The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-23

failing regularity.
Pedestrians to the number Of 1882, and
teams to the number of 1887, crossed the
river on the government bridge Wednes-
day.
The Davenport Gazette speaking edi-
torially of Mr.. Gladstone, the likely new
prime minister Of England, calls him Ear
Gladstone.
Alderman Henry, is replacing the
close bosrd fence at his residence, which
was blown down on Sunday last; by fat
picket fence.
The 'John f. Prince" was the name
of the schooner which passed down the
river Thursday afternoon aud attracted SO
much attention.
FRANK Thornton, who was committed
to the Armory. some two or three days
ago, was on Thursday released by order of
Justice Cooke.
Accounts of disaster from the storm
of Sunday last, still come in from various
points around, and there are more places
to be heard from.
| Telephone poles were erected on the
North side of Second Avenue, from Six
teenth street to West Seventeenth street.
on Thursday afternoon.
| There has. been a marked develop.
ment OF leaves on the trees during the
past few days aud blossoms have appeared
en- many of the fruit trees.
| The assessors finished their business
yesterday afternoon, 1t was chiefly of a
consultative nature. Most of those who
attended left for their homes. last night.
This being tbs last day of service for
the May term of Circuit Court of Rock
Island county there was considerable
business in the Office Of the clerk OF the
Circuit Court.
"A number of visitors, to-day, stepped
into the newly rented store of Mr.. ID. >.
Mcdaniel, on Second Avenue, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.to see
his collection of paintings.
On Thursday. in consequence OF the
breaking of the main shaft of b" mill OF
the Rock Island Lumber and MaDufactur-
ing Company. work was stopped, but will
be resumed this afternoon.
The American Union Telegraph Com
psny, on Thursday, placed Geographic APP
psratus in their Office at Moline and con-
nected their wires, with the intention OF
commencing business on Monday,
The attendance at the Burtis Opera
House, Davenport, on Thursday evening,
to witness the performance of Robson and
Crane, was not so large as expected.
Many who intended going from this side
were hindered by the changed and threaten
ing weather.
The young people of the First Bsp-
list Church will have meeting this even
ing, for the purpose of organizing an organ
society. the FIRST object being to devise
means of obtaining an organ suitable Tor
the church and to promote the culture of
music
The Sylvan Boat Club of Moline, will
give dramatic and musical entertainment
at Timm's Hall of that place, on the even
ing of April 90 Mr. III. Eichhoff Of
Davenport, the well known basso. and
Biehl's band. will assist in the musical part
of the programme.
Geo. Goestel wishes to inform his
friends that he is now permanently located
one door west of Kiesow's store, Mr.. g.
formerly kept the saloon and restaurant
in Chas. Ritter's building on Market
Square. He asks for share of the pat
ronage of his old friends.
There was very enjoyable sociable at
the Christian church, OF this city, on
Thursday evening. About one hundred
and fifty persons were present and passed
ton. listening to 6ne vocal music by the
choir, and partakiug of what was pleasing
in the shape of temporal refreshment.
The report of the schooner John f
Prince, passing down on Thursday after>
noon, caused great many to go down to
the levee after the vessel had passed, aud
return under the i'm preston they had been
sold One man instructed river authority
to let him know when she was passing up
He will doubtless be informed.
The Court House square is favorite
place for dogs to congregate, jamb boil frolick
frisk. and amuse themselves generally.
They seem fond of scrasing holes and bur-
rowing evidently considering the place
quite their Own. This past-time is not
enjoyed so much by those who have the
care of the place.
The fast train from Chicago to Dav-
export will stop only at Joliet Ottawa, La
Sale, Bureau j unction, Geneseo, Moline.
and Rock Island. and will catch up with
the tram which leaves Chicago at 1920, |
at Davenport. where two trains will be
made up. enc for Omaha and the other
for Kansas City. The 1880 train will
run no sleepers, as it is believed that al
through passengers will take the fast
train.
"A long and very interesting drive is |
about to be undertaken by James Colds |
bury, Jr., of Davenport. He leaves that
city next week, with horse and buggy, for O |
visit to his grand father, who lives in War