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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
THE INQUEST.

This morning at 10 o'clock the coroner g
jury impannelled to inquire into the cause
of death of w. d. Wendt, of Cordova,
whose remains were found in the wreck of
the steamer Jennie Gilchrist, met at the
Office of Justice Halves, in this city. 1t
was expected the examination of witnesses
would be commenced as about twenty-five
witnesses to the accident had been sum-
moned to appear this morning. Owing
to the unavoidable absence of John Aster,
one of the jurors, the investigation was
postponed until to morrow morning at
o'clock.
The question of substituting person in
place of the absent juror was discussed,
but as the legality of such substitution was
doubted, 1t was concluded to await the
return of Mr.. Aster before prosecuting the
inquest.
The delay was originally occasioned by
the expectation that other victims of the
disaster to the Jennie Gilchrist would be
found, but such now appearing improb
able, the coroner has determined to inquest
the death of Wendt, and will call other
iuries as the different victims are recover.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Caution !

The public is hereby warned, not to buy
or negotiate for certificate of deposit is
sued by the Peoples National Bank of the
city of Rock Island, county of Rock ISL
and, and state of Illinois, on the Sd day of
August A d., 1881, and numbered 3.171,
for the sum of fourteen hundred dollars,
and made payable to C. p Hengstler or
order There has been two hundred and
twenty-five ($225) dollars endorsed on the
back of said certificate, leaving a balance
of eleven hundred and seventy five
Isl, 1879 dollars still unpaid and due on
the same.
The above mentioned certificate has been
lost, and the same is not endorsed by the
undersigned, and therefore this public no.
tice is given to warn, and to caution the
public against the purchase or negotiation
of the afore mentioned certificate of de-
post. G. z. HENGsTLER.
Rock Island, H., Oct, &c, 1881. &c Nv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
BOARD OF HEALTH.

The members OF the Board of Health
will meet tomorrow afternoon at the May
ors office. The object of the gathering
is to arrive at some conclusion with regard
to securing a pest house for the coming
season. There are several places under
consideration, but it is thought probable
that selection will be made of house
owned by Major Mcneil, some distance
from the city, near the Fair Grounds. The
necessity of possessing such an establish
ment has been proved in many instances,
but was strikingly exemplifed during the
small pox scare last year. 1t is thought
that house suitable for that purpose viii
be obtained at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
HA INLET.
HAMLET Ill. Nov. ]

HAMLET ILL.,, Nov. 1.
Rain seems to be the order of the day,
which will make it bad for the farmers
gathering their corn and digging potatoes.
Corn is averaging about as the farmers
expected, from 25 to so bushels per
acre.
There is great deal cf sickness in this
neighborhood at present. Doctor, NJ.
Criswen is kept going both day and
night.
Miss May Can1or who has been sick for
some time past has gone to Quincy for
medical treatment
Miss Mary Millett has been quite sick
but is now getting better.
Mr.and Mrs. Dumbell are visiting friends
in Rock Island this week.
Mr.. VIM. n. Cain is back from Iowa,
and gives glorious tidings from the far
west He intends moving there next
spring, and is going by team.
Mr.. Thomas Dickey, Jr., from Cherokee
Iowa, is at home again. He looks as though
living in the west was agreeing with
him 'sX"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
A PROMOTION.

Captain Mackenzie who has had charge
of the river improvement, with headquar-
tiers here, has received a deserved promo
ton. Major Stickney has had under his
supervision the Keokuk canal and it has
always been separate affair from the gen
eral river improvement but late order re-
moves Stickney and puts Captain Macken-
sis in full control of the whole river. This
is a deserved recognition of his worth and
ability as an officer, and although it almost
doubles his work, is also recommends.
ton as to his capacity which his many
friends here will receive with pleasure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
REYNOLDS.
Nov, ]


Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Wait have returned
from their trip to Kansas. They like that
country first rate, but then, it is not quite
equal to this part Of Rock Island Coun-
tY.
NJ. Schoonmaker has broken ground for
his new residence here, and viii begin
building Immediately.
There is some talk of further improve
ments in the way of building.
Mrs. Sheriff left her parents in Missouri.
She will probably be gone all winter
There is dramatic club here, or at least
will be if the frost does not catch it too
soon, of which there seems to be some
danger, as it yet is in an embryonic states
and there is reason to suppose that it viii
not be far enough advanced to save itself
before old Jack puts in his appearance.
The mud is drying up fast, though the
roads are in very bad condition. Bust
ness is fair with prospect of improve
ment should we have no more rains at
present. 'sKeno"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
THE COUNCIL

Next Monday evening the members of
the city council will meet togetherin peace
and concord to discuss city affairs and pay
tiers which will be brought before the meet
ing that the average public are greatly
interested in. One of these is the right of
way asked by the city c., B. 81 Q. over
First avenue, and the other is the consid-
Grafton of the Board of Health action in
legislating the members out of office.
The G. B. g. O. intended to erect round
house on the south side of First avenue
between Fifteenth and Fourteenth streets,
and they desire the right to cross First
avenue in that vicinity. 1t is probable
that lively time will be experienced in
passing the necessary ordinance as there is
pronounced opposition to the contempla
ted move on the part of the c., B. & O.,
while its advocates are equally determined
to secure the right and thus improve the
half block upon which the round house is
to be erected.
The Board of Health matter is said to
have caused considerable talk among the
citizens. The members of the Board at
the last meeting adopted a resolution rec
ommending that the board as at present
composed be abolished, and single health
commissioner substituted in it's place.
Such official recommendation from the
board, it is thought will cause the alder
men TO act favorably upon resolution to
carry into effect the recommendation of
the Board of Health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Now. Ma, don't write until you get a
card from me, for / can't tell where / will
ANOTHER LETTER.

ANOTHER LETTER.
1t appears that Eunice Lloyd, who com
mitted suicide, had evidently been think
ing of the deed for some time. and had ar
ranged to make way with her life last
Monday.
The deceased wrote a letter to Mrs.
Frank Tindle, of Milan, who at one time
had befriended the unfortunate girl.
Among other requests made by the deceas-
ed was one asking that her trunk might be
sent to her mother, as it contained articles
that might be of use to Mrs. Lloyd. The
writer also expressed her gratitude to Mrs.
Tindle for many acts of kindness and for
the good advise which the writer had re-
ceived from the recipient of he,letter. The
letter concluded by statement to the ef
feet that she (Eunice) would not be long
on this earth and she took the means offer
ed by a letter to arrange matters after her
death
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
FLORENCE HERBERT.

The Florence Herbert combination will
open weeks engagement at Harper's the
atre, commencing Monday evening, Nov.
eth. During the en- gagement number of
different plays will be given, including
many of the late productions. For the
initial performance Camille, with Flor
ence Herbert in the title role, is anderson
ed. Popular prices of admission, 25 and
IS cents Reserved seats, so cents, for
sale in advance at Harper house drug
store
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

Messrs. Wangler Bros, Druggists,
Waterloo, Iowa. write: We have been in
the Drug business for fifteen years III diff
e1ent parts of America, and aayer before
have we sold any medicine that gave such
general satisfaction as st. Jacobs Oil, or
whose sales could even distantly compare
with the extraordinary run, which this
Incompatible remedy enjoys and in proof
Of its wonderful efficacy, there would be
no trouble whatever for US to obtain
five hundred testimonials in favor of ST.
Jacobs Oil. We renew our personal in
dorsement OF the strong claims of this
German Remedy, in recommending it to
sufferers with rheumatism and all painful
diseases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
NERVOUS nEHxLxrx.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL oyER-woRK, INDIs-
cRETIoEs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 20. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy, stops the drain and rejuyen-
ates the entire man Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers. Price, 500 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
81. 90 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price Address Humphreys
HoMEoPATHIc MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, N. Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
THE MASCOTTE.

This evening the Fay Templeton Opera
Company will present 1.-THE Mascotte" al
Harpers Theatre of which the following is
the argument:
The action of the opera is laid in Pionl-
bino Italy, during the fifteenth century.
1t appears that Rocco, farmer is in the
worst Of luck, his crops have failed him,
and he is almost, if not actually, penniless,
and cursing his i'll luck he sends pitiful
letter, full of the anger and anguish of his
hard lot, to his brother, Antonio, who is q
rich and prosperous farmer living a short
distance from him. This letter is carried
by Pippo, who, upon his return, says that
Antonio has decided to give him a royal
present that of Bettina, the rosebud, who
is the maid of-all-work for the rich brother
and what is more is ''Mascotte," "a
Mascotte What is Mascotte ?" exclaims
the thoroughly broken down old man.
why" says Pippo, lit is the blessing
of heaven" and he then sings the Legend
of the Mascottes" and tries to cheer his
masters heart by a very glowing descrip
ton of the beauty of Bettina, who, he as
sures him, is the incarnation Of all that is
pure, and finally declares that he is head
over heels in love with her. Bettina now
arrives bearing basket and a letter of ad-
vice which he receives with GOODNESS. Put
ting the letter in his pocket he leaves the
scene; during his absence P1ppo declares
his love to Bettina, and is delighted to find
that she reciproeates his affections, and as
they arc about to embrace Rocco returns,
and now, almost frantic with anger. bids
her begone. The maid gathers up her eff
fects, and weepingly inquiries whether
there is any answer to the letter she has
brought; he savagely takes the letter from
his pocket and reads: my Dear Brother:
If have succeeded in all / have I'M
dertaken, if have made fortune and
always had good luck, it is because / pos
sessed Mascot. But now that I am
rich, happy, and have nothing more to
wish for, in proof of my friendship for
you, send you her who brought me all
my happiness. My Mascotte Betina. I
give her to you With the letter is en-
closed a treatise on 'sMascottes, which con-
tains information that in order to enjoy to
the full of the blessings the Mascotte viii
confer upon him, she must never be al
loved to marry. Sorrow is turned to Joy,
and embracing Bettina, he prepares to
make her comfortable. Meanwhile
hunting party, among whom are King Lo
renzo and his daughter, Princess Fiametta,
have arrived and propose to rest their
weary limbs at the farm. The Prince, be-
ing also poverty stricken scion of nobil-
ItY, learns that Rocco has a Mascotte, and
with the customary hberality of Prince in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
DISMISSED.

William Ortiz and Sylvester Meier were
removing some floating lumber from the
when a little unpleasantness arose as to
the ownership of certain floating fragments.
A few words passed between them, when
Meier had warrant taken out for Ortiz
arrest. The case came up before Justice
Chopper last night. The evidence was sub
mitted and he'defendant was dismissed
as there had been no case made out against
him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Dandeliou.

Or. Whites Dandelion Alternative is pre-
pared from a cenceUated extract of Dan
delion root, in combination with other
valuable roots, barks, and herbs and is
without doubt the best liver corrector and
Blood purifier in the market Pint bot
ties only one dollar, and every bottle war
ranted.
Use DR.. Whites Pulmonaria for Coughs
and Colds. 1t is SO pleasant to taste that
old people like it and children cry for it.
For sale by c. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards 81 Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Absurdly Stupid and Foolish

to allow prejudice or ignorance to get the
better of good judgment. 1t has been
amply shown and conclusively proven that
constipation, bad breath, dyspepsia, kid
ney affections, and all diseases of the liver,
stomach and bowels, have been cured and
can be cured by simply taking Simmon's
Liver Regulator. 1t is harmless; not I'M
pleasant and easily procured-so there is
no reason to be ignorant of a true remedy.
IF you suffer, YOU have no excuse, for this
medicine places certain relief and cure
within your reach.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
THE SCHOOLS.

During the month just closed the at
tendance at the public schools has been
1882, while the average daily attendance
was 1862. The average number belonging
is 1851 and the per cent of attendance is
represented by 80.
The teachers meeting last Monday night
proved very interesting and instructive,
and attracted good attendance. The
subjects under discussion included pronun-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
A Wise Deacon

Deacon Wilder, I want you to tell me
how you kept yourself and family well the
past season, when all the rest of us have
been sick so much; and have had the doc
tors visiting us so often?"
Brother Taylor, the answer is very
easy 1 used Hop Bitters in time: kept
my family well and saved the doctor bills.
Three dollars worth of it kept US well
and able to work all the time I'll war
rant it has cost you and the neighbors
one to two hundred dollars apiece to
keep sick the same time"
Deacon I'll use your medicine here
after"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
PERSONAL.
CITY.

T. II. Thomas has return co from the
east.
Mrs. O. A. Haas arrived home last even
ing.
Mr.. Roseborough, was elected alderman
at Moline yesterday.
The members of the Fay Templeton
Opera troupe are at the Harper house.
c. P. Hengstler, leaves tonight for Col
orado, there to make his residence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
On Thirty DAYS Trial.

We will send DIR. Dyes. Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other. Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
fiicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
ETC., guaranteeing speedy relief and COM
plete restoration of yigor and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.,
Marshall. Mich
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

DOR SALE--A good farm, half mile from Rail-
road, 100 acres, 1875 under pillow, IS pasture Land
and timber. Good house, barn. grain cribs ana
hay sheds. Price, $4,000; $1,000 cash, balance as
long interest al per cent. Is paid, Inquire OF
Quincy Mcneil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
RRET1TTES.


The water continues to decline at rap
id rate.
The Mascotte at Harper's Theatre this
evening.
Go to G. H. Speaker for nard coal and
hard wood 25-tf
NJ. G. Mills is sole agent for amana fan
nels and yarns.
Fine line of merino and wooden hosiery,
atLiberman's.
M. Sullivan met with an accident in
Moline yesterday.
Choice Michigan apples by the barrel at
W. c. WEIGH & Bros.
New Vermont maple syrup and maple
sugar at W. c. Welch s. Bros.
Don't fail to see the famous Gipseys at
Turner Hall Friday evening.
4 full stock of Cardigan Jackets nice
for office work-at Libermans.
M G. Mills keeps large assortment of
gents underwear and hosiery.
The hose companies will give ball at
Turner's Hall Thanksgiving eve.
A sociable Will occur in the parlors of
the First Baptist church to morrow eve
ming
If you wish to save money, call on Gold
smith, at the Bengston Block Clothing
House.
Liberman has the largest and finest
stock of underwear to be found in the
three cities.
The Trinity Episcopal church win hold
their festival at Turner Hall next Friday
evening.
A meeting of the Homeopathic medical
society has been called for tomorrow af-
ternoon.
The water works sounded the whistle at
noon yesterday for the first time since the
high water.
The stage of the river at noon was 49, 80
feet, fall from 1926 feet at the same
hour Yesterday.
NJ. G. Mills is sole agent for the Geor-
gia shifting plaids, They are the most SER
vicable goods made.
Trains went out on the Rock Island Di
vision of the c., NJ. & St. p. yesterday, the
first time in three weeks.
The largest assortment of underwear,
winter caps and gloves can be found at
Loewenstein's, Bengston's block.
The water is flowing from the low por
ton of the city very fast, and even the eel
lars inundated by the flood are drying up
Don't fail to call and examine the i'm
,,,apoa ctanIv IF ovaraoatc for y,,ap hove
and children, at Loewensteins, Bengston's
block.
Maggie Mitchell viii appear in the Lit
tie Savage" at the Davenport Opera House
tonight. The ferry boat will run after
the performance
Notices have been sent by Superinten-
dent Cramer to the various water consum-
ers requesting an immediate settlement of
the first half years rental.
Do not fail to remember that G. A.
Doelinger is actually closing out his entire
line of carpets at cost. He wishes to make |
room fer the more extensive manufacture |
of his reclining chair.
Mrs. DR.. Keck is pleased to announce
her intention of returning to her home of |
fee and infirmary to meet her old patients |
and all those who desire treatment on Fri |
day, Nov. 4th. Mrs. Keck is very busy |
to her many patients at her 9TH |
er offices, and those who desire consulta-
ton or treatment should call on her early /
as possible after hef return Her success |
with those she has treated in this city and |
cities has been phenomenal.
and it has given her q reputation that is
indeed enviable. As to what she can do a
glance at the advertising column will fur
nish sufficient testimony. Don't forget the
late. |
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys falling 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
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form.-Iafer- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

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, 1881-11-02

NEARLY ALL THE ILLS THAT AFFLICT
MANKIND can be prevented and cured by
keeping the stomach, liver and kidneys in
perfect working order. There is no medi-
cine known that will dc this as quickly
and surely, without interfering with your
duties as Parker's Ginger Tonic. See ad-
vertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

The fever-stricken invalid who may
have had his recovery retarded by infantile
weakness will rapidly recover under the
influence of Fellows Hypophosphites.
The yellow-visaged sufferer from
Fever and Ague can calculate on a speedy
and permanent recovery from his disease
after all else fails.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

citation and beneficial assistance by the
teachers to readers.
At the next meeting on the 14th of the
present month, the subject for discussion
is the proper address of scholars in the
High school.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties. no medi-
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffat's
Life Pills. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

If your complaint is want Of appetite,
try half a wine-glass of Angostura Bitters
half an hour before dinner. Beware OF
counterfeits Ask your grocer or drug
gist for the genuine article, manufactured
by DR.. j. B. Siegert s. Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There lie
Rot remedial agent in the world that will cure
ever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
carlet, typhoid, yellow and other levers faded py
1t will in few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour STOMACH,
Heartburn. Sick Headache, DiarrhcsA, Dysentery,
Col1c Wind in the Bowels. and all Iuternsl 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 as q stmuant.
MINERS and LUMBERMEN should always be pro-
vided with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

Please remember that Glenn's Sulphur
Soap presents all the advantages Of Sui
phur Baths at cheap rate.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or
Brown soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

Some Of the best physicians say they de-
pend wholly upon DIR. Trask's Magnetic
Ointment in Kidney, Liver, Bowel and
Lung diseases. Any one can apply it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

BORDEN, SELLECk & Co, Chicago, sells
the best and cheapest Car Starter made.
With it one man can move freight car.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

The removal Of these tumors by kADwAY's Re
SOLVENT is now certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous Is now
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs. c. krapf, MIS-.
J. Fl. jolly and Mrs. P. d. Hendrix, published In
our Almanac for 1879; also vat OF Mrs G. s. BIB
bins, in the present edition OF our False and
True"
One bottle contsins 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, 1881-11-02
STOCK SPECULATION.

John A. DoDaK q Co., Bankers and Brokerst ~
Wall street, New YORK, buy stocks on reasons .d
margin and when desired, viii advice when az By
what to buy Also Stock Privileges IN when g.. g.
to 800 can be probably invested Oppor5 in
for good profits constantly occurring ~ sant