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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Always With You"

w. L. Sweeney, Esq, overseer of the
poor, has handed us his report for Deem
Der, which shows that county relief has
been extended during the month to Sc
families composed of I39 persons, to the
amount of $226.l5. This amount has
varied from two to nine dollars to each
family according to their number and ur-
gent necessities. The largest amount to
any one family is $3.50, and in this in
stance there are eleven in the family.
In this connection it may be proper to
remind the charitable of the fact that these
families are not the only oLes in our city
who are suffering. The present month
opens with unusual severity, and only in
dividual work among these poor people
can relieve them. There is absolute SUI
feriDg in many homes in this city, and il
anything is required to prove the deserving
nature of some of these poor peo-
pie, who lack for everything, it may be
found in the magnificent pluck with which
they suffer and starve rather than beg, oil
appeal to the overseer. The condition
and needs of such people can only b
learned by that quality of personal investi
CATION which is delicate as we'll as shrewd
and in which a sense of superiority doe
not bauish true sympathy. Let those VIII
are benevolent at heart as well as well-to
do in pocket charge themselves with indl
yidual cases or neighborhoods, remember
ing that charity Edoes not consist in aims
giving alone, but in the expression OF tina
feeling which assures the poor and the de
spairing that they are still members Of tn
great human family and are as likely q
any other unfortunates to regain their fee
and their power of self-support if they ar
temporarily aided.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Gone West,

MIR. W. j. Healy, for the last seven
years connected with the G. B. & @. rail-
road at this point has accepted position
in the Auditors Office of the Atchison,
Topeka 4 Sante Fe Railroad, and left for
Topeka on Tuesday evening. Mr.. Healy
has been one of the most faithful employees
of the G. B. @. the company ever had and
has worked up from one position to anoth
er until he was assistant division freight
agent, which he held at the time of his ac-
ceptance of the place of chief clerk in the
auditors Office of the A. T. & st. F. road
He had hosts of friends here and in Mo-
line, was favorite among his fellow en-
ployees and regarded by Genl. Dana and
freight agent Carman as a valuable man.
THE ARGUS wishes him success in his
new field of labor and hopes that he may
continue to climb the ladder until he gets
to the top round
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Of youthful in ulgence, successes. &c.
he who is nov suffering for past vices,
as indicated by weakness, losses, de-
posits, sediments, irritation, dyspepsia.
nervousness, dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania. He who is in pre-.
mature decline, will get immediate and
permanent relief and cure by using
wells Health Renewer :" 1t is espec>
tally designed for just these cases and
or those who are older. and are lacking
an animal vitality and vigor. 1t enables
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, IS Barclay
st New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
a Surprise.

No pleasanter or happier party can as
semble during this year of grace 1879.
than the one composed of members Of Re-
bekah Lodge, VINO, to the number of about
forty, armed with coffee, cake and violinists
unceremoniously walked into the residence
of Mr.. P I'D. Drake of this paper. Now,
we suppose it is well known that this lodge
is the special domain, in the l. D. o, f.
order, of the fair daughters of Rebecca, or
to give the Hebrew spelling, Rebekah,
which signifies celestial beauty" where
the ladies assemble by virtue of the pos
session of certain signs, passwords, grips,
etc. By special grace the members of the
l. 0. 0. F.. order are permitted to join
this lodge, something after the manner of
honorary visitors, provided they keep
quiet and behave properly. This is how
it came to pass that the husbands Of the
members of Rebekah Lodge, last evening,
we're permitted to go along and take part
in the dance and social time, which was
con tinued until after two o'clock this
morning.
Now the sad part of this occasion is, to
think, that the family are obliged to eat the
quantity of cake that the company were
unable to dispose Of An inventory this
morning and long and laborious calcutta
ton fixes the date, at which they will be
able to complete the task, some time in
April next Now, as newspaper men are
not raised on cake, the prices of corn, po-
tatoes, beans and other light articles of
diet will experience marked decline dur
ing the winter months.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
The hast and most Economical

Housekeepers are giving the cheap,
adulterated baking powder wide berth"
and why? 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, watdes,
and griddle cakes of all kinds is by far
the cheapest and the most economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Dr. 7. c. THOMPSON formerly OF Galveston, but
now OF Finlay d Tbomp .on, wholesale druggists
OF New Orleans, unhesitatingly says, that, to his
own personal knowledge and observation. English
Female Bltters is a most wonderful medicine iol
the cure of chronic female complaints. He knew
Of case in Galveston, considered almost hopeless
and resisted all medical aid from the profession
She was induced to try these tiers as Others had
spoken OF them in the highest terms, and she com
menced improving at once and finally entirely
cured by their use. Similar cases recorded ali
over the country and no fem lie afflicted with any
disease peculiar to her sex, ehould fail TO use
them. As uterine tonic and female regulator
they have no equal. Can be used by married and
single at all times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

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 stringeDcy 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 q trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
For Moline.

With the beginning of the new year, the
Moline news, which has heretofore been
published in a special column in THE AR
bespublished along with the other
news items of the paper. 1t has been the
aim of THE ARGUS to supply the citizens
of Moline with a column in which their
own local affairs. could receive proper at
tention as the people of Moline might die
tate. The Moline department has been
under the exclusive control and dictation
of Moline man. This necessity no longer
exists as MOline now has its own local
daily paper. This department in The
ARGUS has been maintained at an expense
for the past three or four years, and, as
the citizens aud business interest of
Moline are now so well represented
by their own daily, THE ARGUS drops
this as 3 special department of the pa
per. 1t will however publish all the i'm
portant news of Moline and, so far as con-
sistent with the interest of Rock Island.
ana in nearly all cases these are identical,
it will continue to represent and advance
the business interest of that city. Our
Moline readers will find The ARGUS fully
as interesting as it has been in the past,
as it will be our aim to give them all the
important news of their city and more
interesting compilation of news from this
city and the other towns in the county, and
if this be satisfactory, we shall be pleased to
continue their names, and as many others
as may so desire, on our subscription
books for the year to come.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
An Honest Medicine Free of Charge.

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.
ci6c. curing the very worst cases in the
shortest time possible. We say by all
means give it trial, Trial bottles free
Regular size 81, 90. For sale by G, SPIDEL
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

One of the most peculiar cases ofhOnesty
occurred Tuesday morning. A vendor Of odds
aud ends called at Mr. CARROTS boot aud
shoe store Monday evening soliciting the
traffic in her trade. Upon her departure
Mr.. Rupert, the salesman missed his
spetacles; afterwards he noticed the caller
pass the store and accused her of the theft.
She returned the purloined specks on con-
dition that mum" is the word.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
a Sudden Death.

There is something terrible IN the
thought of having our friends stricken
down at our side, without a parting word
of endearment or consolation-one moment
at our side 10 the flush of vigorous life.
cheering our hearts with their loving sym
patty; the next at our feet, pale with
death, deaf to our cries and needless of
our tears. Every excessively fat person is
in instant danger of such death. Seven
tenths of the victims of obesity die of
heart disease or apoplexy. Allan's Anti
Fat, the only remedy for obesity, reduces
the weight by regulating the digestion and
assimilation of the food. It is perfectly
harmless, and its use will insure, in every
instance, reduction of weight from two
to five pounds week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

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. +. EvoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. ?, q. Box
5062, New York City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Famous Fever Foe.

Frghtful and fendsh chills, and flushed fretful
fever found fellcitous Fanny Forest while froick-
Ing and frisklng In forsaken foggy forest Fanny
forthwith few TO her forefather's fore orn farm
house, feeling feeble, flung her faultless form
fcndly in her fathers faithful fortress Fine
ieathered fashionable Fanny fortified the ferocity
of irenlzed chils and fever with outline feryentlv
feeling fate favored freedom from the frghtfnl
fevered fend Tickle quinine freely failed Fanny
fuenty told her fate. Her eet-footed lather forth
win, loruhed with flial foDdness few as feet
footman, and faced the form and features OF Frank
Fnlsom at his fancy drug store and found DAVIS
Ague Tonic full ami freeh. Fast and far was the
everish Lends flight, Fanny's features freshened
and she became fond of fashionable feasts and
fnery, ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
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 "kuell Chair"
Drop in and examine the finest stock of
furniture in Rock Island.
G. c. KNELL 4 Bro,
Opera House Block.
18d-wed&montf Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Badan.Radou.

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 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 il
offered to the American people under the name Of
The Salt possesses all the qualities of Baden-Baden
water Is very pleasant efervesent, and sparkling
relieving constipation, sick headache, sour stom,
ache etc., at once
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Frank MilIer'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, 1879-01-02

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesis, a
remedy Endorsed by the family, The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conquered by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
CITY.
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
The only place in town to get the new
Jasepori ware is at Mitchell Il Parsons.

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds ''Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so well, and fortifies
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. 1t will save doctor bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler & Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Condurargo

is the best known specific for dyspepsia,
nausea, billiousness aud nervousness. 1t
will give you keen appetite, help diges-
ton and tone the stomach. Ask your drug
gist for Maguire's Oondurango and be sure
you get it; take no other, It is absolutely
free from any injurious drugs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Nobby 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, LIS Second avenue.
Make yourself present of new suit of
clothes made by Dixon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Bucklen's Arnica Saive.

The BEST sALvE 10 the world for Cuts
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 25 Cents per box. For sale by G.
SpIDEI., Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Commercial travellers and others sub
iected to sudden changes and exposure,
should be provided with DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup the best and quickest remedy in
the world for the relief and cure of colds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

The Keokpk aad Des MONIES railroad
have begun suit against the Des Moiues
and Fort Dodge road for 100000 damages
for refusing to haul their cars. 1t is prac-
tically the same matter as came before the
railroad commissioners, and was dismissed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
OVARIAN TUMOR /!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED


DR. RADWAY s. CO., 80 Warren ST., New York
BEvEBI Y, Mass, July IS, 1862
DIR. RAILWAY: / have had Ovarian TUmor in the
oyaries and bowels. All the doctors said 'there
WINS help for it," 1 tried everything that
recommended, but nothing helped me. / saw your
ResOyent, and thought wOulu try it; but had no
faith in IT., because had suffered Tor twelve years
took six bottles of the ResoVent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re
lief aud there Is not sign Of tumOr 10 be or
felt and l 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
1t II you choose. HANNAH p KNAPP.
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

A bright and happy face peeping out of
a baby carriage, is sure sign that the lit
tie occupant has not been doctored with
opium preparations. If your baby needs
medicine buy bottle of DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup. 1t contains nothing injurious.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ANGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IAN. 17o below zero 19P.N l5e below zero
9 N, To- IN. II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Mitchell & Parsons are selling goods
cheaper for cash than any dry goods house
in this section.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
why Charliel 1 didn't know you got

why Charlie! / didn't know you got
q whipping at school last week.
Didn't you Ante? why knew it at the
very time' A hard cough or cold, or
the whooping cough 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-
euge. For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

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, 1879-01-02
Dr. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless .elegantly coated with sweet
gum, Burge, 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, /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 drugs
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, FullnesE of the Blood
n the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness of Weight
IN the Stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking Flutter-
Ings In the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
mead hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
~ tue Heart, Choking or SuffOcatIng Sensation
Wn9n an Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
OF WeOs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency OF Perspiration lellownsss Of
the skln and Eyes, Pain in the side Cheat Limbs
ana sudden Fiushes of Heat Burning in the FLESH
lew 1oses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
Ssse i rom all the above named disorders. Price
'eents per box, Sold by druggists -AO'
Read FALSE AND TRUE.n
sna one lstter-stamp to RADWAY & co. Noao
.'e IN oss, Nsw York, 1nformati worth tSoS-
0AN N'.MH MXKa sARAN-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Remembar

that NINETY FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DIR. Warner Health Corset, at M,
&. Mills, dry goods. emporium. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
S5 CENTSI

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, 1879-01-02
The Victim

200 more new c!oaks Just opened at
Mitchell & ParsouG.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

"'Tis beauty truly bent 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, 1879-01-02
One of tbe most macmillan cases of hO,

A fine line of merino and silk muffiers
cheap at Goldsmith's Bengston's Block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
RAILWAYS REMEDIES.

FROM THE HON. THURLow WEED
INDoRSING DR.. RAILWAYS R. R. R.
REMEDIES,
AFTER USING THEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
NEW YORK, Jan. d. 1877.
DEAR SIR: Having for several years used your
medicines, doubtingly at first, but after experience
ing their efficacy with full confidence, II is no lese
pleasure than duty to thankfully acknowledge
the advantage we have derived from them, inc
pills are resorted to otter occasion requires
and always with the desired effect. The Ready
Relief cannot be better described than II Is by ltf
name. We apply the liniment frequently ana Tree
ly, almost invariably finding the promised heIleI'
DR.. RAILWAY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
The Rock Island 8 Peoria Railw:


For the first time since it was built, the
Rock Island & Peoria Railway Co., has
declared dividend on the stock. The
road has been under different manage
ments, during the past years but never
made any money, until Mr. r, r. Gable
became purchaser and assumed direction
of it's affairs. 1t requires pretty shrewd
management to make railroad pay in
good times, and when a dividened can be
declared under such adverse circumstances
as have surrounded the Peoria road,
and during a season when trade was so
greatly depressed is high tribute to MIR.
r. r. Cables ability, sound judgment and
thorough knowledge of railroad matters
The roads in prosperous condition, many
improvements have been made, miles of
new track laid, the road bed generally re-
paired and the rolling stock ia better con-
dition than ever. 4 few years ago anyone
would have smiled increduIously at the
idea of dividened being possible, but to-
day under the superior management Of
the road by Mr.. r. R. Gable, the first
ever made is announced.
The statement at hand, shows as follows:
Gross Earnings. ....... ..,....S5Go 00U
Operating Expenses. ....... 296 10Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

During the past two years Chicag
has consumed the following amount 9
grain:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS tOFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Holiday goods in great variety at Nit
chell & Parsons Ladies and gents kid
gloves, fur lined. at Mitchell & Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02

Cheva1ieC Life for the Hair
1t Brunegt's q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
Net Earnings. .......$ IS "a

A dividend of 5 per cent is announced
on 100000 of stock, and the residue of
net earnings goes to pay for buildings,
general improvements and receivers ae-
counts prior to the purchase by the present
owners. The ARGUS wishes the company
continued prosperity and hopes that its
business may continue to augment and
bring substantial profits
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-02
DIR. RAILWAYS
Sarsapari!lian ResOlvent
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure of Chronic Disease,
SCROFULA OR SYPHILITIC.
HEREDITARY OR CONTAGIOUS,
Be IL seated ID the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OR BONES,
FLESH OR NERVES,
CoreuptiDg the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Glandular Swell
ing, Hacking Dry Cough, CancerOus Affections,
Syphliiic Complaints, Bleeding OF the Lungs. Dys-
pepsla, Water Brash, TIC Doloreux, White Swell
ings Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseases, Mer-
curial Diseases Female Complaints, Govt, Dropsy,
Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,