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fuller expressler, published q letter in
Boston daiIy paner. Is Which hs saws.

fuller expression. published letter in a
Boston daily paper. d which hs says:
If the election Of Gen. Garfield depened
on the establishment of the fact that
Oakes Ames prevaricated in the Credit
Mobilier matter, or uttered in his testimo
py-aught but the truth, Gen. Garfield
Eeonld never occupy the presidential chair.
have no hesltancy in pronouncing the
statements of Cakes Ames true in every
particular. He would not compromise his
honor for the purpose 81 shielding another
and if any of the republican papers expect
to make political capital for their candi-
date by attempting to tarnish the reputa-.
ton OF cakes Ames. or compromising him
in his testimony, the facts will show that
they viii be sadly mistaken. The book is
yet N existence TO prove my statement
that Oakes Ames did tell the truth, and
in his testimony he said that the memo
sraHdum in his book showed balance Of
$3.50 due General Garfield from his divi-
bends on the Credit Mobilier stock.
am cut of the political arena now, and do
not make these statements for the purpose
OF creating political capital for either side,
but ct the same time
q 4 AN UNWILLING q ss99
to hear tbe IN emory of my deceased friend
Mr.zAmess fradueed by the republican
press and the friends of The republican
candidatefor the iatter's benefit. Or. IN
fact, for the benefit of any one. At the
time of the lnvestis cation ! was a constant
visitor to the sessions, and was conversant
with the attendant circumstances of the
case. well remember the ban under
which Gen. Garfield was placed by the
reform element of the party and the re-
publican press. l have always been q
republican. even before the existence of
the party organization: have never voted
any other ticket. and have always actively
supported it, through the war and since.
but haven't made up my mind how
shall vote this year.
:. Garfield record cliBgs so tenaciously
il cannot be set aside. The memorandum
book is still in existence. says Gen. Burk.
which will cause additional uneasiness as
Garfield. under the supposition that it was
destroyed has stated that no proof was in
existence. The knowledge that the fatal
proof is at hand-that it can be shown at
any time will not be calculated to inspire
Republicans with enthusiasm for the man
Garfield, whose transactions in.Oredit Mo-
bilier are traceabls to him by the direct
evidence of his own handwriting.
1t was grave mistake for the Repub-
licans to have nominated Garfield, and
violent anti Grant man who attended that
conveDtioD,i if the convention could be recall
ed.would no doubt gladly vote for the third
termer if harmony could be restored. II
is idle for the republicans to assert that
the party is united for Gar6eld-sueh is
not the case, melancholy fact which
Republican managers care fully cognizant
of, and find it impossible to remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-30
Cakes A.nes Defended.

The Republican press of late have
sought to shift the responsibility from
Gar field to Ames. The latter being dead
and unable to answer. But it appears the
Massachusetts, congressman although
dead. has friends who survive him willing
to come to his defense 1t is fact well
known, that when living there was no
comparison between Ames and Garfield
The former was open in all his transao-
tions while the latter was sly aud uncer
tain The reports IN the Republican
papers atultifyipg the record of poor
Ames has met q reply from General e.
w. Burt. formerly postmaster at Boston.
and now prominent railroad official. In
an Interview lately General Burt expressed
great indignation at the course pursued by
the Republican press, and finally. to give
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-30
WOMEN

Leucorrhea. Excessive Flowing, Paiafn.
Monthly Periods, Suspensions when from I'M
natural causes. Irregu larites, Weak Back, Proap-
sus Failing of the Uterus Anteryersion anc
Retroversion- Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency
Threatened Miscarriage, Chron Conges tlon, Inia-
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo-
tency, Barrenness, or Sterility, and Female, Weak
ness.
Added to these the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening her for other efforts than all else of her labor
and duties 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which ii most pitiful IN
the life of such a woman. She labors through
the period OF CESSATION 10 the last possb moment
often over exciting herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparabe injury. The result of
all this is that the mother at that period of life
when she sh ould pess The threshold of a vigorous
and cheerful old age. often broken down and,
after year or two OF intrierabe suffering is hur-
ried off To tn nearest churchyard
A bottle or two of Shorcv's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make woman's
life light and happy, but will cure permanently
most of her complaints. Sold by all druggists al
one dollar per large package. Sold in Des Moines
wholesale and retail by
c. II. WARD & co and by druggists generally
FULLER & FULLER,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
Depot..s5 Cedar At. New York. 6-26nwf&w
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Electro Silicon Liniment Co.,
DE-. 5HOREY'S
Kidney investigator.

A SPECIFIC in the CURE CT ALL DISEASES
n of the kidneys, Bladder PROSTATE Portion
CT the Urinary Organs, Irritation of the neck Of
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Bright's Disease,
elect, Gonorrhee IN all its stages, Mucous
Discharges, Night Emissions, Congestion of the
kidneys, trick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes InAam-
alton of the kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy of the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pam in the
Calculus, Renal Collc, Retention of Urine. Ere
quent Urnaton, Gravel in all its Forms, inability
Retain the Water, particularly in persons adyan-
ced in life. The INVESTIGATOR restores tbs
Urine TO it's natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect of the excessive use of intox
icatiDg Drink.
The following are among those diseases in which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cares in disea-
Of
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$. Q. DUNBE AIRS
FLUID
nj AGN T. 81 A.

Superior TO any Englisk or American. A d.
PLOMA awarded 10 this Msgnesla, by the
Amei lean Institute in 1852
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
Aperent antc-acid in dyspepsia complaints
has the aivaatag common hagnesia. in being
uate in the bowels. 1t ir decidedly superior to
Carbonate or Soda or Potash on account of its ap-
orient quality.
beneficial as pleasing sedative and aperient in all
of irritation acdity of the stomach febtiIe
complaints infantile disorders, or sea sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily
moves heartburn, acrid erHctations and sourness,
or irregular digestion.
The solution is Of itself an aperient but its laxa-
tive properties can be mueh Augmented by taking
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
OF tartar, in this manner very agreeable efer-
vescent draugh can be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst.
The antisoeptic qualities of this solution, owing
TO tie presence of so much carbonIc acid, have
been found very valuable IN putrid and other fe
yer. AS lotion for the mouth, it sweetens the
breath, and the Magncsia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
The solution is almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headache to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudies OF
the stomach and bowels,
The attention of the public is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
New HAVEN, Feb. %, IS 9.
S. o. DUNBAR, e. q, Dear Sir; | most cheerfuly
Magnesia." 1 have never found anything plea
and efectua for correcting acidity of the
maCn ana curing DeAuaCDe arising tnereIrOm
1t is resorted to by several members of my family
whenever suffering as above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly. JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for some wears, is happy to endorse the
estimony OF Mr.. Blake in his favor
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN ORCUTT.
PROVIDENCE, NOV. q, 1S4S.
Mr. s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir: am happy to
hear that your preparation Of fgid Magncsia is
coming into general use. While 1t is more econo-
mical than other preparations of Fluid MaguesIa
have found it vastly more eficient, and only
antiseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach, but
very considerable tonic. Ii is beautiful mcdi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which often af-
ficts young children, and for females of debilita
ted and sour stomach partcul ry those encientic
tits invaluable Being scientific preparation and
open to the profession it needs only an acuuaint-
arce to become with them favorite medicine.
WM. GRosYENoR, NJ D
$. O. DuNBAR.-Dear Sir; have been sometime
in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer 1t to the English prepar
atlon on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities. - 7z4ss ~. Aszs--- s.
Respectfully yours, &C. ~ Ms. PEHEX NJ D.
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Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND CouNTY. e

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Clrouit Court At sthe Sepiein Der term A D.
1890. -
William John Potter, vs John Sigsworth.- Bill
for Specific Performanee.-ln Chancery.
To the above named defendant J0t1n Sigsworth.
Afida Wit of Your non-rssidence having been filed
in the oficeof the CLERK of said Court; Notice lie
hereby given you. that the above named complain
ant has fled IN said Cenrt his bill of complaint
against youAeH the chancery side of said court
that sHn1mons In chancery has been issued
against you, returnable to the next term of said
Circuit Court. to be begun and holden al the Court
House, in the city OF Rock Island, in said county,
on the fret Monday Of September, A. D. 1880, at
which time and place you viii appear and plead,
answer or demur to said bill, or The same viii be
taken confessed by you.
1880.
LEVI r. HARRISON,
- Clefk OF said Court
Solicitors for Complainant 7-s7d4w
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Skinny@5Men

and women not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking flesh yivacity, electric power VITAL brain
nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses. abuse. etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, should Wells Health Renewer a'remark-
able IN preserving youthful condition Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility. premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists.
Depot. IS Barclay street, New Y FORK, and for Rock
4 Stand at Benustoh'er 4--oZ@ @fs--
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lBrain & n erve

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indi=cretions excuses, vices irregular
tiles (often continued to more mature years. cured
by wells Health Reviewer" great st remedy on
eerth for impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
torrhna and all forms of debility 81 six bottles
So, at Druggists. Advice free Depot, SO Barclay
St., New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
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Public II office.

JOHN HANNAS, being a Blacksmith by
Il q trade had often felt the want OF some means
whereby eoutd sofen iron at the forge, 20 that
me TO make many experiments with different sub
stances which offered the best prospect OF success
1t was one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects OF Electro Silicon ON the
Human System. ~ - = &sf~<t44 49,
had defect In three OF my fingers, which were
bent ehnt up in my hand In such manner. by
the Contraction OF THE CORDS, that they were
eTy TO e a oa and
thought would have my fingers cut on 20 get
them out OF the way, have used everything that
offered any hope of relief. but all TO no eject
Well, say I was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge and of could not prevent its COM
ing in contact with my hands -
took no notice Of the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing, to use heavy hammer, !
WIZ fongd % cTooRea n9ers
out. and had much use Of them as ever
/ could hardly believe my eyes l showed my
hands to my wife and family, and q general re-
ioicing was the result -ss : {
1 had neighbor living about a mile from my
shop who had a lame knee caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. sent him
bottle Of Electro Silicon Liniment, and told him to
use it thoroughly. He did so. and at the end OF
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked just as it did in my case producing
and friends. for miles around. who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Stiff
Joints, Burns, etc, all of which 1t cured without
any trouble. Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
it must be good for the horse, and it has proved
Itself one OF the very best applications in all ex-
Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Liniment Co..
ELMIRA, ..--.........-......NEW YORK
sag Price, SO cents per Large Bottle.-d
... Sold Wholesale:
FARRAND, WILLIAMS 81 Co. Detroit. Mich.
ID PARK q SON, Cincinnati, o.
FULLER d FULLER. Who, esale Agents, Chicago
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MASSASOIT HOUSE.

n q E. s. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The Massssoit House, near the Railroad Stations
was established in 1S43. It has been twice en-
larged making ii three times Its original size and
thoroughly remodeled and refurnished The large
airy sleeping rooms, furnished with hot and cold
water. are excelled by none in the country Spec
fal attention paid to ventilation aud all sanitary
improvements The proprietors determined
that the world wide reputation of tho Massasoft
shall be maintained in all respects.
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A REGULAR Graduate OF British and American
~ Institutes. 25 years practice, the last years
in Davenport Treats all diseases Of the Kidneys,
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous System
Errors OF youth and abuses of NJ anhood radically
cured even after others have failed 500 forfeit
for any case of Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debi-
ity, or Private Disease he undertakes and fails to
cure. Ladies will find the most scientific treat
ment for all diseases peculiar to their E-COn-
snltation Free. Send for Circular, Lock box go
Office 317 Perry ST., Davenport. Iowa
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PRESCRIPTION n ri in FREE!

For the speedy cure of seminal weakness
lost manhood. and all disorders brought on
Most druggists have the Ingredients. Pam
phlets-" Marriage and CeIibacy," S8pages.
Chronic Diseases" SO pages, Essay ON
5 cents each. We cure all forms of coDgen-
ital malformations at moderate charges.
ST. e hS0 ~ SbsGSlnIiR EATNE IHS;SSIllTUIE,
Chartered by the State of Missouri, to
afford radical, speedy, scientific and positive
cures.-Baths, Electricity, all modern appl;-
ances, and the best surgical and medical
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Blu chu-P alb al
wA SUI Z THINGI

II never fails Cure yourself for ST. Prof Cha
pins Buchn- paiba-a quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock I'LL
and ut Bengsron's-
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Especial Notfce.1
'5 l!|S',!|s3'l ,!,E!!II LIE

physicians say It is q PERFECT SUBSTT-
tute for the sulphate guinine. Superior In tonic
properties, and produces 10 disagrecabie effect.
DOSE THE SAME AS SULPEATE QUINIEE.
sold by all Druggists, sent by mail, price $3.50
per OF.
Bus - u ASo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-30

S. O. DuNBAR.-Dear Sir; | have been sometime
in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesa pre-
pared by you and prefer 1t to the English prepar
atlon on account Of It's cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities. 'z4.E ~. AszA. 80 81.
tRespeetf4uI< yours, &c., osMus; gESES ND.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-30
zooZ ISLAND L FEozlA RAILWAY.

Kocg ISLAND & PEORIA hallway.
SHORTEST RoUTE TO TEE HAST AND SOUTH.
IHAvg ARRIFE.
80 Way Freight
$50 - Fast Express 12:45 m Mail and Express
80 D N Mail and Exps. 6:4o = Fast Express.
6:50 - F'ht & Accomn
The / 80 p train makes close connection at
Galva with c & @ Tor points west: arriving at
GalesbRrg at asp II at Burlington 40 p IN; at
Keokuk BIAS y IA; and at Quincy 10 los pm; also
making close connection st Peor with b d w
and P s W roads for ali points east sad south.
EocE ISLAND b MERCER CO.. E. 2.
Leave Rock Island at 9:20 q. m, and 4:S5 p m.
Arriving ct Gable al II 20 and o rs p m.
Leave Gable at $50 q m, and 80 m.
r. st Rock Island at o:f5 al and 3:45D m.
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Passengers carried ON Freight trains as follows:
EAST 4 80 m WEST. 10 10 a IN
GEO. M LOOSELY, Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMDALL, L. ST. JOHN,
Gen'i SGp't. Gen. Tiki & Pas5. Agt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-02-27
STATE OF MICHIGAN, (
COITNTV OE VAN RI1REN.

At session OF the Probate Court tor the
county OF Van Barren, holden at the Probate
Office IN the village OF Paw Paw, on Tuesday. the
oath day of February, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty. Present, Alfred j.
Mills, Judge OF Probate. In the matter OF the
estate of Joel Monroe, deceased. On reading
and filing the petition, duly verified, OF Eliza
Monroe, widow OF said deceased, praying that
certain instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament OF said deceased may be adj
mitted to probate and administration OF said
estate granted to said petitioner or some other
suitable person. Thereupon it is ordered that
Monday, the 22d day Of March, 1880, at ten
o'clock In the forenoon, be assigned for the
hearing of SAID petition, and all persons inter-
ested in said estate are required to appear at a
session OF SAID Court, then TO be holden at the
Probate Office, in the village of Paw Paw, and
show cause, il any there be, why the prayer OF
the petitioner should not be granted. And il
is further ordered that said petitioner give no
tice TO the persons interested in said estate OF
the tendency OF said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing a copy OF this order to be
published IN the True Northerner, newspaper
printed and circulating in said county Of Van
Buren,. for three successive weeks, at least
previous TO said day OF hearing. 1301t4f2ls
ALFRED j. MILLS, Judge OF Probate.
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MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made In the conditions
OF a certain mortgage made by Joseph Allen
and Phcbe Allen to Amanda j. Bragg dated
October eleventh, A. d. 1875, and recorded in
the Office or the Register Of Deeds, for the
County Of Van Buren, and State or Michigan,
on the twenty-frst day OF April, A. d. 1876, IN
Liber IA OF mortgages, on page 115, on which
mortgage there is claimed to be due at the
date OF this notice tine sum OF eightysx dol
lars, and twenty-five cents, and no suit or pro-
cecdings at law having been instituted to re-
cover the moneys secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue OF
the power OF sale contained in said mortgage,
and the statute in such case made and pro-
vided. notice IS hereby given that on Saturday
the sixth day OF March. A. d. 1880, at one
o'clock in the afternoon, / shall sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, at the front
door OF the Court House, IN the village OF
Paw Paw Chat being the place where the cir
cult court for Van Buren, County is holden),
the premises described in said mortgage, or so
much thereof as may be necessary TO pay the
amount due on said mortgage, with seven per
cent. interest. and all legal costs, the premises
being described in said mortgage as all that
certain lot piece and parcel OF land situated
in the County OF Van Buren, and State OF
Michigan. and known and described as follows
Commencing at the northeast corner OF the
west half of the northeast quarter OF section
nine. in township one south, OF range fifteen
west, running thence twenty rods on the sec
ton line. thence south 10 the Kalamazoo and
South Haven Rail Road. thence east on the
north line OF said Rail Road twenty rods, thence
north to place OF beginning, TO contain ten
acres OF land more or less. l290u3tlS7
Dated December 18th, 1879
AMANDA j. BRAGG, Mortgage.
JOHN KNOWLES, Atty for Mortgage.
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MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the conditions
OF a certain mortgage by the non-payment or
the moneys due thereon, whereby the power of
sale therein contained has become operative.
made and executed by Sophronla A. Mason, OF
Van Buren, County and tate OF Michigan, to
James A. Kent, OF Kalamazoo County and
State aforesaid, and dated on the 10th day OF
December, A, d. 1877, and recorded on the 10th
day Of December, A. ID. 1877, IN the Office or the
Register OF Deeds. in and for the County OF
Van Baren and State OF Michigan, in lIber 10 OF
mortgages on page 207, and there Is now due
and unpaid at this date, upon sald mortgage
and note accompanying the same. the sum OF
of elk hundred and five dollars and eighty -four
cents (605.S4) principal and interest and also
thirty dellars as an attorney or solicitors fee
specified in said mortgage to be paid in case
any proceedings should be taken to foreclose
the same, aud no suit or proceedings at law or
in equity having been instituted to recover
said debt or any part thereof, Now therefore
notice is hereby gwen, that by virtue OF the
power OF sale in said mortgage contained, the
undersigned will on the 18th day of March
A. D. 1850, at the hour OF ten Q0) o'clock a. NJ
at the front door OF the Court House, in the
village of Paw Paw, IN the County OF Van
Barren and State OF Michigan, that being the
place Of holding the circuit court for SAID
county. sell at public vendue to the highest
bidder. the premises described in said mort
gage OF sufficient thereof TO pay said debt and
the interest thereon at ten per cent. The attor-
ney fee, costs and expenses OF said sale, SAID
mortgaged premises are described as the south
east quarter CT the southwest quarter OK Sec
ton number five CO ID township one ID south
OF range thirteen (13) west. 129113f191
Dated Kalamazoo. December 10Th, 1879
JAMES A. KENT. Mortgsgee.
ISAAC A BROWN Atty for MORTGAGE,
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Guardians Sale.

Notice lie hereby given, that IN pursuance OF
an order granted to the undersigned, guardian
or the estate OF Mary A. Passage, minor, by
the Judge or Probate for the County OF Kala
mazoo, on the 9th day Of February A. ID. 1880,
there will be sold at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, at the premises hereinafter de-
scribed in the township OF Bloomingdale, in the
County OF Van Buren,. in said State, on Satur-
day, the Sd day OF April A. ID, 1880, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon OF that day, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit All that
certain piece or parcel OF land situate in the
County Of Van Buren,, State OF Michigan,
known and described as the undivided one
eighth Q-s) OF the vest half Of the north -west
quarter, and the west half OF the east half Of
the northwest quarter Of section twenty-five
(25) town one q south, o: range fourteen (14)
west. 1300t7f215
HENRY PASSAGE, Guardian.