner Health Corset, for sale
only by NJ. G. MILLS. l9-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

A good photograph album at Cramp-
tons for half a dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Napkin rings from 35 cents up to $40 at
Epsteln's. The nobbiest styles in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Gall at Champions early and avoid the
rush.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
Personal,

Harry Truesdale, son of DR.. G. Trues-
dale is at home spending the holidays.
Miss Alice Burrell, Miss Carrie Skin
ner. niece Of Porter Skinner, are home
for the holidays
Miss Rhodes, organist at the Fifth Ave.
nue. church, left to-day for Peoria to spend
the holidays.
DR.. a. Ashbaugh of Reynolds, was il
the city to-day.
Iadias' old watches. hest nualitv. war
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23
PONDS EXTRACT


Ought to be in every family ready for use.
Mature and science are combined in the manufac-
~ ture.
disease originates from disorders OF the system.
gCo medicine acts on the cause
Experience has:heralded the virtue OF Ponds TX
l. tract,
Xternal application or nwardly taken with safety.
The cures of Ponds Extract are marvellous.
Relief from pain obtained by use of Ponds Ex-
u tract
a bottle for 5Oc,.s 90 and s175-largest cheapest
nan be obtained from druggists everywhere.
Try it once, and youwill neyer.be without it.
Life for the Hair
At THxmv~a~asa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Catawba, Malaga grapes, and California
pears at Dart & Gregg's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Ladies gold watches, best quality. war
ranted for one year, as cheap, and cheaper
than any other place in Rock Island.
JOSEPH BAKER, Buford's Block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Plain and fancy sets of jewelry at Ep
STEMS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

The genuine Lady Elgin movement, in
solid gold cases, only $35 at Epstein's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Toys, dolls, sleds, etc., at Krell's, l9-d5t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Plain gold and set rings at Epsteln's,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Toro al L;rda az Krell's. 19-d5t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

Cheva1ier Life for the Hair
At Rrunert's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

1279tfmon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-23

18d-wed&montf Book Island.