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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
License VS.. Anti-Licsnse in lie Claire

Every year. as eguIarly as election day
comes around, the people of the village OF
lie Claire, Iowa, opposite Port Byron,
vote on the temperance question. Some
times the victory is to .one, sometimes to
the other of the factions. On Monday, as
usual. when the election was held, the
usual red hot" fight was made, resulting
in victory for the license people. A
correspondent writing of it says
after a years trial of prohibition,
the license party carried the whole
concern by a majority Of "a TO 30
The new council will be license one
owing to tho fact that vacancy was filed
by election to-day-this giving each party
three members and tire license party have
the Mayor. Both sides worked With a
will and a good strong vote was polled.
After year of prohibition, majority of
our people desird change, it seems, and
a change is made"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
Ruckiir's Aru,ca saIva.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds OF
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction ia
every case or money refunded, Price
rs Cents per Box, For sale by. @,
Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

NECKs AND ARMS OF SNOWY WHITE
NESS, forms fair as the lily, are the pleas
ing endowments conferred by GLENN
SULPHUR Soar. A healthful substitute
for the poisonous cosmetics formerly in
vogue.
See that &c. N. Crittenton. Proprietor"
ia printed on each packet. without which
none is genuine. Sold by all Druggists,
HuL's HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown, 500,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

The record of the Probate Court contains
the following:
> Estate Of N. B. SCOTT deceased.
ADMINISTRATIVE report filed and approved
amount paid by her upon bills not filed
ans gllowed by court. Claim allowed.
5. Estate CT John NioSol deceased.
viii admitted to probate. and ordered re
corded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
a CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and In
discretions of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss Of manhood &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send a self-sddressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INsAN, Station d, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Illustrated Marriage Guide, $50 pages, Gle N
and gilt binding, 30 cents; same in paper
covers, IS 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,
SIT St. Charles Street. st. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
The Great Advantages

Which constitute ''PALATABLE" COD LIVER
OIL, in combination with PHosPHo-NUT'
RHINE, the best preparation of that lung
healing oil are its greater nourishing pro-
perties. acceptable taste and easiness OF
assimilation. All druggists. Depot, z
Platt Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
The Price Of Ice.
zeal Estate.

The entry book in the Recorders office
contains the following:
AWAIT & Walker to Edward II
Requa, lot 10. block 1, Reynolds, 500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

1t is found with the Indians. the. Canadi'
ana, the South Americans, among the
Spaniards, French, everywhere: and every
one praises it as the best remedy fer
Rheumatism. We. mean ST. JACOBS
Or.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
WANTED,

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent 10 this county at once, at a salary
of 800 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Pages Climax Salye-is now sold at the
rate of millions of boxes yearly-no medi-
cine has ever: earned SO large;a SAFE. solely
upon it's merits. For sale by druggists
evervWhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Alphonso of Arragon had a partiality
for four things, viz: dry wood for firing,
wine year old for drinking. an old friend
reading. Had he Iived.in our day be might
have added fifth, an Esterbrook Pen for
writing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by
moisture like Precipitation, producing q
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed. n humbGg as g trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for so cents. RossMAN & Nc
KINsTRY, Hudson. N. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Our LADIES' FRIEND for female COM
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speidel, Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
| line
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

THOSE COMPLAINING of Sore Throat
hoarseness or taking cold" should use
"Bro,on's Bronchial 7roches." The efiecl
is extraordinary, particularly when used
by singers and speakers for clearing the
voica
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
DIR. Ra0w ayS
REGULATING PILLS

Perfectly tasteless. elegantly COATED with sweet
gum, purge, regulate purify, cleanse ana sIrengn-
en kadway's Pills, for the cure of all disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Cost1ve
ness Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and AL
DaranRements of the Internal Vlscera Warranted
20 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tain1pg no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
gE Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullnese of Weight
In the Stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Flutter
ines in the Pit of the stomach Swimming OF the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutteringf
~ she Heart, Choking or Suhocatlng Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, Yellownees of
the skin and Eyes. Pain in the Side Chest, Limbs,
and sudden Fluehes of Heat Burning in the Flesh.
a few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from ali the above named disorders. Price
2seents per box, Sold by druggists
READ FALSE AND TRUE"
Send letter stamp to RADWAY & CO, No. 80
Warren, Cor, Church ST., New York. EH lnfor-
WlaoA worth Thousands win be sent yous
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
LOCAL COLUMN.

To 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, 1880-03-03
Railways Ready Relief
WILL AFFORD INSTANT EASE.


Inflammation of the Kidneys.
Inflammation of the Bladder.
Inflammation of the Bowels.
Congestion of the Lungs.
Sore Throat, Difficult Breathing.
Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diphtheria.
Catarrah, Influenza
Headache, Toothache.
Neuralgia, rheumatism.
Cold Chills, Ague Chills.
Chilblains and Frost Bites.
The application of the Ready Relief to the part
or parts where the pain difficulty exists Will al
ford ease and comfort. .,,,
80 10 so drops in half tumbler OF water Will In
few minutes cure Camps, Sprains, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhua Dysentery'
Collie, Wind in the Bowels, and all Internal rams
Travellers should always carry bottle OF RAD
WAYS READYRELIEF with them few drops
in will prevent sickness or pains from chsne
of water 1t is better than French Brsndy or BIT
tiers af stimulent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Our LIGHTNING IMMINENT is q "aodTns
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently;
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Health Notes. Statistics prove that
twenty-five per cent of the deaths in larger
cities are caused by consumption, and
when we reflect that this terrible disease
in its earlier stage will readily yield to a
bottle of Or, Bulls Cough Syrup
costing 25 cents) shall we condemn tho
sufferers for their negligence. or pity them
for their Ignorance?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

When you see a baby, which you know
to have suffered for long time with Sum
mer Complaint or Dysentery, suddenly
improve and grow fat and healthy, you
can rest assured that DIR, Bulls Baby
Syrup has been used.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Kidney Wort is natures remedy for
Kidney and Liver diseases. Piles and Con-
stipatioD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

tuThie paper may be found on file at all times at
c., R. l. q p. r. r.. Ticket Once, No. So Clark St,
Chicago, where our friends lare ct liberty to call
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
PILEs--1TCEING FILES
ROSSMAN,S CURE

Positively CURED. also Blind and Bleed
Piles, FIstula. Salt Rheum, and all disea-
ses of the skin by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Is you want to feel well and lively, use
DR., Bulls Baltimore Pills. All druggists
keep them. Price % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There 10
not remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other mslar1ous, DlIous,
scarlet typh old yellow and other fevers (slded
Radwsy's Pills) so quick as Railways Ready Rehef.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
ague.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

HalfOrdi Table Sauce. for
soup, h..6Ec.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Ha1ford Table Sauce. sold
by ALI Grocars.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
Tenth Annual Ball

of the st. Pstrick's Benevolent Society il
HilIier's Hall. Wednesday evening, Marcel
nth, 1880. Admission $1.00. supper
extra,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03
THE SUPERVISORS,
Special. March Term, $780, Official Re
port.
SECOND DAY.

SECOND DAY.
March 2-Board met pursuant to ad-
journment, Present all the members ex"
cept Supervisors Zimmerman. Cofeen.
and Cleaveland, supervisor Taylor, Chair
man, presiding. Minutes of yesterday 6
proceedings read and approved.
The communication of Levi L. Harson,
Circuit Clerk, asking the Board to provide
for additional room in the Circuit CLERK s
Office was read, and on motion of Supervi-
sor Ransom, received and placed on file.
Supervisor HOLSTER moved that spec
iaI committee of three be appointed to
INQUIRE into the matter of the suit OF G.
A, LOOMS nj. Nj, Sturgeon, Superln-
tendent of Schools, and report what action
of the Board is necessary in the matter OF
Attorneys fees. Carried. The Chairman
appointed as such COMMITTEES Supervisors
HOLSTER, Ballard and Drury.
Supervisor Reid moved that the taxes
of James Logan on the east halt of lot 8
block Is. Spencer & Cases addition to
Rock Island be abated. Carried.
Supervisor Koch submitted report on
the appropriation placed in his hands for
the arrest Of criminals, which, on motion,
was received and placed on file.
Supervisor Ransom moved that the bill
of William Young. of Moline, be referred
to committee of three. Carried, and the
Chairman appointed as such committee
Supervisors Ransom, Koch and Miller.
Bills of miscellaneous character were
read and referred to the proper commit
tees.
The following report Of a special com :
mittee was adopted unanimously:
Your committee appointed in the case
of VIM. Young for boarding and nursing
Mimic Willard, would respectfully repor,
that they would recommend that VIM.
Young be allowed the sum of forty dollars
and that the County Clerk be!instructed to
draw an order on the County Treasurer
for the same.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-03

Pixies TooTHACHE DRoPs CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
FOREIGN War Notes.

Bands of Kurds are pillaging the villages
around Van, in Turkish Armenia, and threaten
Bayazid.
The Chilians have plundered and burned the
hacicndas, houses and stores, many of them be-
longing to foreigners in and near Chibotc. The
Covadonga was sunk by Peruvian torpedoes.
A dispatch from Chalkis, reports that Greek
recruits are pouring in by thousands. The army
will soon number Il, 900 men.
Latest advices from Cabul are that the officers,
and men of the Cabooli regiments of Ayoobs
defeated army have reached Cabul and sub
mitted to the ameer.
Turkey, instead of insisting upon the Alban-
ians s,rrcndering Dulcigno to Montenegro, is re-
inforcing them for resistance to the claims of
the powers and it is deemed probable that the
powers, regarding this as virtually declaration
of war on the part of Turkey, will now proceed
to cocrclve measures.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Diary Of a Dollar.
from the New York Graphic.

From the New York Graphic
I foudd myself yesterday morning in
the pocket. Of man who promised to
love, honor, protect and cherish me with
all his might and main. And this morn
ing where am I? Burst. Broken. In
hundred pieces. Lying disjecta mem
bra,s ETC., in grim saloon-tills and dirty
pockets.
But I anticipate.
I was on the reserve force, and laid by
to pay: bill. Ny cotnrade was fifty
cent piece, who was expected to pay the
days expenses. ..~
Suddenly this comrade disappeared.
He was borrowed. I came next. I
went thus:
For cigar after breakfast, 1oc; for a
glass of beer at 10 A. NJ, Sc; for four
glasses of beer forsthe crowd at ~ NJ.
zoe; for another cigar, 10c;< for boot
backing &C.; for shave, l5c; for fruit,
Zoe; for care fares, zoe; for another glass
of beer, SC. Verify, what a shadow is |,
$1!' What d shadow it pursues!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
A Pigeons Flight.

A carrier pigeon, upon whose wing was
stamped tie name "Gartield," reached New
York city on the 9th, all the way from In
dlanapollS, having Travelled $50 miles in an air.
line. 1t was one of four liberated in Indianapolis
on the 5th inst. The other three, named re-
spectlve!y s'Arthur," "Hancock" and Eng
Gsh, have not yet arrived. This is the longest
distance ever accomplished in this country.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Threshing Machine Accident.

terrible threshing machine accident &C.
Cured in Sharon township, Washtenaw county.
Mich, on the 25th ult. Ayoung man named VIII
lie Mayer attempted to climb over the machine on
to scaffold in the barn when, by misstcp, he
lost his balance and fell into the cylinder. The
machine was stopped as soon as possible, but
not before he had passed with both legs into
the iron jawed monster clear to the waist.
The men who were present were unable to move
him from the teeth of the machine until they
had amputated one of bis feet by the aid of a
pockct-knife. A physician was sent for, but
nothing could be done for the sufferer, but as
much as possible to ease the pains, which we're
most intense for six hours, when death relieved
him from further suffering.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06

New YORK, October 1900 p. M.-Flour-Re-
ccipts 91 bbls: sales $4,000 bbls; market dull
and without decided change. Wheat-Strong-
er; moderately active; sales 40, 900 bus seller Oc
tober at s1.084;4S,O 600 bus seller November at
S1.0934; 10000 bus seller December at silly;
do cash 1.0S115 bid; $1.093l asked; 5000 bus
No. white seller December at $1.10. Corn
14@D3Sc better; moderate trade; sales 10000 bus
mixed western spot at 52@5215c; do future at
524@54119c. Oats-Shade better; western at
4O@4415c; sales 81, COO bus including No. seller
October at $3.50. Becf-Steady and quiet. Pork
Nominal; selling price on first call at $500.
L4ard-Stronger; steam rendered at $S.37l9.
Butter-Dull and unchanged. Chcese-New
weak at 915@1311lc for poor to fancy. Sugar
Quiet and weak. Molasses-Dul] aud nominal.
Petroleum Steady and quiet. Rice Un-
changed; fair inquiry. Coffee-Dull and heavy.
Freights- Firm. Spirits Of Turpentine- at
40c. Rosin-Unchanged Tallow-Steady at
G3s@6 7-16c orwestern. Eggs-Strong at 81 4
0>22115c for fair to choice
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Plymouth Rock.

The upper portion of Plymouth Rock, that
has lain for IS years in front Of Pilgrim Hall,
and has been separated from the original piece
for lO6 years, was OH the 9th reunited with the
main part of the rock. The removal took place
quietly, with no public demonstration. The
separated piece now lies under the canopy in it's
original position.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Killed by LIGHTNING.

Joseph Simpson, farmer and general day
laborer, we'll known about Muncie, 40 years of
age, while cutting wood on John Fulton's farm,
three and one-haIf miles southeast of Muuclc.
Ind, on the LIST inst, was killed by lightning.
While at work rain came up, and he took shelter
under tree, which was struck by lightning.
Ihe electric current passed down the body Of
the tree and struck Mr.. Simpson; killing him
instantly: Deceased was first cousin to Gen. U.
5. Grant, their mothers being sisters. He
leaves family in Muncie.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
EiSllerlnan,S Luck.

A Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence,
dispatch of September H. says: "Fishing is
now nearly over at the islands. The result is
by far insufficient to maintain the population
who look to it for support. Even now many
fishermen ave without daily bread Henry
Galiett, VIM. James and John Matthew Eastman
were drowned at Grandy's Passage by the up
setting of boat. -Four others were saved by
clinging to the upturned boat Dennis Shehen
and Owen Fitzgerald were drowned near Ragged
island in the same manner
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Chicago

sonser at s 8SfS4Sf for CASH. 3 c for sscr
October; 947sc for seller November. Corn
Firm at 1890 for cash; 1870 for seller No.
vemter. Oats-Strong and higher at 1920 for
cash; 3OsSc for seller November. Rye-At &c.
Barley--At :741ac. Porh-Firm at $18.25 for
cash; sl2e71 q for Dr. seller November, Lard
Whisky-At Sill. Hogs--Receipts 1900
head; moderately active; light 5@10c lower at
81. S0@5.00; heavy unchanged. Cattle-Re-
ccipts 1900 head; nominal; choice, nothing do
ing: fair to good at $4.S0@4.G0; western and
Texans at $28O@29O: butchers at $2.2503. 10.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Suicidal

Near Leetonia, O., on the night of the LIST
inst, Isaac Lettenhouse while drunk, drove his
family out of doors, and then set fire to his
house with a lighted torch. He was destroyed
in the flames, handful of bones only remain
ing to tell the tale.
Bell, committed suicide on the 8Oth uit.. by
shooting himself. His domestic relations were
unpleasant, and only recently he attempted to
take his wifes life.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Marine Disasters.

On the night of the 9th ult. the steamer
Josephine: towing two barges. was struck by a
violent storm on Lake Pontchartrain, La, and
compelled to abandon the barges, leaving three
men on each, all of whom are supposed to be
lost
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Death From n Fall.

Mrs. Hannah Dumars, wife of Col. Dumars
receiver of the United States land Office at
Springfield, Mo-, met with her death on the 29th
ult by falling into cellar-way at her residence
The injuries We're OF SO serious nature that
she lived only few hours after the accident.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Drowned,

The remains of Horace P. Wilbur and Mrs.
Mary Tyndall having been 6shed out of the
river at Philadelphia, Pa, on tho 3Oth ult., a
private Waterman comes forward with the state
ment that he saw them jump into the water on
tile evening Of the Goth. Wilbur was lawyer
in good standing, and leaves q wife and son.
The woman had recently been divorced.
1t is reported that Mike McCoolc, the pugilist.
was drowned from Mississippi steamer on the
18th nit.
During heavy wind and rain storm which
prevailed at Norway, Ia, on the 25th ult., Will
liam Tanner and Filing Elingson, while trying
swept down stream, and both were drowned be-
fore assistance could reach them. The team of
the former was also drowned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06

The president and Mrs. Hayes recent
" visited Spring Valley mine, at
Cherokee, Flat, Cal. Mrs. Hayes was
presented with handful of amalgam,
worth probably $500. She also fred g
| large blast Of powder.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Heavy Verdict.

In the suit brought by W. ". Wheaton
against Luther Bcecher for damages for libel
GUS publication in newspapers of Detroit, &C
cusing plaintiff of dishonesty in managing Ger
tain business interests committed to luis charge,
which has been on trial Two months, the jury
rendered a verdict of $4,000 in favor of the
plaintiff, on the 1st inst
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
a Great War Vessel.

The iron-clad Italia, $4,000 tons burthen, and
covered throughout with armour three feet
thick, has been successfully launched in the
presence of King Humbert and an immencc
crowd of people. The Italia is the most power
full iron-clad ever constructed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Twinkle. Twinkle. Little Star.,,

The announcement is made to the Smithson-
ian institute at Washington Of the discovery by
Hastings, at Strasburg, on the goth ult., of a
comet with a bright halo, in IA hours, eight
minutes right ascension, 20 degrees, As minutes
seconds in the right ascension
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
ASlDlayxiated.

James Hanna, Of Oakland, Pa, and male
companion, were found dead in bed at the Bur-
nett House, Stroudsburgh, Pa, OH the morning
Of the goth ult., having blown out the gas upon
retiring, and suffocated.
James Forester and wife went to Indian
apolis, Ind. from La Porte, on the 2Sth ult.
They stopped at the Pyle House, and instead of
turning off the gas, blew it out. Next morning
Forester was found dead in the bed and his
wife SO nearly dead there were no hopes of say
ing her life
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
Crushed to Death.

At Charlotte, N. G., on the goth ult., circus
elephant leaned up against his keeper in box
car and crushed him to death. The animal
then jumped the train, but was rccaptured.
The decomposed body of Ridley Onque was
found in the woods near Princeton, N. j., on
the 2Sth ult. A falling tree had crushed his
skull. He was GS years DID,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-06
lsctter HIVE Kent His Ronds.

VIM. Sly, of Nicholasville, Clermont county,
Ohio, went to Cincinnati, O., on the 9th inst,
and exchanged $500 in per cent bonds for
gold, and put the gold in valisc. On the cars,
on his way home, he found his valisc exchanged
for one containing three bricks. No clue to the
rObber