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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
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 plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the striugency of the
times You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered In your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival of the cars, free
OF expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Science never conferred a greater boon
on man than POND's EXTRACT. Those
acquainted with its remarkable soothing
and healing power, are never without it,
for the reason they regard it as essential
to their health and comfort. 1t has done
much good. 1t is constantly doing good
steadily working its way into prominence.
The grandest curative agent discovered.
No family should be without it. It can be
applied to the most delicate organism of
adult or child without the least danger of
injury. Beware of imitation. All drug
gists keep PoMp's EXTRACT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
w edded to Laura.

She was beautiful, he loved her devotedly, happi.
ness seemed to pervade their every act But
trouble came, SiCkness paled Laura's bloomiug
cheeks, dulled her sparkling eyes. enfeebled her
constita ion, emaeiated her beautiful form, un-
strung her delicate nerves and untitled her for &C.
i've life With an aching heart, her husband con
suited doctors, administered their medicines and
talked with friends Notwithstanding all this care
and attention, there appeared no relief for her
achlng head, that painful back, tnat irregular
uterine action and that emaciation Another friend
called who had seen such sickness ana at once
suggested the use OF Dr.. tDromgoole's English
Femae bltters, as she had known 1t TO cure similar
cases Her husband procured it at once and pac
ed her upon Its use. He soon had the satisfaction
OF seeing Lanra restored to health again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

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 mark as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DIR. A. T. EvoRY & Co,
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
1862, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Barometer.
Pittman-WilIiams.

On Tuesday afternoon, Amos Pittman
of Presumption, was married to Miss
Carrie NJ. Williams, Of the same place,
The ceremony was performed in the par,
lors of the Taylor House, in this city, the
Rev. Geo. r. Palmer officiating. The
groom is brother of Wiltred Pittman,
the well known merchant Of Reynolds, Ill.
THE ARGUS extends wish that the pair
may enjoy future Of uninterrupted hap
pines5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Little Johnny wanted to 60 10 church.
His mother was afraid he would make a
noise, but his father said: johnny knows
better than to make noise in church. "
So he went. He kept very still till the
last prayer By that time he had grown
sired of sitting still, and was standing on
the pew cushion, with his back to the pull
pit. When the lady in the next seal
bowed her head for prayer, johnny
thought she was crying. He leaned ovei
and said to the lady, in tone that wat
meant for a whisper, but which was only
too plainly heard: "Poor lady What ct
matter? Do 90 summit ache2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

No name is better and more pleasantly
and widely known than that of MIR. j. A.
Pozzoni. For years he has made himself
famous by the elegant perfumes and COM
plexion powder that bears his name, the
latter having found its way to the bellies OF
Paris, Germany and London. Every body
admiFes beauty 10 ladies. Nothing will do
more 70 produce or enhance it than the use
of Mr.. Pozzoni's preparations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Old Settlers of Rock Island County

The annual meeting for the election Of
officers of the society will be held CD the
Sd day of FebruarylA. D, 1879, at 2 O'Clock
p. NJ, at the Office of Z. G. Chopper, and
20 take into consideration the following ar.
ticles of the constitution:
Art. 6, Sec,l: There shall be an annual
festival of the society on the 22d day oil
February. of each year, during the coutinu.
alton of the society. unless otherwise di.
rected by the association.
+. G. CHOPPER, President.
A. X. PHILLEo Secretary. 23d2wl,,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

A mammoth distillery, with a capacity
of 1880 bushels of corn per day, will be
built in Peoria during the present season.
The parties who are interested in the mat
ter are Kid, the New Y ork whiskey broker.
John Francis, an E. s. Easton, of this city,
When completed it will be one of the lar
gest houses in the United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Days Ague Tonic.

II contains quinine, arsenic. mercury. or other
deleterious drugs. 1t does not produce headache
roaring or buzzIng In the head, deafness. dimness
OF vision, or any of those unpleasant that
so frequently follow the use of ouinine Daxas
Ague Tonic cleanses the stomach, unlocks the
LIVER. opens the bowels, and tones thu system
without the use Of any other article hence its
cures are prompt and permanent. One bottle fire.
qnentls cures whole family children and those
OF delicate stomachs can take il with ease. All
whosell II say It is superior to any other -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

The plans and specifications for par
sonage for the First Baptist church are
now ready and may BIZ seen at the Office of
David Halves, Esq, Sealed proposals will
be received at said Office until Feb.5. 1879.
The contract will be let to the lowest res !,
ponslble bidder with the right reserved
however to reject any or all bids.
22d3t&wlt JOHN A. BOYER.
Rock leland, Ills, Jan. %, 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

ALLAN's ANrI-FAT is the great remedy for Corpu-
lency II Is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
IL acts on the food In the stomach, It's con-
version into fat Taken according TO directions, ~
win reduce o fat pePson from e TO pounds week.
In placing this remedy before the public as posi-
Give cure for obesity we do so knowing ts ability 70
cure, as Infested by hundreds OF testimonials, OF
which the following rom q lady In Columbus, ONO.
80 a sample; Gentlemen Your Antt-Fat was duly
received. took II according TO directions and II
reduced me I'VE pounds. was so elated over the re-
suit that Immediately sent 70 ACKKRMANS drug
store for the second botte.n Another, physician,
writing for patient from Providence, r. J., says,
"Four bottles have reduced her weight from 19o
pounds 20 l92 poundA and there IL general improve
inent In health" gentleman writing from B0s-
ton, says; "Without special change or attention TO
diet two bottles OF Aan's Anti-Fal reduced four
and one-QuArter pounds.n The well-known Whole
sale Druggists, SMITH, DOOLITTLE SMITH, OF Bos-
ton, Mass write as follows: AllRn's Anti-Fat hns
reduced lady In our city seven pounds In three
weeks A gentleman In st. Louis writes; "Allan's
Anti-Fat reduced me twelve pounds In three weeks,
and altogether have lost twenty-five pounds since
commencing its use" Messrs. POWELL 4 PLIMPToN,
Wholesale Druggists, OF Buffalo, N Y, write: ITO
THE PNOPRIEToRS OF ALLAN'S AETI-FAT: Gentle
men,The following report IL from the lady who used
Adams Anti-Fat 1T (thc Anti-Fa had the desired
eject reducing the fat from two to i've pounds o
week until had lost TWENTY-FIVE pounds. hope
never 20 regain what have LOST" Ant-Fat is an
unexcelled blood-puriner. 1t promotes digestion,
curing dyspepsia, and is also potent remedy Ior
rheumatism. Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on OOes-
B6TAEiC MEDICINE L CT, PRor'Rs, Buffalo, NY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Bucklen's Arnioa salvs .

The BEST sALvE in the world for Outs
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions Thi,
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Price rs Cents per box. For sale by G
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

The Boston Herald compliments the
man who drafted the pew Army bill and
thinks he must have been brought up on
newspaper. He boiled down fourteen
pages of the Burnside bill into single
sentence
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

The Troutner case was concIud>
ed yesterday at $50 o'clock, and after
q short argument by the prosecuting at
torney, and Q strong speech by w. K.
More, ESQ.,, for defendant, the. case was
given to the jury.
The jury in the Kentch Swander case,
after being out 80 hours, returned aver
dict of 1886 and costs!for plaintiff. The
case will undoubtedly be appealed.
This .morning the first case called was
the people, VS.. John B. Drake, embezzle-
ment; five counts. Mr. Kenworthy, of coun-
sci for the defendant, made motion for con-
tinuance. giving as reason the absence Of
Major Beardsley, who was thoroughly IA
miliar with the case in all its details. The
motion was not granted and the trial be-
gan. Before the prosecuting attorney
made his opening argument, however, Mr..
Kenworthy asked the court to compel the
prosecution to produce certain papers be-
longing to defendant, and which formed
important evidence tor ibis client. The
court ruled that the papers must be hand
ed over to defendant, but later, SO modified
its ruling that the papers should be placed
in charge of the clerk, and accessible t
both parties.
In the Harrison vs.. Harrison, divorc,
case. defendant defaulted in maxim,
answer, and the case was set for Tuesda,
or Wednesday, OF next week, in the NOR
ming. 1t is hardly possible, however, tina
it will be reached before the week follow
ing.
w. W. Armstrong, mauslaughter. Mo
ton to quash overruled, and plea of no
guilty entered Case set for next Monday
at 2 o'clock. This case will be the mos
important of any on the criminal docket.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. It is not a
quack nostrum but reliable remedy
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country, Wherever known 'Lithon-
triptic' ism 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, 1879-01-24
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and IN
dscretlons OF youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss OF manhood, &C, will send recipe that viii
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
vas discovered by missionary in SOath America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JusEdI
T. IsKAN, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Notice.

The undersigned, having sold his livery
stable business to Mr.. Merryman, desires
to close up all outstanding accounts, and
urges all who are indebted to him to call
and settle before February LIST, 1879. AZ
ter that date all outstanding accounts due
me will be placed in the hands of collec'
tor, WILLIAM TELLER.
Moline, H., Jan. 20, 1879. 2O-dlw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Electric carriage lamps a French in-
ventor proposes to produce. so that oriiu-
airy carriages drawn by horses will be illu-
minated by electricity supplied By the no.
tary motion of their wheels; locomotives,
while iu molten, will light up the trains they
draw, and steamships supply themselves
with powerful lights.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

1t is not to be expected that DEFINES
Pitch Lozenge will cure every case OF
Chronic Asthma. It's use, as many in this
place can testify, has given great relief;
but for colds, coughs, and 10 Consumption
it is an excellent aud safe remedy and
pleasant to use. For sale by John Beng
Sknn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
ALL TAXES FOE 1879

Are now due. Please call at room No. s.
Masonic Temple, over Rock Island Nation.
al bank, and settle, and oblige the under
signed. Office hours: s q. N. to IL NJ; &c
5, and 6 to D. m.
d&w nj. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

The Board of Supervising Inspectors
of Steamboat has decided to amend the
rules 80 that local inspectors, at their au-
uual inspection of steamboilers, shall re-:
move from the surface of such boilers as
are covered, so much ss is necessary to
enable them to examine such parts of the
boilers as cannot be properly examined
from the inside.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds "GiIt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so we'll, and fortifes
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. It will save DOCTORS bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler & Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Islands
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
Conduranpo

At this time OF the year when every
body is more or less afflicted with mac
tive livers, producing numberless all
ments, there is nothing so efhcacious as
Maguire's Cundurapgo. 1t is the great
household medicine. pleasant and effective
in its operations. Try it once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

According to the statistics Of 1878
there were 9,749,333 acres of timbered
land 10 Ohio. In 1877 there we're but s.
1890 acres. If these figures are cor
rect they show the destruction of over d.
100000 acres Of mbered land in Ohio in
seven years. Gov Bishop calls attention
to the matter and councils halt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Proof Positive

that DooLEY's YEAST POWDER is the
most effective and reliable baking powder
in the market, can be had by practical
trial. Full weight and strength, economi-
cal, and never failing in excellent results.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The Rock Island House has done q
larger business during the past month than
any month since it was operated.
The masqueraders of the Phoenix hose
company were out with band. this after
noon. All the small boys in the city fol-
lowed the music
Pro. Mansill says there will be a
change of weather Monday, and possible
Sunday,-change to intense cold. Save
the sleighing for us, Richard.
Only few members Of the Gun Club
put in an appearance at the shooting
tournament this forenoon. This afternoon
there was large attendance.
The Illinois state board of agriculture.
at it's session commencing Tuesday, Jan.
IA, reelected s. d. Fisher secretary, and
J. W. Bum treasurer. The last Monday
in September next was fixed on as the first
day of the state fair.
The late Charles Gray, of Port By
ron. who left about So 900, must have be-
longed to prolific family. There are just
forty brothers and sisters who have put in
a claim for the money, The only way tc
know who your brothers and sisters are
is to die without making will.
The Geo. Hakes-Rock Island paper
mill arbitration case was heard to-day
Supt. Cramer, Mr. Stoddard aud third
were the referees. George Hakes claim:
the value ofthe old saw mill machinery used
lin the building of the paper mill, and
50, 900 salary as superintendent of building
the mill.
"A snow slide, from an adjoining roof
fell on two horses attached to wagon loaC
of coal, in the rear of WEIGH Bros store
this afternoon. The team became fright
ened and started on run at a terrific
gait, but were stopped short distanc,
from the starting point. with no iurthe
damage than broken harness and spin
tered centre pole.
The many friends of Mrs. NJ. B. Haye
will regret to learn of her illness, and wisl
her speedy recovery. Few women ar
more truly christian in their every dal
work. She is president of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union, and neve
advocated the crusade idea. All her doing
and sayings are marked by genuine chris
tian charity.
He was afraid. just why he shoul'
be scared never occurred to ". S. ParsOn
until the man left the store. He came il
to look at carpets, and as Mr., Parsons wa
engaged at the time, he said, please ste
up stairs. at the same time pointing to tn
door that led to the second story. Nc
sir" said the man, mot unless you G
: first; I've heard of them traps before"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, q
remedy indorsed by the family. The Der-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
l "a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

The yield of sugar in Uvalde county,
Texas, will average from seventeen hue.
dred to nineteen hundred pounds per acre
with the usual amount Of molasses. and
both the sugar and molasses. are of high
Grade
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
The wsatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day az in
dicated by thermometer
IAN 24o above sero 19P.M 40 above zerc
81 n. 2S@ p. 5OS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

The enormous sale of Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup has had the effect of bringing out
numerous similar remedies; but the peo-
pie are not SO easily induced to make a
trial of the new article, when they value
the old and reliable one-Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy q
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at M,
q. Mills, dry goods, emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

QUERY: why will men smoke com
mon tobacco, VIXEN they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-leod1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Hats, caps, and gents furnishings.
Asser tment large, cheap for cash at Henry
Repensburger's, Rock Island, LII. t&f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
as cENTsI

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at M. G. Mills mammoth dry good
emporium. #
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Frank MilIer's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade o.
these goods is always standard aud theil
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country anC
has the largest trade in its line in the
country. dWtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns.
call on Miss Plat, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

OF the thousands who die annually oil
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LINE, IRON & COP Liver OIL.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take il willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great sucnnss. Get bottle Of it. lnwt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression a
weak exhausted feenng, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental over.Work.
indescreflone or excesSes, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up and iuvigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five vialg
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREvs,
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPAMY
100 FULTON STREET, NY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

We are indebted to Col. Flagler commandant al
Rock Island Arsenal, for the following:
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending Jan. %, p. IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

Life for the HAIR
At ThOxnas'a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

When the disorders of babyhood attack
your baby use at once DR.. Bulls Baby Sy'
rup, and notice its rapid and beneficial eft.
feet. Psice Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
Stop Drinking Vinegar.

How many young women who have in-
herited a predisposition to eDebonpoint
haye ruined their health by drinking vine
gar to reduce their forms to graceful pro-
portions. Allan's Antisfat is absolutely
harmless. 1t promotes digestion, and ac-
complishes its work simply by preventing
an undue assimilation of the fatty ingre,
dents of the food. Excessive fairness is a
vexatious burden, and there is no longer
any excuse for enduring it, since Allan's
Anti-Fat is an efectual remedy for this
abnormal condition.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo,
july 18th. 1878.
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co., Buffalo. n. Y:
GeD4emen-I lost three pounds while
taking one bottle OF Allan's Anti-Fat.
Yours truly. Mas. NJ. B. MYERS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24

ny an immense practice at the Worlds Dspen'
sary and Invalids Hotel having treated many thou:
sand cases OF those diseases peculiar TO woman,
have been enabled to perfect most potent and posi-
tive remedy for these diseases.
To designate this natural specific, have named II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-01-17

Grant county rejoiceS greatly over
her new narrow guage railroad. In
speaking OF tine future OF the, the
irant County Gazette says: THE fu-
4, re Of the road, from the business
aIv, dy received, prcdictsa grand sue
anss There seems % be hut little
dnnmh 1t that there will Ne all oNten.
I'M j. 'nntfort, M soon As spring
onens .nsa efore !hc close Of the sea
.on iran viii, = laid mp the Kickapeo
,,o,1oy an1 80, IDLY to Tomah The
work ALREADY dom, reflects great cred
il on the managers = 'ns roaa ,, ana
shows Whit IN inaoIn ''"",o WI al'a
perseverance will do. 4 ! ~ spIlhl y
telegraph wire will be III, - - ~
points along the line will hay oi''a al,.'
telegraph communication, n W,
with the rest Of the world. Th> oose
10 construction and equipping 'ae
road amounts to but $4,000 per mil, :
The rate Of passenger fare has been
placed atthroe cents per mile. Through
freight rates to OF from Chicago 81
Milwaukee To or from Lancaster ~
laonnimore; ale THE same III from my
station on the q. nj. q St. Paul rail
road Ill Grant county