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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
The Davenport Litigation.

Another chapter in the Geo. L. Daven
port litigation was com I'D enced this alter
noon 10 a suit entitled Geo, L. Daven-
port. for the use and benefit of Charles j
Berryhill. as executor OF the last will and
testament of John Ii. Berrykill, late oil
Scott county, Iowa, deceased, vs.. Charles
E. Putnam. Putnam i Rogers, and John
Il. Rogers"
10 the petition the story of Mr.. Daven-
ports giving MIR. Putnam power of attor
pey to transact all his business for him
get him out of debt, collect his rents,
attend to repairs OF property, meet his
obligation. &c,,-wbich has been hereto.
fore stated in other suits, ia emphasized
and enlarged upon. and the statement is
made that in all Mr.. Putnam, as agent,
received over 100000 from July, 1875,
10 July, 1879, and has never rendered an
account Of his stewardship to Mr.. Daven-
port, or anybody else, Putnam & Rogers
are partners, and rs firm received mon
eys from Davenport property, the petition
alleges. and an accounting Of this is asked
for also. Mr.. Davenport alleges that he
was worth 100000 when the trans
actions commenced or which he asks for
an account, On the 18th day of last
month Mr.. Davenport, for the pur-
pose of collateral security for the pay
ment OF a certain promissory note held by
Charles j. Berryhil. as executor aforesaid
against the plaintiff, transferred to MIR.
Berryhill all the funds moneys, demands
claims, chooses. or right of action of any
nature whatever which he may have had
against the defendants. he 10 apply all
sums; lst. three fourths of the amount
recovered on payment of the note afore-
said, one fourth to the payment of the
claims of Geo E. Hubball, Martin, MUIR
ply & Lynch, and l. NJ. Fisher, attorneys.
The petition is lengthy document, and
enters into particulars strongly. Berry
hill is the attorney for the plaintiff. The
suit 10 entered in the District Court.
Mr.. Putnam's side of the story in all
these matters is yet to be told-bear in
mind-and it will be interesting DAY
ea1Ort Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
What Mothers Say.

of the philosopher; therefore, when
mothers say, as they universally do. that
there is nothing like HALE's HONEY OF
RoREHoUND AND TAR for the Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness and croupy symptoms
to which children, from their imprudence.
are especially subject. no man who UNDER
stands human nature will discredit their
testimony For sale at all drug stores at
SO cents and 81. Great saving by buying
large size.
Messrs. Ten Eyck & Brown, Cohoes. N.
Y, write: I'VE are selling largely
of HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND
TAR, and PIKE s. TooTACHE Drops"
Pixies TooTHAcHE DROPS Cure in one
Minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
The Railroad and Warehouse Com
znission,--the Meeting at Reynolds
the Charges NOT sustained.

the Charges NOT SUSTAINED
The Illinois Railway and Warehouse
COMMISSIONER a quorum thereof
Messrs John II. Oberly aud Geo, M
Bogue. With Chas. Nj Hamilton, secretar!
of the board. met at Reynolds to hea
evidence relative to the truth or falsitI
of the charges against the Mercer County
Railroad, aud to decide where the road
shall be placed whether 10 the first instead
of the fifth grads, as now. One OF tht
charges was to the effect that the CON-
pany's earnings were incorrectly reported !
that the tariff was excessive and discriu1
mating: that the Law was violated and the
company should be placed in a higher
grade.
The meeting began Tharsdsy morn
ing and lasted ali day.E and was very in'
toresting.
The testimony showed that the road had
not violated any of its agreements; that
the reports of earnings were correct; that
there was no unjust Discrimination, and
that the charge that erioneeus report:
had been sent out. was untrue, the COM
missioners verifying the reports ut the
company's Office last evening where the
books were shown them. This much
the evidence shows. but Tho decis-
ion Of the board has not been pro-
mulgated. The board will meet at Chicago
TO examine the full evidence. aDd until
they pass upon this, of course their deci-
sion will not be reached. At this writing
it looks very much as ii the commissioners
would leave thc status of the road un=s
changed certainly the evidence adduced
does not warrant q change. We had in
tended giving the verbatim testimony but
did not have time to properly prepare it,,
but hope to be able to do 80 in day or
two. Until then we forebear TO go iato
details. Suffice it to seq. that the charges
were not sustained, and the whole affair so
far as proving Mr.. 2. L Gable or the
Mercer County r. r. guilty of maintain
ing other than lawful rate. or of making
incorrect reports. unjust discrimination. etc.
was fiat failure. THE ARGUS will give
the full details 10 a day or two. The
Union account OF the affair is far from
and savors of bias 50 strongly
as to leave the suspicion of harmony Of
sentiment between j. B. Danforth. the or.
iginator of the charges, and the Union.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
night Henry Clay Dean will speak from

THE OLD AND OFT REFUTED CHARGE
that Judge Trumbull once advocated
reputation of the state debt was circulated
by hand bills yesterday. This charge the
Judge pronouuces utterly false. Another
specimen of Republican misrepresentation,
to use a mild term. and which was circu-
lated in the same way. was fac smile of
his account with the government in the
McCardie Georgia. case. when at the
request of Grant and Stanton, he perform
ed certain legal services. This, however,
has been fully answered 10 his speech
already printed in the Times. The COM
bined Democrats and Greenbackers of this
congressional district feel confident that
they will send Holloway to congress in
place of Marsh. the Republican incum-
bent. The Democrats claim large gains
everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
Mrs. winsiow's soothingI Syrup.

Rev. Sylvanus Cobb 'thus writes in
the Boston Christian Freenaan:-We
would by no means recommend any
kind of medicine which we did not
know to be good-particularly for
Infants. But of Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup we can speak from know
ledge; in our own family it has proved
a blessing indeed, by giving an infant
troubled with collie pains, quiet sleep,
and the parents unbroken rest at night
Most parents can appreciate these
blessings. Here is an article which
works to perfection, and which is
harmless; for the sleep which it affords
the infant is perfectly natural, and the
little cherub awakes as .bright as
buttcn." And during the process of
teething, its value is Incalcuiable we
have frequently heard mothers saw
that they would not be without it from
the birth OF the child till it had finish
I'D with the teething siege, on any con
'ideration whatever. Sold by all
druggists. % cents a bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

There will be grand Democratic Rally
at Miller's Grove. Buffalo Prairie township
one mile south and 81 miles west of Edg.
ington Village, and mile south of the
German Churches" in the German
Settlement on Thursday October 14th
commencing at 4 o'clock A. NJ. Speaking
10 German by G. G. Winter and iDiEnelish
by Dr.J. f. Todd. Basket dinner for all.
Come and hear the truth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

Remember this: There are many dis
eases that taken at the start.may be easily
checked; let them run. and they Otter
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties, no medi
clue is SO valuable in the houseas Moffat's
Life Pills. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health. Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
A housing Rally at Coal Valley.

The Democrats of Coal Valley had q
splendid meeting on Thursday night
which was addressed by Hon. B, FL.
Truesdell. Democratic candidate for con.
gress. and Major Fl. G. Connolly. The
attendance was large and the speeches
well received. The Coal Valley Demo
Gratis are enthusiastic this year and will
poll larger vote than ever before.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
nncr,ip,s Arnaca salve

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, andS all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Save is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
20 Gents per Box, For sale by. G,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretons OF youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss OF manhood, &C.. will send q recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by q missionary In South America
Send q self addressed envelope to the RKv. JosHGH
T. IMAM, Station d, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
DIED.

KcCH,-~In Rook Island. about o 80 p M Oct 7,
1880, aged 40 years. Dorothea, wife of John Koch.
Funeral on Saturday at p. NJ. from residence,
l2Os 4th avenue. Friends are invited to attend.
RCKHART-on Friday, october sth. at O'Clock
IN the morning. Mary, infant daughter of Louis v,
snd the late Mary Eckhart, aged / year and II
days.
Funeral on Sunday at p M. from residence nth
street and sth avenue
Relatives and friends invited to attend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 2GO pages,
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents: same in
paper covers, % cents. Manhood, 10
cents; Womanhood, 10. cents: Pamphlet, 8
ceuts-secureIy sealed. by mali, Send
money or postage stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist. eli st. Charles
ST. Louis. No
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
Hancock Central Club.

The Hancock Central Club will meet at
Negus Hall. on Saturday evening. to
make arrangements to participate in the
Palmer meeting. Tuesday next, at Moline.
Speakers will be present.
By order of the PRESIDENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

Public othcr is trust, not bounty
bestowed upon tho holder, no ipeoppe-
tent or dishonest person Ghonld ever be
intrusted With 1t. they should promptly be
elected. Our material interests, varied
and progressive. demand our constant and
united efforts" w. 8. Hancock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
Albert. Coppley, Of McDaniels' p. o.
Ohio, Makes a Statement,

81 have been q great sufferer for years
with the Inflammation of the Kidneys. and
q nervous disease that caused twitching
of the face. mouth and eyes to such an
extent that could not appear in com pany.
DAYS KIDNEY PAD has entirely cured
me. and shall never fail to do all car
to have its merits known"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
DISEASES OF THE STOMACH.

Plum River, Stockton,Jo Dsviess Co, Ills. 1872
Dear Slr:-I was afflicted with distress In my
Stomaeh-at times 1t was almost impossible for me
to endure it, I tried numerous medicines. but
found no relief until my husband procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup, which to my great sur
PRISE cured me. My health was never better than
low, and think your medicine is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA E. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
no Cincannati ana neturr

Round trip tickets at reduced rates for
sale by the Rock leland Il Peoria railway
until Oct 7th. l6-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
The volraio Belt Co., Marshall, Mich

Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
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, 1880-10-08

LADIES WHO POSSESS THE FINEST com.
plexions are among the patrons ,sof
GLENN's SULBHCR SOAP
HILLS HAIR Asp WEIsKER DYE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
P. It. UPSON
FOE ASTHMA.

Truro, Knox Co., HE,
DeafSir:-I was afflicted with the Asthma 70
forty years, and was unable to find relief until
procured some of your great Indian Blood Syrup
which has so improved my health, that / am nov
able to attend to my business,
JAS. n. CALDWELL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

O.. RI P. n. n. TScket once No. IS CLARK st.,
Chicago, where orr friends are at liberty to call
and examine IT -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

Our LIGHTNING IMMINENT IS Q 'sscaTna"
frl~nd to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
ALL THAT IT is RECOMMENDED TO nn

Du Pre-, Bureau Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for Weak Nerves and Sick Headache
and found it to be recommended. My son used
IL for Disease Of the Liver and Kidneys. with ben
efcial results. L WEIGH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
LIVER COMPLAINT.

Ou rue, bureau Co., Ills.
Blood Syrup has greatly benefited me for Liver
Complaint. recommend it TO all similarly afflict-
ed. HATTY CLARK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
a SPLENDID BLOOD PURIFIER.

Stockton, 10 Dav1ess Co., Aug. 49, 1879
Dear Sir:--HaVing used your Indian Blood Syr-
mp Tor the last three years. am fully satisfied that
1t is an efficient remedy, and can recommend it to
sli my friends for Purifying the Blood and Con-
st1pation. 1t is much more agreeable than any
other Phys1c have eyer taken, as it relieves the
sufferer instead of causing him pain. entIeat all
my afflicted friends to give your Syrup trial.
MISS GRACE TUCKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
oH1LLs AND FEVER cuRED,

Truro. Knox, Co.. Ills.
Dear Str:-This IL to certify that Your Indian
Blood Syrup has cured me Of ChilIs and Fever.
now feel better than have for five years, and
highly recommend your medicine.
EDWIN THOLOMB.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
CURES FEVER.

DunCan, SLArk Co., Ills
Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup cured our little boy of aSevere Fever last
spring. Receive our thanks.
MIR AND MRS DowNER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
IT HAs MO EQUAL

Truro, Knox Co., LIS.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for some time, and have never found
any medicine to equal it. I can confidently re-
commend 1t.
JOHN NoGIVERN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
RKeT MKpIcrNE rvERY usEp.

Duncan, Stark Co., Ills
Dear Slr:-Having tried your Indian Blood Syr-
up, according to directions, am convinced Of Its
merit 1t IL the best medicine thatever came into
my house. w COOPER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
ALL THAT IT Is RECoMrrrDzD 10 BE.

Hamlet, Mercer Co., Ills.
Dear Str:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup and can say with confidence that it q val
liable medicine. 4. T.. PHILLIPS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
CURES GRAVEL

= Duncan, Stark Co, Ills
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Gravel, and
became 30 bad that had TO get up from five to
eight times In night. / began the use of your
In dian Blood Syrup, and now can rest web all
night and feel better than have for fifteen years.
j RAUSEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
SICK HEADACHES CURED.

Galva. Henry Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I was q sufferer from Sick Headache
ana Dizziness SO that could not attend to my
nousehoid duties, and short trial Of vour Indian
Blood syrnp efectuaIly cured me- -
MRS ELLEN RLKINE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
LIVER COMPLAINT

Wstertown, Rock Island Co., Ills.
Dear Str:-T was troubled with Liver Complaint
and the use of your Indian Blood Syrup entirely
relieved me. advise all similarly afflicted to give
it trial.
PIT. UPSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
Loss OF APPETITE.

st. Paul, Carroll Co., Va.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent indian
food Syrup Tor ShOrtnees Of Breath, Weakness
md Loss Of Appetite, and have received great
benefit therefrom
EMELINE KING.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
LrYER ooMpLArrr.

Galva, Henry Co., Ills.
blood Syrup has cured me Of Liver Complaint of
Long standing, ! am now In better health than
nave been fog . long while.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

For SALE-Old newspapers at SO cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
CURES FEVER,

SLAFk OUsg
Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup cured our little boy OF Severe Fever. Re
eeive onr thanks.
MIR, AND MRS. DOWNER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
REMEDY PoR WORMS.

: Hamlet, Mercer Co Ills.
Dear Strive have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup in our family fof more than two years
and find IL the best medicine for worms / saw.
ANNIE MCINTYRE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
MRS. C. D. WILSON.
O1s C0CUhos
WATERFOWL. Rock Island Co
MRS. Fl. SNOW

WATERFOWL, Rock Island Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for severe Cough, and have received
much relief thereirom.
MRS, Fl. SNOW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

Watertown, Rock Island Co. Ills.
DeaI Sir:-Sufering with Loss OF Appetite and
Indigestion, I Yves Induced to use gour Indian
Blood Syrup, q short trial Of which greatly ben
Ell ed me.
MRS c. D. WILSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08
Read the VOLUNTARY TESTING
MAILS of Persons who have been CURED
By the use of the BLOOD PURIFIER

49, AssE % I1ocA 4sISEu &C II5s.
Blood Syrup has efectua11y relieved me OF Pains
in my Head. recommend its use to suffering
humanity, MRS. Z, ALLSBROW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-08

PIXIES TooTHACHE Drops Cure in on
Minute.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-12-22

VENTILATIoN.-ManY persons COM
plain OF always getting up tired IN the
morning. This Is very often due to de-
tectiye ventilation of the bed room, OF
from using an undue amount Of bed
clothes and bedding. Feather beds are
too soft and yielding, and partially en-
velope the sleeper, thus producing pro-
fuse preparations. The habit OF lying
LOO much under blankets is also very
pernicious, by reason of the carbonic
acid enhaled by the sleeper being re-
spired. Again, 1t is common error tc
suppose that by simply opening WIN
dow n little At the top room can be
ventilated. People forget that for pro-
per ventilation there must be an inleI
and outlet for the air. In bed room:
there Is often neither, and if there is q
fireplace 1t 10 generally closed up,
Agaln, 1t IL mistake 10 suppose thai
ioul air goeh 10 the top Of a loom. Ger
tainly the heated air goes to the top
but the chief impurity, the carbon,
acid, falls to the bottom. There il
nothing 80 ,fhcacious in removing The
lower strata of air, "a the ordinary oper
6replacs, especially If there Is fire
burning.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-12-22

THE HAPPY CHRISTMAS REUNION
On Christmas it's customary Tor al
the members Of family 10 collect and
unite in merry making, feastiDg anO
otherwise enjoying themselves. With
what mingled emotions Of JOY and
sorrow are these happy reunions looked
back upon in after years BY participants
thinking OF those dear ones now, per-
hsps, separated from them forever.
Let US make a Christmas picture;
The sleighridc to the house, the well
come at the door the bounteous feast
with accompanying jokes and humor'
the stories, games and other passlme'
that follow. the unvellng OF the chill
dren's Christmas tree in the evening"
and finally the farewell Tor the night.
Then there 10 the jolly mystery oI
famous old Kris Kringle,' who comes
in his sleigh drawn by reindeer. oyer the
tops Of houses, pops down the chlmney'
never spelling with soot the pretty
things be brings, to stuff full the TO" ol
stockings that hang from The manual'
Let us imagine for an Instant the little
rosy, laughing, happy faces that peel
into these stockings in the morning, and
shout gleefully as each treasure Is
brought to light.
Christmas has many happy memories
to set against the sad ones that tell ol
loss OF time and friends.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-12-22

once in tie way OF the establishing "a
lad festival, or OF the various names
under vhlch it has been honoled. To,
wards TIE crd of the first century. The
Christians first found means and cour.
age to make due Observance Of the
anniversary of tie nativity OF their
.:reat Master. 1t would have been
death 10 lh,m 10 mourn when the Ro-
nan Empire was rejoicing, or to wear
Signs Of gladuoss on pagan unlucky
day. They chose. therefore, the period
OF the Salurnal.a, when half the heather
population was mad with the excite.
ueut OF enactuent. According to
.ome writer's, the Church authorized the
observance Of the festival Of the Ma
tiy,y on the 25th Of December as early
rs the middle of the second century,.
Others assert that it was not till the
.ourth century that the season for glad
lud grateful Observance was thus author.
iatiyoly determined; and we believe
,hat the latter opinion IS the correc.
one.
Christmas is the great holiday Of tie
year, when evea grardpaps and grand
mammas condescend to play the part Of
chidcen over again. They seem TO
recover a remarkable elasticity of step;
their smiles are indlscriminately be-
slowed on all around them; their hearts
warm with the generous feelings of their
.ong past prime, and the selfshncss Of
I'D age is fo- the time subdued. They
encourage The little ones in those noisy
romps which at any other season would
give them tie headache or prove lnlol-
.raJle to their nerves: they behold
wilLout a gesture olangry reprooi the
kissing beneath the mistletoe. Bat if
lLe old people be thus pleasantly in~
,luenced by he advent of Christmas,
LOW is It with the young? Who can
lcpict the full sense Of happiness eu-
jJ, ed 10y tie youthful Of both sexes at
his season Of the year! 1t is no, only
holiday in respect to school, but it is
4 holiday in the midst of holdals-an
extra feast occurring in the midst OF
series oil fe.liyals-the crowning OF the
brow with flowers in the midst Of q
delicious garden of floral sweets.