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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
HIS HOME.

Pierce, who was hanged by a mob al
Bloomington last Sunday night, was ma
tive of Fairfield, Iowa, where his step
father is now engaged as cashier of the
Fairfield bank His real name was Smith,
although he was called after his step father,
Hewlett. The boys mother died at Fair
field few months ago, her death no doubt
being FASTENED by the acts of her Maynard
son. His criminal career began in 1874,
when he was sentenced to the reform school
for five years for burglarizing a railroad
depot in a country town. He was again
arrested at Jacksonville, H., for larceny.
Having played crazy in the streets he was
sent to an asylum, and there robbed the
teachers and inmates of jewelry and valu-
ables His relations at Fairfield say he
never was subject to epileptic fits or any
thing of the kind, and the general impress
sion is that he was perfectly sane when
there, but was a desperatesboy, and his life
was one of continued misdeeds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
THEY WANT IT.

The Aledo Record has this to say con
corning the construction of the new rail-
Two new railroad companies have re-
Gently filed articles of Incorporation in the
recorders office-the Indiana, Illinois &
Iowa, and the Chicago, st. Paul & Omaha
There is little question but that the first
will be built at an early date, ahd through
some portion of our county, and the
second is among the probabilities. When
built these roads should pass through
Aledo, and it is time that our people were
looking Into the matter q little, at least
One thing is sure-no road win make this
q point unless some effort is made by oul
citizens, and some inducement offered"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
COAL VALLEY.

Coal VALLEY, Ill. Oct. 4.
There was an ARRAY here some ten days
age. Gilbert Devore struck Rudolph
Grementz, for which the latter brought
complaint against the former, before the
police magistrate, Thomas Banson, and
Devore was fined three dollars and costs.
The Catholic church was struck by
lightning last June, shattering the cross
and running down the end of the building
to the top Of the door, and down the cas-
ings, striking the railing of the steps,
throwing it several feet. The injuries have
been repaired by Richard Calihan, of st.
Louis. many years a resident of this place.
Miss Lizzie Thomas, formerly resident
of this place, but latterly of Colorado, is
on a visit to her folks and numerous ae-
quaintances
D. E. Edwards has opened new coun-
ty bank on his farm, a short distance
above the upper Smokey bank of Jno.
Gables, where he is ready to supply his old
customers with good stove coal.
The Black Diamond Shaft commenced
hosting coal to-day, the buildings are fine,
even an improvement on the old structure
T. ]. Murphy is prospecting for coal
near where j Garland operated for some
years. J. Thompson is also in search OF
the Black Diamond in the lower end OF
Binghamtown. d., -.~
Thomas Evans has sold his farm, one
mile north of here, to Michael Murphy, OF
Rock Island, for ST 900. @.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
AgoMMrssrONER.

Judge Lee from Austin Tex, is in the
city on business connected with the con-
struction of the Texas State house. Judge
Lee is one of the commissioners of that
building, and visits Rock Island with a
view of securing information concerning
the stone used on the Government build
ings ON the Island, and the proper mode
of testing the same. He held a conference
with Col. Flagler this morning, and win
probably return to Texas to night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
wyT.aN pRrncrs

The high water in Rock river in the
vicinity of Milan has not only stopped the
various mills run by water power, but it
also promises to do material damage to the
temporary bridge that now does service
while the permanent structure is undergo
ing construction. The water has backed
up so that the floor of the temporary bridge
is on the level with the river, and some
steps win be taken Immediately to avert the
washing away of the temporary structure.
For this purpose Alderman Henry of the
Bridge Committee left for Milan to-day
and win raise the flooring by means of
blocks so as to save it if possible.
The Golfer dam about the railroad bridge
pier has been flooded and work ON that
feature has been stopped.
The bridge over the canal has been
strengthened, and it is thought that the
structure viii stand, without further acct
dents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
for the week ending Tuesday, Sept. 20,
1881, are furnished from the abstract office
of Quincy Mcneil, Rock Island
Edwin III. johnson to Eliza Riley. s Ell
8 Ell SO, 10 n e. $500.
Bailey Davenport to j. G.. Arms, W.
10 feet lots and 2, block 1, B.. Daven
port I'd, Rock Island. $500.
A. A. Adams to Walter T. Bovec, lot 8,
block 8, Rapids City. $40.
Walter Bovee to Sarah Eichorz, lot 10
block 5. Rapids City. $500. sv
A. K. Philleo to James Kane, part
sw 80, IL n, W. $500.
Wait & Walker to M. e. church, Rey-
nolds lots 2 and 8, block 4, Wait 81 Walk
er, LIST Reynolds. $500.
Charles e. Dodge to Jacob Dodge, lots
10, II, 1S and 10 and part of lots "a and
Al, Dodges' addition, and part of lots 10
and II, block 1, and all of lots 9, 10 and
II, block 2, Howard's I'd, Rock Island.
81 200, III
r. Stuart to Mary Flalerty, lot II, block
1, Reynolds. 1852.
May Hodges to John Almlof, lot 8,
Hodges Moline, 1915.
Nathaniel Folsom to III. c. Frederickson,
lot 30, Weatherhsads Rock Island, 81 900
Jared Marshall, by commissioner, to
Amanda Marshall, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2. y,
8, TO- II, and n 12, block 23, Brigham's
Cortlova.
JF and E NJ Platt and d and I
Kistler TO VIM III and ID P Kistler und. 4
WI sw4 %, IL n, 4w, $1T2.50
is, r A, L G and Mary Kistler, to VIM
III and d p Kistler. WI swl %, lon, 4w,
$500.
VIM and NJ Drury and M ] and s
Boney TO VIM III and d Kistler, und ]
WI sw4, %, Is n, 4 W, $500.
e and J FL Matthews to Joseph Cameron
ST lot IL, Ben Harpers Rock Island, ST.
200.
Joseph Cameron to John Fl Matthews
81 lot IL, Ben Harpers Rock Island, 81,
900.
James Knox ct al, by commissioner, to
Harmon K Taylor, lot 1, block 3, Rock
Island.
II c Blackburn to M S O'Neil, lot /, blk
8, Rock Island, $1,000.
Joseph Alley to Joseph McMeckin, W
e 20, Is n, 1 W, 81, $50.
Joshua Harper to Milton Wards, lot 1,
block 81, Hampton, $1.00
James NJ. Beardsley to Peter j. Gurta-
fion, lot 1, block So. lower Rock Island,
1916.
A. w. s. H. S. Fisk to Henry Harrood,
WI 81 lot Q, block 10, Moline, 5000.
George Schafer to Frederick Schrader,
pit lot s, block 10, lower Rock Island,
5000.
John Mellin to Andrew Ecker and An
drew Eeklund, e J, lot g. block 2, East
Rock Island, in Moline, 5000.
Joel l.. O'Havor to j. B Milford, und5
WI, sw I 5, IS n, w. $1.00.
Joel L. OHavor to Geo. T. Milford,
und ], w J, sw 5, Is n, w 8, $1.00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
BREvlTIES

The river is still on the rise.
The order of Red Men viii parade this
evening.
The mourning drapery is rapidly disap
pearing from view.
The Turner society viii give masquer-
ade party during the winter.
Market Square fountain has been paint
ed and improved in appearance.
The Liquor dealers association will
meet at Turner hall next Friday night.
Nearly $50 feet of inlet pipe was placed
at the bottom of the Sylvan waters yester-
day.
The colored mems mutual aid society OF
this city is reported to be in fourishing
condition.
The Armory was deserted last night as
not single person occupied its luxuriant
quarters.
The county treasurer received new safe
this morning, which was placed in position
during the day
N. p. Peterson, a workman at Realtors
mill in Moline, had his arm badly lacerated
by saw yesterday afternoon.
A little boy named Charlie Gould was
run over by two horses and wagon in
Moline yesterday. He had narrow es-
cape, as he was not injured in the least
The work OF laying the water mains will
not be commenced for some weeks, when
large force of men viii be engaged, and
the work hurried to completion.
The Fair in the basement of st. Joseph
Church, End avenue and 14th street, is still
in progress. 1t will close Saturday night.
The contest for q gold watch between tine
Aldermen of this city and conductors of
the railroads are kept up every evening
and viii be decided on Saturday night.
If you want trunk, go to j. w. Wir.el,
manufacturer of trunks, valises and trav-
cling bags, No. ego Brady street, Daven
port Iowa. All kinds of repairing done
promptly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
Have You Tried IT.

DR.. Whites Dandelion Alternative, the
great blood purifier and renovator, spe-
cific for liver complaint, biliousness chilIs,
and fever, dyspepsia, kidney diseases,
rheumatism, and constipation of the
bowels Removes pimples and sallowness
from the skin, producing clear complex
ion. 1t is prepared from Dandelion root,
in combination with other valuable roots,
banks and herbs; is entirely harmless, and
pleasant to take, and has larger sale and
gives better satisfaction than any other
medicine in the market. Pint bottles only
one dollar, and every bottle warranted.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
Ho, FOR CINCINNATI,

Rock Island and Peoria railway popular
excursion to Cincinnati, October 4th anC
9Th, 1881 Last chance to see the grea
Industrial exposition. That all may wit
ness this wonderful display, we make the
following Low Rates for round trip tickets
Rock Island to Cincinnati and return onI,
$500. Tickets good going to Cincinnati
Oct. 4th and 5th. Returning from Gin
cinnati, tickets viii be received on regular
trains Octaber 9th, 7th, 9Th and 9th. AL
who wish to visit 1.-The Paris of America,
either ON business or pleasure. should avail
themselves of these low rates, as this will
be the last excursion to Cincinnati thi.
season. That ample accommodations MAY
be provided for the transportation of all
please notify the ticket agent of your in
tention of going.
r. R. CABLE, I'll. B. SUDLow,
Gent Sup't Asst. Supt.
JAS MAHoEEy,
Gen1 Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
MINORS MENTION.

Mr.. w. Nichol, who resides in the
northern part of the city, has young boy
who is not as partial to pure water as his
friends and well wishers could desire. He
not only looks upon The wine displayed in
various halls of Gambrious, but he fire.
quently INDUCES in such beverages. A few
days ago, he was up before Justice Crop
per for drunkenness. His parent claims
that there is law to prevent liquor deal
ers from selling to minors and he has &C
cordingly taken out a warrant for several
saloon Keepers on such charge. The case
viii be tried before Justice Chopper nexi
Tuesday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDTs.
CRETIoNs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 49, It tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy, stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
$2.00 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HonEoPATHIc MEDICINE COMPANY, IO9
Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

schenck of Ohio has achieved worldWids
reputation. The bets grew as high as
$50. and they staggered the Hammerline
whc took fright and made for home
This unexpected termination Of the
game exasperated Garin and he forthwith
profaned unto himself that he would get
even The parties met on Second avenue
and HammerIing's hair was still standing
on ends like the proverbial quilts of the
fretful porcupine. Garin proceed TO gel
even, while doing 50. his actions attracted
the attention of the police. The court this
morning after hearing the evidence raised
the fOLte." so to speak, to 81 and costs
which Garin called and lost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
A SURPRISE.

| This morning the members of the vestry
| formal resignation of the Rev. A B. Allen,
as pastor of that church and parish The
surprise was very general, as it was not
known that the Rev. Mr.. Allen contemplate
ed withdrawal from the position of rector
which he has filed with such signal sue
cess for the past two years. The Rev. A.
B. Allen came to Rock Island early in De-
tober, 1879, and last Sunday was the sec
ond anniversary of his connection with
Trinity church. During that period he has
cleared up the church debt, has erected a
missionary chapel, secured a new church
organ, carried on the current expenses of
the organization, and leaves the church on
substantial footing both financially and
as concerns the membership. The regret
is very general that Mr.. Allen should feel
called upon to retire from the posi-
ton of pastor, and is not confined
to the members of his congregation but
extends throughout the city among the
members of other church and the public in
general. He is regarded as one of the
best ministers, pulpit orators, and most
valuable citizen that has been called to
this city in the discharge of clerical duties.
1t is understood that Mr.. Allen will retire
from the ministry and devote his time and
talents to private matters. as it is stated in
his letter of resignation that there is no in
tention of removal to another parish, but
simply desire to devote himself to private
interests.
The letter of resignation is as follows:
s TRINITY REcroRY,
Rock ISLAND, Ills, Oct 8, 1881.
To the Vestry Of Trinity Church:
GENTLENEN;-It is with great reluctance
and after long and prayerful elaboration,
that have determined to present my res
ignation of the rectorship of this parish.
My reasons for resigning are purely per-
sonal; have been happy in my work, and
perfectly satisfied with the Parish. | do
not, would not, leave here for another par
ish, but simply to discharge a duty to my
self and family. More than this, do not
deem it necessary to state. II the vestry
desires detailed statement of reasons, !
will make it at any time.
Ih1S resignation VIII take enect the Isl
of Nov, or at an earlier day if possible.
You will experience no difficulty in filing
the vacancy. The parish is in perfect con-
dition, and can command the best men.
With great respect, am faithfully your
servant,
A B. ALLEN.
The members of the vestry will meet this
evening at the banking house of Mitchell &
Lynde. when appropriate action will be
taken at once.
1t is hoped that some arrangement can
be effected by which Mr.. Alien will recall
his resignation, such as granting him a
years absence or something of o similar
nature.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
1t Won't Paw

after SO much labor and capital has been
expended to build up this medicine, to al
low it to deteriorate. You can take Sim
mons Liver Regulator with perfect faith,
as it is made by no adventures, who pick
up the business of concocting medicines,
but by educated, practical druggists. who
have made the study of medicine and its
compounds the labor of a lifetime. The
care, precision neatness and perfection ex.
Inhibited by the very appearance of the Reg.
uiator proves it to be the best prepared
medicine in the market, and J. H. Zeilin &
Co., fully carry out their motto: 'tPuris.
sima ct Optima" (purest and best.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
PERSONAL.
CITY.

J. z. Mott is in Chicago.
Major H. C. Connolly has returned to
the city.
Mrs. Mary j. Wiser is visiting friends at
Iowa City.
Mr.. John Reticker of the firm of Carse
s. Reticker is in Cincinnati buying goods.
Mrs. T. F. Barbee, who has been visiting
relatives in this city, departed for her home
at Carroll, Iowa, this morning.
DR.. ]. w. Morey and family, John and
Walter Good and Miss Josephine Good. of
Moline, leave for California ON Monday
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

Ii.1le on no success, as in the majority OF
cases the burglars have been scared off
without securing any large amount of boo
ty. In this city no successful burglary has
yet been perpetrated, but several have
been attempted. In Moline, however, the
denizens have not been so fortunate, as in
one instance sum of money was abstract
ed from a private dwelling. The fairs
having terminated the thieves are making
for the cities and towns to ply their crimes,
and too much care and precaution can moi
be taken both by the police and citizens
generally, to prevent robberies-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
4 Cough. Cola or sors rhroa,

A Cough, Cold or Gore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in
an INcURABLE LUNG DISEASE oE CONSUMPTION
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHRs do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrnps and balsams /,
but ACT DIREcTLr ON THR IMPLANTED PARTS, al
laying irritation. give relief in ASTHMA, BRoNoHI-
rts, cousHs, CArARRH. and the TaRoAr TRoUBELs
which SIsaERs AND PuBLIo 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 an entire gener
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies of the age. Sold ct sbcx
Dor everywhere. dtts&wssw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
risdieaion Of Cock county justices Of the

risaieiion Of Cock county justices OF the
peace.
Fifty thousand dollars of the Peoria
court house indebtedness has been paid
Two hundred and ten thousand is still un-
paid
The Annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masocs of IL
linois commenced yesterday at Central Mu'
sic Hall, Chicago.
It is said that exemption from frost is
helping the late corn and potatoes immeas
urably in the state, aud ten days more vii
secure good crop.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

John Garin was up before Justice Crop
per this morning, on charge of disturb
ing the peace last night on Second avenue.
It appeared that Garin and companion
named John Hammerling were out for q
Lark, and commenced operations over
in Davenport They enjoyed little game
for knowledge Of which s:Poker Bob
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

/ 1t only needs a simple suggestion to
show the great number of sufferers from
govt, rheumatism and cutaneous diseases
how readily they can obtain lasting relief
by taking cake of GLENNs Sulphur
Soap and going with it into a tub of warm
water. If all the victims of those diseases
would pursue that plan their painful NAL
number of hospitals for the disabled be
diminished. Sold by all druggists.
or BROWN, SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
THIEVES.

The present season is one in which thieves
are most to be expected, and the record OF
the police department Of this city demon
strates that Rock Island and vicinity have.
not been sighted by the light fingered
gentry. A number of robberies and burg
laries have been attempted, but 50 far with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
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.
KidneyWort produces healthy action OF
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or DRY form-I7ater- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

Persons living in malarious districts may
protect themselves from attacks of fever
by using Fellows Compound Syrup OF
Hypophosphites; its effect in toning up the
system enables us to ward off contagious
disorders and successfully combat disease
Fellows Hypophosphites is administer.
ed by the leading medical men in Canada,
a large number of whom have written OF
its efficacy in Specific cases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

MIR. Matt. McDermott, l. G. r. R. Shops,
Waterloo, Ia, writes: I was taken with an
acute attack of Rheumatism and was con-
fined to bed At first employed physician
without benefit; then sent TO Wangler
Bros. Drug store, and obtained a bottle
of ST. Jacobs Oil, the use of which soon gave
me relief, and cured me of the attack.
can safely recommend it to all suffering
with Rheumatism.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

You need NO physician for a cough,
however distressing, Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar will set your laboring
lungs at rest in forty eight hours.
Pik's Toothaehe Drops cure in one min
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

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 Moffats
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, 1881-10-06
Set Back AZ Years,

was troubled for many years with Kid
ney complaint, Gravel, &C.; my blood be
came thin; ! was dull and inactive; could
hardly crawl about; was an old wornout
man all over; could get nothing to help
me until tried Hop Bitters, and now
am boy again. My blood and kidneys
are all right, and am as active as a man
of &c. although am ~. and / have nc
doubt it will do as well for others of my
age. 1t is worth trial.-Father.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
OVARIAN JUNIORS s.

The removal OF these tumors by RADwAT's IKE.
SOLVENT Is certainly established that whai
was once considered almost miraculous IL now
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs q. krapf, Mrs
J. H. jolly and Mrs. p. D. Hendrix, published In
our Almanac for 1879; also Nat of Mrs @. 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
ak times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

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 Il. Pinkham, s33 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
Yelled Prophets.

The c.. B. & Q. r. r. will sell tickets
to st. Louis and return, from the 1st to
It'll of October inclusive. for $3.50 These
tickets will be good until the 10th of Octo
Der, giving all who wish an opportunity to
see the Yelled Prophets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

Ii Is Foolish MISTAKE to confound 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 it to be
a sterling health restorative. Times. See
81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06
STOCK SPECULATION.

JOHN A. DoDaK q Co., Bankers and Brokeisb III IA
Wall Street, New York, buy stocks on reason md
margin, and, when desired, viii sdy1se WnsIh 115
what TO buy. Also Stock Privileges In WHICH .feS
to $l00 can be probably invested. LII in
for good pr0fls are constantly occurring; seDt
tree.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-06

The most efficacious stimulants to excite
the appetite are Agnostura Bitters, prepar-
ed by Dr. j. G. b. Siegert s. Sons. Be-
ware of ceunterfeits. Ask your grocer OF
druggist for the genuine article.