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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

CHEAP SHEDDING FOR STOCK In very
many sections of our farming COM
munity, cheopness rules the day gem
orally, and often of necessity. Where
cheapness may serve the same purpose
as the expenditure of considerable
hard-earned cash, then it is best to
adopt the former. In this matter of
shedding, where lumber is both scarce
and high priced, and where the cash on
hand is needed for other things, tenn
porary, as well as comfortable. shelters
for stock can be erected at no other
expense than that cntailed by the labor
expended. Stout timbers, six or eight
inches in diameter, of oak, maple or
other strong wood, are planted about
ten feet apart, and about six to eight
feet out of the ground, having
"crotches" or forked ends at the top on
which TO lay other timbers parallel
with the ground. Across these old
rails are laid about two feet apart and
on them is piled the corn fodder as IL
comes from the fields in bundles.
These bundles are laid on from five to
ten or more in depth, and so arranged
as to carry on the rains. These make
excellent shelters for the stock, if built
with the open side facing the south.
and by the time the fodder is used oil
item, the warm days are upon us. We
recommend the above TO those who are
short OF stabling room for their cattle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

WE often hear people say, there is
only ore good cough medicine and that
is DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup; it is cheap
too, only 20 cents per bottle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

THE most thoroughly seasoned wood
contains at least One-tenth Of it's bulk
In water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

lt they arc going to rebuild the
DrldRe OF lay, as expected, wouldn't n
De good idea tOuse something stronger
coffee, for instance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

a SUBSTITUTE for chewing tobacco IL
IN the market. IL sells flrs-rate the
first two weeks IN January.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

How TO MANAGE CUTTINGS Sc
lecting cutting, great deal depends
upon the iudicious choice; III the Slip is
too young and full OF fresh sap, it will
fade away from too much evaporation;
If 1t is too old, hard and woody-it
will take a great while to strike root.
You must take n cutting that Is per-
fectly ripcned and Is from vigorous
shoot, yet little hardened at the base.
1t Is also essential to nave "A bud or Joint
at or near the end of the cutting, as all
roots strike from 1t, and the nearer IL is
to the base the greater your chance of
success, Plant your cuttings I'm COM
mon red pots, filled half full of rich
loan and two inches OF sand on
top Securing sand will do, but not
sea sand); wet this thoroughly, and
put the cuttings close around the edge
of the pot, for IL the bud or Joint comes
in contact with the ufface of the pot n
seems 10 strike root more quickly. Pull
oil the lower leaves before YOU plant
the cutting. Press the wet sand tightly
about the tiny stem, for great deal of
your success in raising the cutting de-
ponds upon the close contact of sand
with the stem. When the cuttings are
tirmly planted, cover them with glass
shade IL possible, as it will greatly pro-
mote the growth of the plant. Mois-
ture, light and heat, are the three es-
sentials To plant life; without them no
cutting Will start. Shade for two or
three days from the sunlight, but don't
let the sand become dry; then give all
the sun you can obtain, keep up a good
supply of moisture, and you can hardly
fan TO root most of your cuttings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

The price of soap is rapidly advanc-
ing. "A years supply of DoBBINs'
ELECTRIC bought now at old price
will be very iudicious puachase.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

VE0ErITE IL now prescribed In cases OF Scro-
Iuia, an Thor disc es OF the blood by many
OF the pest physicians, owinE TO IT'S great sue
cess IN curing all diseases OF this nature.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
Completely Cured Me.

Mr. II. r STEVENS:
Dear sir. -Iwrite 20 say that seven bottle OF
your Ncgetlne have completely cured me from n
Teiy s'Yere case II ScrOrula, ~ many yea s.
standing, after trying many medicines and doc-
tOrlug great deal. i am w free from all
sores, and can work as well as ever and hink
the Vegetlne is god-Send. and no one ought TO
do v ithouJ ~.
Iremaln, respectfully yours.
j. A. PATRICK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

Oh maids lsughter-Hoi bei he,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10

a Promising skirmish at Last.


Everybody is groaning over the deadly
dulness of the canvass. but at last there il
O hopeful sign of life in 1.-THE West. Mr..
Hendricks. Herald dispatches from Indi-
annapolis report charged General Garfield
with having helped TO doctor returns and
affdavits at New Orleans in 1876 as q
visiting statesman Thereupon tina
Indianapolis Journal Republican organ1
retorted THAT Mr.. Hendricks had made
statements which were without founda-
tion In fact. and which ought mot to be
made by him, because.n true thew would
disgrace General Garfield. On this MIR.
Hendricks In public speech ut indiana :
polls reiterated the accusation aud offered
such proof as he possessed and this drew
ont Secretary Sherman.who with gallan
try which shows that he 10 of the same
blood withlhisibrother't the Generainot only
exculpates Mr., Garfield. sbut fwhite washes
the Returning Board and all its proceed
ings. s# SIS #saes - Ii IS sas 49,
The Shermansswera alwaysan impulsive
race; we suspect the ISeeretary will see
presently that he has gone too far. The
less the republicans say in praise or
justification of the Louisiana Re
Etufning Board the better for
Them, Mr.. Sherman has per-
sistently stood by those shameful swind-
Hers. by no means to- his own credit. and
lit 10 amusing TO see how easily Mr.. Hem
bricks has now drawn him into q contro-
versy which 10 pretty sure. ii ii is con-
tinued, TO damage the Republicans. IL is
not prudent for them to help revive the
infamous story of the Louisiana Returning
Board s5 80 s-ss
But even his opponents must admire the
Secretary's readiness to stand by his
Returning Board friends He has never
failed them from the time he returned 20
w ashington from New Orleans. There
was at that time an amusing story current
of his zeal. He remarked to very emf
uent citizen of Washington, Sir. the
members of the Returning Board are gen.
tlemen; they are honorable men; they are
as honest as am; as honest
as you are" s'Hoid on, hold on, :"
cried the gentlemen he was address
sing. hold on. Sherman: you may COM
pare them with yourself, but you must not
compare them With me. can't let you do
that" But this only shows that, as Mrs.
Maladrop remarked. Comparisons are
odorous.' T~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10

HUM0RS OF the BLOOD, SKIN
AND SCALP, asa5 taa q

CUTcURA REsoLyENT Is the most powerful
Blood Purifier and Liver Stimulen ever COM
pounded In forty minutes after taking the frst
dose it may he detected in the saliva, blood,
sweat, and urine, showing that it had entered the
blood and been distributed throughout the entire
system. In Its passage through the circulating
which foster and maintain disease, with which it
chemically unftes, destroying and gradually elm
mating them from the system.
Hence its power to forever expel Scrofulous.
Caneerous, and Canker Humors, which unchecked
fill the body with foul corruptions, and rot out
the delicate machinery of life.
CUTIcURA. the great external remedy for all HUI
mors of the Scalp and Skin, Ulcers, Sores and Dis
charging Wounds, is the most soothing and heal
ing of outward applications 1t speedily destroys
fungus and parasitic growths, restores the oil
glands and tHbes TO healthy condition. and cures
when assisted BY the CUTIoaRA SOAP, diseases OF
the Skin and Scalp which have been the torture OF
O life time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10
cUTlCuRA SOAP

CHAs. DENNIN, Druggist,
Fret Place, cor. Court Street
Brooklyn. March 4, 1879
can checrfully speap of the healing quantities
of your CUTIeURA Soar. and It's perfume Is super
ior to any of he standard soad how in
CHAS. DENIM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10
MORE GOOD THAN DOCTORS

In Three Years of Treatment.
Gentlemen.-Pleaee fud 80 cents to pay for
small box Of CuTIcURA and direct II TO me. The
dollar box YOU sent me has done more good
than all the doctors In three years. The doctors
have done good. My feet and legs are heal
ing fast. 1t is indeed Gu TIcURA.
Yours truly,
- EVAN MORGAN, P. M.
Moscow MINI, June %, 1878.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10
W1cksd tor clsrgymen,

II believe it to be all wrong and even
wicked for clergymeu or other public men
to be led into giving testimonials TO quack
doctors or vile stuffs called medicines, but
when q really meritorious article made of
valuable remedies known to all. that all
physicians use and trust 10 daily, we
should freely commend it. | therefore
cheerfnlly and heartily commend Hop
Bitters for the good they have done me
and my friends, firmly believing they have
no equal for family use. will not be
without them"
Rev. - Washington. D. G,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10

Public Office is trust, not bounty
bestowed upon the holder; no incompe-
tent or dishonest person should ever be
intrusted With it, 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, 1880-09-10
The ONLY Pure and Reliable.

Owes its great reputation TO the h. ppy proportions
of its ingredients. which have constituted it un
approaehable and indispensable remedy for
Constipation, Indigestion, DISTINCTIONS, Piles,
Chronic Disorders of the Stomach, Liver and
Bowels. Cont, Plethoris. Rnsh of Blood to
the Head, Hypocondria, Melancholy, m
LGssftude, Impurities of the Blood
AMI Skin. Eruptions and
Biotches
1t improves the appetite, keeps the head clear.
the blood cool: but never debilitates.
Its efficiency be proven by the testimony of
hundreds of the hest physicians, including the
NJ est emient ones of this day. TA
For want OF space We hsre give the certificates
OF Sir HENRY THOMPSON and PRoF. Won LIERIG:
"As an occasional aperient and cnrrect or OF d.
gestion, know nothing equal to FREDERICKSBURG.
1t leaves the patient. rule less constpa af
ter disseminating than he was before, and may be
taken habtually without lowering the system"
SIR HENRY THOMPSON.
The testimony OF Baron Won Liebig places the
Bitter Water of Friedrichshall among the most Ell
cRrious in Europe, and whose great value must be
recognized by all who have experienced its sslu-
tary and beneficial effects.
DOSE-One or two wine glasses full before
breakfast For sale by G .ocers and Druggists.
The trade supplied ny the Sole Agents.
BOUCHE Fills & 90.
81 Beaver Street, NEW YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10
s. SKIN, DISEASE, "a
Great Suffering for Sixteen Years. A
Wonderful Cure by the Cuticura
.--f Remedies

Messrs. WEEKS q POTTER: Gentlemen.-CUTI
oURA REMEDIES have done o power Of good.
have been afflicted with skin disease for sixteen
years. Some days 1t troubled me more than others
but at night the itching nearly drove me wild.
would scratch until the blood would run down
my limbs. .s --
l have had several physicians. Some said they
could cure me, but others said Lot. Est8 r
will say that before l used the tnTIcURA RkxI-
DIES was in fearful state, and had given up all
hope of ever having any relief
Bat. likes drowning man grasping at O straw.
thought I would try the CUTloURA REMEDIES,
about which had read much. s- =
They have performed a wonderful cure for me-.
and of my own free viii and accord recommend
them. Yours truly,
t~ s. A STERLEs
eS W. VAN buren, ST.. CHICAGO. Ill,
March Z. 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.

crrt 49,
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND ( &c
In the Circuit Court January term, A D.. 1881.
Mary A. Van Meter VS.. David ]. Van Meter. In
Chaneery. = "a 4kes8# = "a
Affidavit Of the non-reeidence of the above named
defendant, David +. Van Meter, having been flied
IN the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of said
county notice Is therefore hereby given TO the said
nonresident defendant, David . Van Meier that
+he complainant fled her bill of complaint in said
Court, on the Chancery side thereof, on the a7lh
gay 9! Augustus ana that the reHpuna summons
issued out OF said Court wherein said Suit Is now
psnalng, the names of the parties whereto a.
1noxe seL forth returnable the first Monday IN
s4e month OF January next, as is by law required.
VOW Nov. unless you, the said nonresident defendant
DaVlQ .. van Meter, shall personally be and ap
pear before said Circuit Court, on the first day o
me next term thereof. 90 be hsiden AT the Cour
no1ses IN the city Of Rock leland, in said count,
a ROCK Island and state of Illinois on the frs
Monoay IN jaunary next, and plead answer or de-
muir to the said c0mplainant's bill OF Complaint
me same and the matters and things thereir
cnseged and stated will be taken confessed, anf
prayer of said bill. - ~
LEVI r. HARsoN, Clerk.
noek Island, nls Aug 5e 1880. go
JAMES J. Parks. Compts Sol, <ssss s-ssdtswsy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10
EXECUTORS Notice.


gTATEs0F ILLINOIS. - assM fae
m The Circuit Court tthe September term A d.
$3.50 -5@s@ aa~A& zs35.4 a& ~ 30
William John Potter, John sSigswerth.-Bi Bill
for Specific Performance.-In Chancery.
m, me Shove named defendant John Sigsworth.
tfGauit of vonr non residence having been fIefl
e, .ha Office of the Clerk of said Court Notice ID
hereby given you. that the above named complain
ant hiss filed IN said Court ms pill OF complaint
sssaf = summons in ehaneery has been issrled
AGAINST yau. retnrnable to the next term of said
eir1,1f ronrt to be begun and holden at the CON n
ouae IN the city of Rock Island. in said county
on the fret Monday OF sepitember. A. D. 1880, 81
sser or dernur to said BILL or the same viii he
4aleu ne confessed by you. * H1 =
nated at Rock Island this eth day of July. A %
1850. TEvI
.ux.Sv. JACKSON d WALLER. oo1As
S"AA solicitors for Complainant. 7-a7d4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-10

The CruIoURA REHEDIEs are prepared by Weeks
& Potter. Chemists and Druggists. Washington
St Boston, and for sale by all druggists
Price of CUTTCURA. small boxes so cents; large
boxes containing two and one half times the guam
tity OF small, 81. REsoLvgNT. 81 per bottle. Gu
3 cakes, IS Gems.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-29
NO. H..

Poor House shall be disbursed under he
direction of Geo Trucks, keeper of Poor
House
On motion the report of the committee
on County Buildings as amended was
adopted
Mr. Whittet offered Resolution No.
26:
Reso{oed, That the sum of thirty dol
lars be allowed to A. G.. Steiner, district
attorney of this county, for fifteen days
attendance upon the session of this board.
On motion Resolution was adopted
Mr.. Woodman moved that Mr.. Grimm
and Haskell be appointed a committee to
take an inventory of County's personal
property and to,this Board at the adjourn
ed session. Motion prevailed.
The committee appointed under Reso-
luton No. l3 offer their report
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
Of jefferson County:
Your committee appointed under Re-
solution No. Is beg leave to report as fol-
lows We find that to make a schedule
list of the tax, certificates paid and can
celled, now in the County Clerks office,
would require more time than your COM
mittee have. We would therefore re-
commend that the County Clerk be au-
thorized to make such list. We would
further state that the probable cost of
transcribing the old book of tax sales of
towns will be $4,000, exclusive of book.
All OF which IS respectfully submitted.
nj. IL. GAEBLER,
A. B. SMITH,
VIM. ZIEBELL.
Com.
A motion to adopt the report of the
committee was lost.
A recess of 80 minutes was granted.
MIR. Spangler offered Resolution No.
27:
Resolved, That the County Clerk be
Instructed to draw an order on the Coun-
ty Treasurer for ten dollars to paw the
Chairman of this Board for signing Coun-
ty orders.
On motion adopted
Mr. MulDerger offered Resolution No.
2S:
hcsoEr.0, That the thanks of this
boara are hereby extended to the Hon.
j. " Dsf.a1acr chairman, for uniform
nfDisf':i' ans l'opar5iality shown as pre-
6niih9 oil =: - he ,Oar,l,
i eso.r..F Further that the County is
un er ".s,ig jous - w. H. Hake, Coun-
y ! 49,, II. ate attention an,: diligence
sLa"'; - n4'0 sur:ng this session and
az, /: :...:, .i,.-!:ey with which he has
Isl. - ,'a .iuties of said office during
t',,' :-.a: -y"4s* ;1ast.
/. ltfft- itsJ..yt,sfi
-. oleIe., Resolution No. %:
:. t.#. :,.i.,t ,he District Attorney
9: 2. eas..teli 10 use the office in the
,a s!0use designed for the Coun-
II e- and Ehat the County Treas
-. ~s pt required to keep his Of
2 fntv tnilding.
.',e., .Fas on motion adopted.
- 9-.s3ozs me report Of the committee
y so"a reported.
RI .faiY, Chairman of committee
~ .seans, offered their report:
II Go#or4Jle Board of Supervisors
: er&ot county:
! You" committee on ways and means
/ respectfully recommend that the follow
! ing amount be raised on the taxable pro-
perty of Jefferson County for the year
| 1880 to-wit:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-29

GlOIl VI CIClllCdIcS anu COuuVJ
orders to the respective holders Of the
same, and in charging back amounts to
the several assessment districts that in
terest at the legal rate shall be computed
up to and including the date of the last
day of the regular session of the Board
All of which is respectfully submitted
A. d. FAvILLE,
H. MULBERGER,
THOs. SHINNICK.
Com.
SCHEDULE A.
ILLEGAL ASSESSMENTS AND IMPERFECT
DESCRIPTIONS.
China Smith, pit n e or or, sec. sc
town Z, rauge 13, Is acres, $6.42, 1879,
imperfect; Clark, Reiner & Co, % #
from lot 4, blk /, village of Waterloo &c
1879, imperfect; w. Fox, pit ne or sec.
35, town 8, range 13, 40 acres, 6 10, 1879
imperfect; Unknown, n pit W pit s pit s hi
nwqr sec. 10, town 4, range IA, ~ acres
1902. 1879. imperfect.
CITY OF FORT ATKINSON.
d. Forest est, lots l and 2, Foster s
add, blk %, 1.2O, 1879, church property:
FL. S. Pritchard, lot II, Pritchard &
Lewis add, blk II, s1c, 1879, school
property; Jas. Johnson, lot s or blk 20.
Pritchard & Lewis add. SIC, 1879, i'm
perfect,
TOWN OF JEFFERSON.
Unknown, Is acres of W or and s e
or W or sec 20, town 6, range IA, 25
acres, &c, 1879, imperfect; w. Woolcock,
lot 4, blk 2, Woolcock's add, 2.30, 1879,
double assessed; FL. Hiilyer, r. R. track
through e or sw or sec "a, town 6,
range IA, 4 acres, Al, 1879, imperfect,
MILFORD.
III. c. Drake, n pit hf W hf " hf n "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-29
Jefferson County Board OF
Supervisors
Proceedings Of the annual Meet
dng of 1850.

TUESDAY Evening Session, Nov. 2S.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr.. Ostrander in the chair. Meeting
called to order by the chair. Roll called
by the clerk. Members all present.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved. Leave of absence was grant
ed to Mr.. Bridges until tomorrow morn
ing.
Report ON County Clerk read and Or
dered to be placed on journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-29
All of which is respectfully submitted.
CHRIST. GRIMM,
w. S. GREENE,
F. P. BROOK,

On motion report was adopted.
Mr.. Greene offered Resolution No. so;
Resolued, That when this Board ad-
journs it adjourns to meet on Wednesday
January 18th next at three o'clock p M.
On motion adopted.
Mr.. Hoskins offered Resolution No.
81.
Resolred, That the sum of $500 be and
is hereby appropriated to remove the old
privy to rear of New Court House and
that the sheriff be authorized to superin-
tend the work.
On motion was adopted.
Mr.. Haskell moved that the Blank in
Resolution No. "a as offered by MI. Grimm
be filled by inserting the sum of $15.
On motion was adopted.
Mr.. Greene moved that the Sheriff
elect have the use of the two stoves in
old Court House during the time that the
furnace in Jail is undergoing repairs.
On motion prevailed.
On motion Board adjourned until
Wednesday, January 18th, at o'clock
p. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-29

further use for the old Court House and
the old Office building, after the new
Court House shall nave been completed
your committee would recommend that
they be authorized to sell both said old
buildings at auction, the same to be re-
moved from the Court House square with
in twenty days from and after said sale.
Your committee do further recommend
that the old woot. house and privy now
standing in the rear of the old office
building, ,ibe left in its place and not sold
until new privies and vaults shall have
been built during next summer and for
that purpose your committee do recon-
mend an appropriation of $50O.OO.
Your committee do recommend that
the appropriations herein above mention
ed be made to the said committee on pub
lie buildings and property and that all
the abovs mentioned work, repairs and
purchases shall be done and made by and
under the direction of your said COM
mittee, provided that all and any work
or repairs, the amount whereof exceeds
the amount of one hundred dollars, and
which shall hereafter be done and made
by and under the direction of your COM
mittee, shall be left by them to the low
est responsible bidder, after due public
notice thereof.
Your committee would also report that
they have employed John Smith as jani-
tor of the new Court House at a salary
at the rate OF three hundred and fifty
dollars per annum and payable in month
ly instalments at the expiration of each
and every month of his services and that
such employment was made by them on
condition that the said Smith may be re-
moved by your committee at any time
during the year in case he shall not sat-
isfactorily perform any of the duties
which may be required by him by your
committee.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
HENRY MULBERGER,,
ADAM SPANGLER,
VIM. ZIEBELLs
Com.
The report also recommends that sum
of money be appropriated for grading the
Court House square. Mr.. Whittet moved
to appropriate rs dollars for that purpose.
On the adoption Of the motion div
sion of the house was called for with the
following result: Ayes-ll; Nays-1O.
Motion prevailed.
Mr. Brook moved that the report be
amended by striking out the words five
hundred dollars for building privies, and
inserting therein the words two hundred
and fifty dollars.
The motion prevailed.
A motion ito adopt the report of the
building committee as amended as lost.
Bills No. 1O6 and 212 were reported by
the committee.
On motion the bills were allowed as re-
ported by the committee.
Committee on officers Bonds offer bond
of Geo. Trucks, keeper of Poor House,
which was read by the Clerk and ap-
proved by the Board.
Committee on Justices and Constables'
accounts report on the following Bills,