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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
An Old Masonic Apron.
decatur Republican,

Yesterday a friend, interested in the
success of the loan exhibition which opens
in postofice block, on Monday evening
next, brought to this Office q faded silk
Masonic apron over one hundred years old,
one of two brought from France to Balti-
more by Marquis de Lafayette. 1t is the
highly priced property of gentleman 10
the east, who loaned it to his friend, DR..
Whitecraft, of Tayloryille. who in turn
loaned it to the Episcopal church for their
novel entertainment. Accompanying the
apron is a muSty letter, of which the fol-
lowing is copy:
Corning, April 6, rs.
To My Son. George II Wolcott:
My DEAR Son: This apron was at Que
time your grandfather's, Oliver Wolcott
He was one of the signers of the Declara-
ton of Independence. It was given him
by the immortal Washington. 1t is over
hundred years old. It was given me by
your grandfather. give it to you; keep
it as relic and present from your poor
old father who is now 96 years old. Your
affectionate father, JOHN WoLcoTT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Special Invitation.

Call at our Drug Store and get trial
bottle of DR.. KING's New Discovery,
free Of charge, if you are suffering with
Cough. Cold. Asthma, Bronchitis. Hay
Fever, Consumption. loss of voice, tickling
10 the throat. or any affection of the
Throat or Lungs. This is the great
remedy that is causing SO much excite
ment by its many wonderful cures. curing
thousands of hopeless cases. Over one
million bottles of DR.. KINGS NEW DIS
oovERY have been used within the last
year, and have given perfect satisfaction
in every instance. We can unhesitatingly
say that this is really the only S2tre cure
for throat and lung affections, and can
cheerfully recommend it to all. Call and
get a. trial bottle free Of charge, or a regu-
lar size for SI.OO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Important.

Whom you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage
Hire and stop at Grand Union Hotel
nearly opposite Grand Central depot. $50
elegant rooms reduced to 81 and upwards
per day, European Plan, Elevator.
Restaurant supplies with the best. Horse
Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to al
depots. Families can live better for les!
money at Grand Union that at any Other
first class hotel in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

For DYSPEPSIA. INDIGESTION, 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 Caswell, 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, 1879-07-08
Dooley's EeSst Rcwder

We believe to be healthfui aud nutFi-
tious baking powder, combining both ex
cellence and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems,
buckwheat cakes, etc, that our folks have
ever used: and we advise all our lady
friends to give it trial. 1t has received
the public endorsement of the most emf
nent physicians, chemists and psychologists
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Rucklen.s Arniea salve.

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corps
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. Thi
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Price 25 Gents per box. For sale by G
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Frank Miller'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. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Summer Suits.

1T. Dixon, the popular cutter and
filter, has a large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant styles to which he
invites the attention Of the public; Price
low and satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
The River,

The Clinton passed down this morning
The Imperial came down to- day to raise
the barge that was sunk by the Josie.
The Libbie Conger leaves for St Loui;
tonight.
The Little Eagle and Albany passed uI
this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
White Butter in Summer

The cause of butter becoming lighter
colored in summer, is the change IN the
feed when the pastures begin to dry up.
The best farmers use Wells, Richardson q
Co.'S Perfected Butter Color as soon as
needed to keep up the June standard OF
color. Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Personal.

Justice Hayden has returned from ISL
and Wild, delighted with his trip, and
enthusiastic over the Island as a summer
resort. The Squire looks very much ben
Gifted by the trip.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Prof. Samuels, opticiaD, is in town and
will remain in the city the balance of this
week and all those who are in need of his
assistance will find him every hour during
the day from 9 a. N. to pm. 1t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Important Information

Macalister Cough Mixture now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with a good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.
1t is boon to sufferers from Consump'
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis So, and single
teaspoonful taken 10 time will prevent Q
fresh cold" from developing into some
thing worse.
Ii is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing cough and groups 10 children. FO1
sale in Rock Island by John Bengston
Druggist. 7'Zd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as IN,
Dictated nv thermometer:
fan 900 shove Eerol rpm 81 above Serc
"a M S9S " r. 500 g"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

REEDS GIT EDGE Tonic is whole
some stimulant and its quality is guaran
teed. C,Tegeler & Co., wholesale agents
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
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IT MAY BENEFIT YOU TOO.

LoUsvIL ky, Decenber 3.l7S
A tccong upon be erfu mon
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compile osrad,a for LII bed
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

"A clear brain and right aim" is man.
ifested by all nurses who keep DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup handy. tits always reliable
and contains nothing Injurious.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

GOOD BREAD is conducive to happiness
National Yeast always makes good bread.
Use it and you will be happy, Grocers
sell it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Pozzoni's Medicated Complexion Pow
der.

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations immediate
~. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

''This paper NAV be found on file at all times at
c., r. 1. & P. r. X. Ticket Office, No. So Clark St.
chicago, where our friends are at liberty to cali
and examine it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Total Observation-Disclosures 4

The bill of G. Fl. Stoddard for survey
ing. and those of the Rock Island Lumber
Co., and Weyerhauser Il Denkman, for
telephone service, were allowed.
The returns of the school election were
canyassed and NJ, D. Merrill declared duly
elected Director.
A resolution was adopted for the ap~
pointment of a committee on telephone
communication between the police head
quarters of Rock Island. Moline and
Davenport, and the Mayor appointed as
such committee Alderman Lundy and
Wagner,
When the council was ready to adjourn
in fact had really voted 10 do so, Mr..
McMaster requested delay Of few min
utes to afford time to present "a petition
for the suppression of the sale of obscene
literature, but the petition not being forth
coming motion to adjourn was put ant
carried, and action on the matter will hav,
to be deferred until the next regular OF
some special seSsioa of the council.
Prof Samuels, optician, is in town anC
can be fouud at the Rock Island Heus
the balance o. this week. Go and SCI
| him ut Onc1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Mr. r. n. Stafford, the popular tuner
from the music house of W. W. Kim ball
Chicago, ILL.,. is in the city and will be IN
the employ of Isaac Epstein for one week
anyone wishing their piano put in frs
class condition will leave orders atEpstein'
etnre Tdtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
s5 cENTs!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Heavy linen for underwear, gauze under
wear, cotton underwear, just received by
MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

OUR LADIES FRIEND-For maiden, wife
and mother. 1t never fails to relieve,on
FIFTY CENTS per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
GRen1embaE

that NINETY FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at M,
g. Mills. dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
RAILWAYS REMEDIES.
R. III. II.
Strong Testimony from lion. George Starr
as to the Power of Railways Ready Re-
lief in a case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No. 3 VAN Ness PLACE, New York.

NO. B VAN NESS PLACE, rev 1Ork.
DIR. RAILWAY: With me, your Relief has WORKED
wonders. For the last three years have had ire
auent and severe attacks Of sciatica, sometimes ex
tending from the lumbar regions TO my ankles anu
at times In both lower limbs. -,
During the time have been afflicted nave trleu
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and FOOLS hoping to find relief, but all proved 10 DC
failures. .,.,,a
have tried various kinds of baths, manipulations
outward applications OF liniments, too numerous
TO mention, and prescriptions OF the most eII1en'
physicians all OF which failed to give me renei.
last September at the urgent request OF friend
(who had been afflicted as myself was lnancea 10
try your remedy was then suffering feartuly
With one OF nv old turns. TO my surprise and de-
light the arst application gave me case, after ba-
thing and rubbing the parts affected, leaving tnt
limb In a warm glow created by the Relief In
short time the pain passed entirely away, altnaugt
| have slight periodical attacks approaching
change OF weather | know now how to care my
self, and feel quite master of the situation RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF 10 my friend. neVe
travel without bottle In my valise. ,
Yours truly, GEO. sTAhh'
ruuTrN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Dr. Radw avs
REGULATING PILLS

Perfectly tssteless elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge regulate, purify, cleanse, and strengh
en-. Railways Pills, for the cure OF all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache. Constipation, Costive
ness, Indigestion, ID /spepsa, Biiousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements Of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
10 effect u positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
aiming no mercury, minerals deleterious druge.
e5B Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
n she Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness Of Weight
an theStomach, Sour Eruptlons, Sinking Flutter-
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Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
ut the Heart, Choking or Suffocatlng Sensation
when in a Lying Posture, Dmness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency Of Precipitation, Yelowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
ystem from all the above named disorders. Price
scents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read ssFAI.SE IND TRUE"
Send one letter-stamp to RADWAY q CO., NoS2
Warren 81, New York, Informatiod worth thous-
apds VIII be sent you,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Tom Marshall, Geo Dunlap. G E Ehinger,
Harry Rice, w NJ Irwin, B X Williams.
Substitutes, Nj Huffman. D L Hughes,
Robert Parrott
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
DIR. RAILWAYS
Narsapariliian aesOlvenI
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure OF Chronic Disease,
SCROFULA OR SYPHILITIC.
HEREDITARY OR CONTAe IOUS,
Be IT seated In the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OR BONES.
FLESH OR NERVES,
COrrupting the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Glandular Swell
ing Hacking Dry Cough, CancerOus Affections,
Syphilitc Complaints, Bleeding Of the Lungs. Dys-
pepsa, Water Brash, Tic Doloreux, White Swell
ings, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseases, Mer-
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Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Liver Complaint, &C.
Not only does the SARsAPARuLIAE RRsoLvKET
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of Chronic,
Scrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
II is the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stoppage Of Water Inc0ntinuance of Urine,
Brights Disease, Albuminuria, and in all cases
where there brickdUst deposits or the water Is
thick cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg, threads like white silk, or there is
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is pricking, burn
Ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small OF the Back and along the Loins.
Sold by Druggists. Price One Dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
NEURALGIA
DIPTHkRIA

For headache, whether sick or nervous; rhenma-
tam. lumbago, pains and weakness IN the BACK
snIne oT kidneys: pains around the liver, pleurisy
swelings of the JOINTS pains in the bowels, heart
bnrn and pains OF all kinds, chilbains and frost
bites Railways Ready Relief will afford lmmedl-
a,e ease and ts continued use for Few days enect
a permanent cure. Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
The KeoRuk Regatta.

Great interest is felt in the Keokuk re-
gatta which begins June 18th, and as our
home clubs, the Sylvans, and possibly the
Athletics will enter, we publish the entire
list of races. showing the number of con.
tests in which the Sylvans of Moline will
take part. Below is the full programme
as furnished by Secretary Glover. The
total number of entries for the nine races
ffty-nine, insuring a number of contest
ants in each. With anything like good
weather, the regatta is sure to be mos
brilliant one. The appearance OF the
renowned Sho-wae-c -mettes and of the
scarcely less famous Wah-wah-sums il
the open races will add greatly to thu
attractiyeness of the programme.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-01
New Aavertis


Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment of N. B. Edmunds, agent for the
Aopkinsville Plow Factory. Those
desiring strictly frst.class plow,
either or The celebrated Elephant pat
tern. or of any other, wopld do we'll
to cali on him. Repairing is done by
one of the most experienced mechan-
les in the State.
\ Nj. M. G.. Forbes, ths enterprisIng
planning mill and lumber man, Of
Hopkinsville, has announced In our
issue OF to-day, that he intends to do
the bulk Of the business IL bic iue
during the coming season, from the
fact that he positively intends to keep
prices down, and viii guarantee salts
faction in every article sold. He hss
extra facilities for TIN conduct Of his
business and 10 long experienced in
every department Of his house. We
have had intimate business relations
with him and can vouch. for his inten.
ton to do right in every instance.
He has one OF the largest and mosi
complete establishments IN this por'
,ion Of the State, and 10 prepared to
compete with any man In any market
II win be to your interest TO deal will
him. Sec his inducements In whole
column advertisement.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-01
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TAIRvIEW.

& J. d = q : ~"
Mr.. j. C. Terry, ono Of the den of
has returned from the East,
where he has been buying his spring
stock Of dry goods st, d
Mr.. Press o. Daniel, son Of. Dr.. y.
Daniel, who lives about twelve miles
north Of this place, died at the resi-
dence Of his father, OH the 9th inst,
Of typhoid fever. There are four
moro of the family down with the
same disease and expected to die. II
is reported that one Of them 10 IN o
dying condition, now. 'H'.
Mr.. J.L Ladd, OF this place, has
been confined to his bed for some
time with fever. ~ A'+ r.,.i
We are In favor Of the Fairview
shooting club getting "Krupp's big
gun" to shoot at glass balls at their
next meeting. We think perhaps
they could break them with it. The
idea Of nine of the "crack spiot
this end Of the county shooting tween,
ty shots and none of them breaking
more than eleven balls. Boys, quit,
and play humble peg. ,.r9
Fairyiew Amateur Dramatic Com
pany will give their entertainment on
April 4th,i instead Of tho 28th OF
March, on account OF the indisposi-
ton of their "Star," Mr.. Jesup NJ.
Tandy, who has been confined to his
room with fever.
It is getting so nowadays that a
man hardly darcs to start to read q
small item in newspaper for fear OF
running into some kind Of patent
medicine advertisement. & 'sl
There are eleven paupers in the
Todd county poor house, six white
and four black. 81
1--WE notice great deal of tobacco
passing through town going to Hop
kinsville. Mos Of the farmers in
this section will sell their tobacco in
Hopkinsyillc this year.
+ Misses Fanny May For and Mamie
Jesup, of your city, are visiting the
family of Mr.. ID. A. Tandy. There
is an M. d. In this vicinity who ID
deeply interested. "a
Miss Sallie Lauder, Of your city, Ia
visiting the family Of Mr.. j. NJ.
Teer.
Born, to the wife of Mr.. John
Combs, on the Goth, girl. Let US
congratulate you, John. @
Prof G. H. Baker has very -four.
ishing school at this place. The Pro.
fessor Is q splendid teacher and knows
how to teach the young shoots how
to Ider. itfs
Messrs. Shaw Perry & Elgin have
been receiving large amount of to-
bacco this week. 4.
The candidates for Senate and Leg
islature will address the good people
Of Todd, here, on April 4th. M. d
Brown seems to DO tho man who will
represent Todd in the Lower House
| next winter Success TO you Milton
| M Is , gfs vIDI.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-01
rmerson's Ninstrels.

"THE BIG FOUR" one Of the most
popular minstrel troups In America
wiitappear at Mozart Hall on the 9th.
Many of our people may have seen
them before, in some Of the large
cities, but for the beneftoft those who
have deprived Of that pleasure we
make the following quotation. from
the Cincinnati Enquirer, regarding
their recentper Torrance in that city :
"The Emerson minstrels, headed by
the graceful and versatile artist, who
as the exponent Of fine minstrelsy
gives the organizationits name, open
ed toa fine audience last evening. A
large proportion were ladies' as usual
Tor the Emersons appeal to the very
best class of theatre-goers. They
were amply paid, forlit may be tersely
said that a better minstrel company
never appeared li6re."
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-01
HERE AND THERE.


from our Tri- occasional Reporter
lobe Smith Is ahead In tho sign
business.
Several new signs have been paint
ed this week. Let the good work 60
on. Street loafers want something to
look OF. ss @8
Will Twyman has been away day
or two on business" so he says.
Circuit Court adjourned last Sat.
urday.
An appeal was taken In the case o.
Silas Wilcox, sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for s years. 81. 3
A new trial was granted Nancy
Grady, charged with burglary and
sentenced for two years in the State
prison. Belle Ewing, the other wo-
man who was convicted, also wanted
new trial. f#N
The other day an incident occurred
which illustrates the keen wit for
which Judge Grace is noted:
Judge L. was examining q witness
about the condition of a certain road
and put the following gu cry: snow
don't you know that the overseer oil
that road has worked 1t ten times
more than any other road In the coun.
ty has been worked?" The witness
hesi'sted, uncertain how to answer It,
and an awkward silence followed,
which was broken by Judge G, who
faceiiously remarked. "Judge, sup
pose you try him at five tines"
There were some bright ~ wit.
nesses on the stand during the court
One fthem was asked the question
add the alteration occur prior tt
the frollc2" "Yes--no--that is, 4
don't know; what do yon mean b,
prior1." I mean, did It happier. be
fore the frolic? ayes. 1t did. Why
don't you talk so l can understand
you and not be spittin' out your slang
al me-" GgNt'1T "a y