The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-07

Coroner Morris was detained at Mo
line some time this afternoon enquiring into
the death of woman, who died suddenly.
Col. Bridgman. u, 8, Paymaster has
arrived in town. Those who serve Uncle
Sam, are always glad to see the Colonel.
Owing to the sudden change 10 the
weather il is probable that the present
force engaged in cleaning the alleys of the
city will be very much increased.
The criminal business in the Circuit
Court. will probably come up the week
after next. as it would be ineonveniens
to have it next week when the Supervisors
are in session.
The Daily Democrat aud tSernen
Banner have been designated the official
papars of Davenport by the council of that
city. An effort was made to substitute
the Der Demokrat but it failed
The Grand Jury after making their
report, were discharged for the term, and
received their remuneration from Circuit
Clerk Harson, after which they dispersed
to their respective homes and calings.
MIR. AL Pollard, conductor of the G.,
B. & Q. train 10 Dubuque, left to-day for
brief visit to his brother Jud. who is
now located at Paramount, Neb. Tommy
johnson will have charge of the train
during Ais absence.
The passenger depot of the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy railroad, at Moline.
has been moved from the north to the
south side of Illinois street, The work
was done inside of Is hours, too-how's
that for quick work?
The report on the county Jail, as made
By the Grand Jury to the Circuit Court
this morning sets forth, that they found
that institution. and everything therein.
10 excellent condition. and the prisoners
properly cared for.
On Thursday County Clerk Donaldson
issued marriage license to William
johnson and Miss Rachel " ilson (colored)
of Moline who were subsequently, mar
ried by Judge Adams of the County
Court On Friday a marriage license was
issued TO Benjamin Z. Fry and Miss
Laura a. w els OF Aumds
Resolutions were passed by the Grand
Jury latter their work was concluded and be-
fore they made their report. complimentary
to the States Attorney, Circuit Clerk. Depu-
ty Sheriff, and other officers of the Circuit
Court, for their courteous manner of
conducting the business of their Offices in
connection with that body.
Ice cream il now prominent feature
of daily life. The average young man has
now to set his face, as a flint against
the too frequent indulgence of this tooth
some but unhealthy refreshment, espec-
tally with reference to his lady acquain-
tances.
"A crew for four oar she'll has been
organized by the Athletics Of this city and
practice will commsnce at once, for the
junior four oar race at the forthcoming
regatta. The crew consists of Messrs. 7.
j. Rodman, Kelley, Guyer. Robert
Chamberlain and Mixter, one acting as
substitute.
There will be rehearsal of children
for the cantata of Queen Esther" under
the direction of Professor Seager at
Killers Hall, to- morrow, Saturday after
noon, at o'clock. All the rehearsals of
this society will 10 future be held at this
hall, which is most suitable for the par
pose.
). ", Matthews & Co.. the wide awake
limo and cement dealers, closed a con-
tract to day with The Laclede Fire Brick
& Sewer Pipe Co, of St. Louis. for 20 car
loads of St, Louis sewer pipe and 10000
st. Louis FIRE brick. This looks like bust
ness. The Laclede Company is one of
the largest in.the country and their brick
and sewer pipe is largely used in this
locality.
Al Bowen has had his store fixed up
and beautifed in manner that is pleas
decoration he has had fitted a wire gauze
door and window blind, which are most
handsomely painted in the Japanese style, |
Mr.. D. s. Mcdaniel, did the work and it |
is greatly to his credit. The "Bijou'
continues to be the favorite smoking |
resort 10 the city.
The Sylvans Of Moline. are practising |
nightly for tho regatta, and expect to be |
able to retrieve their poor luck of last |
year, and capture the pennant, 1t may |
as well be mentioned, however, that Rock |
Island has fond hopes of winning some of |
the prizes, and not without reason, either. |
Tho Athletic" are muscular set CT |
oarsmen and with practice ought to be
able to make good record next month.
The Grand Jury, made their report
to the Circuit Court this morning, and |
returned true bills as given in the court |
proceedings which will be fond in an
other column, In addition to the bills
mentioned there are several others which |
are not given, as the persons whom they
implicate, are not yet under arrest, and
it is inexpedient to make
publication.
They had mad dog excitement in
the Mt, Ida district Davenport, Thursday
pet dog frightening all the