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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Plum River, Stockton 30 Daviess Co, Ills.1e
Dear SIr:-I was afflicted with distress in my
Stomach-at times ii was aim ost impossible for me
to endure it. 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. Ny health was never better than
now and think your medicine is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA E. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
Sand

For sale good building sand at south end
of 18th street at twenty-five cents per
yard. G. SULsER.
5-3d3m Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Bells. CarbuncIes, aud ell eruptive dis
eases yield readily to the healing IN
huence of Pages Climax Saive. Ii Is 0
potent remedy. For sale by Druggists
everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Our LADIES FRIEND for female COM
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speidel, Rock
island and Richards & Sohrbeck. Mo-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
PEERLESS CORN STARCH,

For Ice Cream, Puddings, Blanc Mango, Etc, It
is the most delicious of all preparations. On &C
count of its purity, eminent physicians consider 1t
preferable to Bermuda Arrow ROOF .or children
and invslids. Sold by all grocers, Samples sent
free to all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

A neighbor informs us that his wife
never knew quiet night until the doctor
prescribed DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup for her
little one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Kane county is the first in Illinois to
hold Democratici convention this year,
and booms for Seymour for president and
Farnsworth for governor,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

H. M. Gilohrist, of Rapids City, was in
town today.
Geo. B. ponaviD, general agent for the
Original Tennesseans," is at the Rock
Island House.
Judge Harris is at the Harper House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
store For Rent,

No. 1923. Second Avenue. opposite
Rock Island House. now occupied by NJ.
G. Mills as dry goods store. Is the
largest and best located store in Rock ISL
and. Possession given Sept. LIST, 1880.
Enquire of George P. Frysinger. Sdlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

An effort is being made to secure al
early adjournment of congress. May 81
being the day informally agreed upon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Secretary Evarts is respondent, He
freely says that the internal discussions
in the Republican camp viii defeat the
party 10 November. no matter who is
nominated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
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, 1880-05-12
BEST MEDICINE EVERY USED.

Duncan, Stark Co., IIIB
Dear Sir:-Having tried your Indian Blood Syr-
M according to directions, am convinced OF Its
merit 1t is the best medicine that ever came into
my house. COOPEh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
prLEs-rTcHrNG PILES
ROSSMAN'S CURE

POSITIVELY CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles, Fistula. Salt Rheum, and all disea-
ses Of the skin by the use of
R0SSMAN,S CuRE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

The Curtin ocum congressional CON
test has been decided in favor of Yocum
the sitting member.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
Removed,

VIM, Yerbury has removed his Dye
Works to 3rd Avenue. doors east of 21st
street 4 div.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Du Pue, Bureau Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is TO certify that your 1udan
Blood Syrup has greatly benefited me for Liver
Complaint. / recommend it to all similarly ahict-
ed HATTY CLARK,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
P. T. UPSON


Truro. Knox Co, Ills,
Dear Sir:-I was afflicted with the Asthma for
forty years, and was unable to find relief until
procured some of Jour great Indian Blood Syrup
which has 80 improved my health, that am now
JAS. nj. CALDWELL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

The standard practical Institution is
II, B, Bryant's Chicago Business Col
Ilepe. All the modern improvements are
introduced
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
a spLEHDED BLOOD PURIFIER.

Stockton. 10 Daviess Co., Aug. 10, 1879.
Dear Sir:-Having used your Indian Blood Syr-
up for the last three years, am fully satisfied that
1t is efficient remedy, and can recommend IL to
all my friends for Purifying the Blood and Con-
stipation. 1t is much more agreeable than any
other Phys1c have eyer taken, as 1t 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, 1880-05-12

s.This paper mar be found on nle at all times st
c. R. l. "a F r. III Ticket Once, No. % ClaFk ST.,
Chicago, where our friends are sf liberty 20 cal
and examine tt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
cH1LLs AND FEVER CURED.

Truro. Knox, Co, Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has cured me of Chills and Fever.
now feel better than 1 have for five years, anC
highly recommend your medicine
EDWIN THOLOMB.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
EDWIN THOLOMB.
IT HAS NO EQUAL.

Trurb@knOX Co, It's.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for some sime and have never foune
any medicine to equal it. 1 can confidently re-
commend it.
JOHN McGIVERN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

HaIford Table Sauce, for
Soup, Hsh. -&c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
Sgue. ---.s $780,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
ALL THAT IT Is RECOMMENDED TO BE.

Hamlet Mercer Co., Ills.
Dear Sfr:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup and can say With confidence that It Is val
liable medicine. Z. T. PHILLIPS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

II has wonderful power on Bowels.
Liver and Kidneys! WhatP Kidney Wort.
try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
THAT RECOMMENDED

PUG,
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for Weak Nerves and Sick Headache,
and found it TO be as recommended. My son qseo
edcial results. l WEIGH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
ILLINOIS STARCH Comply
OTTAWA. ...............-I ILLINOIS.
Manufacturers of the Celebrated
l. PEERLESS
GLOSS STARCH

The Peerless Gloss Starch is far superior to all
other Starches for family use in dressing Linens
Lacee and all fine fabrics, 1t produces q beautiful
soft, silken gloss more lasting and preferable to
the Ordinary Starchee.
See what Prof. Charles A. Seeley, P LID, OF 81
Park Row, New York, says:
81 find the samples received from You OF your
Peerless Gloss Starch to be OF the very finest quail
ity, and to be of purity as nearly absolute 10
practically obtained by our most approved process
es of manufacture. This opinion is based upon
examination by means Of chemical tests and the
use Of the microscope in various samples Onclud-
ing yours) OF well known brands Of Starch"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
CURES GRAVEL.

Duncan, Stark Co, Ills
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Gravel, and It
became bad that had to get up from Ave to
eight t1nea in q night began the use of your
m dian Bleed syrup, and ROW can rest well all
night and feel better Than IhaVe for fifteen years
J RAUSEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH,

A meeting Of the citizens to deyise
means for holding grand celebration on
the Fourth of July will be held on Satur-
day evening, at Armory Hall. Everybody
invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
LIVER COMPLAINT

WATERFOWL Rock Island Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Liver Complaint,
and the use of your Indian Blood Syrup entirely
relieved me. advise all similarly afflicted to give
it q trial.
PIT. UPSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
CURES FEVER.

Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup cured our little boy of q Severe Fever last
spring. Receive our thanks.
MR. AND MRS DOWNER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

cincho- Quinine cures chilIs and fever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

st. Paul, Carroll Co., Va.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for Shortnees Of Breath, Weakness
and Loss Of Appetite, ana have received great
benefit therefrom.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
LIYKR cSMPLAINr.

Galva, Henry Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has cured me Of Liver Complaint OF
long Standing, I am now In better health than
Aave bean for a long while.
SARAH DRTRCK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
EMELINE KING
ucK HEADACHE CURED.

Galva, Henry Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I was q sufferer from Sick Headache
and Dizziness so that could not attend to my
household duties, and short trial of your Indian
MRS ELLEN ELKINs,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
REMEDY PoR WORMS.

REMEDY POR WORKS.
Hamlet Mercer Co Ills
Dear Strive have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup in our family for more than two years
and find it the best medicine for worms ever saw.
ANNIE MCINTYRE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
CURES FEVER,

Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian BlooC
Syrup cured our little boy Of Severe Fever. Re
ceiYe onr thanks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

WaterUown, Rock Island Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-Suffering with Loss of Appetite and
Indigestion, I ives Induced to your Indian
Blood Syrup, short trial of which greatly ben
ehIed me.
MRS. G. D. WILSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
FOR COUGHS.

Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for severe Cough, and have received
much relief therefrom.
MRS, H. SNOW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12

ITO live long and prosper" the
world easy and DR.. Bulls Baltimore
Pills. Only IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
a Down Town Merchant.

Pixies TooTHAcHE DRoPs CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-12
Read the VOLUNTARY TESTING
MAILS of Persons who have been CURED
by the use Of the BLOOD PURIFIER.

REMEDY FOR HEADACHE.
WATERFOWL, Rock Island Co His.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has effectually relieved me of Pains
in my Head. I recommend its use to suffering
humanity, MRS. r, ALLSBROW.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
THE SUN.

As the time approaches for the
renewal Of subscriptions. The Sun would
remind its many friends and weliwisbers
everywhere, that it is again q candidate
for their consideration and support
Upon its record for the past ten years it
relies for a continuance Of the .earty SYM
patty and generous co operation which
have hitherto been extended to 1t from
every quarter of the nnion.
The Daily Sun is a tour page-sheet of
% columns, price by mail, post paid, 30
cents q month, or Sc so per year.
The Sunday edition of the Sun is an
eieht-page sheet of Sc columns. While
giving the news Of the day, it also con-
tains q large amount of literary and mis-
c%ellaneous matter specially prepared tor
it. The Sunday Sun has met with greet
success. Post paid, Que dollar and twen-
ty cents q year.
The WEEKLY Sun.
Who does not know the Weekly Sun :?
It circnlates throughout the United States,
the Canadas, aud beyond. Ninety thou
sahd families greet ita welcome pages
weekly. and regard il III the light otEuide
counsellor, and friend. It's news. ed.to-
rial, agricul' ural, and literary departments
make it essentially a journal for tbe f mi
" and t Q Preside Terms One Dollar a
year. post paid. This price, quality con-
sidered, makes it the cheapest newspaper
published. For clubs Of ten, with ten
dollars cash, we will send an extra copy
free. Address Publisher Of thu SUN,
New York City.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24

nicket fence. and can be had at a moderate price and on very good
terms. ~. .l,.,h -
100 Yards from the Methodist Church, very suitable for a residence
or business stand, measuring 200 feet front by 25O feet deep. The
same can be had on a good bargain. -
No. is This beautiful and we'll improved property IS situated IN
this town on rue dnBasde-V Vile. The lot measures 80 feet front by
: ~ Wv doon a ,oroe commodious and well furnished dwelling house,
kitchen. corn crib. stable and carnage house, bathing room and well
also a large cstern, everything perfectly new ana :; enclosed o with win
of the Village offers a good position for a business man with family,
physician, miuiner or hotel keeper and can be had at a very low
price. , ,ou,+ II 4o same
can be had on calling at the store of above address. He also has the
agency for a variety of movable properties, am ana pa'''e' e''o q
purchasing closely would do we'll to consult him. :,
: A full stock Of general merchandise and Of The most selected quail.
ties is constantly on hand and at ,he fairest prices. customers. .%n ns *n .he
or cohored can rely that they Will always recei'e Do ~ Wy p' '0
best attention--my "a 79ly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
HI. Leguennec,

WHEELwRIGHT & BLACKSMITH.
l respectfully announce to the
public that | keep on hand all the
different materials .appertaining
to sewing machines, Of all kinds,
and more especially to the Singer;
and also the genuine machine oil.
/ also have bnggies and hacks
for sale, and make and repair the
same at prices to suit the times.
Sept,F'78.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician retired from active
practice, having hid placed lii his hands
by an Est Indian missionary the formula
OF q simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy aud permanent ure Of Consnmp..
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all
Throat and Lung affections, also q posi-
tive and radical cure for General Debility
and all nervous complaints, after havlrg
thoroughly tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases. feels i h's
duty to make it known to bis suffering
fellows. The recipe will be sent free Of
charge, to all who desire it, with Iuil d.
rections for preparing and successfully
using. Address with stamp naming thi-
paper, DR.. J. G. STONE. A North Ninth
Street. Philadelphia, Pa.-Nov. ~.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
TIL E
AMERICAN.

TIL E
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illustrated wiM splendid eagrovinys
representing the newest Invention
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Of science will be found in the
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Terms 1920 per year, l,60 half
year, which includes postage dis
count to Agents. Single cspies,
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dealers. Remit by postal order
to MUM e. CO., Publisher. i.
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PATENTS lin; !" s eG1' ,s.
Scientific American, Messrs MUM
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OF all inventions patented through
this Agency, with the name and
residence of the Patentee. By the
immense circulation thus given.
public attention is directed to the
merits Of the new patent, and
sales or Introduction often easily
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Any person who has made a
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
Notice.,
FLOUR! FLOUR! O

The undersigned Baker at All
bevi.ie. informs the public that he
viii constantly keep on hand a
complete stock of Flour, which he
will offer for sale at moderate
prices ; according to quality, from
ordinary supertii,e to extra choice.
j. BOYANCE, Baker.
Dec. 2O-'79 -3m
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
Send Your Name.

On u postal card aud receive
By return mail FREE. a sample
copy Of the Evanston, (Wyoming)
AGE, which will give you all the
information you want about the
Western country.
Address VIM. q. WHEELER Pub.
Evanston, Wyo. Ter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
Lost or Mislaid.

A promisory note, dated Able
vile, Feb. lst 1878, drawn by N
and I. Bagley, for $279.47, sub
iect to a credit Of $l0l.55 on May
19th 1879. The public are here
by warned against negotiating fol
said note.
SOLOMON WISE.
Oct 18th 1879.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
Livery Stable.
. Is ~

The undersigned would respect
fully inform the public that he
has opened a Livery Stable in the
Town of Abbeville, whe6 he is
prepared to hire horses, car.
riages. hacks etc. and receive the
anne at very moderate prices.
OPHlLIAs BoURQUE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
DOBBINs' ELECTRIC SOAP.

DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP.
Having obtained the agency Of
this celebrated soap for Abbevil}e
and vicinity, l append the opin'
ion Of some Of our best people as
to its merits. We have been
using for the last 3 months the
DobbiDs' Electric soap, made by
I. L. Cragin & Co Philadelphia.
Pa, and find that it washes and
cleans the clothes more rapidly
and more thoroughly and is in
the end cheaper than any other
soap we have ever used in our
family. We can heartily recon-
mend it and a single trial will
convince all of the correctness Of
our assertions.
VIM. MoUToN.
II. /. ADDISON.
ARCHIE YOUNG.
A. LACoUR.
/ desire all my friends and Gus
toners to give this splendid soap
one trial so they may know just
how good the best soap in the
u. S. is. Give it a trial and !
am sure you will use no other.
A. D. MAEFlN,
Abheville, La. Sole Agent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
AGENTS WANTED

To introduce into every County Of the
South
The History of the Bible.
Tue best work to sell 'hst has ever
been published. Splendid Premium TO
every subscriber. Tor circulars and
terms appis at once to
The Henry Bill Publishing Co,
Al, 43 and As Sbetucket St Norwich, Ct.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
q. 81. MOUToN, CONRAD DEBAILLoN
...ss....s
u & DeBaillon,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Vermilionville Louisiana.
Job work neatly
and expeditiously
executed at this Of
fee y

1T Can make money faster at work for
- US. than at anything else. Capital
not required; We will start you. Twelve
dolsars per day at home made by the iu-
dustrious. Men. woman, boys and girls
wanted everywhere TO work for us, Now
is the time. Costly outfit and terme free.
Address TRuE and Co, Augusta, Maine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-01-24
Nltice.

2 The Finance Committee report
ed the following budget or proba'
bile expenses of the parish for the
year 1880:
TO Criminal prosecution inclo-
ding per diem Of Grand & Petit
Jurors, Clerk Of Court, Sheriff q
Coroner 3 mills
20 Printer & Stationer's Z
80 Parish & Dist A tty
pro temp {
40 Sheriff hold'g Court
so Magistrates Constables
Physician, Collector and As
SCISSORS il
60 Police Jury, Finance Com
mittee. Clerk Police Jury, Parish
Treasurer and Constable Police
Jury ]
70 For Elections
80 Public School funds 2
Total 10
Published by orderof the Police
Jury this 10Th day OF January, a
D, 1880. A. LEcoUR,
Clerk Police Jury
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-06
C0RSICANA.
uorrespondence of the Herald.

Correspondence of the Herald.
CoRsfCANA. oct. 3, 1850,
District court commenced tho fifth week
Of its sitting to-day, and tried two cases
that OF the state vs.. j. NJ. Wstes, assault
with intent to murder, of which charge he
was acquitted; Perry Evans, colcred, was
tried also this evening, and he was found
guilty and given two years in the peniten-
tisry. There are thirteen cases to DO tried
this week -Rolls Ryan and company will
give an entertainment at the
opera house Wednesday night,
in character speciaties and humor-
Gus sketches.- There are parties now in
the city with the intention OF erecting an ice
factory, and are loo ,ing about for q location.
1t is much needed and long felt want, and
with the increased demand that is arising
must prove paying investment. Judge
Frost leaves tonight for st. Louis to visit
the exposition Arrived at the Malloy
House: II PECK, Comanche; Hover Stone,
Brennan; G w Pate, S. Springs; A Rose,
SRlado; d S Wingfeld Frecstone;
J w Rausone, Chstdeld w p Noble Wade
vile; II o Peck, Comanche.