The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-29

to-day. Two arrived last nsgus. vs.
The number Of bad tempered people
one met to day. was very remarkable.
| The County and Municipal Offices,
closed at midday TO day, it being Decora-
ton Day.
| The wet weather was q great disap-
pointment to those who wished 10 attend
the decoration services
Al Thompson fed o. persons at din.
ner, to-day. The Little Gem restau'
rant is looming up.
County Clerk Donaldson to-day issued
a marriage license to John Foy aud Miss
Tina Grote of Moline.
MIR. Sam Bowlbyswill lact as accom-.
paniest Eat The performance. of Qaee1
Esther this evening.
An employs of the upper saw mill
was injured yesterday. By piece of lum.
Der falling on his left arm.
People will visit the post Office on
holidays. they think it should be open al
the time. This too from those who ought
| to know better.
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export. for hats. &c.
Edward Margileth, Zuma, on Friday
made affidavit before County sClerk Don
aldson, to the destruction of two wolf cubs
producing thesseslps as required by law
The Circuit Court adjourned st 10 A
NJ. to-day. on account of it's being Decora
ton Day; and will convene at 2 P, M. OF
Monday. when the jury will have to be il
attendance.
The prices of admission to the perfor-
nance of the sacred opera of Queer
Esther, will bes50 cents for reserved seats
and IS, and 25 cents for general admission
according to location.
After gloomy and disagreeable day,
the best way 10 flush up, is to enjoy some
pleasant scene. The opera of Queen
Esther ut Harper's Theatre to night, is
the very thing to witness Il will produce
pleasure and comfort after sthe miserable
day.
Don't forget the Democratic primary
meeting to night at Negus' Hall. Every
Twenty one delegates are to be chosen tc
the county convention which meets Dexi
Wednesday, and it is desirable that none
but the best men. and Democrats oil
un6inching fealty be chosen. Let there
be full turn out Tonight at the primary
meeting.
"A number of citizens Of Rock Island
went to Davenport. on Friday evening to
hear and see Lawrence Barrett in the W
D. Howefs new play of Yorrick Love y
The play is peculiarly constructed one
and differed from many of the regular
dramas which tragedians select. MIR
Barrett wa, magnificent in the character
of Yorrick, and the company supported
him well.
Two steam boat loads of people came
down to-day. but the bad weather put q
damper on their enjoyment. There were
barges along with the steamers. but all
attempts at jollity, were moistened by the
rain, and there is nothing very festive
about hanging around steam boat wharf
house. which was as tar as most of them
got in Rock Island or Davenport, where
a number went.
The jury in the Rapids City murder
case alter being locked up all night
brought in verdict of not guilty this
morning. The two other indictments
against the prisoners Berry and Baker
were not pressed, and they were discharg-
ed. The prisoners counsel worked hard
for their clients and have come off the
victors On the first ballot of the Jury.
five were for conviction against seven for
acquitta! The verdict of not guilty in the
chief case. virtually annuIled the other
Indictments
Those e:egant narila hate all came
from Ryan's hat store. Davenport
Mrs. MEG uipn, was brought before
Justice Chopper on Friday evening
by Officer Metsoh, charged on complaint
of Alex kelemain, neighbor, with using
vile and disgusting language. and biting
his hand. While in the Justice office. the
womsn carried on 10 the most outrageous
manner and her personal appearance
was enough to disgust anyone. Justice
Chopper threatened 10 lock her up. but on
the solicitation of her son who works in a
saw mill he retrained from so
doing. A fine of SIS and costs was impos-
ed. and the son 9, guarantee to pay taken
on which she was released
MIR. William K. Brooks has decided
free to the School Board lot $50 feet
front by 270 ieet deep, on the south eide
of Seventh avenue, directly south of his
residence, in consideration that it be used
for school purposes for 20 years The
School Board have purchased piece oil
ground 30x270 feet, east OF this lot for the
sum Of $3.50. which is eventually to be
opened up as street. Messrs. NJ. d.
Merrill aud David Donaldson, the com NIT
toe appointed by the Board, examined the
ground yesterday as. well as some adjacent
property offered for sale and decided to
the acceptance of Mr.. Brooks
offer. A lot adjoining the lot given by
Mr.. Brooks. owned by another person was
offered for $500, but was not considered
80 suitable as the one accepted. The lot
will be fenced and the erection of 4 school