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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS Or DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling. DO energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL OVER WORK,
INDISCRETIONS OR EXCESSES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
IS. 1t tones up and inviGorates the sys-
ten, dispels the gloom and pondency,
imparts strength and energy, stops the
drain aud rejnvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue.
cess by thousands. Sold IS dealers
Price, vi 90 per single vial, or s., 90 pei
package of i've viais and 50 90 vial Of pow.
der, Sent by mail 90 receipt Of price
Address HUMPHREYS Homeopathic Me.
DICINE COMPANY 100 Fulton Street. n Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
PULEoNIC SYRUP, SEAWEE1
TJNIC and MANDRAKE PILLS,

and gave them to her. She began to improve al
once. alth ough the doctors and her friends said
was throwing my money away.
In few days she got so she could lag down and
sleep. thing she had not been able to do since sht
first taken sick. her appetite imp owed, and
never saw such wonderful changes everybody
who saw her astoIlished, for the like had never
been seen in this country.
On the s3d OF January you came and examined
her lungs with your Respirometor, you pronounc-
ed her right lung nearly gone, and the left baoly
sald,) but you said she was improving as fast as
possible.
About the first of June she commenced attending
to her household duties, and has cont nded 10 dc
ine, for herself and her I'VE chifd rem and TO-DAY
she looks better than she has for ten years
My wife's case lis looked by the many who
saw her as the most wonderful cure that has ever
been made in the State of Virginia; it was like
raising the dead. Some Of the medicines you semi
me have sold. and they have never failed in giving
entire satisfaction there is great deal of the med
icine sold in this vicinity now and has made other
cures almost wonderful as that of my wife.
NJ purpose is thus writing to you is to benefit
Others who may be suffering from that dreadful
disease Consumption, and will cheerfully answer
allnqulriss that may be made OF me whether by
correspondence or personally, and / can refer to
thirty or forty persons of the highest standing
IN TINS community who will vouch for all that
nave written. YOURS, &c,
CHARLES G. JOHNSON. formerly OF Bristol. Pa
now residing at Sic North 18th street. Philadelphia
Dr. Schenck's medicines. he WIS reduced from
one hundred and eighty pounds to hundred
and eleve was attended by the most ekillful ply
siciane, who
ALL PRONOUNCED HIM INCURABLE;
he was confined to his room thirteen months
Although this occurred many years ago. Mr.
johnson, who is now in his sixty-ffth year, has
had no return of the disease. We submit his case
as evidence of the permanence and thoroughness
of the curative properties of DIR. Schenck's medf
CInes.
This case is well known to the older residents of
Bristol.
MIR. johnson viii be pleased TO hear from any
one who is sufferer by the great destroyer, and
who seeks q sure cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
Real Estate.

The entry books in the Recorders Office
contains the following:
23.-Daniel g. w Gods TO Horace Z.
Woods, tract in W Cd sc, Is. W.
$1,000.
Horace L. Woods to Porter Skinner,
J q lot s, block 16. old town Rock Is
land, 81 300
Lucius Wells to James M9lhall, pit ne
Sc, 6 "a acres. %. II, 2 W, $50.
Benz B Joslin to John j. Joslin,
sw and fri sw SO ID, and ne DIV %, IL, 2
e, 81, and Edmund JosliD, ct al, to John
j. Joslin, same property, $1,000.
Josiah Joslin to John j. Joslin. e3 sw
IA, If, &c, 81.
Henry Hardy to Samuel Heagy and A.
r. Stoddard, lots l and 2 block %,
Hampton, $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
The Rock Island g. Peoria Railway
NEWSBOY.

The Rock Island & Peoria Railway
The executive committee of the Rock
Island and Peoria Railway Co., met this
afternoon and declared dividend Of two
and one-half per cent Gu the capital stock
of the company for the past six months
This makes a total dividend of FIVE per
cent for the year.
The Rock Island & Peoria is now estab-
lished on solid basis. It has passed
from the impaired condition of receiver
ships. and since its purchase bH lis pres
ent owners has steadily gained 10 business
until now it is not only self sustaining. but
is able to declare handsome dividend,
The freight business of the road has
grown to proportions which places the
beyond a mere feeder and en-
ables it to contend successfully for share
of eastern freight. Tie present healthy,
condition of the r. l. & P. is due to the
excellent management Of Mr.. r. r, Cable
whose knowledge Of railroad affairs and
the ms and oats of railroad business has
gained him justly meritsd reputation as
one of the shrewdest railroad men 10 the
west. The r. l. & P is Rock Island in
stitution and its success is a benefit to
Rock Island business interests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
Tire.

This afternoon about 2:30 o'clock an
alarm sounded from the water works caus
ed by blaze at the ice house 10 rear OF
Weyerhaueser' mill store. The fire
was soon put out in the ice house. but the
stable adjoining caught and blazed up for
while. An adjoining building was smok-
ed up and scorched, but not otherwise
damaged much. The prompt work done
saved the destruction of the store and
buildings. and if the flames had once got
under full headway 1t is probab Bile that a
serious confagration would have been the
result, The loss is fully covered by insur-
ance.
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pRrEmprroN

PnE-ENrrros, IIIs., December 18th, 1879.
Editor Rock Island Argus.
Permit an old friend TO send you par
tial report of very enjoyable affair that
came off last evening.
+ Ny business calling me around the
country q good deal. put up atthe pleas
ant village Of Presumption Mercer county.
where the Presbyteriaus had very fine
Christmas tree for their quite interesting
Sabbath School. ca
After supper. | found my way to
Ham pton's fine hall, with the rest of the
great throng. The hall was really gorge
ousiy fitted Up. When you entered. the
motto. "A Merry Christmas" in large
evergreen letters was before you. In the
east Of the hall was a very large arch of
evergreeus, surmounted with the words
His name shall ebe called Wonderful" in
the centre of which was very fine star,
before lighted lantern; it had very
grand effect. To the tight of the arch.
the organ and choir we're placed, who dis
coursed very good music at inter
walls. There was a very we'll executed
cross in evergreens behind the arch on the
platform, where the young persons who
took part in the recitations, were seated.
| must say here the selections were ap-
propriate. and well rendered. showing
snap and prom ptness 10 the training. In
the west end of the hall was the Christmas
tree, real evergreen tree, presented by
Mr.. Benz. Whitsitt. To say it was richly
laden with gifts, for the children, teachers,
superintendent. also the worthy secretary
and treasurer, would but family express
| it. The gifts consisted 10 part of books
worth from 40 cents each to S.: over a
hundred of them, from the small gilt tes-
lament, to 6ne works OF religious htera-
ture, and history, besides the candy and
nut bags-for the whole school, 1t was
pleasing to see the interest manifested by
the audience, parents. and children, when
the curtain was raised, and Santa Claus"
appeared in the person of a young Mr..
Wright, with buffalo robe Tapped round
him-when the distribution took place.
All know what that consists of. | found
the superintendent was Mr.. Richard H.
Whitsitt, worthy son of a worthy sire, and
Captain VIM. Hammond, secretary and
treasurer. Surely to me it seemed the
right men in the right place. All who had
hand and head ia this whole affair
deserve much credit. could haye shout
ed ''hurrah for the Sabbath school inter
est all over our great land, I" for believe
| it will be one of the means made use of, to
perpetuate our religious and political inde-
pendence.
Though I have written too much
IL now must say what perhaps
l ought to have said before, the
Rev. c. NJ Dennis, Methodist minister,
made very appropriate prayer. and Rev.
A T. Alexander, Presbyterian minister,
made some elegant aud suitable remarks,
AZ the opening. Your obedt servant,
TRAVELLER.
ADJUSTMENTS Theatre gosrs and all
sCoh as keep late hours are very liable to
contract q seynre Gnuch or Cnld A safe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
=. 0. U. ".

Island City Lodge No. 4. A. O. TT. W
elected the following officers for the ensu.
ing term, last night:
VEG French.
NJ W-Dauiel Softer.
G E "A w Bowen.
% w Blaisdeil.
Recorder-G A Solander,
Financier-John St. Clair.
Receiver-JoGas Bear.
G-Geo Alter.
g w HSwander.
q w w Clement.
Trustee-G G French,
Representative TO Grand Lodge OBJ n
W. Clement.
Installation New Years night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
RowIEsBuRGH.

Editor Rock Island August
Our new church bell has been safely
laid down at our new Universal church
door, and weighs 1850 pounds. We ex'
pect to have it on the belfry BY Saturday
evening to call the good people of Bowles-
burgh and vicinity to hear Rev.A. Wright
2. Ell. D., of Hubbard College, Gales,
burgh, preach the truth. Come one. come
all. Our new choir is getting along nicely.
The name adopted is the Bowlesburg
choir. The Sunday School is starting out
nicely. Come and see us. Yours Truly,
SAM BowLES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
Chapin's Ruchupaiba.

The new and remarkably successful
remedy in genital urinary, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly supercel.
ing all other preparations. It's reraark.
abie power and soothing nature. pro.
ouclng quick relief and sure cure. Ifs
economy and simplicity (requirine no
medical fees and its unvarving GER
tainty,lt is attracting attention every.
s mere, ana Is now employed largely by
a a9e profession. In cases of impure or
diseased sl1s, discharges, "Chapin's Injection
ieuf is to be used with Buchu-
paiba," and to remove any faint of
mercury or syphilis that may exist in
i me system from past illness, use
Chapin,s Constitution Bitter Syrup,
ooiu oy druggists at ST. each by ex.
pre- press on receipt of price. Advice free.
gee gllouiar with bottles. Address e.
= teis' 90 Barclay street, New York.
k4afxOrd Table Sauna. hosx
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
DR.. scHENcK's MANDRAKE PILLS

DR.. scHENcKS MANDRAKE PILLS
Do not produce sickness at the stomach, nausea
or gripping. On the contrary, they mild and
agreeable in their action that person suffering
with sick headache, sour stomach, pain in the
bowels, is speedily relieved of these distressing
symptoms. They act directly on the liver, the
organ which, when in a healthy condition, purifes
the blood Of the whole body.
They perfect preparation of that great and
wellknown remedy, Mandrake or Podophyllin, q
remedy that oas displaced the use of mercury, as
well many other poisonous druge, in the practice
of every intelligent physician.
Prof. John King, of the College of Medicine, of
Cincinnati, says: In Constipation it acts upon
the bowels without disposing them to subsequent
costivenees. In Chronic Liver Complaint there Is
not Its equal in the whole range of medicines being
vastly more useful than mercnrial agents, arousing
the liver 10 healthy action, increasing the flow
of bile, and keeping up these actions longer than
any other agent with which we are acqaainteds-
(See American Dispensatory, page 720.
In all cases of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia,
where there is great weakness or debility, DIR.
soHENoK's sEAwEED ToNEo should be used in
Connection with these Pills
:. Dr. Sehellck gives advice free to all either per
tonaly or by letter at his principal office, Cor 9Th
PC Arch streets, Philadelphia
e medicines are for sale by ali Druggists
A interesting treatise on the Causes, Treatment
lare St Consumption, Liver Complaint and
psla is sent free on application.
address all Communications to DIR.
q SON, Corner Sixth & Arch Streets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
E 2. y, W,

The semi election Of officers Of Riverside
Lodge No, 81. a, o. U. W. was held on
Tuesdsy evening with the following result.
VA D Cox.
Sd A Reed.
O-Thos Harrison.
Rec-J Fl Thomas.
Fin.-J A Hicks.
Oh f Cook.
0 WI j Trevor
Trustee-A r Stoddard.
Rep. to Grand Lodge John A Hicks.
Installa ion on Tuesday evening January
9th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
GreaT Rua on a WeII-knovzn Inztitr.
ton,


The famous Patent Medicine Warehouse
of Chas N. Crittenton, No. Sixth avea-
ne, New York, has recently been subject
ed to an extraordinary pressure-the
pressure of crowds of sufferers from
Coughs and Colds IN search of HALE s
HONEY OF HOREHoUND AND TAR" OF
which he is the fortunate proprietor. The
popularity of the article is boundless, and
will last. for it is built on the solid founda-
ton of inBuHeraole cures. Crittenton' 9
establishment might properly be called a
Saving Bank from the number It has been
Instrumental in saving from Consumption.
Bronchial affections OF every type vanish
under its balmy and balsamic influences
with astonishing rapidity. Sold by all
druggists. Principal depot, Sixth aven-
ne. New York Ask for large size, price
81; they are much the cheapest.
j. Thornton Weaver. I.34l Ridge aven-
ne, Philadelphia writes; 'HALEs HONEY
OF FOREGROUND AND TAR has ready
sale"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed No humbug IS trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for So cents RossMAN az Nc
KISsTRY, Hudson, n. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

THINK OF IT, that Cough or Cold neg
lecsed, may lead to serious consequences:
in the early stage of Throat and Lung
diseases, Madame Porter'S Cough Bafsana
is an invaluable remedy. can be taken by
the Oldest person or youngest child. Is
safe. reliable. and agreeable to the taste.
Price IS cents, aud in large bottles at so
and IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 2eo pages, Gle IN
and gilt binding, so cents; same In paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
CIT St. Charles Street. st. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

No CLEANSING AGENT in existence is
comparable to GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP
as an eradicant and preventive OF local
diseases of the skin, and as a means of
increasing the wilderness and softness OF
the cuticle. Ask the ladies. if you would
learn its excellence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
dscretions of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope TO the REV. JOSIAH
T. IExAE Station d, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
q etter Times.

The business revival and new era Of
prosperity which has commenced are in
keeping with the increased health and
happiness all over the land resulting from
the introduction of Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. The changes wrought
by this remedy" says Rev. DIR. Harvey.
seem but little less than Miraculous
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
The Vital Eal

Is speedily consumed la palfaonary and
nervous diseases. Check its too rapid
destruction With the great pulmonic and
invigorans. PHILLIPS 'PALTABLEn Con
LIVER Oh. 10 continuation with phospho-
Gutritine. All druggist. Depot, . Plstt
Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
WANTED

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich. want
an agent 10 this county at once, at salary
of 800 per mouth and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

A FAvcRITE CoUear REMEDY
Colds, Sore Throat, Asthma. Catarrh
and other diseases of the bronchial tubes.
10 more useful articles can be found than
the weil-known Brosoa's Broachiat
TrOches "
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

The taxes for 1879 are DOW due Office
hours from a. N. to IL N. and from to
5 D. m. Office in W, A. johnson shoe store
next door west of Harpers Theatre I'd
Avenue. THos. A. JOHNSON,
10I2d,Utf Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Our LADIES FRIEND for female COM
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speidel, Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
line
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Our LIGHTNING LINIMENT is 'aoor7,a
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently:
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. re-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
The weatner--To-Day

The following shows the temperature
| at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated nv thermometer:
IA. NJ ea67 below zero 12P.M &c above zero
"a Ic ." P. 10
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

When exhausted by mental labor take
Kidney Wort to maintain healthy action
of all organs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Preserve your baby's health by promp
tly administering DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
for the diseases of early childhood, Price
Is cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Mr.. Louis Hinkel. Of East Preston HUI.
NJ T., says:-'I cali ST. JACOBS On the
best liniment | ever used. 1t cured me of
rheumatism and pain in the back.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

For SALE.-A valuable piece of land,
about acres, on the bluff, suitable for a
residence or vineyard. For particulars
enquire at this Office. 12"2dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at nj i,
g. Mills. dry goods. emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
Read the Advertisement

OF DR. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

At the Bengston RIock Clothing House
just received new invoice of. boys
overcoats and listers. which will be sold
away down. Also the latest styles CT
neckwear. and large quantity OF silk
handkerehiefs. Tor holiday presents, can
be found at reasonable prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

To GIVE tone TO the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
7rLEs--1rCHING PILES
RossMAH,s CURE

Positively CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles, Flstula. Salt Rheum, and all disea-
SEES of the skin nv the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Not only in the spring time. but all the
year round people will need a reliable
We would recommend DR..
Bulls Baltimore Pills. Price Is cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Halford Table Sauce. for
soup, fish, Go.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Accidents will happen" Be provided
with Pages Climax Salve. 1t will save
pain, loss of time, and Doctors bills. For
sale by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
FOE. RENT.

The Curtis House, Corner 4th Avenue
and 10th Street, three story building in
Streckfus Block Apply to
B. STRECKFUs & Son.
II 26dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
LOCAL COLUMN

.If you are afflicted go consult
DR.. BONAPARTE REYNOLDS,
or Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26
a5 cENTSi

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at M. q. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Hampton Lodge, No. 555 |. Q. O. F.
elected the following officers for the ensur
ing year.
n. G.-Henry Nichols.
V. G.-Wm. Laidlaw.
Rec. S.-John A. Hicks.
Fin. S.-William Campbell.
The installation Of officers will be held
on Saturday evening, Jan. Bird.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

A pure. wholesome medicine, Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGuaaErIcr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

NOTHING CAN exceed the folly and stupid
ty OF these who submit to the paugs of the
various forms and com plications of rheu
matism and govt. by which they are tor
tured and disabled. when they can, by one
or two applications of Giles Eminent
lodide Ammonia, obtain instantaneous and
perm anent relief.
Giles Pills cures Headache.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamh-
let
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

ADJUSTMENTS. Theatre gosrs and all
sCoh as keep late hours are very liable to
contract a severe Cough or Cold. A safe
and reliable cure is DIR. Bnll's Cough
Syrup. The price is only IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

Pixies TooTHACuE DRoPs CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-26

ttT'his paper may be found on file at all times at
c., r. l. Il P r. R. Ticket Once, No. 56 Clark ST.,
Chicago, where our friends Iare at liberty to call
i and examine it,