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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

The entry books in the Recorders Office
contains the following:
22.-John Dunmire to Geo. r. w ellis. "
40 acres. Sc !, %. e, 81.
W, j. Ellingsworth to John Dunmire
10 acres of l4O acres, sc /, IS, Is,
e. 81.
Helen E., Albro and T. P. Barber to
John Wolf, indefinite tract in sc, 10, l g,
500.
Conrad Beaver to Adam Schmidt, ne,
ne 22 and DIV, NV %, 10, 4 W, 81, 26O.
Nathauial Torrance to Hannah Segur,
lots / and 2. block 4, Belnher il Shepherds
addition to Port Byron, $40.
Casper Maurer to Bertha Segur, lot
Is and W ] lot Ia, block 7. Rapids City,
SI0O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

remind you2" Pancakes" he promptly
answered. And then she realized for the
first time that two hearts did not beat as
one.
A young man who had just returned
from long journey, clasping his adored
one in loving embrace in dimly lighted
parlor, was seized with great terror that,
for an instant. paralyzed all his energies.
"Oh, my darling said he wildly. why
didn't you write me of this? What is it
spinal disease? or have you dislocated
some of your ribs. that you are obliged to
new belt: | would have got broader one.
but it would not go under my arms
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
The Republican BuIldozsrs.


Editor of the Argus.
The Union Of this morning has an arti
Gle in it from a correspondent signing him
self "B giving long TRADE on the Maine
question and informing the Republican
party how it ;sbould proceed to procure
and secure the next president.
This man "B" was formerly resident
of Maine and doubtless were he now a
resident there he would be in the bear
raising business. He is a man of no fixed
principles q having been an Aold line
wing, then Democrat, now q Republican,
But singular az it is, his ideas OF matters
and things always seem to conform with
the party in power, especially If there is
post office 10 his Immediate vicinity that
needed his especial attention. By the way
l understand he has an itching and ham
&ering after the Rock Island post Office,
which doubtless accounts for his extreme
anxiety for the success of Republican
president. This gentleman's bumps of
self conceit and assurance are very largely
developed.
After speaking of the Maine steal as he
calls it, and cOnceding the electoral vote
of Maine to the ''Brigadiers, he addresses
himself TO the Republicans 10 this lang
uage; To be forewarned is to be fore
armed. The only way to deal with these
men is never TO yield an inch and to use
erery legal advantage to ouIhank them"
Then he proposes the following as the way
TO meet the emergaDcy:-
The Republicans have a constitutional
way end sure way to elect their President |
il they will but use it. A way to prevent |
repetition Of the Maine fraud That is, 20 |
choose the electors in every state where
they have the power by the Legislatures"
Now mark you. After holding up his
hands With holy horror and crying fraud
and stealing in Maine. he advises Repub!i-
cans to do just what he deuounces Cover
nor Garcelou for dong, ''Oh, consistency.
truly thou art jewel" Governor Gar
celOn says land have no reason to doubt
it, that he has been governed strictly by
the constitution and the laws made in per-
suance thereof as understood and interpret
ed by the best legal talent of the state,
and By decisions of the supreme court of
the state in canvassiDg the returns, aud
leaving the final decision of the matter
where il lawfully belongs; to the legislature,
and still the Republicans are not happy.
They know, aud especially James g.
Blame knows, that the whole matter will
be investigated, and the corruption, bull
DOING and fraud committed by the Re-
publicaus will be uuearthed. Hence the
cry OF stop thief" in order to fOrestall
public opinion. FAIR PLAY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
Thanks.

Printers appreciate good things as well
as other nortals, and j. r. Johnston not
unmindful of this fact, left box of Town
Talk" cigars with the comps" for a
Christmas smoke. The ''boys" think the
editor ought to thank him through THE
ARGUS, and as be thinks they are level"
on that take" the same Is hereby ten
dered, together with the wish of the boys
that Mr.. Johnston.l enjoys "Ai Merry
Christmas"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
Lecture.

The first of series of lectures under
the auspices OF the Association for Home
Study, will be given on Monday evening.
Dec. 20, j. the United Presbyterian
church by President McMichael, OF Mon
mouth College, to be followed ia due time
by DIR. Truesdaie. Mr.. s. Lynde and
others. Rock Islanders baye a reputation
equal to any other city of the same size
for attending circuses and minstrel troupes,
and i. is hoped by the committee that
they will give evidence by their presence
IN the lecture room that they like the ac-
QUESTION OF knowledge equally well. Ad-
mission free. Cow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
7. 0. 2. II.

The semi-annual election of officers of
O,Sau-Kee Tribe. No. Is Improved
Order of Red men, was held on Tues
day evening, with the following result:
Prophet H. e. CleaveIaDd
Sachem-W. j. Browne.
S. S.-W. j. Scotch.
j. S. Arther Burrell.
K of WIN. Gray.
@. of R-Peter Munger.
@. of F.-M. Nelson.
The installation will be a public cere
monv, on Monday, Jan. 3
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Is speedily consumed in pulmonary and
nervous diseases. Check it's too rapid
destruction with the great pulmonic and
invigorant, PHILLIPS 'PALTABLE" COP
LIVER on, in combination with Phospho-
Nutritine. All druggist. Depot, Platt
Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
Don't spoil Your Rurser

Farmers, do not run the risk of spoil
ing your butter by using carrots. annatto
or other cheap eolors when Wells,
Richardson d Co, Perfected Butter
Color is SO much better. Il is harmless
as salt, and never gives dull reddish
color, or any taste or smell. Il is made
IN q strictly scientific manner by a skill
ful chemist, and can always be relied on.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
a M1ne of Wealth.

There is mine of wealth for the peo-
pie in Warmers Safe Pills; for health Is
wealth, and nothing 80 contributes to the
health of a large class of people as these
pills. As a laxative and regulator of
the bowels and cure for bilious troubles
and malaria they surpass all other
remedies
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
OLD SETTLERS ATTENTION..

The Old Settlers are earnestly requested
TO attend Mrs. Elizabeth Bells funeral,
whose death was noticed 10 last evenings
ARGUS. The time for assembly. hour Of
funeral, etc, will be announced in to-
morrow mornings Union, Announcement
canuot be made earlier. as definite news
has not yet been received from children
and relatives abroad.
A. K. PHTLIRo, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
a Queer Game.
From the Davenport Democrat.

| davenport Democrat.
! Several of our retail dealers ia liogors
and tobacco. and four or five cigar makers.
have received a circular from one Thomas
| Bedford, b9 Front street, New York city,"
who claims to be manufactures of green
tobacco. by which he means counterfeit
| gTeenbacks and national bank notes. He
sells $1,000 for $3.50; So, 900 for $3.50,
| So 900 for $3.50. His cigars are Nos :,
| 2, 5 and TO-" He wants the person adj
dressed 10 visit him, when he will allow
him $500 for travelling expenses. He
wapte to do no business through the mails.
"pOstmasters are becoming too inc uisitige. !"
lie wants notice of the visit two or three
days in advance. SO that he can be pre-
pared. tie is genius, With his circular
Is printed slip, apparently cut from a
newspaper, as both sides are covered with
newspaper reading, which gives an ac-
count OF the arrest OF a gentleman In BUT
talo, n. \ =, on information that he was In
possession OF counterfeit money, the pros
ecutIng witness being q woman who had
been charged with theft by the man.
Then comes this:
pom searching his yaise about S. 900
IN new money, but no letters, were found.
The cashier of the Third National Bank
was sent for, who, after a critical examina-
ton of the bills pronounced them TO be
genuine. He was. of course, discharged.
Maxwell had evidently been drinking, and
during moment of excessive indulgence
had given himself away or had entertained
his fair acquaintance with some ghost sto-
ries.
This pretended planter of the queer"
gets up his game in good shape, but il
will hardly pay in Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

No CLEANSING AGENT in existence is
comparable to GLENN's SULPHUR Soar
as an eradicaut and preventive of local
diseases OF the skin, and as q means OF
increasing the wilderness and softness OF
the chticle. Ask the ladies, if you would
learn its excellence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED
s MASONs.
Public Installation of Oficers for the
Ensuing Year.

EuDt1c INSTALLATION OF OIncef6 ZOE the
Ensuing Year.
On Tuesday eveniDgl.the public install
Iation of the officers elect of Rock Island
Lodge, No. 65S, A. E. & A. M. was held
at Masonic Temple The installation
ceremonies were of an impressive order. and
witnessed by a large number of Ma
SONS and their families
Past Master H. G. Cleveland acted as
Gand Master, and Past Master J. Nj.
Montgomery, AS. Deputy Grand Marshal,
NJ. M. Corbett. Grand Secretary. and Rev.
A. B. Allen, as Grand Chaplain.
The officers elected are as follows:
w. Nj. r. Warner.
S. W.-Henry Carse.
j. W.-Milton Jones.
Treas.-W. S. Parsons.
Sec-G. w. Lawrence
S. DIV, FL. Smith
j. Dc. p. Hengstler.
Chap-A f Fleming.
S. Sd. G. Peck.
j. S.-Arthur T.. Wells.
Tyler.-J. NJ. Beardsley, IL
The ceremonies were finely conducted
and very impressive, and were intermixed
with some excellent music by Messrs.
Don, Cooke. Dodge and Plummer, and by
music on the organ by Mr.. Stubs, of |,
Epstein's music emporium. The songs by
the glee club, the Warden" the ode to
the Master aud the closing chorus,
"What Joy" we're well rendered and
elected many favorable comments.
After the ceremonies, a fine banquet
was partaken of 10 the banquet
hall, which had been prepared by Mrs.
Drube. The tables were tastfulIy spread,
and the edibles ali that could be desire d.
Mrs. nrube knows how to get up a coed
supper, and on this occasion, did exert
ionaily WELL
The banquet over. dancing was in order,
and those who wished. tripped the light
fantastic to the music of Bleuer's orches-
ira, which was fine. The tinkIing bells.
accompaniment to some of the music was
a feature which pleased everybody. Good
music, 1t is said, is half the dancing, and
certainly Bleuer's orchestra furnished it.
The hall carpet Was covered with eau
vass, SO that the dancers enjoyed them
selves as well as in a parIor. Besides,
nearly all present knew each other, the
company was select. and this made the
evening pass more pleasantly.
The parlors were hung with some fine
paintings by d. S. Mcdaniel, our home
artist, and many favorable criticisms were
expressed on his works Of art. He has
certainly proven his ability to produce
works of art, which bear favorable com
parison with other more noted, but not
more meritorious artists than ne
The installation ceremonies were closely
observed by ali who were in attendance.
The prayers by Rev. A. B. Allen, read
in Impressive manner, added much to the
solemn nature of the installation proper,
His deep, finely modulated voice, and his
earnest style, could not fail to impress all
who listened to his invocation for Divine
blessing on the officers elect.
All in all the affair was a grand success, |
and will be pleasantly remembered by all |
who we're present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

The taxes for 1879 are now due Office
hours from a. IN. to II m. and from l 10
3 .. 10. Office in w, A. johnson shoe store
next door west Of Harpers Theatre I'd
Avenue. THos. A. JOHNSON,
l2-I3dStf Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Never despair of becoming a good
writer when Esterbrooks Steel Pens are
within the easy reach of all, both in the
ease with which they can everywhere be
procured from the Stationers, and the low
price at which they are sold.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

The Use OF Madame Pbrters Cough
Bdtsana for the past forty years. has given
proof of its efficacy in pulmonary com-
plants. As time makes the facts wider
and better known, the Balsam is fast be-
coming a staple necessity among all
classes. Price %. so. and 70 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggist.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

OUR LIGHTNING IMMINENT is ''11dTne'
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards 4 Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
It Nakes No Difference

what you want in the line of choice fancy
goods, splendid notions, rich and elegant
paintings or chromos. any and all books,
and plain or fancy goods of all descriptions.
suitable for presents, go to Champion s..
Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IAN. 40 above zero 1sP.& 10s above zero
"a o. % p. n. IL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

For SALE.-A valuable piece of land,
about acres. on the bluff, suitable for q
residence or vineyard. For particulars
enquire at this office. 12"2dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

When exhausted by mental labor take
Kidney-Wort to maintain healthy action
of all organs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

When perfectly reliable medicine is
needed to regulate the Liver. strengthen
the Stomach and renovate the system. no
one should hesitate to use DIR. Bulls
Baltimore Pills. Price only Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speide. Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
limo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Ladies writing desks. initial stationery,
fancy work baskets. and a magnificent
line of eoods-just the thing for Christmas
presents, at Crampton g. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

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, 1879-12-24

''This paper may be found on file at all times at
c., r. /. q p r. X. Ticket ONCE, No IS Clark ST.,
chicago, where friends fare at liberty to call
and examine it"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

When the swallows homeward fiy." is
the time when Coughs and Colds begin to
appear. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup cures
every case. Price % cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

10 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, 1879-12-24

.MEssRs. q. l.. BRUNDAGE'& Son. DRUG
g'sts, Maske0on. lHich., writes:-''ST.
oAcoRS On has wonderful sale. We
s my elght bottles at retail yesterday.
:. MS y, WIN give you some idea of how well
It is liked in this section"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Fine dolls, toy sets, games and a general
lineof all sorts of toys at Crampton's toy
store, RObinson's Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

The finest line OF toys ever brought to
Rock Island, at Champions toy store,
Robinson's Block, Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy q
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at nj /,
q. Mills. dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Buy your husband. lover, brother or
friend pair of those new style, hand en-
broidered slippers. at Carse & Reticker's,
Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Carse 4 Reticker, Rock Island, have Just
received large line of mems Slippers
entirely new patterns, which will be sold
at bottom prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
e5 cENrsI

will buy the celebrated DIR. Warner Health
Corset at II. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Sympathy is best shown when practi-
cal in its application. Therefore when
you sympathizs with your suffering baby,
show it practically by using DIR. Bulls Baby
Syrup and thus cure your child Price
% cents,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

at the Sengsson Block Clothing Rouse
Dust received new invoice of boys
| overcoats and listers. which will be sold
| away down. Also the latest styles of
neokwear, and a large quantity of silk
handkerohiefs. for holiday presents, can
be found at reasonable prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
:. 0. O. z.

The annual election of officers of the
Eudora Rebecka Degree Lodge. No. rs
|. y. q. f., was held on Tuesday even
ing as follows:
N G,-S, 3. Stoddard
V. G.-Mus. j. Schlemmer.
Treas. w. Matthews.
Sec,-MTs. Jno. Evans.
ID. q. M Fred Cramer.
The installation of officers will be held
on Tuesday. Jan 7.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

All delicate females use Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

All the latest publications, ladies' ele-
giant work boxes, chromos and thousand
and one articles, suitable for Christmas
presents. at Crampton's, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Sleds, rocking horses. and over 5000
different articles. from which to select a
present for the children. at Crampton's
toy store, Robinson's Block. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
WAN TED
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts s121, $3.50
Overdrafts ..............-.......... 413SS
u, s. bonds 10 secure circulation. 100000
=. - deposits. ......... 100, 600 90
81 g on hand NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2.550 90
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages. 1000 90
Due from approved Reserve agents. 3,77022
Due from other National Banks ....-x-a 80, l59 81
Real Estate Furniture and Fixtures... 5,2s3 80
Current expenses and taxes paid .... 600.u7
Checks ana ottes cash items ........... 43.4is
BILLS OF other Banks ........ $500. 100000
Fractional currency (including nickels) 95.52
Specie Including gold Treasury certff-
Legal Tender notes -........ ......... 20 000,G0
Redemption fund with U, s. Treasurer
per cent. circulation. ....-..... -. 22s0. 90
Due from from =. :. Treasurer, othert han
; per cent redemption Iund ............ 10000
Total ...,........ 80. $37s,2 71. so
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in. ............. 100 900 90
Surplus fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000 90
Undivided prohts. MISREPRESENTATION. 6C1.51
National Bank notes outstanding -. IS 900. 90
Individual deposits subiecL to check. $685.. 80
Hemand certificates of depOsit........ %, 735. rs
q. > Deposits ..-...-.... 29S17. AZ
Deposits of U. S. disbursing officers. 81 694 66
Due to other National BanSs .......... s35 10
Total ........... :. ss7s. 271 80
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. { 50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24
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IT MAY BENEFIT YOU TOO.

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24

Halfordi Table Sauce for
IVY .Rsh. Go.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-24


Rock ISLAND COUNTY. 50
|, j. NJ Buford, Cashier of the above named Bank
do solemniy thatsthe above statement is true
to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
y. NJ. BUFORD, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me. this oath day
OF Der. A. D. 1873. PHIL MITCHELL
Notary Public
COrrect--Attest:
P. L, MITCHELL,
GEO. MIxTER. Directors
CoRNEIIgs LYNDE,S
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-27


WHEN Grant went to Europe he
took steamship at New York, and
crossed over the Atlantic Ocean. He
bogued about over the Eastern Hem
ispherc until he got tired and then
returned to the United States in a
Pacific steamer, debarlling at San
Francisco. He was long time about
it but his trip seems to demonstrate
that the world is round, or COM
paratively SO, as thoroughly as did
the young Englishman in the play
who went around the world in 80 days.
But still we have the theory of the
Rev. Mr.. Jasper, of Richmond, who
still insists that the world is as fiat az
a pancake. As brother Jasper is an
influential gentleman Of color, and
therefore likely to take q large part
in bringing up the balance Of pow
or in the next Republican Presidential
Convention, we hope the silent trav-
eler, and new tangled Ii. d., will
try to convince him that if the world
is not exactly as round a. the book
says, the square edges have been
shaved off sufficiently TO enable a fell
low 10 get over on the other side
without danger of dropping down.
This Jaspcrian hercsy ought to be
met in some way. DR.. Grant is
the man to do il. Here is a chance
for him to make a contribution to
science, which will be some compensa-
ton to the college which loaded him
with the dignity of Ii. d. And if he
will seize the golden opportunity, the
next time lac goes to England we will
ask the board Of trustees of Oxford
10 confer on him the additional dignity
Of A. = :. Armed with Ill. ID. and
an A. -. he ought he to be able to
get along without a third term.