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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17
THE WOUND.

DIR. Craig was at once summoned ana
made an examination of the injury. 1t
was found that the ball had entered the
body near, and just below the breast bone,
it had then passed almost straight
through, emerging from the body to the
left of the spine and under the shoulder
blade. The patient was suffering great
pain from the shock to the system incident
to the wound, and so far as could be ascer-
tanned there was no hemorrhage. either
externally or internally. The attending
physician was unable to tell what organs
had been afflicted by the ball, but he re-
garded the wound as of fatal character.
1t is barely possible that she may recover
from its effects, but highly improbable that
such a result will follow the injury 1t is
also stated that when the reaction of the
system occurs from the gshock produced,
hemorrhage may be more pronounced, and
then death will speedily follow, or if the
patient overcomes this stage, death from
exhaustion will in all probability take
place
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17
no rzrx rusxxc.

There can be no better guarantee of the value OF
DR. Radwsy old established r. R. r. Remedies
fhan the base and worthless im ati0ns OF them. 90
here are False Reeolventss Re1iefs and PilIs be
sure and ask for Railways. and see that Inc name
sRApWAxn IL on what you hny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17
HEALTH IS WEALTH.
Health Of BODY is Wealth Of Mind
R.ADW AVS
sarsaparill.ab aeselvent,

pnre blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin. II you wonld have your flesh hrm
your bones sound, without carries, and yonr com.
olexion fair use RAILWAYS SARSAPARILLIAN
RESULVENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

send aletter stamp to RADWAY d co. No. %
Warren Cor Church St., New YORK ~ lnioF-
@mation worth thousands will be sent you
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

EoUND-A bunch of keys on the R. r. track, near
Il Milan. Owner can have same by calling 81
this office and paying for notice.
EOUND-A bunch of keys, evidently belonging
Il TO railroad man; the owner can receive the
same by calling at the Argus counting room.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

WANTED-The people to know that Simon Berk
w son has a large stock of new and second-ban I
Clothing for the fall AMI winter trade to sell or x
change. 2OOo cor. 4th ave. and Goth street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17
DR.. ktadwav's
REGULATING PILLS
VEGETABLE DESTITUTE FOR cALoMEL

Perfect Purgativee, Soothing Aperiente. Act
Without Pain always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17
FALSE AND TRUE.

We extract from r. Radway's ssTreatise ON Dfs-
exse and Its Cure" as follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

DOR SALE.-Minnesota Flour Fancy Patent s. 20.
Il Straight, S2,15; Bakers, $3.50, at Longs Boat
Store, LIST Avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17


that she was badly wounded from shot
fired by her own hand.
1t appeared that on awaking at o'cock
Mrs. Butler had secured her husbands
pistol which was contained in his clothing,
he having occasion TO carry such a firearm
while watching at the saw mill. This
morning on returning he had neglected to
remove the pistol from his pants pocket,
but had allowed it to remain in his clothing
which he hung on a chair near the bed
From appearances she had been very DELHI
crate in her preparations for instantaneous
death, as she secured the pistol which was
a very fine specimen of the Sweet s. Wilson
make, of 38 calibre, assumed a sitting po-
sition and then pointed the revolver at her
head and pulled the trigger. She fell back
with slight groan, the pistol still being
clutched with tight grasp in her right
hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

ikiANTED-One good Agent to sell a new Bed
w Spring. Apply at once at No 119 Main street
Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

WANTED-All the ladies of Rock Island Dayeu.
w port and Moline, to know that Mrs. Potter Gin
Is buying cast of clothing, for which will pay the
highest price.
Mrs Potter Gill
1919 Second Az, between 18th and 10th ste
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

occurred at seven O'Clock this morning and
was substantially as follows:
George Butler is watchman at the
lower saw mill of Weyerhauser & Denk
mann. his watch over the premises ter
minating at midnight: Last night he
arrived at home about the usual hour and
retired about one o'clock this n orning
He did not noticeanything about the house
or his " ifes demeanor IS she welcomed him
home to excite his suspicious that she con
templated self destruction. In fact he in
company with the family relatives thought
that his wifes health was constantly i'm
proving and they all entertained sanguine
hopes of her ultimate recovery.
After remaining asleep for several hours
he was awakened this morning by the
report of pistol in close proximity to the
bed in which he was sleeping. On regain
ing consciousness he saw hls-wife falling
He soon made
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Sad Case Occurred During
the Day.
III-Health is Assigned as the
Cause.

A very sad domestic incident occurred
this morning at an early hour at the resi-
dence OF George Butler on Seventh avenue
between Eleventh and Twelfth stree is
which will result in the death of Mrs. But
Ter from the effects of wound inflicted
by her own hand
The details of affair only show that the
wife and mother Willie enjoying the usual
blessings of fo.-d husband and the society
of two bright and promising children, still
became tired of this earthly existence on
account of i'll health which she had been
compelled to suffer for the past three or
four years, and in a desperate moment she
shot herself with pistol which she found
in her husbands clothing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-17

1VANTED-To find the man, woman or child
w who can not be fitted or suited In boots, shoes
and slippers, to call at once on Carse & Retckor
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

suitable, what is termed a doubler-
decker was thought convenient as the
middle space afforded an excellent
place from which the grain could run
from the machine, be recleaned, and
stored or dropped into the wagon.
The question of soiling was postpon-
ed until next meeting.
The question of ponds in barn
yard was discussed at some length.
A lengthy talk was had as to the
use OF purchased fertilizers. 1t was
thought that if they paid, why would
it not pay for the farmer to Craze
more, put in less wheat, make more
compost out of manure mixed with
rich earth and plaster. Then they
would not run such risks. Embar-
rassment was the result when large
debts are contracted for fertilizers
with the expectation of the crop pay
ing we'll and the season was unpro-
pitious
Adjourned to meet at Greenwood
the residence of Jonathan Branson
Saturday, September %, 1881. Neaos
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Why Is It /?

We often hear the question asked,
"Why is it that G.. F. Mayors succeeds
in distr hnting such large amo, mt of
merchandise among the people each
year ?" We append the following as
our answer
LIST. His purchases are made in a
large measure direct from manufac-
turers or their agents, thus saving to
his customers the usual iobbers' profit.
I'd. From his large and varied stock
(probably the heaviest carried by any
one establishment in the county,, you
can always be sure Of getting just
what you want, and not be compelled
to substitute something else.
Sd. The prices at which he marks
his goods are fully ten per cent lower
than other houses, depending for his
income rather upon the quantity han
died than a high rate of profit.
4th. The prices he allows for pro-
duce in exchange for goods will al
ways be found to be shade higher
than the current market rates.
4th. His modest but pointed adver-
tisement is always found in the col
umns of the Star, the statements con-
tanned in which are fully corroborated
by visit to his establishment. 4t4
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Produce Market Report.
CORRECTED BY STEELE BROTHERS.

A FAvoR1TE EDY.-Simmons'
Liver Regulators one Of the most mer-
itorious and popular remedies offered
to the public. It is entirely free from
injurious mineral substances, and as
a vegetable made Of Southern roots
and herbs, it is sovereign remedy for
all liver and bowel complaints. The
merits OF this remedy commend it to
the public as q standard to be kept
constantly in the family. 1t has the
mostunquali6ed endorsement of thous-
ands of our most prominent citjzensin
all parts of the country, WHO have
used it and testify to its excellent medi-,
cal and curative properties.
Purchasers should be careful to see
that they get the GENUINE, manufac-
tured only by ]. H. ZEILIN g. Co.,
Philadelphia.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

The Macedonia Union Sunday
School will hold a basket picnic in
Hancock s woods, half mile south west
of the Church, on Saturday, the 18th.
Mrs. Mary Martin, of Harrisburg,
Pa, says: II suffered severely from a
complication of female diseases; that
sense of bearing down seemed as if it
would kill me; my habits were very
irregular; nothing seemed to benefit
me until I tried Browns Iron Bitters.
they acted like charm, and now I
have perfect health.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

To the citizens of Stephens City and
vicinity. In order to cloie out sum'
mer stock have desome sweeping
reductions in prices:
$50 pieces best brands of Prints at
} cents per yard.
'25 pieces dress goods at from 8 cents
to Is cents per yard.
Parasols, Sun Umbrellas and Fans,
very low.
The krgest stock of Groceries in the
Valley, at prices that defy COMPETE
ton. A cordial invitation is ex end
ed to all to inspect my stock. No
undue solicitation to buy need be
feared. Highest prices given for all
kinds of country produce.
Your obedient servant,
alw4 "a G.. F. MAYERs,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
The Mutual Formers Club of Fred

The Mutual Formers Club Of Fred
erick county, Virginia, met at Circle
Hill, the residence of Samuel Pidgeon,
on Saturday, August 9th, 81, mem
bers generally present. Samuel Pid-
geon answered the question: what
are the advantages Of a bank barn p.
He said that in proportion to the ex-
pense, a larger space could be had, the
roof being the most costly part of the
structure. Where the ground was
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

*The Government Chemist also adds:
II regard all alum powders as very
unwholesome. Phosphate and tartaric
acid powders liberate their gass too
freely in process of baking, or under
varying climatic changes suffer deter-
ioration."
It is proper to state that all the
powders examined were from the onen
market, and that the original labels
werein every case broken by DR.. Love
himself. He also informs me that lie,
himself, purchased the can of Royal
Baking Powder at the store of Park g.
Tilford.
have only to add, that for 20 years
the Royal Baking Powher has been
before the public, and it is to-day the
standard for purity and excellence
throughout the world. Because of its
intrinsic merit, and by virtue of hon
orable enterprise, the Royal Baking
Powder has taken this rank, and am
not surprised to find adventures in
the business anxious to assume their
preparations to be its equal. 81
]. g. HOAGLAND, :
President Poyal Baking Powder Co..
New YORK, Sept. 1881.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

Daniel and Cameron met at Madi-
son Court House Friday, Madison lead
ing off. A large crowd was present,
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
Madison has been claimed to be one of
the Coalition strongholds, but Daniel 8
arguments and personal attractions,
and the enthusiasm of our party struck
the Coalition party a severe blow. To
days work will be felt in November.
Madison may now be relied on to give
her old time Democratic majority for
our friends have said it. The Demo.
Gratis are thoroughly organized and
ready for work.-Cor. State.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10


PERsoNAL.-Our young friend, Viii
lard Hinkley. who has been absent
some weeks, attending the State Nor
NAL has returned.
Arestus Guard, of Staunton is Wis
ting his father, George Guard, of this
place.
Miss Lou Reed, of Winchester, who
has been visiting her relatives in this
city for some weeks has returned to
her home.
Our friend, Mr.. A. J. Kore, who
has been absent for some weeks, on a
visit to his father, in High Spire, Pa,
has returned.
Mrs. W. S. Barr, and daughter, who
have been visiting their relatives at
Maytown, Pa, for some weeks, have
returned. They express themselves
as having a very pleasant trip.
Mr.. George Carver, of this place,
who has been quite i'll for some days
during the week, is improving.
Mayor Thos. M. Miller and lady
Mrs. Robt. Miller and Thos. S. Sangs-
ter, left this city Wednesday, Septem
Der 7th, to attend the Presbytery al
Oakland, Nd.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

The entertainment held in Cook
grove, near the residence of Mr.. Joslin,
last Saturday, was one of the most
enjoyable occasions Of the season. A
special reporter to the STAR, turning
from the highway into newly cut
road ofseveral hundred yards, through
an almost interminable underground Of
oak and cedar, arrived in the spacious
and romantic area, overspread with
branches of the surrounding oaks
where was erected a convenient ar
rangement for the dance, consisting Of
a spacious floor of pine plank, enclosed
with railing, save at the eastern end,
where was erected an elevated form
for the orchestra. Ranged about the
circle were comfortable seats for the
use of the ladies assembled. After
dinner the music began, and hour
after hour, set after set were ushered
in the cotillon, which was for all hours
in the afternoon maze of giddy tran
sit to those who "tripped the light,
fantastic toe"
Thanks are extended to Rutter's
band, for the excellent music furnished
for the occasion.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
The Government Chemists Re-
port on Baking Powders.
To the Editor of the Star .

10 the Editor OF the Star
The recent publication of the report
giving comparative merits Of various
Baking Powders, according to tests
made by the Government Chemist, has
induced some of the manufacturers OF
brands, whose inferiority was thus
brought to light, to resort to various
means and publications in order to
rid themselves of the result of that
untavorable exposition Of their inferi-
GRITTY.
That the public may fully under
stand the matter, and to avoid any
misconception arising out of statements
of our competitors, seeking to break
the force of the report, I herewith
subjoin the main part of the report, in
which the comparative values are cor
rectly given.
DR.. Loves tests were made to de-
termine what brands are the most
economical to use. And as their ca
pacity lies in their leavening power,
tests were directed solely to ascertain
the available gass of each powder. =
Name of the Available Gas Compare
Powders. Cubic in, per worth
each ounce powder. per ID.
Royal Germ. tartar powder)l27 SOC.
Sterling (tartaric acid
powder) 1852 - y
Patapsico, (alum powder) 1852 = Z
Rumford's (phosphate)
fresh, 1925 48c.
Rumford's (phosphate)
old, 1927 ID c..
Hanfords None Such, new 1915 47ac
I" :" old, 94.35 33c.
Redhead's 1l7.O Acc.
Charm, (alumn powder) 1859 -
Amazon, (alum powder) 1ll.9 y
Cleavelan lis, (short weight S.
o.. l10.S 46e.
Gear, 1868 42c.
DR.. Prices Cream, 1925 40e
Lewis's Condensed 982 38lc
Congress yeast, 97.5 30c.
Andrews Pearl, 93.2 36}c
Hecker's Perfect, 92.5 36c.
Gillets, $40 $50.
Bulk, SO.5 3oc.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

We learn that Balls DerAinger,
living about 8 miles from this place
had his barn and contents, consisting
of $50 bushels of wheat, a quantity
of hay, harness, ETC., totally destroyed
by fire several weeks ago. A young
stallion that had been put in the sta
Bile by Mr.. Derainger in the evening,
was found hitched some distance away
after the FIRE proving beyond doubt
that it was the work of an incendiary.
There was no insurance.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Millinery Goods.

Newtown and vicinity that she still has on
hand good line of fashionable millinery
goods, such as ribbons, flowers, feathers,
and all the trimmings used in millinery,
which she is selling off at extremely low
prices, in order to make room for her new
stock of fall goods.
.Hots Uttered and Re Trimmed.
All work at moderate prices, and on short
notice. She can be found at an times in
her rooms one door north of the postofllce
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

The speaking in Winchester last
Court day, was we'll attended by peo-
pie from all parts of the country.
The speakers, Allen, Goode, Brooke
and Conrad, being among the most
able canvassers of the "Funder fac
ton, it is needless to say that the one
side of the question was ably discussed.
Being pressed for space, we are unable
to publish the speeches as we would
much like to do. Would it not be we'll
to have representatives to speak on
both sides at these meetings?
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Business Cards.
Look Here!

The undersigned takes this mode of in
forming the public that he does all kinds of
BLACKSMITHING,
Light Wagon and Carriage Building,
Painting, trimming and repairing spc-
cialty. Also. clocks cleaned and repaired,
jewelry mended; in fact tive, do little Of
almost every kind of work. If You have
will insure you satisfaction. z
B. IT. ARGENBRTGHT
Stephens City, July 23, 1Ss1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

The Martinsburg Independent con-
tains the intelligence that President
Kennedy, Of the G. V. Railroad, with
assistants are now engaged in settling
the damages along the Martinsburg
and Potomac Railroad for the extern
sion to Winchester. This, we hope is
the beginning that will not be suspend
ed until the extension that our people
have subscribed $780, 900 for, shall have
been completed.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Tailoring Establishment.

Having had forty years experience in the
various branches OF his business, he feels
justified in saying that he is prepared to do
ali kinds of cutting and making in the most
fashionable manner Mr.. Yeakle would he
pleased to see his old friends and patrons
in his shop in rear of the post office. 1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
~ OF ICE .

Wehave on hand for sale ,seventy-fve
head of nice clean cattle, which will
gross eleven hundred pounds each.
Also some s or 10 good fresh cows, one
half Alderny and Durham, one full
blooded Alderny and one full blooded
Durham bull. Apply to,
THOS. NOLEN. Agent.
Stephens City, Frederick Co., Va.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
.Hots Uttered and Re- Trimmed.
J. w. Yeakle

Would respectfully inform the citizens of
Newtown and vicinity that, since the death
of his son he has re-opened his
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at
Gainesville. Fla. Feb. III. 1881.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Jno. w. Diclxins, Clerk Circuit Court at En-
fernrise. Fla, on Thursday March oath, 1881,
viz: Granville Bevell. Homestead Number
2.I75. for the east 1 of southeast of Section
Il. and west l of southwest /, Section IL, Town
ship 16, south of Range 80 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz James F. Hull, Thos.
Newmans, Alexander Prevatt, j. G. Yelving-
ton, all of Spring Garden, Fla.
las l49 l.. A. BARNES, Register.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
Vegetable Growers.

Why allow the insects 70 consrr,o
your crops; when you can SO easily pre-
vent them Read the following:
MessrS. Gould & Co..
No. 8 W, Bay ST., Jacksonville Fla
Please send me another ton Of vonr
Carbolated Phosphate. It does splen-
didiy as an insect destroyer. Hoping if
will come coon and all right.
143-146 G. W wr1s
The Doctors Said
| would never leave my bed. That was
three months ago, and now weigh 1870
pounds. cannot write half of what I
want to say but Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure did it all
H. O. RoURK,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at

Gainesville, Fla, Feb Is, 1881. {
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
Az named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proofin support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before S. A.
Jameson, Deputy Clerk at Altoona Orange
county, Fla, on Tuesday, April 9th, 1881, viz:
Moses w. Rowell, Homestead Number 254S,
for lot l and northeast of northwest l. and
northwest ! of northeast /, Section 10, Town
ship II SOUTH Range p east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
IN continuous residence upon and cultivation
or said land, VIZ: Mathew Walker Solomon
Holland, Thos. j. Hinson, Jr., all of Altoona,
Fla, Ancil Walker, of Ponceannah, Fla.
145 149 l.. A. BARNES, Register.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at.
Gainesville, Fla, Feb. "A, 1881.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filled notice OF his lnten-
and that said proof will be made before
J. w Dickins, Clerk Circuit Court at Enter
prise, Fla on Monday March 2sth, 1881, viz:
Thomas ]. Newman, Homestead Number 2 1913,
for. fine east of southwest J. Section II, and
lots and of Section 20, Township l6, south
of Range 30 east.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his Continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz Granville Bevell, j:
+. Hnll. Alex. Prevatt, Jesse Yelvington, all
Ia i49e L. A. BARNES, Register.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-23
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at
Gainesville, Fla, Feb. IS, 1880. !

Gainesville, Fla, Feb. IS, 1880. !
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
,Jamerson, Deputy Clerk at Altoona Orange
county Fla, on Tuesday, April 9Th, 1881, viz:
James A. Miller, P. D. S. Number 175, for the
east of of southwest and east half of north
Range 81 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land. viz: Ira A. johnson, Dennis p.
Sheridan, e, C. Getch, Thos. j. Hinson, Jr.,
all of Altoona Fla.
1910 J.. A. BARNES, Register.
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HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
Land Office at

Gainesville, Fla, Feb. Is, 1881. {
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim.
ana that said proof will be made before S. A.
Jameson. Deputy Clerk at Altoona, Orange
county, Fla, on Tuesday, April 9Th, 1881, viz:
solomon Holland, Homestead Number 2.96S,
forthe west northeast /, northeast of north
east and northeast northwest of Section
30, Township II south, Range 27 east.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and cul-
tivation of said land, viz: Francis u Hinson.
Moses w. Rowell, f. j. Hinson, Jr., all of
Altoona, Fla. samuel j. Simmonds, of Ponce
annah, Fla.
l45 l49 L. A. BARNES. Register.