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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

NECKs AND ARMS OF SNOWY WHITE
NESS, forms fair as the lily. are the pleas
ing endowments conferred by GLENN's
SULPHUR Soar. A healthful substitute
for the poisonous cosmetics formerly in
vogue. -,
See that &c. N. Orittenton. Proprietor"
is printed on each packet, without which
none is genuine. Sold by all Druggists,
HILL's HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art. apd on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work q trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
"a Drop of Joy in Every Word
BENNINGTON Haaterdon Co., ", u
Dr.. r. V. PIERCE Buffalo N Y

Dr., r. V, PIERCE Buffalo N. Y.
Three months seo | vas broken out
with large ulcers aud sores on my BODY
linn bs and face. L procured your Golden
Medical Discovery aud Purgative Pellets,
and have taken six bottles. and to day
am 10 good health. all those ugly ulcers
having healed and left MY skin in a natur-
al healthy, coalition [ thought at one
time could not be Toured. Although it
can but poorly express my gratitude to
you yet there is drop of Joy 10 every
word | write. Yours truly.
JAMES. o. BELLS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
Prom the Banks of the Hudson.
NEWBURG, M. Y. Oct. 20.

NEWDuNUi w "a OCT. 1Os IOE5.
FL. H. WARNER & Co, Rochester,
N. Y.-GentIemen: "A lady of over
seventy years of age. 10 failing health for
over a year. has been using Warmers Safe
Bitters on my reconm endation. She
feels very grateful for the benefit she has
derived therefrom, and says that until she
used il her stomach could bear no vegeta>
BILE food for over three years. | believe
it to be a certain specific for dyspepsia.
j. L. JosLYN, nj. ID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Misses Katie McParlin and Minnie Zeis,
both for long time with Miss Peterson.
the former for 9 years. have formed 8
partnership and will open about March
oath. a fine line Of millinery in the store.
under Darts Hall. They left to-day for
Chicago to purchase their stock. and pro-
pose to keep first class line of the latest
styles. The ladies are well known IN
Rock Island, and respectfully solicit 9
share of patronage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06


The bill of VIM. Twigg. for medical
services. is rejected on account of not hav-
ing been ordered by the Overseer of Poor
nor recognised by him as proper account
against the county, said bill amounting
to $50.
WIN. HANNA. Chairman.
By request of Supervisor Wig htman
action was deferred until to morrow.
Supervisor Wightman offered the follow
ing resolution and moved its adoption.
WHEREAS, It appears that the poor
bills OF Hampton are largely in excess of
former years, and that said excess is al
most entirely duo to the refusal of the
parties aided 60 work. and that the matter
ought to be investigated. That the
Chairman appoint a committee of three
to inquire into this matter of the presen-
tation of bills, and report at the morning
session to morrow.
The yeas and nayssbeing Scaled on ssthe
foregoing resulted as follows:
Yeas-Supsrvsor Hollister, Hanna,
Wightman, Reid. Gordon, Koch. Akin
son. Case, RansoD, Syre and Ballard Ill
Nays-Supervisors Zimmerman, Martin
and Kramer. 8. Carried and resolu-
ton adopted.
The Chairman appointed as much COM
mittee Supervisors Reid, Drury and Ran
son.
The report of Daniel Gordon. County
Supervisor; il relation to the county line
between the counties of Rock Island and
Whit side, was on motion of Supervisor
Ballard, accepted. and ordered ,placed On
Gle In the County Clerks office for the
use of the Clerk 10 listing lands for
taxation.
Board adjourned until tomorrow mora
ing at 9 o'clock,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Illustrated Marriage Guide, aeo pages, GIG ii
and gilt binding. 80 cents; same in paper
covers, Is cts. Manhood 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 5 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
cit ST. Charles Street, st. Louis. no.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
Family customers:
Probate.

The record of the Probate Court contains
the following: -
5. Estate Of Hannah Battles deceased
Claims allowed. Agreement between AID.
ministrator and Geo. w. Morris w. and
John II. Battles, to regard certain funds
held by Administrator as assets of Estate
for payment of debts. filed and recorded.
Estate of John V. Cook deceased, APP
praieement bill filed and approved,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
The Great Advantages

Which constitute t.pALATABLE" COD LIVER
OIL. in continuation with PHosPHo-NUT'
RrrINE, the best preparation OF that lung
healing oil are It's greater nourlshIng pro-
perties. acceptable taste and easlness OF
assimilation. All druggists. Depot, 2
Platt Street. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

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. il has no equal. M
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
q. CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscretions of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss Of manhood SC, will send 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. ISHAE, Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

THINK OF liz, that Cough or Cold neg
lected, may lead to serious consequences
in the early stage of Throat and Lung
diseases. Madame Porter's Cough Balsans
is an invaluable remedy. can be taken by
the oldest person or youngest child. Is
safe, reliable, ard agreeable to the taste,
Price IS cents, and in large bottles at SO
and rs cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Pages Climax Salye 10 now sold at the
rate Of millions of boxes yearly-no medi-
cine has ever: earned so large.a sale, solely
upon its merits. For sale by druggists
everyWhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
Much Sickness.

Undoubtedly with children, attributed to other
causes 10 occasioned by Worms. BROWN 8 vKRMI-
FuGE CoMFITs. or Worn. Lozenges, although effect
ua In destroying worms. can do no possible injury
to the most delicate child. This valuable combin-
found to be absolutely sure In eradicating worms
30 hurtful to children. twenty-five cents q box.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

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-
Iipa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Do not allow the Baby to laneuish and
suffer, but use DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup and
check its suffering For sale by all Drugg-
lists, Price Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

THOSE COMPLAINING of Sore Throat,
hoarseness or taking cold" should use
"Bro,on's Bronchial Iroches." The effect
is extraordinary, particularly when used
By singers and speakers for clearing the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

OUR LIGHTNING IMMINENT is "tcarne"
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently:
Sold by @. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
WANTED.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent In this county at once. at a salary
of 500 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
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, 1880-03-06

,urbis paper NAV be found on file at all times at
n r I& p r. r. Ticket ONCE, No. Sc Clark St.,
Chicago. where our friends are at liberty to call
am examine it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Kidney Wort is natures remedy for
Kidney and Liver diseases. Piles and Con-
stipatiop.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Is the most effective Pain Destroyer in the world.
VIII most surely quicken the blood whether taken
internally or applied externally, and thereby more
certainly RELIEVE PAIN. whether chronic or acute
than any other pain aleytator and 1t is warrented
double the strength of any similar preparation.
IL cures pain in the Side, Back or Bowels. Sore
throat. Rheumatism, IoQthache, and ALL ACHES,
and Is THE GREAT RILIEvER OF PAIN. BROWNS
PANAcEA" should be in every family
teaspoonful of the Panacca in tumbler Of hot
water lsweetened, If preferred, token at bedtime
Will BREAK UP A CoI.D. 25 cts. q bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

As valuable remedy for Dyspepsia
Sick Headache, Torpid Liver. and such
like diseases we can, recon- mend Dr.
Bulls Baltimore Pills. They are for sale
by all druggists. Price only 25 cents,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
PILEs--ITCHING PILES

POSITIVELY CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles, Fistula. Salt Rheum, and all disea.
ses of the skin by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed. No humbug as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists, Sent
by mail fer SO cents. RossMAN IL Nc
kINSTRY, Hudson, n. 7. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Strengthen your voice and remove
Coughs Cold and Hoarseness, by taking
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price Is cents
per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Legal Blanks, otall kinds for sale at
THE ARHHs OFFICE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

III. B. Bryant's Chicago Business Col.
lege is enjoying remarkable prosperity.
Students from all parts of the country. ! -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
ague.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06
The Price of Ice.

We the undersigned ice dealers of the
city of Rock Island feeling DESTROYS to es-
tabIish uniform and fair prices both for
the buyer and seller. have agreed to fur
nish ice the coming season at the following
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-06

PIKE's TooFHAcHE DRoPs CURE In
ONE MINUTE.
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04
Prerequisites Of sacosss.
Chicago ledger.

Integrity OF character and truth are
the prerequisites OF success IN any call.
ing, and especially so in that of the mer-
chant. These are the attributes which
never fail to command respect and win
admiration. No one fails TO appreciate
them, and il they do not pay" in the
vuleer sense Of the phrase, they bring
an amount of satisfaction and peace TO
the owner that all The wealth of Cr@sus
could not yield. There is no better stock
in trade than these principles; no capital
goes so far or pays so well, or is SO ex.
empt from bankruptcy or loss. When
known, they i've credit and confidence,
and in the hardest OF times will honor
your paper in bank. They will give you
an unlimited capital to do .usiness up
on, and everybody will endorse your
paper, and the general faith OF mankind
will be guarantee that you do not fail.
Let every young man, upon commenc-
ing business, look well 10 these indis.
pensible elements OF success. and defend
them as he would the apple of his eve.
If inattentive and reckless here, he will
imperil everything. Bankruptcy in
character is seldom repired IN n ordin-
ary lifetime. A man may suffer in repu.
tation and recover; not so the man who
suffers IN character.
Be Just and truthful. Let these be the
ruling and predominating principles Of
your life. and reward will be certain,
either in the happiness they bring,to the
bosom, or the success which will attend
upon all your business operations in life,
or both.
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04
A Big LANDLORD

The door opening from the piazza OF
of the Sawkill house into the reading
room of the hotel in Milford, Pa. is
nearly twice as wide as ordinary doors.
This may be said, in fact, OF several of
the doors Of this celebrated Milford inn.
The unusual width of these passage-ways
was made necessary because former
landlord was unable to pass through a
common sized one. Lewis Cornelius
conducted the Sawkill house for many
years. AT the time of his death in lS41.
he was undoubtedly the largest man in
the country. He had always refused to
be weighed while living. The following
entry was made in one OF the record
books in the county clerks office in 1871,
it being a certified statement of Mr..
Cornelius dimensions and weight, which
were taken Immediately after he died.
LEWIS CORNELIUS - DIED SEPT. 27, lS4l.
His height was 6 feet.
circumference below the waist, feet 2
inches.
Circumference above the waist, 6 feet
q inches.
Circumference of arm, above the ell
bow, 2 feet inches.
Circumference of arm, below the ell.
bow, ! root 8 inches.
circumference of wrist, loot 8
inches.
Circumference of thigh, 4 feet 2
inches.
Circumference of calf Of leg 2 feet 7
inches.
Circumference of ankle, foot 7
inches,
His weight was e45i pounds, without
clothing.
Scores of people are yet living in Pike
county who rembember Lewis Cor
Delius well. They say that his illness
must have reduced his weight at least
fifty pounds. His hotel was favorite
stopping place, and had great reputa-
ton years before it became popular re-
treat for city people.
When Lewis Cornelius died the man.
agement of the house passed into the
hands of his three sons, John, James and
William. James was spare man, John
and William were fleshy. The latter
died few years since, He weighed
about 800 pounds. James is dead also.
John, or "lhe sheriff." is sole proprietor
of the hotel now, He is over six feet
high, and will weigh $50 pounds. He
has been sheriff OF Pike county five
times. Besides the Cornelius brothers,
there were four sisters. William Cor
nelius was the only one Of the family
who ever married. He was son-in-law
of the late Judge Rodney S. Church OF
Brooklyn. One of the sisters died a
number of years ago. Her weight was
over 400 pounds. The wife Of Lewis
Cornelius, and mother of his seven
children, survived HIM over thirty years.
She never weighed as much as 100
pounds.
Lewis Cornelius was noted for his hu-
NOR. He was also a'great local politician.
The recent heated canvass in Pike
county recalls campaign in which he
figured Enthusiastically
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04
A Homeiy woman's Charm.
Youths Companion,


Girls who think that it is necessary to
be beautiful in order to be attractive,
should get bravely over that notion. A
young woman's which, by
the way, saves her from great many
annoyances and dangers-need detract
nothing from her lovliness If only her
disposition is amiable, her mind cul-
tured, and her heart kind and pure.
The story is told of famous lady,
who once reigned in Paris society, that
she was so very homely that her mother
said one day, "My poor child, you are
too ugly for any one TO ever tall in love
with you"
From this time Madame de Circourt
began to be very kind to the pauper
children of the village, the servants of
the household, even the birds that hop
ped about the garden walks. She was
always distressed if she happened to be
unable TO render a service.
This good will towards everybody
made her the idol of the city. Though
her complexion was sallow, her gray eyes
small and sunken, yet she held in devo-
ton to her the greatest men of her time.
Her unseltsh interest in others made
her, it is said, perfectly irresistible. Her
life furnishes valuable lesson.
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04
Embarrassing Duties.
N. Y. Times.

When at last the work of carving is
done. the delicate and difficult duty of
helping" begins. There can be no peace
of mind Tor the man who helps his
family and his occasional guest any food,
except soup or oysters, both of which
can be accurately and fairly divided. In
the case of chicken he can never give
satisfaction. There is no rule in this
Meter, bevond that of giving the chick
en- legs TO the boys, which can be fol-
lowed. To ask people what part of the
chicken they prefer is simply madness.
Either every body who tells the truth,
will demand tire best cut, in which case
all but one will be exasperated by fail
ing 10 have their wish gratified, or every
body will reply, "Any part 1T makes
no difference" or words TO that menda-
cious and aggravating effect. Or course,
when the man who says 1T makes no
difference" is helped to anything but
the breast, he becomes an enemy OF the
carver for life, and nothing can disabuse
him of the impression that he has been
wantonly insulted. II is far better to
boldly help people without making any
pretense of consulting their wishes.
They will then regard the carver as
rude and careless host; but they will ac-
quit him of any intention to press open
insults upon his guests. Perhaps the
most difficult person to deal with is q
ladv who saws that she "prefsrs the leg"
In ihe presence OF this trying person
the carver il almost certain 10 make q
mistake. The chances are that she ab'
bors chicken legs. and expresses, for the
sake Of politeness, an alleged preference
which she confidently expects to be dis
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04
THE YOUNGER GRANTS.
Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses s. Grant. Jr.
Fnuuirer Letter


The marriage of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.
otherwise Buck Grant, happening ON
the eve Of the Presidential election, was
not much exploited. The PARTICULARS
will bear relating now: "Buckn Grant is
twenty.eighr years old, and Miss Fannie
]: Cbaiiee, the bride, about twenty three.
"Buck" was his fathers secretary in the
White House during the closing part of
the administration. He studied law in
New York, was admitted TO the bar. and
when his father went to Europe was left
In charge of number of his interests
and speculations. He has some busi-
ness dash, but is too coniding, like his
father; and being tempted into sundrv
speculations, was on the point Of being
ruineda year or two ago, but some strong
men, thinking well of him, stepped to
his rescue. He was in pool holding
lot OF stock for raise, and be held on.
and would bave been left with the stock
dead on his hands if men of more sus-
picious character had not given him the
cue from the outside. lie was moi en-.
gagged to Miss Flood, Of California, though
they had been good deal together, and
made an effort to fall IN love, but with
out much success,
Miss Chaflee has been educated in
Europe, is the only daughter of her
father, and is the owner and mistress nj
a beautiful home here in the fashionable
part OF New YORK, which, with Its clab-
orate decoration and furnishing, cost
little less than 100000. Senator Chaifee
has been very i'll for several wears mast
with chronic inflammation of the blad-
der, and his daughter has given him
careful attention and home comforts
The doctors bad almost given him up.
Dut last year he began to drink the wa.
ter of the Poland Springs in the State of
Maine, which Is said to be no mineral
water, but merely the purest of natural
water, very grateful to the iutestines and
system. He is rapidly becoming well
man again. Miss Chaffee was courted
by Dean Richmond, of New York. and
ny bright and educated young physi-
cian from Louisiana, whose address was
winning; but the father was severe
Radical, and incorrigible about South
ern marriage. The young Chiv. turned
out, however, 10 have consumption, and
had to turn his thoughts on future state
instead Of an immediate one.
Buck" Grant became attached to
Miss Chafiee, but made very little pro.
gress in his suit. In short, he was turn
ed of; but last summer, at Saratoga, they
were thrown together again and he was
finally accepted. 1t is said here that he
Is without enemies, amiable and stall
wart. He was worth in his own right
when he married from 100000 to $780,
UOO, The couple received from Sanotor
Chafiee 100000 in government bonds.
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04
Tho Death Rate Of

our country Is getting to be fearfully
alarming, the average Of life being lcssened
every year, without any reasonable cause,
death resulting generally from the most
insignificant orgin. At this season of the
year, especially, cold is such common
thing that in the hurry of everyday life
we are apt 10 overlook the dangers attend
ing it and often find too late that Fever
or Lung trouble has already set in.
Tbusands lose their lives in this way every
winter, while had BosHEE's GERMAN SYRUP
been taken cure would have resulted, and
large bill from a doctor been avoided.
For all diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
BoscHEE's GERMAN SyLuP has proven itself
to be the greatest discovery OF its kind in
medicine. Every Druggist In this county
will tell you o! lis wonderful effect. Over
950, 900 bottles sold last year without sin
gle failure known.
The Osceola times., 1880-12-04

A'JERsEYMAN on trial for bigamy in
the Passaic county court had a curious
defence. Regarding the first woman
whom he is alleged TO have married, he
testified that he had been given the
choice of going to Jail or marrying her,
and that, to avoid the former he had
agreed to go through the marriage cere-
mony, never intending, however to really
marry. He was pretty drunk at the time
of the ceremony, but he remembered
very we'll that when the justice ask ed
the usual question, whether he would
take the bride for his wife, he an
swered, 81 do not" adding the mot" in
a low tone. but loud enough for by.
ISLANDERS to hea, it. This was corroborated
by several witnesses. He offered no
protest when the justice declared him a
married man, and went home with lis
alleged wife, but deserted her the next
day for the woman whom he really
wanted to marry, satisfying his supposed
conscience by the reflection that that
little word mot" made the marriage void.
The court didn't agree with hin, nor
did his sentence.