The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-29


inston, on Wednesday.
County Clerk Donaldson. to-day issued
q marriage license to Patrick j. Cary and
Miss Mary Sarvey of Rock Island.
Most people have became Disguised
with the changeabie weather, and words
are inadequate to express their feelings.
The Hrst rehearsal of ithe musical con-
vention under Professor Seager, will
take place at the Christian Chapel, this
evening.
An elocutionarg: advertisements will
be given by Professor Theodore f. Price,
in the lecture room of the Central Presby
terrain church, this evening.
The "a" mill of the Rock Island
Lumber i Manufacturing Company. bad
to shut down this morning, owing to the
breaking of driving shaft.
The Swallows were out in great
numbers last evening towards sunset,
circling about as is their wont. when they
return from their migratory excursions.
The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Nc
Dannell, wife OF Mr.. D, s. MCDANIEL, took
place from the family residence at 10
O'Clock this morning. There was large
attendance of sorrowing friends.
DIR E. I'll. Bowman passed through
the city on W ednesday from Andalusia TO
Kansas City, on his way to the Indian
Territory, to assume his position as Indian
agent. The Doctor has many warm
friends here, who wish him all success in
his work aud hope soon to hear of his safe
arrival at his destination.
Mr., Huntley, the Father OF the young
man now 10 jail charged with manslaught-
er, arrived 10 the city to day. and had an
interview with his son. in the Jail. The
father will remain in towo till tomorrow,
and take advice as to the best means for
the boys defence,
The Rodman FIGURING mill property
on First Avenue has been sold TO ex-
Alderman O'NeiI for the sum of $500,
By the Davenport Saving Bank. Ia the
mill ia full set of machinery in good order
The old structure will be torn down and
sold, and the site which in 106xl00 feet
will be divided into four lots for building
purposes.
The late tenpestous weather which
demolished most of the bill boards about
the city, has left the vacant spaces, chiefly
on corners. in anything but beautiful or
picturesque condition. This kind of thing
as now left by the property owners, leaves
some 2of the most conspicuous por-
tons of the city 10 state that detracts
from the athat the city should
possess.
Templar. met on Wednesday evening, and
conferred the Red Cross degree on q num-
Der of candidates. There were number
Of brother Knights from Davenport
and other places present by invi-
tation. After the business of the
evening was finished, banquet was given
which brought the proceedings Of the eye
ming to pleasant termination.
Jennie Fuller was arrested by Deputy
Marhal German, st 1880 o'clock this
morning for being a street walker. She
was brought before Justice Cooke during
the forenoon who sent her to the county
Jail for 80 days. under the ordinance.
This woman is known In this vicinity as
having, some years since, married one
John Henry Euler, who was idiotic. She
is spoken of, as hard case.
The Wide Awake Hose, Hook and
Ladder Company. No. 2. are having uni |
form shirts made By Mr.. FL. Wends. tailor |
Second avenue. The material is fine
scarlet serge, and the fscings of the shirts
will be light blue of the same material.
They will have buttons with the com pany's
monogram. and probably numbers or
letters on tho breast. but this latter has
not been decided. So far as we can judge
the uniform is very neat and appropriate.
The funeral of DR.. G, 9, Blood took
place at Davenport " e6nesday afternoon.
The services at the Baptist church that
city. were largely attended. netwithstand-
ing the rain; the Bar, the Medical Profess
sion and the Old Settlers, besides the
Church itself. were fully represented.
The Chief of Police and several of the
force paid their respects to the former
Police Magistrate. The pall-bearer we're
D, Ell. Hartwell. N. Jordan. VIM. Tomr-
son J, T. Young. A, j, Montague and
Levi Davis. Rev. Mr.. Sitter ofhciated in
tbs pulpit. and made a feeling address.
The intermsDt WAS at Oakdale.
Mir Potter. sseunt of whose death !
appeared in The ARGUS on Monday. was
buried Wednesday at Clinton, Iowa where
his family reside, The Herald of that
city says he was q resident of that city for
many years aud was widely known and
highly estimated, having many graoes of
character that made him admired by his
friends. He was about IS years of az. /,
and leaves q widow aud four children, the
latter all married. except his eldest
daughter Alice. His sons, Russell and
John. had resided In Lyons. and his
daughter Augusta 10 the wife of Mr.. j,
f, Mallory, now of Dubuque.
The Father Mathew Total Absti- |
nence Society. of this city. will give
grand ball. on Friday evening May IA, in
Armory Hall, the proceeds to be devoted
towards paying for new flag and banner.