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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
How She Began the Year.
From the New Haven Register.


1t was a beautiful, morocco bound, gilt
edged diary, self closing, memorandum,
cash account. back action calendar, with
all the modern attachments. Delicately
traced in mauve ink she had written:
January This is the first day of the
new year 1t is happy New Years day.
On this, the beginning Of a new year. am
going to begin to keep diary of the
events of the new year. | had beautiful
New Years's present. John called.
January 2.-This il the second day OF
the new Year have resolved to keep
the diary of its important events. John
called.
January 3 This is the third day of the
new year. 1t is useful and Interesting to
keep diary of the events of the year. and
l am resolved to do it. John called.
January 4.-This is the first Sunday of
the new year. John called.
:. The next day being Monday there was
no time to keep the record, and although
the new year isn't in its first set OF
teens" yet the dairy has found its way
into the most hidden nook of the dressing
case. where it will repose in quiet unless
John should fail to call.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
PULEoNTC SYRUP, SEAWEED
TONIC and MANDRAKE PILLS,

and gave them to her. She began to improve at
once, although the doctors and her nIends said
In a few days she got so she could lay down and
sleep, thing she had not been able to do since she
never saw Oh a wonderful change; everybody
who saw her was astonished, for the like had never
ON the AID OF January you came and examined
her lungs with your Respirometor, you prOnou nc
ed her light lung nearly gone and the ieft badly
saId,l but you said she was improving as fast as
possible.
About the first Of June che commenced attending
TO her household duties, and has continued 10 do
80 ever since, doing all her own cooking and Sow
Ing for herself and her i've children, and to-day
she looks better than she has for ten years.
My wife's case Iis looked on by the many who
saw her as the most wonderful cure that has ever
besn made in the State OF Virginia; it was like
raising the dead Some Of the medicines you sent
me have sold. and they have never failed in giving
entire satisfaction here is great deal OF the med
icine sold in this vicinity and has made other
cures almost as wonderful as that OF my wife.
My purpose is thus writing TO you Is to benefit
Others who may be suffering from that dreadful
disease. Consumption, and will cheerfully answer
all inc uiries that may be made of me whether by
CORES pondence or personally, and can refer to
Thirty or forty persons OF the highest standing
in this community who Will vouch Tor all that 1
~ G. H. MAET1S
CHARLES G. JOHNSON, formerly of Bristol. Pa
now residing at SIG North 18th street. Philadelphia
was cured of q very severe case Of Consumption by
DR.. Schenck's medicines. He reduced from
one hundred and eighty pounds to one hundred
and eleven; was attended by the most skillful ply
sicians, who
ALL PRONOUNCED HIM INCURABLE;
he was confined to his room thirteen months
Although this occurred many years ago, Mr..
johnson, who is now in his sxty-ffth year, has
had no return of the disease. We submit his case
as evidence OF the permanence and thoroughness
of the curative properties of DR.. Schenck's medi-
cInes.
This case is well known to the older residents Of
Bristol.
Mr.. johnson win be pleased to hear from any
one who is a sufferer by the great destroyer, and
who seeks q sure cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

The Union was PLACED in very delicate
position on Saturday by a correspondent
signing himseIf-"Only Citizen The
questions put by this correspondent ere
rather pointed and the ingenious manner
in which they are answered shows that the
post-mastership would not be refused by
the editor of tins Union if the same were
offered, The alternate praise of Hender
son and Hawley is very iudiciously soaad
ed. and though there is an evident DISPOSE
ton to dodge" still the Union does the
best it can under the circumstances
and the closing sentence shows that the
editor Of ''experieDce" does no; intend
that any prying correspondent shall COM
promise his case. There are some
answers to the questions of Only Citi-
zeu," to which THE ARGUS will give atten-
ton when the time comes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

The skin is Of the delicate nature upon
which the most improvement can be made
and by the use of Pazzoni's Medicated
Complexion Powder all roughness, sal
lowness and irritation can be over come
leaving the skin delicately white, soft and
smooth. This proparion has world wide
reputation, SO no fear need be entertained
of the result. Sold by all druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

TEE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all otheI
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Every Invalid a Druggist.

By buying the new and popular medicine
Kidney-W ort, you get in each package
enough of the dry compound to make six
quarts of medicine, thus saving double the
money which is usually paid for medicine.
prepared on liquid, It is specific cure
for Kidney and Liver diseases,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Thirty Years Experience of an Old
Nurse.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one of the best Female
Physicians aud Nurses in the United
States and has been used for thirty
years with never failing safety and
success by millions of mothers and
children, from the feeble infant of one
week old to the adult. 1t corrects
aeidity of the stomach. relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and gives
rest, health and comfort to mother
and child. We believe it the best and
Surest Remedy in the world. in all
cases of Dysentery and Diarrhoea IN
Children. whether 1t arises from teeth.
ing or from any other cause. Full
directions for using will accompany
each bottle. None genuine unless the
fac-simile of Curtis & Perkins is on tho
outside wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers. 25
cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Startling and Terrible

To the ear Of affection is the sound of q
dry. metallic cough, that seems as if a
rattle were sprung in the chest of the be
loved one. Hasten to loosen it with
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,
the new medicinal agent, which is ad.
mitted to be the best remedy for pulmon
airy complaints at present known. The
cures 1t is accomplishing astonish the fac
ulty and delight the people. All drug
gists keep It, Prices SO cents and 81.
Great saving to buy large size
w. Z. Masten, 1873 South Pearl ST.,
Albany, n. T., writes: Your HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR and
PIXIES TooTHACHE Drops sell like hot
cakes"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26o pages, Gle n
and gilt binding, 90 cents; same IN paper
covers, IS cts. Manhood, 10 cents Woman
hood. 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stsups. DIR. WHITTIER. the great specialist
el7 st. Charles Street. St. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Bucklin's Arn1ea SAWS.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds OF
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
rs Cents per Box, For sale by G,
Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

BEAUTIFUL HELEN no doubt had fine
com plexion. but it is more than doubtful
whether it exceeded in purity the complex
ions of the ladies' who use that inimitable
auxiliary of female loVeliness, GLENN S
SULPHUR SOAP Sold by oil druggists,
See that 70. n. Crittenton. Proprietor !"
is printed on each packet, without which
none is genuine,
Hills HAIR AND WHISKER DYE, Black
or Brown, 500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
I2-I3dwtf

CoUNTERACT A TENDENCY TO CoNsTI-
TUITION. Heal the Lacerated Lungs, and
invigorate the enfeebled frame with the
pleasant and effective pulmonic and tonic,
Philips "PALATABLE" COP Liver On.
in combination with PHosPo-N UTRINE.
All druggists. Depot, Platt street,
New Y ork
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
12-26dtf.

Better and cheaper than a Doctor.
-Moffat's Life Pills. The quickest cure
for Burns and Sca.ds-Page's Climax
Salye. 1t draws out the pain and heals
without scar. For sale by all Druggists
everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

AS to the prospects of the Potter electo
raj bill in New York, the Washington cor
respondent of the Chicago Tribune has the
following:
AT present there does not seem much
reason to believe that the Grant managers
10 New York will support the Potter bill.
The New York Tribune. you will observe.
is opposed to it, and so. very likely, is
Senator Conkliug, who, naturally. would
have less Importance in a national Repub-
lican convention as the representative of
twenty three electoral votes than
as the representative of thirty
five. And, as a power 10 the state
able by mere passivity to defeat candi-
date personally Objectionable to him, he
would be utterly destroyed For these
reasons [ do not believe the Potter bill
will come to anything, though every anti
Grant man may ardently pray for it's
speedy passage and approval by the gov
ernor."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
moisture like Precipitation, producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed. No humhus as a trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail FOX so cents. RossMAN & Nc
kINsTRY, Hudson. n. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss os manhood &c. will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JosEdH
T. INEAE, Station u, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

GIVE HEIDI A cold is often thought
to be too trifing matter to claim atten-
ton till it gets such hold on the lungs as
to imperil the life of the consumptive
patient-then and not until then DO many
think serious OF relief. when it often
comes too late: what foolish negligence.
we say, when % cent bottle of Madame
Portsr's Cough BalsaDa will give ease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

The entire stock bought at Sheriff. sale
by j. IL. Adler. to be closed out at once.
The stock consisting of Watches, Diamonds
and fine Jewelry. The stock is complete
and people thinking of buying will do vel
to call at once, ]. II. ADLER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Tax Collectors Notice.

The taxes for 1879 are now due Office
hours from a. N. to IL N. from to 8 p.
m. and from to p. m. Office In w. a.
johnson shoe store next door west OF Har.
per's Theatre I'd Avenue.
THos. A. JOHNSON,
I2-I3dwtf Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

CURE FOR CoUGH OR OoLD.-As soon
as there is the slightest uneasiness of the
Chest, with difficulty of breaking, or in
dication Of Cough, take during the day a
few " Bro,on's Bronchial TrOches."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

LosT.-On the writing desk at post
Office, a pair of spectacles, valued as q
gift. 81 will be paid for their return to
ARGUS OFFICE, or to
JNo. WILLIAMSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Probate.

The record of the Probate Court con-
tains the following:
&c. Estate of Hazard ?. Webster de-
ceased. Motion for leave to amend
Sheriff return-Motion allowed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
WANTED.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent In this county at once, at salary
of 800 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
IN CHANCERY.

24.-F. NJ Wooley, ct al, Eliza j i.
Alexander. ct al.-foTeolosure, on change
of venue from Whiteside county Order
that case be removed to Whiteside county,
as per stipulation hled.
Katharine Strshle j. Julius StronAle,
ct aI-chancery. Demurrer to BILL
John J. Joslin Frank A. Josln-
chancery. Reference to Master
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
The wsatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day IS in
Dictated nv thermometer:
l7An So above zero 1aP.A44s above zero
LA M. Az - P. n. "A -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
The Wittick Murder.

During Saturday afternoon the, PROCESS
of selecting jurymen for this case was con-
tinued, and before the court adjourned
at 6 pm. The number obtained amount
ed to eight in all.
At 10 o'clock this morning the court
went into session and the selection of jury
men was proceeded with. When the
court adjourned at noon, three additional
jurors had been obtained but had not
been sworn. Enock Woman, one OF the
talesmen who had been partially examined
on Saturday evening but not passed upon,
was asked'if he had conyersed about the
case since the court adjourned. 1t was
elicited that he heard the case discussed.
though he had not taken any part therein,
but this had induced him to decide the
case. in his own mind. This necessarl y
caused his rejection. but before dismissing
him the court reprimanded him for hav-
ing placed himself in the position he had
done, and as his action was in contempt Of
court-inasmuch as instructions had been
given to those likely to be selected that
they were to avoid discussion of the case
or remain where it was being discussed
he must pay a fine Oslo. Subse quently
the court RENTED the fine as it was shown
that the juror had acted through ignorance
Of the law, had not heard the instructions
given and had not committed contempt of
court Intentionally.
At2P. NJ. the Court again met an d
took up the selection of jurors. After a
short time the fourth man was obtained
and the final panel of four was thus com.
pleted, and sworn. The full jury OF
twelve are now obtained and are % fol.
lows:
Z. B. Barry-Carpenter-R City,
Frank Trego-Fsrmer- Reynolds.
DANES Pease-Farmer- South Moline
John c. Smith-Farmer-Coa ltown.
j. Observation-Disclosures ington.
Alex. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
J. R. Extraordinarily
Thomas Brown-Farmer-Drury.
]. Il, Piersoll-Farmer-Cord
VIM Little-Farmer. Bowling.
Silas Drury-Farmer-Drury.
Lewis McGrevr -Farmer-prurY,
Mr.. Jackson opened the case for the
people, and was followed by Mr.. O'Mara
for the defence. Mr.. Thos. G, Pilgrim
dairyman. was the first witness called for
the prosecution, and was on the stand at o.
N. All other witnesses. except oaicers of
justice. ard medical experts, have been
excluded from court during the taking OF
testimony and until required.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

THE ENTIRE STOCK to be closed out
within ninety days at the old stand of l.
Epstein, Goods sold regardless of profits
Call at once while the stock is complete.
j. n. ADLER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

a REMARKABLE instance Of the cura
tive qualities of ST, JACOBS On. is the
case of Mr.. Schaefer, Allegheny City. Pa,
who suffered with Rheumatism for over
eight years, and had used all known
remedies without relief. 4 single bottle
of ST. JACOBS On cured him,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26


The Memphis AUaidnche says the
favorIte candidates with southern Rapub
licans are Grant and Sherman. In iGct,
no others are mentioned. While there is
no question that Grant has had the most
numerous following, yet it is quite evident
that Sherman is steadily gaining. In
Tennessee especially Sherman is coming
out strong There is growing conviction
among Republicans in the south that
Grant will prove the weakest of all the
candidates before the people on the day of
election. The unsayory record of his
administration is not forgotten. Besides, it
is not absolutely necessary to compel Gen.
Grant to serve third term, when there
are several millions of citizens, either one
of whom would be pleased to accept the
situation +"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Our LIGHTNING IMMINENT is q ''aoa'Tl"
friend 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, 1880-01-26

OUR LADIES FRIEND for female COM
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by g. Speidel, Rock
Island and Richards i Sohrbeck, Mo-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Every mother-in-law should recommend
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for her grand
children aud thus keep peace in'the family.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

OF DR.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

To think clearly and act quickly one
must have good health Indigestion is
the foe of health and should at once be
driven from the system by the regular
use of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills. Price
o5 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
PILEs-.rrcHrNG PILES
ROSSMAN'S CURE

Positively CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles. Flstula. Salt Rheum, and ali disea.
ses of the skin by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
LOCAL COLUMN.
o5 cENTsl

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at M. g. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

CLOCKS at and below clost at Epstein s
old stand. j. H. ADLER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

ssThis paper may be found on fle at all times at
c.. R. L & p r. r. Ticket Once, No, S. Clark St.,
Chicago, where our friends fare at liberty to cali
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
ague.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
flour reduced 4Oc per barrel to- day at
Z. d. Folsom's Flour & Feed store.
Circuit Court--January Term.

Court met at 10 A. NJ to-day. pursuant
to adjournment. Some law business was
brought up, but no action taken as the
ssleatioa OF Jurors for the Wittick murder
trial had to be proceeded with.
The court record is as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
Tte 9ailg Afs'as.
RooE TsLAHD.......--.--n LINoIs.
Monday. January g. 1850.
DR., sczENcx's REMEDIES.
DIR. sGHENCK'S
MEDICINES
WILL CURE
CONSUMPTION.
LIVER COMPLAINT
DYSPEPSIA.
DYSPEPSIA.


other Cough, Cold and Consumption remedies,
CONTAINS NO OPIUM or other narcotic. 1t does not
dry up o cough or increase the Inflammation, ae
these preparations are almost sure TO DO Dr.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup loosens the phlegm and
corrupt matter in the lungs and assists nature 70
expel the disease from the system. Its healing and
soothing properties are wonderful. 1t makes new
blood and builds up the debilitsted constitution.
We here publish few certificates from we'll
known persons. Read them.
NEwBUReH, n. z, March 4, 1879.
DIR. j. e. ScHENCK-
Dear sir-I feel that am doing good TO others
by telling You what your medicines have done Tor
me. / vas sick with Consumption for over two
years, and after trying many remedies and employ
1 was Induced 70 use your medicines. had hard
~ taken the first bottle before felt much better,
entirely cured This was over six years ago, and
/ have continued to enjoy good health since
feel that my cure Is permanent am mn napRy 10
of your medicines. 1 know many others In New
burgh who have been benefited by their use
MRS. SOPHIA NJ. LAWSON,
No. SO Ann street, Newburgh, N. 7.
ALTON DEPOT Nelson Co., Va,
September Is, 1873. {
DR.. j. II. scHENcK. Philadelphia
Dear Sir-I deem 1t my duty to you and to all
sumption, to write to you OF the change for the
better that has been made in my wife's condition
by you ana your great medicine. On august SStn,
1878, my wife was taken down with assumption
lied in OF the best doctors in this country.
He attended her as faithfully man could, doing
everything in his power, but che got verse every
day. In October 1 called another doctor. They
both said she could not possibly live. for she had
Consumption, and that her lungs were nearly gone.
She was at this time the most pitiful object any
person had ever seen, perfect skeleton, cough
In and splitting large quantities of matter.
tried all kinds OF patent medicines that were
said to cure Consumption, but nothing did her any
good.
On the first OF October thu doctors and all her
friends gave her up. It their opionfn that
she could not live five days longer By chance
got of your books describing many similar
cases and their cure, and on the 9th of November
wrote to you, describing her case You wrote me
to give my wife your medicines according to the
printed directions AID you thought she could be
cured l at once bought some of YOUR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Pixies TooTHACHE DRops CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
PREPARED BY
Or. A. r. WHITE E. CO.,

l5s W. Washington St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
- Sold by G. Speidel
Il. Sold and warranted by all Druggists in Rock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
shakespeare's Wisdom.

EnaKeEpeaT6s WIsdom.
Shakespeare, wisest of meu, over 200
years ago detailed almost every phase of
human life, and in one place he even
seems TO have prophesied that remedy
of remedies, the Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure.
Always keep the bottle handy
Do not place it out of sight,
For ii cured our little Andy,
Who was coughing day and night.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
FOR RENT.

The Curtis House, Corner 4th Avenue
and 10th Street, three story building in
Streckfus Block. Apply to
b. STRECKFUS Il Son.
AZ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Everything in the solid silver and plated
ware line at slaughtering prices at
Epstein's old stand. j. Fl. ADLER.