The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

books.
Lowenstein's suits are always up with
the times.
The prospects for government. build
ing in this city are said to be frst-class-
The members of the Board of Super
vfsors left for the Poor Farm this morning,
New Years will generally be observed on
Monday the End Of January.
The best goods for the least money is
the motto at Lowenstein's.
Get some of those cigars % in box, from
McCabe s. Wheaton's for Christmas.
Funny isn't it. to see silver plated cas-
tiers raise their umbrellas as they leave E.
w. Spencer's store.
Notwithstanding the rain Henry Peetz
and his assistants have been very busy the
last few days selling goods.
1t is thought that the present session of
the Board of Supervisors will continue the
rest of the week
That solid silver ware at Joseph Bakers
is fast moving out and being replaced by
more
The electric lights were tested last even
ing, and were found to give general salts
faction.
An Immense stock of mems, boys and
childrens' suits and overcoats always on
hand at Lowenstein's.
Those choice earvers cut strange pranks
when they try to get away from e. We
Spencer's store in oyershoes.
Christmas cakes, plain and ornamental
and pastry of all kinds made to order at
John Astor,s City Bakery
There are said to be several applicants
for tine position of Health commissioner
which viii be named by the 1st of the year.
Gold and silver watches, gold headed
canes, chains, bracelets, etc., in profusion
at Joseph Bakers.
Alpaca and silk umbrellas at Loewen
STEMS, suitable for Christmas present, at
very moderate price.
Joseph Bakers is the place to buy jew
elry because he is established and rell-
able ~= s-a ~E
Have you seen those hand painted, pearl,
agate cea pots in E W. Spencer's show
windows. A# 80
The approaching marriage of a young
lady of this city and an oficer in the army
is known among the intimate friends ofthe
interested parties. ~
One of the most substantial presents to
make is a good pair of4sShees or Slippers
and remember that Carse & Reticker's Shoe
Ctoro 10 tho ,,loco fo Inv thayD
DR.. Truesdale viii hereafter have his
Office at his private hospital building, at
the intersection OF Elm street and Moline
avenue, late Mr.. Jas. Boyles residence.
Your attention is again called to Henry
Peetz,s stock of 10 and IA karat ladies and
gentlemen's gold chains, which in spite Of
the large sales is still very complete.
Those desiring notices in the Weekly
ARGUS should hand them in at the counting
room Wednesday, as the Weekly is now
published every Thursday morning.
Every express train brings something
rich and rare to fill out the stock of Henry
Peetz. He is determined to keep up his
stock.
Only three days to Christmas and those
silk muf11ers, handkerchiefs and velvet
scarfs at Requa's will be appreciated by
any gentleman as q present.
Mrs. Maggie Neisling was fined So yes
terday for using abusive language to W.
Ohrt. one of her neighbors. The case was
heard before Justice Chopper.
The most attractive display Of holiday
goods, in odor cases, celluloid sets, cut
glass bottles, perfumeries, attracts and
Htoilet goods generally, is at McCabe Il
Wheatens.
There win be some unexpected arrivals
around town on Saturday afternoon from
e. w. Spencer's store. The goods are
marked and set-away for future
delivery"
James Burris pleaded guilty in the
county court yesterday to charge of
assault and battery. Burris hit Sjoblad
with brick, and for this little pleasure he
was sentenced to the county Jail for twenty
days.
Mayor Carse has appointed additional
members of the committee to represent
Rock Island in the Hennepin Canal scheme.
The committee as originally composed con-
sisted of Ben Harper, B. D. Buford and F.
w Weyerhauser. The additional mem
bers are G. j. Dart. A. Steel, w. l..
Sweeney and J. Ell Wilson.
Everybody expects Christmas. E. w.
Spencer's splendid line OF Christmas speci-
alities, well advertised, is drawing large
trade in spite of rain and mud from the
city, and by mail and by express from the
country. He expects large orders to-mor-
row and Saturday. 1t pays to advertise
especially choice goods.
AHappy Restoration.
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