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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
LAND REDEMPTION.

1t is stated on good authority that the
contract for digging the ditch to drain the
Big Slough has been let to Mr.. Park Little
of Whiteside county, and VIM. Weimer, of
Geneseo. Mr.. Little, who is one of the most
experienced men in this section in such
work has taken fourteen miles of the work
beginning at the north end, and will put
on large force, using steam dredges, if
practicable, in order to complete the work
by December LIST if possible. Mr.. Weimer
has taken the remainder of the work, at the
south end of the slough, and hiss already
begun work by blowing and scraping. 1t
will require the removal of about one hun
dred and forty thousand yards of earth to
complete the ditch, and the contract speci-
f1es that it must be done by December 1st,
if possible. In any event it must be COM
pleted within year. The digging of this
ditch will redeem a good deal of waste
land
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
GAME CHICKENS.

Owen Gillen. formerly owned a collec-
ton of game chickens, but now he is the
posessor OF but one lonesome little rooster
He is firmly impressed with the idea that
these chickens have not wandered away
from his property on their own account,
but have been induced to remain away
from home by certain individuals. Lately
he has been making tour of investigation,
and the result of such examination has
been, that he has taken out warrant
against T. Hughes which the latter is
charged with purloining his game pets.
The case will come up before Justice Crop
per early next week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
CONTAGIOUS.

Patrick Scully was resident of Pre-
emption, where he is the husband Of a good
wife and the father of two children. His
home has sheltered his wifeis sister, who,
if report speaks truly, has proved more
fascinating than his own legal wife Scully
is engaged in farming, and visited this city
last Thursday with load of oats. He
disposed of his produce, and proceeded to
a stable. where he put up his team. and in
formed the proprietor that he would cali
for his horses later in the day. He did not
make his promise good, as the hsrses re-
manned in the stable until yesterday, when
some of his friends from Presumption came
in to make inquiries concerning him. 1t
appears that Scully did not return to Pre-
emptien. last Thursday, nor could he
be found in this city, although his team
were discovered at the stable where he had
left them. Il also appears that his wife's
sister is absent, and those who pretend to
know state that the two have started off
on little trip together. As yet no steps
have been taken to effect their arrest and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
RAILWAYS
SarSapariIiian ResOlvent.

Chronic Skin Diseases. Carries OF the Bone, Au-
mors in the Blood Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or IN
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheuln,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine AZ
fections. Cankers, Glandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia. Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism and Gout. Con
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
reties Of the above complaints to which some
times are given specious names.
We assert that there is no known remedy thai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RADwAY,s REsoIvRNT furnishes 1t cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM. from which
new material is formed. This is the first correc-
tive power OF RAILWAYS REsoLvENT.
In cases where the system has been sallVateo
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublinate
have accumulated and become deposited III the
bones, joints, etc, causing carries of the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures, eontortlons, white swell
lings, varicose veins, etc., the SARsAPARILLIAN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus of the disease from the system.
If those who taking these medicines Tor the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous Syphilitic diseases
nd their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping its own, Is
sure sigh that the cure is progressing In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease is not inactve II not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread anu
continue to undermine the constitution. as soon
as the SARsAPARILIIAN~ makes the pst-ent .Ieel
better'' every hour you will grew better and In
O. ~ in health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
AN Anniversary.

Last evening the fifteenth anniversary OF
the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Cramer
was celebrated at their residence in very
enjoyable manner. Invitations had been
extended, and the many friends and ac-
quaintances of the married couple assem-
bled at the residence with gifts appropriate
to the crystal wedding. The gifts were
numerous and varied, and presented very
ornamental as well as useful appearance
as they were displayed at the residence.
A band of music being in attendance, dane
ing formed prominent feature of the even
ings entertainment, which with the supper
served at late hour, was fully enjoyed by
all who had the pleasure of being in at
tendance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
STARTING OUT.

Louis Koebler, the experienced and hight
" popular pharmacist at McCabe & Whea
ons drug store in this city, has severed
his connection with that concern for the
purpose of starting drug establishment
of his own. He has selected Geneseo as
his rev stamping ground, and viii open a
first-class drug store in that place about
the 22d of the present month. Mr.. Kueb-
Ter has had long and varied experience
in the drug business and is regarded as
one Of the best prescription clerks and
general pharmacists that has ever been
located in this vicinity. He is likewise
imbued with the necessary push aud enter
prise that can not fail to prove successful.
His many friends in Rock Island viii wish
him success in his new undertaking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
CIRCUIT COURT.

This morning decree of divorce was
granted in the case of Kerk, VS.. Kerk.
In the case of Delaney, indicted fol
burglary, and afterwards turned states evi
dence, aao51e pros was entered by the pros
ecuting attorney.
In the case of John Bowman, sent to the
penitentiary on one Indictment for burg
larry, the second count of similar nature
was stricken from the docket
The jury in the case of the people, VS..
VIM. Farrell, for maintaining a nuisance
IN the shape of bone factory, brought in
verdict this afternoon. The verdict was
mot guilty"
The court adjourned at an early hour
this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
ROMANTIC.

Robert White and URSULA Suits of
Anawan, have for several moons loved one
another to distraction. They have felt
that nature and society made them for
man and wife and to carry out this belief
has been their one aim and object, bob
White" has been the most endearing sound
which fell upon the tympanun of the young
lady who is the daughter
of the principal of the High School, while
URSULA euphony itself to the young
man, who is the son of a wealthy miller of
that section. The only apparent object
which seemed to exist was the extreme
youth of the young lady who has only al
lowed the sun of seventeen summers to
shine upon her fair young brow. They
concluded that not possessing the requis-
ite parental permission for such an ALI
ance, it would be well to HE themselves
to Iowa where matrimony is more easily
obtained. They accordingly came down
to Rock Island and proceeded over to
Davenport where they were pronounced
man and wife. They then returned to
their home and were welcomed by their
parents who had urged no serious objec-
ton to the contemplated marriage but
then they were young and romantic, and,
as they are now Mr. and Mrs Bob White,
there has been no harm done, and they are
all right up to the present writing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
AN AMERICAN.

Peter Verschoote first saw the light of
this world in Belgium, and from that day
until the present time owed allegiance to
that government. He made change this
morning, as he has become enraptured
with the American eagle and desires to
claim that bird in partnership with the fifty
millions of citizens who are full fiedged
Americans. He took out the necessary
naturalization papers this morning in the
county court and will soon be able to vote
and enjoy other privileges of citizenship.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped Neglect frequently results in
an IScuRABLE LUNG DISEASE Oh CoNsUhPTIoE.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHRs do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and bslsamss
but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE EFLAMED PARTS, al
laying irritation give relief In ASTHMA, BRoNcHI-
IT'S, CoUeHs. CATARRH. and the THROAT TRoUBEIs
which SINGLES AND Pueblo SPEAKERS are subject
to. For 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 entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies of the age, Sold at 25cz
hox everywhere. dtts&weow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
PERSONAL.


NJ. Rosenfield is again in the city.
Major L. w. Buford is IN ST. Paul.
L. S. McCabe has gone east on bust
ness
Judge Smith left for Galesburg this after
noon.
Mr. b. d. Buford returned from st. Lou is
yesterday.
G. M. Dickson returned from Chicago
yesterday.
Judge Joseph Lee, of Austin, Tex, is
still in the city on business.
r, Kock, after three months stay in
Des Moines is again in Rock Island.
H. c. Cleveland and wife reached home
yesterday, after brief stay in Chicago.
Mrs. Wall, wife of Capt Wall, engaged
on the inlet pipe, arrived from Muscatine
this morning
ELSEWHERE.
General Sherman and General B. F. But
tier dined with President Arthur at Wash
ington yesterday.
General Grants favorite grandchild is
reported to be little Julia Dent Grant, the
eldest child of Colonel Frederick Grant.
Hon. William Watson, ex Mayor of
Rockford H.. is dangerously i'll with ty
phoid dysentery, and is not expected to
live
Mrs Dale, daughter, contests the will
of the late James Stokes, of the banking
house of Phelps, Stokes & Co., of New
York. The estate is valued at 100000.
John G. Floyd, grandson of William
Floyd, one of the signers of the Declaration
of Independence, died at Mastic, L. l., yes
terday, aged 20. He served three terms in
Congress.
Theodore L. Stockman, a we'll known
miser of Toledo, died the other night in a
small cabin, amid filth and dirt, in absolute
want. His fortune is estimated at $3.50,
600, which he willed to his two children.
DR.. Robert Young, of England, the au
thor of the Analytical Concordance to the
Bible, has written to his publishers in
New York, stating that his physicians have
ordered him to abstain from all literary
labor for one. year.
Miss Jean Ingelow ordered two volumes
of her poems to be sent to President Gar
field during his illness, with her kind re
CARDS and sympathy" They reached
Washington after his death, and have been
forwarded to his widow at Mentor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
ACCIDENT.

This morning very painful accident oc-
Cured at the lower saw mill of Weyerhaus
er & Denkman by which Roman Monk, 9
workman, lost portion of his right hand
The man was near the machine used in
saving up kindling wood, and attempted
to draw portion of the klndling away
when the saw caught him and mutilated
his hand in q fearful manner. DR. Craig
was Summoned and the injured man was
conveyed to The physicians residence where
he was chioraformed and his hand ampu-
tated. The operation was performed by
DIR. Craig who was assisted by DR.. Barth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
FAST TRIP.

The War Eagle, witch arrived at Keo-
kuk last evening from St. Louis, ran the
trip in nineteen hours. making all landings.
She passed the Spread Eagle under way,
which is considered the fastest boat on the
river, between St. Louis and Alton, the
latter having preceded her in leaving port
half an hour. She carried not more than
$50 pounds of steam during the entire
trim
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
SENTENCED.

Alfred Wilkins this morning had hear
ing before County Judge Adams on a
charge of carrying concealed weapons
within the limits of Rock Island coudtJ
Wilkins admitted that he was miniature
peripatetic armament. and confessed that
he was dangerous individual for any com
munity. The court sentenced Wilkins to
pay fine OF S25 and costs, and committed
him to the jail until the fine was paid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
HERR,s A poIrTER.

Mercury win be an evening star in the
constellation Virgo from about the 10th
to the Goth, reaching its highest point above
our western horizon on the 10th. Venus
a bright morning star, moving from Regu-
Ius towards Spica and passing about half
a degree above Uranus on the 10th. The
conjunction of the two planets will take
place below our horizon, hut they may be
seen in close proximity to each other before
and after conjunction on the morning of
10th and 18th. a sight well worth getting
up FOR about a. N.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Patterson, pastor. Preaching at 1915 a.
m and 7:so p. m.
At4the Central Presbyterian Church. -
The Rev O. III. Barnard OF Ottawa will
preach Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday school $50 o'clock a. m. Young
peoples meeting $50 p. m.
To-morrow's services in the First M. C.
Church viii be preaching morning and
evening by the pastor. Text for morn
ing:
II was glad when they said unto me let
us go to the House of the Lord"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
CHANGED HANDS.

Mr.. Porter Skinner of this city has sue
ceeded c. w. Skinner as proprietor of the
Maple City Lumber Yard at Geneseo. For
the present G. W. Skinner and j. E, Har-
ker will remain in charge of the business,
and it is not improbable to suppose that
some arrangement viii be made whereby
the business will be conducted by agents
of Mr.. Skinner, as he will no doubt remain
at his home in this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Set Back AZ Years.

was troubled for many years with Kid
ney complaint, Gravel, &c; my blood be-
came thin; I was dull and inactive; could
hardly crawl about; was an old wornout
man all over; could get nothing to help
me until l tried Hop Bitters, and now l
am boy again. My blood and kidneys
are all right, and / am as active as man
of 80, although am 70, and have no
doubt it will do as well for others of my
age. 1t is worth q trial-Father.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Workmen Attention.

The members of Island City Lodge No.
4, A. Q. e. w, are requested to meet at
their hall this Saturday evening at half
past seven o'clock to make arrangements
for the funeral of our late Brother, III. E.
Woods, from the Broadway Presbyterian
church at half past ten o'clock Sunday. All
brothers of the order are. invited to meet
at the hall on Sunday at nine o'clock.
SULNEY d. RoBB, NJ w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases.
Kidney-Wort produces healthy action of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
Liquid or Dry form-I51teq'- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
rEIGHBoRHooD NOTES.

Governor CuIlom offered reward Of
$500 for the arrest Of the Williams brothers,
who are believed to be still within the
limits of Calhoun county.
Mcbride, chief engineer of the Morris,
Rockford and Northern railroad, writes;
''on account Of the disposition Of the Kirk
land folks to charge an exhorbitant price
for the right of way, ran q new Line at .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

it is probable that p. Scully and his part
ner viii be allowed to grow up with the
country down in Texas to which state 1t is
supposed they took their flight last Thurs
day evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Mr.. F. Witt, 9I0 Superior street, Cleve-
land, Ohio, says: St. Jacobs Oil is an ex-
cellent remedy suffered for some time
with Rheumatism in the leg bnt after
few applications of st. Jacobs OH all pain
vanished
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
STOCK sPEcuLATIoN,

JpHNeA. DopGE q Co., Bankers and Brokers, 10
Wall Street, New York, buy stocks on reasonable
rglnsend, when desired, will advise when ana
what to buy. Also Stock Privileges in which -
to 800 can be probably invested. Opportunities
Tor good prcfEs are constantly occurring. Full n
freq.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

You need no physician for cough,
however distressing, Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar win set your laboring
lungs at rest in forty eight hours.
Pik's Toothache Drops cure In one min
utR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

II Is FOOLISH MISTAKE to eonfound a
remedy of merit with the quack medicines
now so common, We have used Parker's
Ginger Tonic with the happiest results for
Rheumatism and Dyspepsia, and when
worn out by overwork, and know 1t to be
a sterling health restorative. Times See
oru
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

The removal or these tumors by RAILWAYS RE
SOLVENT is now so certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous Is now a
common recognized fact by all parties Witness
the cases of Hannah r. Knapp, Mrs g. krapf, Mrs
j. H. Jolly and Mrs. P. D. Hendrix, published IN
our Almanac for 1879; also Nat OF Mrs 9. d BID
bins, In the present edition OF our False and
True"
One bottle contains OF the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation IaAen
In Teaspoonful doses, while others require hYe or
six times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

The most eff1cacious stimulants to excite
the appetite are Agnostura Bitters, prepar-
ed by DIR. ]. G. B. Siegert 81 Sons. Be
ware of counterfeits. Ask your grocer or
druggist for the genuine article.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Piles, chatting sores, chapped hands, salt
rheum, skin disorders, burns, bruises, sore
throat, and all inflammation yield rapidly on
application of Trask's Magnetic Oint-
mpnt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
DR.. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS.
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperienis, Act
Without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
A VEGETABLE JdBsTITUTE FOR oALoME

A VEGETABLE Constitute FOR CAL0MKL
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, Costive-
nese Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biiiousness, Bilious
Fever INF smation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements of the internal Viecera. Warranted
to effect a positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning mercury, minerals or delererions drugs.
Observe the following symptoms resulting
from di orders of the Digestive organs
Constipation, Inward Piles. Fullness of the Bloc.
in the Head, Acfdity OF the Stomach. Nausea.
Heari burn, Disgust OF Food. Fullness Of Weight
in The Stomacn, Sour Erupttons sinking or Flutter-
ings in the Pit of the stomach swimming OF the
Head Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings,
at the Heart, Choking Suffocating sensation,
when In lying Posture, Dinlncss OF Vision, Dotz
or Webs before the Sight, Fever aud Dull Pain IN
the Head. Deficiency Of Prespiration Veilowness of
the skln aud Eyes, Pain IN the SIDE Chest, Limbs.
and sudden Finishes Ct Heat Burning in the
Flesh.
A few dose OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
p cents per box, Sold by druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Don't Pour Alcohol on the Fire.

And don't take anything that has alcohol
in it to help infamed kidneys. Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure is purely
vegetable, and acts directly upon the kid
news and liver
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Buy the Improved Howe Scales-ac-
knowledged the best made. Borden, Sci.
leck s. Co, General Agents, Chicago, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Care and Retickar.

Wants everybody to call and examine
theirimmence stock of boots and shoes.
They heve received another large lot this
week which they are selling at prices that
yon cannot fail to appreciate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Tumors, erysipelas, mercurial diseases,
scrofula, and general debility cured by ''Dr.
Iindsey's Blood Searcher"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE-A good piano for match
= team Of horses. Call az the Music Store Of ID.
Roy Bowlby. I726 Fad avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
4 GRATEFUL REcOeaITl0R.

stTo cure q CHRONIC OBJ LONG STANDING DISEASE
is truly victory in the healing art that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEFEoT and supplies
q remedy; that restores step by step-by degrees
the body which has been slowly attaeked and
weakened by an insid ous disease, not orly con- ON
mands our respect but .-Sserves our grautnae ~.
Radway has furnished manking with that wonder
full remedy. RAILWAYS SARsAPABILLIAH REsoLv-
EMF, which accomplishes this result, and suffering
humanity. who drag out an existence OF pain ana
disease through long days aud long nights, owe
MIN their gratitude" Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

WANTED-By a good cook, situation in a pri-
w vate family to do general housewcrk Can
give good recommendation. Address Il. NJ I" al
this Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

send aletter stamp to RADwAY q co., No. 80
Warren, Cor. Church ST., New York. nv Infor-
nation worth thousands win be sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
I'd rHE RUHLrC.

There can be- no better guarantee of the value of
DR.. Railways old established r. Z. r. Remedies
than the base and worthless limitations CT them ae
there are False Resoivents. Reiiefs and pills. Be
sure and ask for Radwayss and see that the name
saadwaHN IN en what ron bug,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable o destroying lie by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium
strychnine, arnica, hyosciamue, 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,
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There IL no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
cdy like RADwAY's READY RELIEF will stop the
most excruciating pain quicker, without entalling
the least difficulty In either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
WORKING MEN

WILL find 10 ride tickets good between Rock
w Island and Moline on sale at the G. b. s. q
Ticket Office, at 50 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

WANTED-All the ladies Of Rock Island, Dayen-
w port and Moline, to know that Mrs. Potter Gill
is buying east off clothing, for which Twill pay the
highest price.
Mrs. Potter Gill,
1919 Second Az. between I5lh and 10Th SITS