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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
Railways
SarSaparillian ResOivent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, Hu-
mors in the Blood, Scrofuous Diseases, Bad or I'm
natural Habit OF Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
ricketts,, White Swelling. Scsld Head, Uterine AZ
fections, Cankers, Glandnlar Swellngs, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay OF the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors. Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic rheumatism and Cont. Con-
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietles of the above complaints to which some
times are given specioHs names.
We assert that there is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RADwAY's REsoLyENT furnishes. IL cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation. and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE sToaPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from which
new material is formed. This il the first correc-
tive power of RADwAY's REsoLvENT.
In cases where the system has been salivated
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints, etc.. causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures, contorIions white swell
lings, varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARILLIAE
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus OF the disease from the system.
If those who are taking these medicines for the
cure of Chronic, Scrofuloas Syphilitc diseases,
however slow may be the cure, "fee1 better" and
find their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, even keeping its own, IL
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease Is not inactive; II
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread sud
continue to undermine the constitution. As soon
as the SARSAPARILLiAN makes the pst.Snt feel
better, every hour you will grew oetter and in
c. SO in health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
PERSONAL.


w. M. Brown, former representative
of the local press, was in the city yester.
day. He now halls from Minneapolis.
Col Flagler returned from Chicago YES
terday morning.
The members of the Ada Gray combina
ton are quartered at the Harper house.
Charles Drew is back from Chicago. to
spend his Christmas holidays in Daven-
port.
Rev. ]. G. Merrill has returned from
Colorado, and is again in Davenport.
Rev. A. B. Allen will spend tomorrow
in this city
W. Fl. Gest returned from Chicago last
night.
R. r. Cable. manager of the c., r. /. &
F., will spend the holidays at his home in
this city.
Miss Nellie Hayes. of the Dixon schools,
arrived in this city to- day, and will remain
during the week with her parents, W. H.
Hayes and wife
Charley Hull is home from school, to en-
joy the holidays.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
HISTORICAL.

On the 25th of December, A. M. 3O9s.
the Savior was born in the village of Beth
lehem of Judea, and it is the anniversary
OF this event that initiates the HOLIDAYS.
Although Christmas had its origin as a
holiday, as church festival, it had no re-
corded observance until late in the second
century. The first mention of it in that
character was in A. d. no. by Theoph-
Ills, bishop of Antioch. It was not gen
orally observed among Christians until the
fourth century. Among the eastern Chris
tians it first received the appellation of
the Epiphany, or Manifestation of Light
afterward the latter name was transferred
to the Twelfth Night. Having been recog
nized as church festival, the observance
of the Nativity" rapidly spread
In the ninth century, Alfred, the King
of England, established a decree that the
holidays should begin with Christmas and
end with the Epiphany. This was the
commencement of the holidays by the
English speaking nations as is now gen
orally observed throughout Christendom.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
PUEBLO BUILDING.

Rock Island has the prospect of soon
enjoying the sight of government build
ing within its corporal limits, as bill is
now before congress looking to that end.
1t is necessary to have the bill properly
cared for, and to secure the attention of
the committee of appropriation of that
legislative body. In order to accomplish
that object, it has been suggested that a
fund should be raised to defray all the
expenses of some citizen of Rock Island
who viii visit Washington and remain
there until the appropriation has been
made Everybody admits that Rock
Island has claims for a government build
ing that cannot be advanced by any other
city in the state. In the first place, ii is the
second largest mail distributing point in
Illinois. as demonstrated by an official ex
ANIMATION of the postoffice by an agent
sent for that special business. In the sec
ond place it is the headquarters of the
river and harbor Improvement department
and as such should have offices adapted to
the work required.
The internal revenue department is also
as well as the pension bu
reau, and the Government works on the
Island render the erection of public
building both proper and IN the interest of
The subject was fully ex-
planned to. the members of the |
Board of Sunervisars at their rnao4;,er zoe |
erday, and a motion was made to appro-
,riate 81 900 towards securing the desired
esult. Action on the motion was post
'oned until next Tuesday, This is said to
e the beginning of the good work, and
he citizens of this place, the property
wners are expected to step to the front
nd lend the move financial assistance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
CHURCH SERVICES.

St. Joseph's Catholic Christmas ser
vices, with mass at a. M, $50 a. M and
1890 a. m.
German Catholic -Services at 5, $50
and 1890 a m.
Broadway Presbyterian. - Rev. J. c.
Holiday, Christmas sermon at 1916 a. M !;
subject, "Christ's Advent in the Flesh y
Also at p m; subject, God our Home :"
Sabbath school at 9:15 a. m Young peo-
pies meeting, $50 p. m.
First Baptist. j. B. F. Patterson,
pastor, Sunday services 10:45 a. M: Bless
ings of the year, p. m. Advent ser
mon"
Central Church.-S. s. Cryer; Sabbath
morning a Christmas sermon; evening,
Praise Meeting. The Combined Gospel
Hymns will be used those who have
copies will please bring them.
The Christian Chapel.-The Rev. irving
A. Searles, pastor, 1915 a. M merry
Christmas" p. m. Baptist"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
cises in the High school were Of literary

cises in the High school were Of literary
character.
The Ada Gray combination were adver-
tised to give q Christmas matinee at Har-
per's theatre this afternoon, but on &C
count of a small attendance, did not per-
form. The company viii appear this
evening in East Lynne.
THE ARGUS will not issue a paper Mon
day, as it is usually customary to suspend
one issue during the holidays
The city banks win all be closed next
Monday
The postoffice, city clerk, CO. clerk, and
circuit clerks offices as well as public Off :
ces generally win be closed on Monday.
A festival will be given at the colored
Baptist church this evening.
This afternoon a supper was given at
the First NJ. E. church for the Sunday
school pupils. 1t was we'll attended
The Trinity Episcopal and Chapel will
give their usual celebration Wednesday
evening.
The children of the Broadway Presbyter
ian church will enjoy the Christmas SER
vices next Tuesday evening when there
will be Rotations and other pleasing fea-
lures.
The First Baptist Sunday school viii
have it's Christmas exercises Monday night.
The Central Presbyterian Sunday school
will hold the children's services next Tues
day evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
How Rock Island viii Observe

The Christmas holidays have com
menced as tonight Christmas eve will be
generallyobserved throughout the Christian
world, and win be duly enjoyed by the in
fantile population of the globe. The
Christmas greeting has been exhausted
as the literature of this great day of the
year has employed the genius of Senti-
ment apd song, the art of the painter,
the rendition of the scholar, and the pa
tience and devotion of the saint, and the
result has been to food the literary world
with varied and interesting account of
the years great holiday. Despite this ex-
haustive treatment, the subject is as new
and novel at the present time, as was the
case when the shepherds of Judea and the
wise men of the East were inspired to do
homage to the infant Savior of man
kind
The Christmas world has gradually come
to recog milton of this holiday period
as the one event of the year, and all
nationalities that are included in the APP
pellation, unite for the nonce to do gen
eral honor to the universal sentiments
that proclaim the equality and fraternity
the manhood and womanhood, OF the
human race. In this exalted contempla-
ton of the grand idea of universal unity
and brotherhood, ,creeds and sectarian doc
trines are hushed and forgotten, and all
conflicting opinions are mingled to the
end that harmony may be secured which
represents common humanity
The extent and depth of this sentiment
has been practically exemplifed. The
holiday has had its potent influence in
Transforming the christian world into
contributors for its signal success
Every element of industry, art and science
and every worker in these respective do
mains have made their offering to render
Christmas, a fete, worthy of the idea
which it typifyes. Such seasons cannot
appear, and fade into the dim and misty
past without leaving behind them tender
memories that are mellowed and beautified
with age And from the general observance
of the day. by exchanging gifts and tokens,
The people attest their obedience to the
divine injunction of "on earth peace, and
good will towards men
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
THE SCHOOLS.
The monthly report of Superintendent
kemble for December, is as follows;
OFFICERS.

At the recent meeting of the manufac
turers of Illinois, held at the Palmer House
Chicago, the following permanent officers
were elected:
President, j. D. Cation; Vice-President.
II. A. Ainsworth; Secretary, Parlin, of
Canton.
Judge Cation, on taking the chair an
nounced the following appointments: Elk
ecutive Committee, c. B. Brown, Charles
H. Deere, and Charles Ridgely; Commit
tee on grievances, T. A. Gait, B. d. Blu
ford, s. L. Bignall, P. H. DeSteigner, and
c. ID. Trimbie
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

is appreciated by his patrons far more
than old stock and cheap prices.
A slight accident to the packing of the
electric generator occurred last evening
and the lamps were not lighted as early
as usual. The accident was repaired, and
everything was in working order by
o'clock.
Mr.. Geo. w D. Harris has been appoint
ed agent for the Standard Fire association
of London, which has a capital OF 81, 1858,
600. Those wanting first -ciass insurance
would do well to call on Mr. Harris. Office
under Harper house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

as their free and voluntary act for the and
poses as therein set forth.
Given under my hand and N0tarial Seal this 22d
day of December, A. d.. 1881.
J NoTARIALt MANSFIELD NJ. STURGEON.
| SEAL. Notary Public
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Rock Island County.
do solemnly swear that viii sup
port tee constitution of the United States and the
constitution OF the state of Illinois, and that viii
faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Su-
perintendent of Schools in and for said County, to
the best of my ability; SO help me God.
j. III. SOUTHWELL.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ed day of
December, A. D., 1881.
r. A. DONALDSON.
County Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
Eminent Men.

1t may be observed that no attempt i,
made to hunt up out of the way or un
known places to find names to endorse
Simmons Liver Regulator.
Hon. Alexandr H. Stephens.
John w. Beckwith, Bishop of Ga.
General Jno B. Gordon, Z. S. Senator
Hon. Jno. Gill Shorter, Ex-Governor OF
Ala.
Rev. David Wills. D. D., President og-
lethorpe College
Bishop Pierce of Georgia@
Judge Jas. Jackson, Supreme Court,
Ga
And did space and time permit we could
MI volume with the highest testimoni-
ais
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

Mr.. VIM. Lowery, Foreman Suffolk
Manufacturing Co., 500 Washington
street, Boston, thus spoke of the way it
works: One of our men had been suffer
ing with severe pains in the side and back
for some time. He used number of rem
edies without relief, and at last, was per-
sauded to try ST. Jacobs Oil which entirely
cured him. | can highly recommend it,
as by its use several other of our employees
have been cured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
OVARIAN JUNIORS.

The removal OF these tumOrs by RADwAY's RE
SOLVENT is now certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous Is
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he cases of Hannah 2. Knapp, Mrs. G. Krapf, Mrs
J. II. Jolly and Mrs. P. D. Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1873; also Sat OF Mrs c. S. Bib
bins, In the present edition OF our "False and
True
One bottle contains more OF the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation. Taken
In Teaspoonful doses, while others require five
ak times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

SFever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
Hot remedial agent in the world that will cure
ever and egne, and all other malarious, bilious,
carl6t, typhoid, yellowend other fevers aided by
Railways Pills) SO quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t will in q few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, DiarrhGa, Dysentery,
Colo. Wind in the Bowels and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. A few drops in
water viii prevent sickness pains from change
OF water. 1t is better than French brandy or bit
tiers as q stimulant.
MINERS and LUMBERMEN should always be pro-
cid dxusfh if
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
NoRrHroRr, Wis. Nav 9. 1879.

JAZZ l. ELBOWS, ESQ
SIR have been using your medicine
Tor over year now and with the best
effects, have used IL bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man of
me- l have been ailing over six years
with number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent | have
been under the care of great many doc
tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
peared to be still growing worse and weak
er until accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained TO try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was a sur
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50 rapidly in flesh.
ifeTlain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DoRAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
A LEGEND.

Two of the marked characteristics of the
modern ceremonies of Christmas are Dor
rowed rom he Germans, and are the
Christmas tree" and .'Santa Claus" s.St.
Nicholas" or Chris Kingle'
The original st. Nicholas was Bishop of
Myra in the fourth century Many legends
and miracles are related of him. A noble
man, being reduced to poverty, coHtem-
plated abandoning his three daughters to a
sinful course as the only means of keeping
them from starvation; but Nicholas, hear
ing OF this, went to his house secretly three
nights in succession, and, by throwing in
at the window at each visit a purse of
gold, saved them from infamy Dur
ing dreadful famine Nicholas took up
his abode with man who was accustomed.
during the scarcity, to steal little children,
and serve up their sailed remains to his
guests. He sat up sucha dish before ST.
Nicholas, who at once preceived the crime.
and, charging his host with it, went to the
tub where the mutilated remains of the
children were kept in brine, and, bv max
ing the sign of the cross over them, restored
them to life. 1t is in accordance with these
two legends tina the is generally represented,
viz: in full episcopal costume, and either
having three purses or three balls of gold
in his hands, at his feet, or carried on
book; or else standing, with appraised hand,
before tub, whence three naked children |
are Using up their hands clasped in paryer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

Angostura Bitters, the world renounea
appetizer and invigorator. Used now ,
over the whole civilized world, FRY H. 0u'
beware of limitations. Ask your gfgssi
and druggist for the genuine article AAHD
featured by DR.. J, G.B. Siegert i sons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

For the delicate and complleateao jim
cuities peculiar to the female consu'u'iUI5,
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable ComPou.Itee
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims az "a ~
cause, and produces lasting results gen .a--
to Mrs. Lydia f. Pinkham, 233 western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass. for pamphIets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

They are not beverage, but a medicine.
with curative properties of the highest de-
gree, containing no poor whisky OF poison
Gus drugs. They do not tear down an al
ready debilitated system, but build it up.
One bottle contains more hops, that is more
real hop strength, than barrel of ordina-
~ beer. Every druggist in Rochester sells
them, and the physicians prescribe them
Ecesaa1tg Express on Hop Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
a Oouoh. cold or sore ThI0I

a N0ukh1 OUIu U nlt D
should be stopped. Neglect frequently l.,srIoS.
an IEoUaABLE LUEa DISEASE Oh CohsO dF
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRooHEs 90 ..,.sna,
order the stomach like cough syrups ana Da, G-
but ACT DIRECTLY ON TUE IEELANED [,,n-ososl,
iaying Irritation. give relief in AsTHNA' Do,rEs
IT'S. CouaHs, CArARRH. and the THRoAT s.rbjsa
which SINGERS And Polio SPEAEEEs a, A,S r,ocbs
to. For thirty years Browns BroneniA Hd sIwsJs
have been recommended by physicians ted By
give perfect safisfaetion. Having oeen veper-
wide ana constant use for nearly an eps- snonF
alton. thsy have attained well-mer'eo Ia At Sscb
the few staple remedies OF the age: s,saSweos
boz everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
In ROCK ISLAND.

Owing to the fact that the holiday falls
on Sunday, there has been some diversity
OF opinion as to the proper day for its eel
ebration- The majority of people, howev-
err, are inclined to the opinion that Mon
day, the Goth. is the most appropriate day
for its proper celebration, while the sacred
observance viii occur on Sunday. The
day will not be as generally observed By
public exercises and Christmas trees as has
formerly been the case. Its home enjoy
ment will Of necessity. be more general
FROM the absence of public exhibitions
The inelement weather has sadly interfered
with the holiday. and the merchants, as
well as the usual recipients of presents,
viii appreciate this fact.
The public schools closed yesterday 10,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
It Il Height of Folly

to wait until you are IN bed with diseA'S
you may not get over for months TDvD
you con be cured during the early syng
toms by Parker's Ginger Tonic. We have
known the sickliest families made ID,
healthiest by timely use of this pln
medicine. - bsercer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
NV Tormented Back"

is the exclamation of more than one Po o~
hard working men and women. Do ,3gr
know why it aches9 1t is because ICED
kidneys are over over tasked go 40 he
strengthing, and your system neeo1U won IS
cleansed of bad humors. Kidney Me q
the medicine you need. cit acts - q
charm says well known physical IN
never knew it to fail" Liquid VI
sold by Druggists Boston Post
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine, arniea, hyosciamus, and other power
Iul remedies, does at certain times in very small
doses, relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, II repeated,
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There Ia necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RADwAYss READY RELIEF will stop the
most excruciating pain quicker. without entaIling
the least difficulty in either infant adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
BILLS.
PROCEEDINGS of the Board of
Supervisors.
What They Allowed and What
Rejected.
THURSDAY.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present all the members except Superb
sor Ballard. F.
Sup'r Taylor, Chairman, presiding.
Minutes of yesterdays proceedings read
and approved,
The committee on Miscellaneous Claims
submitted the following report which on
motion was received and adopted.
Supervisors.
Your Committee on Miscellaneous Claims would
beg leave to report that they have examined all
claims presented before them, and recommend the
payment of the following, and that the Clerk be
rected to issue orders for the several claimants
to-wit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
MINUTE REMEDY.
Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to relieve
pain and cure acute disease.
RhDWhY'SRBlRy RRLIRP

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails in re-
lieving PAIN with one thorough application. No
matter how violent or excruciating the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Red-rfdden, Infrm, Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neuralgia, Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RADWAY'S READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, inflammation of the
Bladder, Inflammation fthe Bowels, Conges-
tion OF the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheria. Ca
tarrh, Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chille Ague CbiI1s,
Chilblains, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plaints Coughs, Colds, Spratns, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

There is general complaint among
druggists that they cannot get enough o.
CDR. Sykes Sure Cure for CataHh
to supply the demand. If thus disap
pointed write direct to the doctor l5y
Madison St., Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24

Keep your family well supplied with
Sellers Cough Syrup" Use it in time
you will avert bronchial and plumOna!
affections. 25cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-24
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