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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
versus Fritz Kennedy was dismissed and

versus Fritz Kennedy was dismissed ant
costs paid.
In the case of E. b. Marshall versus c.
B. Marshall, the death of the plaintiff was
stated and cause continued with leave to
substitute legal. representation.
S. Norcheep versus Magress Epp. dis
missed for want of prosecutor.
The same disposition was made of r. s.
Scudder versus L. c. Loya. as also were
Jerry Pallison VS.. r. Erbst and Hackerty VS.
NJ. s. r. l. Streest Railway Company; Eliza
J. Smith, VS. City of Rock Island; Jas.
Walker, VS. Wilson Hayes.
The case of Eva Osborn against the
school directors of d district No. l., was
given to the jury this afternoon.
The Grand Jury is busily engaged in hear
ing the testimony in various criminal
charges. 1t is stated that twenty indict-
ments have already been found, and the
session is not yet finished.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
PERSONAL.
CITY.

d. Zimmerman, Cordova, is at the Rock
Island.
Supervisor Ballard of Andalusia is in
the city.
A. p Redfeld, Chicago is an arrival at
the Harper.
A. E. White, Philadelphia, is registered
at the Harper.
d. w. Moore. Grand Rapids, is stopping
at the Harper,
G. c. Smith, Cambridge Chronicle is at
the Rock Island.
A Housser ,Emporia Kan, is transient
at the Rock Island.
Mr., Wallace correspondent of the st.
Louis Republican is in the city.
D. B. Hodges agent of Haverlys colored
MINISTRIES departed for Milwaukee this
morn ing.
Lawrence Barrett and company arrived
at an early hour this morning, and are
quartered at the Harper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage
the result of MENTAL OvER-WORK, 1NDIs-
CRETIONs OR EXCEssEs, or some drain upon
the system is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HoMEoPATHIc SPECIFIC No. %. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system. dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
30. 90 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, n Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
AT THE COURT HOUSE.

All interest in the Court House centres
in the proceedings of the Circuit Court,
The real estate record is as follows:
30-John Aster to Henry Fluegal, e 314
fit lot 4, block 3, Thompson & Wells addi-
ton Rock Island, 5000.
Sarah F. Nource to w. S. Mack, tract in
sc 80, IS, Nv, $685.
Cornelius II, Smith to E. W. Spencer pit
out lot 33 in sc 80, IS, 2w, S..
John Weaver to Mitanda Adamson, q,
WI nw4. 12, II, 1w, 1915.
Joseph Johnson to Eugene Biddison, lot
3, block -, Spencer & Cases addition to
Rock Island, $500.
May 2.-F. Fisher to J. Peterson, lot s.,
in sc of sw. NV sec. 80 IS. 4w. 800.
Ola Bengston to 4. Anderson, lot IL in
VIZ. sw see II, IS, lie, $500.
The following Probate business was
transacted:
May 2-Estate of Jules Marion, deceas-
ed. Proof of death and petition by Ange-
line Harden for letters of administration.
Estate of Christian Passig deceased.
bill and widows award file d
and approved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
IATLANTA, H., Dec. II, 1880.


Mrs. DR.. KECK:-Dear Friend: wish
to make known through your columns
what your wonderful remedies and
noble advice has done for me. For the
last ten years have been debilitnted
ali over; system generally run down;
suffering with severe pans in my
side, back and heart; also had the
Wors of female troubles. 1 had sink
ing spells at times which l thought l
woule never come out Of My whole
left side was paralyzed. was scarce
ly able TO come to your office, l LACE ed
blood. lou gave me good healthy
blood without the use of iron, which
SO many doctors give. BY your advice
| went to your Infirmary for special
treatment l couldn't receive at home,
and l advise all delicate ladies to go to
the Intirmary.
Suffering ones, give Mrs. Keck u fair
trial and success is yours | bless the
day met you. l want you to come o
Lincoln and treat my afflicted friends.
Any one doubling this can address me.
Yours with the best wishes,
Mrs EMILY RHOADs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

SYMPTOMS. pain in side, the skin
and eyes assume a tick yellow coat. diges-
ton is impaired, an unpleasant sinking
sensation at the pit of the stomach is ex-
perienced. the bowels are irregular, the
mind fretful, the memory weakened, some
times slight cough. GOODNESS of the hands
and feet, sometime loss of appetite and at
others unnatural craving for food, dizziness
OF the head, depressed spirits, feeling of
uncertainty, of having left something I'M
done, but can't tell was it is. Take Sim
mons Liver Regulator, it will remove all
unpleasant feelings and make you well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
A Cough. Cold or Sore rnroa.

a Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results I'm
an INcURABLE LUNG DISEASE OBJ CONSUMPTION
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and basaEns
but ACT DIRECTLY ON TUE INFLAAED PARTS, al
laying irritation, give relief in ASTHMA, BRoKcHI-
IFS, CoUGHs, CATARRH. and the THROAT TRoUBELs
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
to. Fer thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly an entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained Well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies OF the age. Sold at 25cts
q box everywhere. dtts&weow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
Dandelion,

DR.. Whites Dandelion Alternative is pre-
pared from a concentrated extract of Dan
deliOn root, in combination with other val
liable roots, barks, and herbs, and is with
out doubt the best liver corrector and blood
purifier in the market. Pint bottles only
one dollar, and every bottle warranted
Use DR.. Whites Pulmonaria for Coughs
and Colds. 1t is so pleasant to the taste
that old people like it and children cry for
it.
For sale by c. Speidel. Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
JULIUS CESAR.

This evening will be presented Shakes
peares Historical Tragedy Of Julius C9-
sar," by Mr. Lawrence Barrett and his
carefully selected company. Harper's
Theatre should be filed, as it is seldom so
meritorious a troupe visits this city as that
now engaged to support Mr.. Barrett The
cast for this evening includes Mr.. Barrett
as Gains C0Ssins, Louis James as Marcus
BJaftus Frederick Book as Mare Anth0my,
Miss Marie wainwright as Po7tia, and Miss
Anna Story as CalpAurn5a.
The ferryboat will leave Davenport for
this city at half past o'clock this evening
and will return to the latter city at the con-
clusion of the performance, thus giving
Davenporters an opportunity to attend the
Theatre tonight.
A special car has been secured to bring
a delegation from Geneseo, while this city
and Moline will no doubt, be largely repre-
scented.
A few good seats still remain on sale at
Marshall's Drug Store, where those desir-
ing, can reserve them during the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
q Losing Joke.

A prominent physician of Pittsburgh said
jokingly to lady patient who was com
planning of her continued i'll health and of
his inability to cure her, ''try Hop Bitters!"
The lady took it in earnest and used the
Bitters, from which she obtained perma-
nent health She now laughs at the doctor
for his joke, but he is not so well pleased
with it, as it cost him good patient.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
Coughing Congregation.

Clergymen who are annoyed by fits Of
coughing and nasal trumpetings, so COM
mon in churches and meeting houses at this
season of the year, cannot do better than
recommend to the flocks an immediate
resort of HALEs HONEY OF HoREHOUND
AND TAR The result of the advice, if
taken, will be comparative quiet on the
succeeding Sabbath; for this potent remedy
will by that time have effected general
cure. Many pastors know from experience
the value of the preparation as cure for
bronchial affections, and can, therefore,
conscientiously indorse it. Sold by
all druggists at so cents and 81. Great saw
ing by buying large size.
Adam H. Wilson, NJ. D., Philadelphia,
writes: @'HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
has sold freely for the last year"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

Last evening the members of the Rock
Island Building Association held meeting
which was quite largely attended. The
directors of the association closed up the
first issue of stock, and decided to issue a
second series commencing on the 9Th of
next July. This move will, no doubt re-
suit in an increased membership of the as
ISOLATION
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
SPRING sIuTTNGs

p. A. Bloom, the draper and tailor of
this city, received to-day large invoice of
new wooden goods, from the east, and is
prepared to furnish stylish suits at as low
figures as is commensurate with the mate
rials and workmanship furnished. Those
desiring good business suits or more dressy
garments, should call at Blooms establish
ment, in Harpers Theatre block, on Sec
ond avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
a LETTER.
s2028 CENTER ST. COR. GROVE,
BLOOMINGTON. ILL, Jund 3 1880

y.
MIS-. DIR. KECK-Dear Madam: would like the
public to know what you have done for my wife
that others may go and be benefited by the same
means At the age of II she was a sufferer from
scarlet fever and measles which left her with con-
stitutfonal dissass which has afflicted her ever
since, nearly % years. Some of the many symD-
toms have been aggravated by finale troubles,
Win seVerest aching at the top she head, and
great neat; continual pain in the small of the back
pies Tor IL years very bad: droL sicaI tendency,
OFTEN oiGating badly; aud her sys EN- was nso
very fuli OF humorous matter. She at one time
Aad u polypus cut out from her nose, and ater
about years ago, h ID Two tumors removed from
her night cheek, leaving largc scars But BY tneee
operations the cause vi III, trouble was OF course
my WiIe began under your drectipn in January
last In Two weeks time the headachee with which
sne mao sunereddor so MANY years were gone, and
one mon = treatment at your Bloomington office
convinced her and myself that cur tseatIneI t was
what she needed to reach her case, and she accom-
panied you TO your infrmary ia DsS enrort Iowa
During q" months In that iustitutian uudcr ynur
PERSONAL care. SIZE was cured CT she piles her To-
male troubles were entirely rclcvr ana with MT
tAe use Il the knte, there removed firm he
Docy twelve tumcrs, Including large ovarian in
NOR She has continued the treatment of her avs
tenn ut homo under your directions eince then and
experienced constant Improvement and better
nealth IMAM In these many years. / hope all who
sunefeo as she did may be led to consult your
treatment My daughter Oracle. seven yeaf old
as ago taken the treatment with great benefit for
Inroat troubles. Myself or wife would gladly give
any TURNER information desired.
SsxJ gracefully yours, RoAzRE Fx1I
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
DISTURBANCE IN JAIL.

A lively time occurred in the jail last
night, caused by one of the prisoners being
affected with the tremens. He was placed
in prison but few days ago on the charge
of vagrancy, At midnight his rawlings be-
came so intense that it was found necessary
to hand-cuff and hold him He is still suf-
fering with the disease. Efforts will be
made to remove him to the Poor Farm at
an early dav
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
HOUsE-RREAKING.

An attempt was made last night to
enter several houses in Eggleston's row
on Third avenue, Immediately opposite
the Court House. The thieves endeavour-
ed to force open the windows, but were
scared away without accomplishing their
object. The case was not reported to the
police this morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
Almost Crazy,

How often do we see the hard working
father straining every nerve and muscle,
and doing his utmost to support his family.
Imagine his feelings when returning home
from hard days labor, to find his family
PROSTATE with disease, conscious enough
to drive one almost crazy, All this unhap-
piness could be avoided by using Electric
Bitters, which expel every disease from the
system, bringing JOY and happiness to
thousands Sold at fifty cents bottle, by
C. SDeide1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

1t is lamentable fact that thousands re-
gard an affection of the throat or lungs.
such as Coughs, Colds or Hoarseness, with
extreme indifference. These complaints
are often but the forerunner of
Consumption. and can be instantly
cured by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price
25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
Kidney Diseases.

Kidney diseases aff1ict the greater part of
the human race and they are constantly
on the increase, but where the virtues of
KidneyWort have been known, they are
held in check and speedily cured. Let
those who have had to constantly dose
spirits of nitre and such stuff, give this
great remedy trial and be cured. In the
dry form it is most economical, in the
liquid the most convenient.-PhiEd. Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
CIRCUIT COURT.

This morning the case of Foster, Helson
& Co., versus Dimock Lester 81 Co..
assumpset, damages were assessed at
$500 so and Judgement entered
The appeal case of the Town of Milan
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
NORMAN MISERY.
The Sarrows of a first wife on
a Second MARRIAGE.
What Correspondent know Of that
Religion.

A lady residing in Salt Lake City writes
the following interesting letter concerning
Mormon marriages: Some months since
Mr. R. brought the beautiful Miss Finnell
home to be our neighbour plural Mrs. r.
To my surprise was the recipient of an
invitation to attend the supper given in
celebration of this event. Mrs. r. 0he
firsO received me kindly, for away down
deep in her life this woman and have
qualities in kinship. We sat down to
supper at 6 O'Clock. Mr.. r. and his first
wife sat at opposite ends of the table.
The new Mrs. r. sat by ''Sister Julia"
had
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

You are hereby notified that your water
rent from May 1st to November 1st, 1881,
is due. The rent must be payed to the
collector at the office of the City Water
Works, before May 10th If not paid by
March 10th the water will be cut off with
out further notice. One dollar will be
charged for turning the water on again.
12d8t FRED, CRAMER.
Supt. Water Works.
MAY end, 1881
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

Those whose Compilations are poor may
rejoice in the existence of GLENNs SUI
PHUR Soar
HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER Dye, Black
or Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
The vo1tatc se,t Co. marshau. Mich

VIII send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic 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, 1881-05-04

Prevention is better than cure. Moffat's
Life Pills cleanse the system and prevents
disease. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters are In
and Strengthening. For sale
by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
ROSSMAN CURE

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by q
moisture like perspirstion. producing q
very disagreeable aud distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed. No humbug as q trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for SO cents. RossMAN & Nc.
KINsTRY, Hudson. N. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
Channel Ice.

Parties wanting ice will be well supplied
by leaving their orders at McCabe s.
Wheaton's.
4-dd-1m. G. E. LAMBERT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

''Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on ;
Pozzonis powder imparts a richness
Making the ekin soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

10 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, 1881-05-04

'NFhis paper may be found on file at all times 81
c., r. l. & P, r. r. Ticket once, No. Sc Clark St.
Chicago, where our friends st liberty to call
and examine it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

Over 165, 900 Howe Scales have been
sold. Send for Catalogue to BORDEN,
SRLLECK & Co., General Agents, Chicago,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
LOCAL COLUMN.

We would call especial attention to Dr.
Connaugton's advertisement and careful
reading of the facts set forth. dm&w&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

For SALE-Old newspapers at SO cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
PI1Es-IrcErNa PILES

Positively CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles. Fistula. Salt Rheum, and all disea'
SEES OF the skin by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04

A. H. Maloney, NJ. D. Philadelphia. Pa,
says Il find DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup excel
cent, having ready sale and rendering
more satisfaction than any Cough Syrup l
have ever sold
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-04
Mothers! Motherg!I Mothera,,I

EPIKE's TooTHAcHE DROPS CURE IN ONI
MINUTE.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-08
Its Action ID Sure and Safe.

The celebrated remedy kidnev-Wort can
now be obtained in the usual dry vegetable
form, or in liquid form. 1t is put In the latter
way for the especial convenience OF those who
cannot readily prepare IL. 1t will he found
very concentrated and will act with equal eff
cheney in either case. Be sure and read the
new advertisement for particulars.-Sonh and
WeSt. d5lwd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-08
"A Marvellous (.urO

For all bodily ailments. arising from impurity
of blood, a torpid liver, irregularity of the
bowels. indigestion, constipation, or disorder.
ell kidneys, is warranted in free use OF Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. Price 81. For sale at II.
B. Cochran's drug store, lS7 North Queen St.,
Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-08
Gently Does II.

Eugene Cross. Swan street, Buffalo, writes ::
II have used Spring Blossom tor dyspepsia
and indigestion, and have found 1t to act ad-
mirably rs gentle aperient and blood puri-
fier. Iconsider 1t unequaled you are at lib
erty to use my name as reference Price
50 cents For sale at H. B. COchran's drug
store, l37 North Queen street. Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-08
AEDlCAL.

woSRSEsU1 SSSEs, WHY?
Becaase L acts ON the LIVER, BOWELS and
KIDNEYS at tho same time.
Because It cleanses the system OF the poison
GUS humors that develop In Kidney anu Cri-
es IN
Nervous Disorders and Female Complaints.
SEE WHAT PEOPLE, SAY:
Eugene b. Stork, Of Junction City. Kansas.
says kidney Wort cured him after regular
had been trying for -four yearosb Ohio
nes that he
cured by Kidney Wort.
n. n. B. Goodwin, an editor in Charlton.
Slossed i{s Beyond 70 SS Seis @ but Kidney Wort cured
Anna L. Jarrett. OF South Salem. N. Y. says
troubles and other complications Fas ended
by the use OF Kidney Wort
John y. lawrence, OF jackson, Tenn. suffer,
and after taking barrels OF other medicines"
Kidney Wort made him we'll. -
GStS OF
xas unable to work. Kidney Wort made him
KIDNEY WORT.
PERMANENTLY CURES
KIDNEY DISEASES,
LIVER COMPLAINTS,
CONSTIPATION AND PILES.
~ II IL put up in Dry Vegetable Form. in
aIdn cans. one gaekage Of which makes six
Aiso in Lioujd Form, very Conceutrated
ANtor the convenience OF those who cannot
q readily prepare 1t. II acts with equal
~ efficiency In either form.
GET 1T OF YOUR DRUGGIST. PRICE, 81.
WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO., Props,
Burlington. vt.
twM send the dry post-pasd.) ,n,.u.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-08
In Good Spirits.

T. Walker. Cleveland, O.. writes: For the
last twelve months have suffered with lum.
bago and general debility. l commenced tax
ing BurdOck Flood Bitters about six weeks
ago, and now have great pleasure in stating
that have recovered my appetite, my COM
altogether" Price 81. For sale at IL D. Cocil-
rams drug store. l37 North Queen street, Lam
caster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-08

~ LANCASTER, Pa, April q, 1851.
THE kIDNEYCURA MF'G COMPANY.
GeMs-It gives me much pleasure to say
that after using one pack of kIDNEYCURA
nave been entirely cured of q severe pain IN
my back and side, of long standing, and that,
have every confidence in your medicine,
cheerfu!ly recommend it, and know that many
OF my friends who have used 1t have been
benefited. PETER RAKER
m2Glyd Foreman Examiner and Express,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

The Fame Active Association, an Urgumi
Aatiou connected with the Fame FireCont-
pany, will hold its annual picnic ON tile
18Th of the present month.
Many ut the lirempn are auxiul~ly
awaiting the new telegraph alarm system
to h. put in operation. They wonld like
to see how the ''new thing works
There is very little danger of Il fire
getting the best of the Wilmington
department, that is, if Il plentiful supply
of water has anything to do with it.
The Water Witch Company is Still
advertising the sale Of its present pro
perty OH Shipley street. 1t will no
commence the erection of its new building
until the old engine house is sold
The Delaware Fire Company had a fine
looking horse hitched to its hose carriage.
last evening on trial, preparatory to pur-
chasing one to take the place of Ella,
which was sold several weeks ago.
Members Of the Delaware say that n
section of the conIpany's hose has been
missing since the fire at Tenth and
French streets OH Friday afternoon last.
Now let the other companies who had
hose in use at the fire examine their reels
and see if they have one section too
many.
The Reliance Fire Company has at last
found its missing section Of hose, which
was lost at the StotsGnburg fire some
time since. 1t was returned by the Della
ware Fire Company, who had picked it
up with its own hose after the fire, and
did not discover it until the other day.
when the Reliance was promptly notified
OF the fact,