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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-29
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OF
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JAMES MEDICAL. INSTITUTE

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Coed Words.

To-day, S. E. Porter. who for six years
has been treasurer OF Rock Island county,
retires from the position which be has SO
ally and acceptably filled. 1t is pleasant
to note the kind words of his political
opponents and the following from the
Davenport Gazette is worth copying. We
have endorsed every word of it and think
that every body will agree with US 10 saying
that Samuel r. Porter, was one of the
very best county officers ever elected.
Following is the item from the Gazette:
Mr.. S. r. Porter to-day retires from the
Office of county treasurer. which he has
held for the last SIX years. being twice re-
elected to that office. He first announced
himself as an independent candidate for
the Office, and repeated the same announce
ment at the end of his first aud second
terms. He was good soldier when his
services were required, and a good officer
when he was called to that place. His
worst enemy, if he is lucky enough to have
one, can't point 10 a single dollar that
hasn't been appropriated or paid just
where it belongs Mr. Porter will now
give his attention to his large coal interest
wh.eh will occupy all his time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Employment for Idle Labor.

Tonight the council meet in regular
session, and it is to be hoped that there
will be some action taken on the suggestion
OF THE ARGUS to provide employment
during the winter for idle labor. The city
can, if it will. furnish work for hundreds OF
men Ia this city, give them at least work
enough to keep them Independent Of
charity and above want. Rock can be
quarried and kept for macadan to be used
IN the spring. The rock can be got out in
quantity sufficient to pay for the labor, and
at the same time the city will be getting a
supply of macadam ahead for street work
In the spring. This is mere suggestion,
OF course. to the council, tut it is question
which, if acted upon will do "a good work
for the Iaboring men of Rock Island, with
really no increase of expenses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Painful Accident.

A very painful accident occurred at
o'clock Sunday morning, at Brian Bluff, on
the c., B. & @ Railroad, the victim being
young man by the name Of Hines, a
brakeman on Conductor Barker's train.
The train was coming north, and had
stopped to do some switching, and Hines
was told to pull a pin on a Car and jump
on the head car and down brakes" He
pulled the pin all right and made jump
for the car but missed his footing and fell
just outside the track, his arm laying
across the track and four cars passed over
it, taking it off just below the shoulder
He was put on the train and brought to
Rock Island and taken to the Taylor
House. Mr.. NJ D. Merrill was sent for,
and summoned Drs. Truesdale and Carter
vino dressed the wounded man s arm He
is new hand on the road. this being only
his fifth trip. Mr.. Merrill has him well
cared for, and he will no doubt make a
speedy recovery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
The GIee Club.

We hear it rumored, but not yet con-
frmed. that the Fourteenth Battalion Glee
Club intend giving an entertainment in
Harper's Theatre before long. The pro-
gramme, as We are informed, will em brace
some of the best local talent 10 this city
and Moline, some excellent Instrumental
music, and selections of readings by our
young elocutonist, Mr.. Herbert Nourse.
We are also informed that Mr.. Harper
has agreed to let the Glee Club have the
theatre fer $50, and good instrumental
music will cost about $50 more, making
$50 in ALL They think if they would put
the price of admission down to % cents for
every seat in the house, they could get a
large audience.
We hope the club will make rp their
minds to do this. The people of this city
ought to turn out and give them rousing
big house. as they deserve it. They have
sang for almost every entertainment that
has been gwen and never asked or received
a cent for their services. and if they con
cIude TO give this concert they should be
patronized literally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
The Message.

To-day, the annual message OF the
president was presented to congress, ana
is document of alength. but
contains nothing very new or original.
The president takes strong ground on the
currency question. favoring the Withdraw
al and cancellation of the legal tenders and
limited coinage of silver dollars-in other
words he fayors a single gold standard.
He also refers to the issues raised at the late
session and repeats his views substantially
the same as then. He refers to our de-
creased shipping interests and urges con-
gress 10 take such action as will lead to a
reaction.in our favor-but makes no sug-
gestions as to how it is to be done. The
Indian question is touched upon lightly
and there is IA coincidence with
Secretary Schurz's views which
shows that he is In sympathy with the
present peace policy of the gov
eminent. There is very little OF especial
prominence outside the currency question
his views on that question being even
more pronounced than at the time of the
celebrated silver bill veto.
Mr.. Hayes voices the sentiments OF his
party and of codrse clearly indicates what
the people are to expect from continue
ton of Republican rule. We will notice
the message in detail. at another time.
From hasty perusal, there is ground for
CHASING the message as decidedly weak
state paper-eminently characteristic OF
the man who inspired it, however.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Isobbing a Congressman.

From the huoAYllle, (Ienn. } Tribune.
Congressman Houk, while waiting for
the East bound train to convey him to
Washington. Monday night, was robbed
of his carpet-bag by some unknown party.
who doubtless Iaoored under the haluci-
nation that the apparently plethoric trav-
cling panion was freighted with green
back bouanzas as the proceeds of jobs,
saIary-grabs, etc. Just how the NJ G.
could be so easily reconciled to his loss no
one was fully able to explain until yester-
day. when the carpet bag was discovered
10 the vicinity of the X. and o. depot,
broken open. and tie contents consisting
of family Bible and other literature sci
dom perused by Republican congress
many found unmolested. This is probably
the first instance on record where a con-
gresham has started TO Washington with
a Bible supplying the place of a bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Lis5.e Hands to Begin the Battle
Alone.
From the Detroit Fsse Press.


I was walking down one of Detroit S
beautiful avenues on lovely afternoon
last week. In front of an ivy wreathed
doorway sat an old lady knitting. A
sunny haired little girl ran through the
hall ana down the steps into the street
carrying her doll Her curls had fallen
over her eyes and she stumbled and fell.
had her in my arms il an instant. The
smile that revealed her dimpIes and snow
white teeth told me that she was neither
hurt nor frightened
Nv hat Is your name, little one?
Amt dot any"
Haven't any name? Is that aunty on
the porch p
No. 'at's dan ma"
well, what does grandma call you?''
''S'e tails me Puss, but sc tails e tat
puss, too"
But what does mamma call you?'
Sc doesn't tall me nufhn'-s'es done
az of"
Gone away off where?'
To see papa
And where is papa2'
up dere.'
And she pointed to the sky rosy with
the sunsets glow.
Nv hen did mamma go?"
=" E snow was on e ground. and sc
went in a sleigh wivout any bells on e
horses, and danma c'ied."
/ am not ashamed to own that tears
filed my eyes as | kissed the child and
turned away, for /, too, had my graves in
childhood.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
EnteIpr1Ee.

THE ARGUS to-day presents its readers
with the president s message the same day
of its delivery ID congress, some thing which
has never before done in this vicinity.
The ARGUS is enabled to do this owing to
the perfect telegrapbic arrangements, BIZ
which it was transmitted twenty i.sas
hours in advance of its delivery in con
gress. This is the first time that the
presidents message has heon printed and
sent out in newspapers on the same dag of
it's reading in congress. We trust that
our Subscribers will appreciate the efforts
we have made to give them the news in
advance. II is our intention to keep up
with the times 10 all things and to do so,
respectfully solicit the patronage of bust
ness men and all others who want lively,
neWsy paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
nervous DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-WoRK,
lNDISCRETIONS OR EXCESSES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS Homeopathic SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency,
imparts strength and energy. -stops the
drain and rejuyenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $5, 90 per
package of five vials and s.. 90 vial of pow
der Sent by mail Oh receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS Homeopathic Me-
DICINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
DR.. SCHENCK'S
AND
DYSPEPSIA.
Or. scHENCKs MANDRAKE PILLS

Do not produce sickness at the stomach, nausea
or gripping. On the contrary, they are SO mild anc
agreeable in their action that person suffering
with sick headache, sour stomach, or pain 10 the
bowels is speedily relieved of these distressing
symptoms. They act directly on the liver, the
organ which, when in a healthy condition, purihes
the blood of the whole body.
They perfect preparation of that great and
we1lknown remedy, Mandrake or Podophyllin, q
remedy that displaced the use of mercury, as
we'll many other poisonous drugs, in the practice
of every intelligent physician.
Prof. John King, of the College of Medicine, of
Cincinnati, says: TN Constipation it acts upon
the bowels without disposing them to subsequent
costiveness. In Chronic Liver Complaint there is
not Its equal in the whole range of medicines, being
vastly more useful than mercuria agents, arousing
the liver to healthy action, increasing the flow
of bile, and keeping up these actions longer than
any other agent with which we acquainted.''-
(See American Dispensatory, page TO
In all cases of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia,
where there is great weakness or debility, DR..
ScHENcKs SEAwEED Tonic should be used in
connection with these Pills.
DR.. Schenck gives advice free to all, either per-
sonally or by letter, aths principal Office Cor 9th
aad Arch streets, Philadelphia.
His medicines are for sale by all Druggists
An interesting treatise on the Causes, Treatment
ana Cure 81 Consumption, Liver Complaint and
dyspepsia is sent free application.
~ Address all communications to DR.. j. H
Philadelphia. 0'-se' y ;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Re-working Butter.

Hundreds of tons of white butter are
bought every year, worked over by deal
ers, colored up and sold for double the
price paid the farmers. This tact should
convince farmers that they should put
their own butter into the best shape for
market aud so realize all they can from it.
1t must have the bright golden color OF
June, which nothing but Wells, Richard
son & Co.'S Perfected Bntter Color can
give. Use this color, pack your butter iu
the best manner; ard you will get the top
price.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
The ortnIs Absl-Haas Concert.

Ga Friday evening at Harper's Theatre
occurs the long looked for concert by Mrs.
Ottille Abel Haas, which will be a musical
event which our citizens will do well to
take advantage Of Mrs Haas ability as
vocalist is unquestioned-he reputation
needs no commentator from anyone; she
stands ct the head of the amateur musical
talent of this vicinity. 10 addition to vo-
cal talent already engaged, Strasser's full
orchestra will furnish some Instrumental
selections of high order. The price Of
admission has been placed within the reach
of all, and we hope that the concert will
be well patronized. X It certainly deserves
to be.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
How TO Ten her Age.

There is a good deal of amusement in
the following table of figures. It will en-
able you to tell how old the young ladies
are. Just hand this table to young lady,
and request her to tell in which column or
columns her age is contained; add to-
gether the figures at the top of the columns
In which her age is to be found. and you
have the secret. Thus. suppose her age
to be seventeen. you find that number in
the first and fifth columns; add the first
figures of these two columns. Here is
tha m n oic table.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Prof Samuels who is well known to all
for his skill of strengthening weak eyes by
the use Of his glasses, will be obliged to
remain In the city the whole week. He has
been here often and still the Prof finds
plenty to do. it is really fact that he can
fit his glasses to people and after wearing
them for some time there eyes gets
stronger All persons using glasses should
not loose this opportunity bat call at once
on the Prof at the Rock Island House as
he will not bethis way for long while. He
can be found in his rooms from 9 a. %. to
D. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

For DYSPEPSIA, 1NDIG EsTION, depres-
sion of spirits and general debility, in their
various forms; also as preventive against
fever and ague and other intermittent
fevers. the ''FERRo PHosPHoRATED ELK
IR OF CALIsAYA," made by Caswel, Haz
ard & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic; and as tonic
for patients recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal. NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
The Occidental Dining Rooms

will hereafter be open every evening until
II o'clock. Oysters in every style, hot
coffee, beefsteak, mutton chops, and any,
thing desired that the market affords will
be served to order, Parties desiring
refreshments after theatre hours, will find
the Occidental first class in all respects.
Il.3dIm Fl. E. WEST. Prop'r.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
rrouhlesome-ch1ldr

that are always wetting their beds ought
not to be scolded and punished for what
they cannot help. They need medicine
having tonic effect on the kidneys and
urinary organs. Such a medicine is
W. rt 1t has specific action. Do
not fail to try.it for them,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

NEVER PUNISH CHILDREN by forcing
them to take nauseous medicines. such as
Castor Oil, SIENNA, Rhubarb. Pills, &c.
Use instead that safest ana most effectual
of all cathartics, Larina. 1t relieves at
once and cures Costiveness Safe and re-
liable Keep it in the house. Price, SO
cents. Pleasant to the taste.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
4 GARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and In
dscretlons of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss Of manhood, &C, viii send q 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. JosEdH
T. INNAN, Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Illustrated Marriage Guide, EGO pages, Gle n
and gilt binding, so cents; same in paper
covers, . cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 3 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, 1879-12-01
Great Run on Well-known Institu-
ton.

The famous Patent Medicine Warehouse
of Chas n. Crittenton, No. Sixth aven-
ne, New York, has recently been subject
ed to an extraordinary pressure-the
pressure of crowds of sufferers from
Coughs aud 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 ianumeraole cures. Crittenton' s
establishment might properly be called a
Saving Bank. from the number 1t has been
Instrumental ia saving from Consumption.
Bronchial affections of every type vanish
under its baimy and balsamic influence
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. l. BAL Ridge aven-
ne, Philadelphia writes; .HALE's HONEY
OF FOREGROUND AND TAR has a ready
sale.
PIKE's TooTHAcHE DRops CURE IN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
PULMoNTc SYRUP, SEAWEED
TONIC and MANDRAKE PILLS,

and gave them to her. She began to improve at
once although the doctors and her friends said
was throwing my money away
In few days she got so she could lay down ana
sleep. thing she had not been able to do since she
was first taken sick. her appetite imp owed, and
never saw such wonderful change; everybody
who her was asto1ished, for the like had never
been seen in this country.
On the 23d of January you came and examined
her lungs with your RespirometOr, you pronounc-
ed her right lung nearly gone, and the left badly
affected 1.-THE same thing her former physicians hac
sald,) but you said she was improving as fast as
About the first of june she commenced attending
to her household duties, and has continued to do
ever since, doing all her cooking and sew
ing for herself and her five children, and to-day
she looks better than she has for ten years.
My wife's case lis looked on by the many VINO
saw her as the most wonderful cure that has ever
been made in the State of Virginia; 1t was IKE
raising the dead. Some Of the medicines you sent
have sold. and they have never failed in giving
icine sold in this vicinity now, and has made other
cures almost as wonderful as that of my wife
My purpose lie thus writing to you is to benefit
Others who may be suffering from that dreadful
disease Consumption, and will cheerfully answer
correspondence or personally, and can refeE to
thirty or fortv persons OF the highest standing
N this community who will vouch for all that
G. w. q. MAET1N.
CHARLES G.. JOHNSON, formerly of Bristol Pa.
residing at SIG North 18th street, Philadelphia
DR.. Schenck's medicines. He wss reduced from
one hundred and eighty pounds to hundred
and eleven; was attended by the most skllful ply
sicians, who
ALL PRONOUNCED HIM INCURABLE;
ne confined to his room thirteen months
Although this occurred many years ago, Mr.
johnson, who is 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 DR.. Schencks medt
cInes.
This case is well known to the older residents Of
Bristol.
MIR. johnson will be pleased TO hear from any
one who is a sufferer by the great destroyer, and
who seeks q sure cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
ReWara Ct Malaria.

The prevalence Of malarial diseases in
county and town indicates a danger to
which we are all exposed These diseases
are to contract and hard to eradicate,
Blu Waroer's Safe Pills neutralizss the
poison ADD cures them. And they are
equally effective against all bilious troab-
les.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Why do so many parents think children
trouble some? because they cry; and why
do children cry? because they suffer.
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup will relieve at
once all pain that Babyhood is subject to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Why pay Exorbitant Prices for sulphur
and other medicated baths intended to
cure diseases of the skin, govt and rheu-
matism, when GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP,
box of which costs 90 cents, accom-
piishes the same objects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

I Thank God from the bottom of my
heart, that He gave suffering humanity
such an excellent remedy as ST. JACOBS
On. having hardly commenced with the
use of the first bottle. | already find
great relief, and look with lighter heart
into the future.
w. B. EIsENTRAGER, Marioa, Neso York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Prevention is better than cure. Moffat' s
Life Pills cleanses the system and prevents
disease. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters are In
MIGRATING and Strengthening. For sale
by Druggists everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Do not forget the New England sup,
per-when thinking over the many at
fractions that the ladies of Trinity church
are preparing for their festival to be held
Dec Ii and II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
The Weatner--To-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
|7AE 800 above zero ZAP. $50 above zerc
9Ak 34o tt P N. 640 - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01
Snecia1 Notice.

All olergymen located in the city, who
are entitled to. and wish to use halt fare
permits, on the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st.
Paul Railway, for the ensuing year are re-
ouested TO call at my Office before Dec. 10.
90 81 FL. B. DUTCHER, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-01

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com.
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by 4. Speidel. Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
line