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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
CONTESTED CASE.

CONIES1ED CASE
The old K. n Line Packet company i:
not dead but simply resting, as the follow
ing petition for carrying L. S. mail, made
by the receiver Capt S. c. Club vii
show:
And now comes the receiver herein anC
reports to the court that he has been in.
formed and believes that prior to the date
upon which by order Of the court he took
possession of the assets Of the property
and effects of the Keokuk Northern Line
Packet company, to:wit: on the 2Sth OF
October 1880. there was due and owing to
the said packet company large sum OF
money, the amount of which is unknown
to the receiver, on account of service per
formed by said packet company in carry
ing the mails for the United States gov
eminent under a contract made be-
tween the United States government
and VIM. F. Davidson, Esq,
acting as the representative of and agent
for the said packet company. the said Dav-
idson being at the time of making said con-
tract president of the said packet company
that there are no records in the books of
the said packet company or among its pa
pers from which the receiver can inform
himself Of the character of the said con-
tract or of the amount of money if any due
under said contract to said packet COM
pany; and that the receiver has demanded
of said Davidson showing of his accounts
with the United States government under
said contract, and of the money, if any,
due to said packet company, and that the
said Davidson has refused to comply with
the said requests and demands of the re-
ceiver, wherefore your receiver asks for an
order granting him leave to take such
steps as may be necessary in the premises,
including leave to sue said Davidson in
order that the receiver may ascertain the
sum now due said company from the
United States government and recover the
same and bring it into this court
Leave to sue was granted by the court
as prayed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

signed I woul0 not believed it had eman-
ated from one whom / had heretofOr re-
gardlng only with reverence and esteem.
Mr. Brown had better sweep his own door
steps before he undertakes to tackle me.
have authentic information with refer
ence to brother of his, who was expelled
from the M. e. church, and of other crook
edness connected with his own record; and
so / received no favors from him, and
shall relate these matters to the public up
on the slightest provocation. These
preachers have fired at me long enough.
MY turn is coming warn them solemn
ly, that unless they keep absolutely silent,
| shall expose them with all the
venom my pen can sling. The result
would be sadly deprecated rever-
ence for the gentlemen of the cloth, "
especially my malicious enemies of the Cen
trail Illinois Conference. Before | close, |
desire TO say that Reverend U. q. Gilmer,
of Washington, is the instigator of this
whole affair. He is a miserable, jealous,
with the history of his succession to the
Washington pastorate viii agree that all
his aninosity to me has been based upon
purest jealousy | can call a dozen wit
nessess to prove that fact IL Gilmer
wants his pedigree written up, just let him
pitch in; l am. prepared 10 meet him. He
is snarling, hypocritical sycophant, and
[ stand prepared to prove my words. | am
here on the grounds Of fight this thing
through, and | propose to stay until every
enemy is shown up to the public in his
true light. For five years, | have been the
target for every venomed pen of hatred and
malice. Now | intend to turn the tables,
and show the people of Illinois just the
character of the folks who have been at
lacking me. | ask no mercy-I certainly
shall give none. GEO. +. MEREDITH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

To whom 1t may concern: My wife hav-
ing suffered for years with severe rheuma-
tism, and in that time tried all the differ
ent remedies without receiving any relief,
we at last resolved to give St. Jacobs Oil
a trial Its use removed all pain instanta-
neously, and one bottle has effected a COM
plete cure, / have recommended it to sew
eral persons with the same happy results,
JOHN A MAHER Sbdmdkan, Pa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
FAIRS.

The different counties of this state wi
hold the following fairs during the presel
year:
Adams Camp Point, September SO.
Boone, Belvidere, September 90.
Brown. Mt Sterling, August 22-26,
Bureau, Princeton, September 2O-23.
Carroll, Mt. Carroll, September 90.
Cass. Virginia, September 1915
Champaign, Champaign, August 3o-September
Christian, Taylorville no fair this year.
Cumberland Prairie City, September2S- October
DeKab, Sycamore, September 2)-23.
Dewitt. Clinton. August 1925.
Douglas 3,3s { Tqscola ssptem6,er lsI6
Edgar. Paris, September 80.
Edwards Albion, October AZ.
EilinGham, Etfingham. September 1923,
Fayette Vandalia September 21-23
Franklin. Benton, October 11-14.
Fulton, Canton. October a..
Gallatin, Shawneetown. August 30-September 2.
Greene. CarrolltOn, October 1921.
Hamilton, McLeansboro, September 1917.
Henderson. Biggsyille. September 1916.
Henry, Cambridge, August 20-September 2.
Iroquois, Onargo, September 1916.
ir0quois, Watseka.
Jackson, Murphysboro-
jackson, Carbondale, october 11-14.
Jasper Newton. September 20-23.
jefferson. Mt. Vernon. october 1114
Jersey. Jerseyville. October lila
10 Daviess. Geneva, September 1870.
Kendall Bristol, September SO.
Lake. Waukegan, September rs October /.
Livingston, Pontiac, September 1916.
Livingston, Fairbury, September SO.
Logan, Lincoln, August % 10 September2.
Logan, Atlanta September GO.
Macoupin. Carlinville. September 90.
Marion. Centralia, September 27-30.
Marshall. Wenona, September 10 d.
Massac, Metropolis, September 1916.
McDonOugh. Bushnell. -
McDonongh. Macomb, September 1916.
McHenry, Woodstock, September 1916.
McHenry. Marengo.
Mclean. bloomington. September 21-24.
Mercer. Aledo, September 20-23.
Morgan Jacksonville, August - 26.
MouItrie, sullivan, september 20-23.
Ogle. Oregon. September 2O-25.
Ogic, Rochelle, September So
Peoria. state fair. September 26October l.
Platt, Monticello, August 1919.
Pike. Pttsfeld. September 1923.
Randolph. Sparta, September $3.50.
Randolph. Chester. -.
Richland. Olney, September 1917.
Rock Island. Port Byron September 20.
Rock Island. Hillsdale, September 14-f6
Sangamon. Springfield, September 12-17.
Schuyler Nashville. August 30-September 3.
Shelby, Shelbyviile, September 1924
Stark. Toulon September 20-23.
st. Clair Belleville. October lila.
Tazewell, Delavan. September 1916.
Union. Jonesboro September 1917.
Nermillion Catlin. -.
Vermilon. Danville. September 20-24
Nermillion Hoopestown, August 22-26
Warren, Monmouth September 60.
White, Carmi. September 6-10.
Whitesde, Sterling. September 1916.
Whiteside. Morrison. September 60.
Albany. Albany. August 31-September 2.
Williamson. Marion. September 21-30
WOodford. FL PaSo. September 1917.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
Southern Antiaote for Malaria.

1t should be generally known that Sim
mons Liver Regulator. is relied on to Sc
cure immunity from all malarial disorders
That this medicine does what is claimed
for it is proved by its popularity, and any
one who has lived in the South three wears
has no doubt seen its curativh powers and
the protection it gives against the return
of this weakening and dangerous malady.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
OVARIAN JUNIOR s.

The removal OF these tumors by RADwAY's Re-
SOLVENT is now so certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now q
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah z. Knapp, Mrs. @. krapf. Mrs.
j. H. Jolly and Mrs p. D Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1873; also that of Mrs G. S. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our False and
True
One bottle contsine more of the active principles
OF Medicines than any other Preparation Taken
in Teaspoonful doses, while others require five or
six times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
Haunted Me.

Debt, poverty and suffering haunted me
for years caused by sick family and large
bills for doctoring which did no good.
was completely discouraged, until one year
ago, by the sdvice of my pastor, l procur-
ed Hop Bitters and commenced their use.
and in one month we were all we'll and
none of us have been sick day since; and
I want to say to all poor men, you can keep
your families well year with Hop Bitters
for less than one doctors visit will cost
A Nottingham
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

A smooth complexion can be had by
every lady who will use Parker's Ginger
Tonic. For promptly regulating the liver
and kidneys and purifying the blood there
Is nothing like it, and this is the reason
why it so quickly removes pimples and
gives a rosy bloom to the cheek. See
Doticn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
'The Doctor Told Me

to take blue pill, but didn't, for l had
already been poisoned twice by mercury.
The druggist told me to try Kidney Wort,
and did. 1t was just the thing for my
biliousness and constipation, and now
am as well as ever" Torpid kidneys and
liver is the trouble for which Kidney
Wort always proves to be the best rem edy
known.-Harttord Courant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

ANGosTURA BITTERs were prepared by
DR.. J. G. B. Siegert for his private use.
Their reputation is such to-day that they
have become generally known as the best
appetizing tonic. Beware of counterfeits.
Ask your grocer and druggist for the gen
uine article, manufactured by DR.. j. G. b.
Siegert & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

In the cure of Consumption there is pro
badly no known medicine equal to the Sy-
rup of Hypophosphites prepared by Mr..
James |. Fellows, chemist, St. John, n.
B. A number of cases have come under
our notice the past year where the results
which have followed its use have been as
tonishing. We advise the afflicted to try
it. Editor Colonial Farmer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There IL
not a remedial agent in the world that will cure
ever and ague, and all other mslarious, bilious,
scarlet typh Old yellow and other fevere (aided by
Railways Pills) so quick as Radway's Ready Relief
1t will in q few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms. Sour Stomach,
Heartburn. Sick Headache, DiarrhRa, Dysentery,
ColIc. Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops in
water will prevent sickness or pains from change
of water. 1t Is better than French brandy or bit
tiers a stimuant,
MINERS aud LUMBERMEN should always be pro-
y-s1 durfsE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
Proposals for Brick

CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
Rock ISLAND, ILL., June 10. 1881
SEALED Proposals win be received at the Office
Of the City Clerk, Rock Island. until noon on the
Rock Island 900, more less, hard burned brick
for sewer purposes to be delivered on Fifth Avenue
near Twelfth Street, or at such places as the Com
mittee on Sewers may designate A sample brick
may be seen at the Clerks Office
did RoBT KoEHLER, City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
The vol.aio Belt Co., rzarshall, mion

Will send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted upon 30 day
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

Better and cheaper than a doctor-Mof-
fats Life Pills The quickest cure for
burns and scalds -Page's Climax Salve. 1t
draws out the pain and heals without a
scar For sale by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
THE Doctors Said

/ would never leave my bed That was
three months ago, and now l weigh 100
pounds. l cannot write half of what to
say, but Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure did it all"
H. o. RoURK, Railway, N J.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
HARD COAL.

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
nut, and 1915 per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office
nov29tf G. III. SPEAKER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
THE RIVER.

The Fannie Tatum passed this morning,
The Libbie Conger came down to-day
and the Mary Morton passep up.
The Nellie Beach brought in IA persons
who are to act as witness in the Gilley
murder trial at Cambridge, They depart
ed for Cambridge during the morning,
The Willie Wilson arrived from the Iowa
river and will soon be placed in the Cor
dova trade.
The Bald Eagle is due DIP tomorrow
and the Arkansas is expected down.
On Wednesday the Diamond 10 and
Josie are the daily packets, respectively
up and down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

In cases of Piles, DIR. Trask's Magnetic
Ointment acts like charm, affording inn
mediate relief Ask those who have tried
it, or try it and see for yourself
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

If you have dear friend with diseased
lungs, beg him, as he values his life, to
take Hales Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
RAILWAYS RBADY RRLIEP

In from to twenty minutes, never falls in re-
lieving PAIN with one thorough application. No
matter how violent or excrucisting the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden. Infrm, crippled, Ner-
VOus, Neuralgia, Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, inflammation of the
Bladder, Inflammation of the Bowels, Conges-
tiOn of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheria Ca
tarrb. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessnese, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chills Ague Chills,
ChilbIains, Frost Bites, Bruises Summer Com =
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprains Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs are
instantly relieved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
LOCAL COLUMN.

The Howe Scale Co. enlarged their works
twice last year to meet the demand. BoR-
DEN SEILECK & Co., General Agents
Chicago. ILL.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable of destroying life by
overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine, arnica, hyoscianus, and other power
full 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,
ay RggrAvate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death There ia no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will STOP the
ost excruciatlng pain quicker, without entaIling
The least difficulty in either infant adult.
THE TAUE RELIEF.
RADwAYfs READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent IN vogue that will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

lNEANTED-Everybody to call at Stewart q Mont
w gomerys, and see the Rock Island Hay Fork
The best fork made, for handling hay in barns, and
stacking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
TIE TAuR RELIEF.
DT. RRdways
REGULATING PILLS
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperlente Act
Without Pain. Always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.

Perfect Purgatves, Soothing Aperlents Act
Without Pain. Always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation
A VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CAIONEL
Perfectly tAsteless elegantly coated with sweet
gum Purge, regulate, purify, cleanse and strength
en-. Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders Of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation Costfye'
ness, Indigestion, ID Jspepsia, BIiousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles. and all
Derangements of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
TO effect positive cure. Purely Vegeta BILE con-
tanning 10 mercury, minerals or deleterioue drurs
sy Observe the following symptoms resultiI.g
from disorders of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inwa Piles, Fullness of the Blood
in the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullnese OF Weight
10 the Stomach Sour Eruprons, Sinking or Flutter.
Ings in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flufterings
mt the Heart, Choking or Sufocating Sensation
Ehen in Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vieion Dots
u Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
me Head, Deficiency Of Perspiration Yellowness of
nc skin and Eyes. Pain in the Side, Chest Limbs
A few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
sYstem from all the above named disorders Price
IS cents per box, Solo by dragsiete.
We repeat that the reader must consult an
books and papers on the subject of diseases and
heir cure. among which may Eamed:
FALSE AND TkUE ~
''RADwAY ON IRRITABLE URETHRA,n
"RADwAY ON ScRoFULA,"
and Others relating to different classes Of Diseases
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

VUANTED.-C. C. Knell wants all persons desir-
w ing furniture to call at his establishment on
End avenue ard examine his stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere. div
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

VVANTED-AlI the ladies of Rock Island, DAven-
w port and Moline, to know that Mrs. Potter Gill
is buying east off clothing, for which will pay the
highest price.
Mrs Potter Gill,
1919 Second Av between 18th and 10th ste.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

WANTED-Two hundred laborers to work on
w track. Apply to j. L. Ripley, Agent, c. b.
81 O., at Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

TTANTRD.-Reliable women to circulate the in
wv formation of the deal in prices of Dress
Goods for cash, at Mitchell q Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

TTANTED. All in need of stylish summer suits
w to call on P. A. Bloom, under the Opera House.
His fits perfect.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

w place to get drst-class meals and board ts at
r w. Thompson's restaurant, opposite Harper
House He also keeps the finest quality Of Ice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

INANTED-The people to know that the best
w place to buy sell or exchange second hand
Clothing is at Simon Berksons near corner Goth
street and 4th
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

WANTED-To find the man, woman or child.
w who not be fitted suited in boots, shoes
aud slippers, to call at once Carse & Reticker
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
WANTED.

WANTED SIene Masons, Wednesday morning
w at the New Water Works building, or inquire
OF w. FL Barber. a5d4t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

MTANTED-Orders of several hundred gentlemen
tFfor one OF my cheap business suits. Johu B.
thinner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

NANTED-Three Stone Masons, at once. Good
w wages. Apply to ". III. Barber, at Buford's
Pillow Works
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.
FALSE AND TRUE.

We extract from r. Railways "Treatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure" as follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

JWANTED-Pleasure seekers to know that they
w find Lemonade, tie Cream, Cake, Cigars
and Refreshments, every Sunday on Black Hawks
Watch Tower.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

yTANTED.--A good live man to canvass for the
w best and quickest selling Spring Bed in the
market. man with team preferred. Call at III
Brady street. Davenport Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

| OST-An umbrella on Goth street, between gth
Ii and and avenues. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving same at this office 25-1w
I OST-This morning Saddle Blanket navy blue,
Ia with light blue trimmings. The finder will
please return to Bengsten's Drug store.
/ OST-The chance 20 the Circus, by the lady
IL who found goods so very cheap at the Cash Va
riety store She spent all her money.
| OST-A young dog. half Newfoundland and
Lhah Shepherd, eight months old, black, with
VII ite legs. Information in regard to same will be
literally rewarded by Fred Applequlst
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

TNANTED-All our readers to know that Henry
w Regensburger lie Sole Agent in Rock Island
for Wanamaker 81 Brown, Oak Hall. Philadelphia,
the largest custom order and retail Clothing House
in the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
FOR EXCHANGE.

TOR EXCHANGE-An so acre farm in Iowa Co, .
! Iowa. Will exchange for property in Rock
Island or Moline or will sell cheap for cash. APP
ply to address j. NJ. Eldridge, 21S Brady street.
Davenport, Iowa.
DOR EXCHANGE-A good piano for match
Il team of horses. Call at the Music Store OF ID.
Roy Bowiby, 1T26 2ud avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

FoR SALE-Old newspapers at SO cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

JVANTED. -BLACRSMITH'S ATTENTION. "A
w good blacksmith with a little money can learn
Of a situation where he can make 81 600 o year by
applying at the Office OF j. GOldsbury, Davenport
Iowa. 23Flw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

NIANTED-Brick Layers. Apply at once to B.
w ID. Buford q Cos, Pillow Works.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

WANTED Everybody to call and see the great
w variety of useful articles to be hsd at the Five
and Ten Cent Store, 1920 3d avenue, including tin
ware. wood ware, crockery, candies, cigars, FIRE.
works, crackers. glassware, fruit jars, jelly jars
baskets, etc. etc. VIII cell very cheap Can
speak four different languages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

WANTED.-By an experienced workman, a situa-
w ton engineer. Has been in the business
sixteen years. Good references. Address, "Engin-
eer," Argus counting room. 23%2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

(kIANTED- Everybody to know that Gunthers
w Mead is the most coo ing, refreshing and
healthy drink yet discovered. For sale at Mar
ehall's, under Harper House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27
EDUCATIONAL.
Meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation Saturday night.
The coming gathering Of Principals
at Rock ford.

The Board of Education held meeting
last Saturday night whose proceedings are
published for the first time in this issue OF
the ARGUS.
The meeting was attended by President
Merrill, Messrs. Donaldson, Buford, Sen
net, Cleaveland and Superintendent Ever
EFT.
The minutes of the meeting held Jauu-
arv Is was read and after some corrections
was approved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding five lines will BE-
inserted in this column for TWENTY-FIVE cents a
week, payable Invariably in advance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

WANTED-Coat Makers, none but hrst-ciass
w need apply. Requa's, 1854 Second Ave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-27

WANTED want everybody TO call and see my
w stock of fine leather for Boots 6 Shoes, incud-
ing Kangaroo, Coyduvan. etc. a splendid fit and
fine workmanship guarantee. j. A Johnson, p.
o. block.