The Rock Island Argus., 1880-04-19
NorEs HERE AND THERE.
The ulster was once more taken from

of fence at his residence, blown down by
the storm yesterday.
AS will be seen 10 the telegraph re-
this afternoon, the storm of yesterday was
most disasterous in various part of the
country.
1t is about time to say something.
about, winter lingering 10 the lap &c. But
that and what never. are now capital
offenses.
The Offices of city clerk and weigh
master were to day handed over to the
newly elected and appointed incumbent
respectively.
The Buntenbaeh Kelly case, came ND
again before Justice Hawes to-day, and
the defendant Kelly was fined $5 and
costs for the assault.
Louis V. Eckhardt. has been appoint-
ed by the Sheriff to the position of Turn
key, at the county Jail. vice Phil Miller,
appointed City Marshal.
When Marshal Blackburn was de-
posed as chief police officer Of the city,
Rock Island lost one of the most efficient
officers ever on the force.
Tho attendance at church yesterday
morning, was very good, but in the even
ing owing to the very tempestuous wealth
er, com parativsly few ventured out.
The sale of reserved seats for Robson
s. Cranes performance on Wednesday
evening" next, at Harper's Theatre, COM
menced at Wylie i McCune's this morn
ing.
Attention is directed 10 the ADVERTISE
ment of DR.. Harter's iron tonic. an excel
lent remedy for general debility, etc and
which Is recommended for its splendid
curative qualities,
Mr. T, W. McCabe is having ex-
tensive repairs made in the lower part
of bis residense on Fourth Avenue. The
foundation is being strengthened and a
commodious cellar built.
Nelson Sherwood, elected justice OF
the peace for Edgiugton township, to-day
fled his official bond with Couu ty Clerk
Donaldson. Sureties, Eli G. Cavett and
H. ?. Stoddard, in the sum of $4,000
Tho Union is happy now, the present
city administration is party one, Per
haps before the year is out, the Union
may not be SO willing to claim all the
prestige. We sshall see, what We shall
see!
Notices were issued to-day calling
meeting of the city council, for 7:30
o'clock tomorrow Tuesday evening. The
reason assigned for the meeting is the con
dition of streets in the Third Ward, caused
by the rain of yesterday.
On Thursday evening late the ferry
boat will make an extra trip from Daven,
port in order to give those who desire an
opportunity to witness Robson Il Cranes s
per formance there, which is the night
after they perform here.
This evening there will be temper-
ance meeting at the Ninth Street Meth
odist Episcopal Church, when an address
will be delivered by the Rev. J, r, Miller
of the Broadway Presbyterian Church
There will be singing by Professor Tighten
and choir.
The docket for the May term of Cir
cult Court of Rock Island is now 10 the
hands Of the printer. The last day OF
service fer the May term, is April %, and
except By agreement, suits not commenc~
ed before that will have TO stand oyer till
next term.
The river to day is quite a picture.
tho attraction being the remarkable con
trast to its usually placed or even COM
paratively rough surface. There were
more white crested waves on it this
morning. than has been observed during
the season.
The storms of yesterday were .uDusu-
ally severe. and eliminated during the
afternoon, shortly after four o'clock, when
the force Of the wind was terrific and
tornado Hks in It's fury. There vas con-
siderable damage done, in the way OF
old fences being blown down, chimneys
demolished, and trees broken and uproot-
| ed.
During the wind storm yesterday
Itportion of the walls and boarding used as
| bill board, OF the old Babcock foundry.
On the corner of Twenty fourth street and
Second avenue, was blown down and a
deal of what remained was in such an in
secure position, and likely to endanger the
passers By. that Marshal Miller, had the
dangerous portions removed to day.
This morning ex Marshal Blackburn,
handed over the books and other matters
appertaining to the Office of City Marshal,
TO his successor Marshal Phil Miller. Mr.
Blackburn will now devote mis- time and
turn his attention to collections and other
business such as his position of Constable,
renders him competent and adapted to
perform.
Before Judge Adams of the County
Court this afternoon jury composed of
George w. Henry. FL. q, Black burn, g,
W. Copp, George Bromley, John L. Reed
and John Taylor, were summoned to try
the case of Harriet Severance. believed to
be an idiot. The verdict was to the effect
that she was an idiot and conservator
be appointed. The subject of the INJURY