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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Mr.. Jefferson Davis, in letter to
Miss Genie Morris and Miss Angie Pat
ton, of Port Gibson, Mississippi, who
asked him to write Il history of the Uni
ted States, such as they can read with
out pain, says that if his life is spared he
will try to grant their request.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The new morse disease, which is pre-
vailing throughout the Northand West,
is spreading to the large cities in the
South. 1t is called "pink-cyc," and re,
sembles the epizootic in some respects
and is attended with profusc sweating
1t is not very fatal, but the animals are
greatly weakened by it.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Chicago Tribune states that since
the commencement Of the present year
903 murders have been reported in its
columns. During the same period there
have been but seventy executions IN the
United States. OF these forty-nine, or
considerably more than half, took place
in the Southern States, and Of the forty,
nine all but four or five were negroes.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

1t is announced that the canal around
the Muscle Shoals will be completed
within two years, in which case the
Tennessee will be navigable from Padu-
cab to Knoxville, II distance Of 800
miles.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
Suite of Tennessee-FrdnkLin C0unty.

Suite Of Tennessee-Frm,klin County.
Personally appeared before me, r
II. Finch, G. " NJ, the undersigned
and made oath, in due form of law, tha
the foregoing petition and answer, o
their own knowledge are true, and those
stated upon information they believe tc
be true. T.. G. MARKS,
ISAAC EsTILL,
W. b. WATTERsoN,
w. V. BEAsLEY,
b. DUFIELD,
Y. j. GAINES,
j. w. DAVIS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
October Sd, 1881.
T. II FINCH, C. & NJ.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

All kinds Of the best Of Jeans, Lin
seys, Shawls, Blankets, &C., of the best
material, constantly on hand at the
Winchester Wooden Mills, and will be
sold cheap for cash, or exchanged for
wool
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
All subscribers who see a Gro

y All subscribers who see eros,
* Amark on the margin e their pa
per this week will please understand
that it means that we are in need OF
money, and that their time is "out and
and over" and they ought to come up
and pay up, and continue their county
paper.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Twenty years ago the entire revenue
Of the United States was 81 800, 600 Il
year; now, after expanding for the gen
cral purpose Of the government at the
rate Of $2G0,000,000 annually, we are
collecting IL surplus Of about SIP, OOO,-
eco per month, while the
treasury contains, in coin and bullion,
an accumulation of $3.50. 100000.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
A valuable FARM
F(oR 9A IE.

This farm is located about J miles nearly
south from Winchester, and from its proxim-
ity to railroads and convenience to the splen-
did institutions Of learning so well known
throughout the whole country, it, church adj
vantages, and being surrounded by neigh
borhood that cannot be surpassed in any
country for morality, industry and intel'
gence, makes it one Of the most desirable lO-
cations in our county.
The Improvements consist Of a substantial
two-story brick building, surrounded by beau
tiful shade trees. 1t has, but Il few rods from
the dwelling, spring OF nevcrfming pure
cold water also, Fish Pond that is ways
we'll supplied with water. There is ais, a
good supply OF fruit, consisting OF apple
peaches, cherries, pears and grapes.
Any person desiring to purchase a farm
with all these advantages, (evcry held o'
which can be watcred from the pond, con-
sisting OF l70 acres, can get Il rare bargain, U!
applying to the undersigned at Winchester
Tenn. $. H. ESIlBL.
aB"Pricc, $500.
In addition to the above desirable tract o. OIL
land, have about 10000 acres OF mountain
land, embracinga section of country IN winch
are several groupings OF coal, with very ia'oI,
able indications OF iron ore. Some oil tlc%
lands are in sight of the Cowan furnace:
5. III. ESllLL'
June 90, 1881. If
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
Blacksmithing and Repairing.
ANDREW KNAPPER,

In the shop formerly occupied by A. Fa-s-
nacht, on High st., Winchester, Tehn., is pre-
pared to do all manner Of Blacksmithing and
repairing of machinery. Flows made or
pointed, and horses shod promptly, and per-
feet satisfaction guaranteed Eighteen vears'
experience in the largest cities in the cold
country" Idec7-ly
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

President Arthur has been petitioned
by the National Temperance Society to
discourage intempcrance'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Gen. Arthur is the first President
who has entered upon the duties of tn,
office elsewhere than at the seat of the
Government, but there was Vice.
President who took the oath of office in
Il foreign land. Hon. VIM. Il. King,
of Alabama, was elected Nicc-Presideni
in the year 1852 ON the ticket with Mr.
Pierce. He was in feeble health, and
early in January, 1853, his physicians
advised him to 60 to Cuba. Congress
passed a special act under which he took
the oath of office before the Consul Gen
,ral at Havana, March 4,h, 1853. He
lied COON after returning home
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
THE TEACHING

in this College is fully up to the progressive
and example such that even the sluggish and
indifferent soon become interested, and study
becomes positive pleasure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

A company Of United States soldiers
has been detailed to guard Gartields
grave
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The national banks had 1861, $40, 100
in circulation Oct. 1st--the largest they
ever had.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Nashville dailics are lively. The
new morning paper, the World, is Il;
neatly gottcn-up and as ably edited as
any of the Southern dalies,
and we wish for it unboundcd sue
cess. The American, which has always
been II credit to Tennessee journalism,
has been much improved Of late, and
like the World, gives us seven issues per
week. The Banner has been enlarged
and otherwise improved, and is inferior
to no evening paper in the country.
Nashville may justly be proud of her
press.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

eag" A large lot of all-Wool Blanket:
for sale cheap at the Winchester Wool
en- Mills. dco
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Indictment against Guitcau was
completed Iaot week, and he will be ar
raigncd for trial this week His coun,
sci will put in the plea Of insanity.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Wilson County News, published
at Lebanon, says that indictments are
in such demand there that the Attorney
General has offered two dollars and fifty
cents premium ON all that may be
brought for drunkenness
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The State Teachers Association will
meet at Humboldt, Oct. q,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
MARY SHARP COLLEGE,
The Female University ,! The South
at Winchester, Tenn.

unsurpassed for variety and beauty OF scene,
ry, and entirely exempt from all malarial and
epidemic diseases
THE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
in this lnstitution are such as common sense
and the wisdom gained from long experience
have demonstrated to be most effective.
No plan is accepted or rejected because it is
"ncw " or "vM" but ii proved best, no stigma
is placed upon it because it is not the birth Of
Yesterday
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
TILIkTY WEARS

the Mary Sharp has stood firm amid the des-
olaton Of war and the prosecutions OF envy
and jealousy, and this long record OF faithful
and successful toll should be- Il sufficient guar
antec for the future.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Grand Lodge Of Tennessee, In
dependent Order Of Good ,I'cmpIars
will meet in Nashville on Tuesday next
oct. 18TH
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Emigration from Germany to The
United States is constantly increasing.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

1t il thought that tine immigration
meeting, which is to be held at luIIaho-
ma next Friday, will he largely attend
ed. We hope that our county viii be
ably represented
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Senator Voorhees, made Il powerful
argument for the policy Of protection OF
American industries in his address upon
Tie opening of the great Cotton !IXposi-
ton at Atlanta.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Fall races commenced at Nash
vile yesterday, the nth, and will close
on the lith.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Some Of the IDw-taX organs want f
run Judge j. J. Williams, Of our town
for Governor in 1852.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

New counterfeit S. bank notes are in
circulation.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Mrs. Garfield fund has reached
about $3.50, 900
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

At last the capitalists Of the North
have found that the South is the place
to invest their money
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Frost was reported last week from the
northern part Of South Carolina, and at
Danyillc, Virginia.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

The Right Worthy Grand lodge Of
Tennessee, Independent Order Of Odd
Fellows will meet in Nashville, Octo-
Der 10. The Grand Encampmcnt will
meet ON the 18th.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
STUDENTS OF THIS COLLEGE,

occupying positions OF honor throughout the
land, aud who, by the education here rccciy-
ed, are made blessings to thousands OF South
crn homes" and to the communities in which
they reside, are Grag citneSses OF the thorough
work done at the Mary Sharp in educating
mind and heart
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
ECONOMY

Of dress is insured by neat and inexpensive
uniform.
Books and stationery can be bought at
Nashville prices. No combinations formed
by which any teacher is to receive profit in
monies spent for pupils.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

IlcHI ~ w dlHl'u' l'i 2ViiNtllho VI Wv
kind.
The State Teachers Association will
meet at Humboldt, Oct. u.
Emigration from Germany to the
United States is constantly increasing,
The Fall races commenced at Nash
vile yesterday, the !lth, and will close
on the l4th.
Frost was reported last week from the
northern part Of South Carolina, and at
DmyilIc, Virginia.
At last the capitalists Of the North
have found that the South is the place
to invest their money
Some Of the Iow-taX organs want to
run Judge j. J. Williams, Of our town,
for Governor in 1882.
The Grand Lodge Oh Tennessee, In
dependent Order Of Good IcmpIars,
will meet in Nashville on Tuesday next,
" ...--.,.,. , On
The Fair Ground at Fayetteville is to
be divided into lots and sold. The
buildings will be torn down and the
! lumber sold.
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sci VIII put III the pea oi INSANITY
pro.;lc,, GorGrlI i tho n,irl +, ii,
ortho Gr,ocn n.rh.r. Of fine EIcctora
~ ,,,.i..;,n Go,o,.r q p N,rto,
,,, tina Gr., and Jos,ic, CIi,,rd III,
,.,,,,1
800 l~--.. .
Gov. Wilt, Of Louisiana, Is seriously
i'll, aad it IS thought he wi! due ~
has formally notified hIrnt.-O'oYerno
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12

Payments to be made, one-hali in advance
for each hall session Of twenty weeks.
For Catalogues, or information address the
President, or Professors G.. w. Johnston and
A. 7. Barrett.
BeAp The next session begins the I'd We'd
neSday in September.
HAYDEN MARCH,
President Board Of Trustees.
,July II 1891
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-10-12
THE PROSPECTS

of the Institution were never better; request.
for Catalogues and information received dali
ly, not only from the Southern States, but
from points north Of the Ohio river.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
AN ORDINANCE
Providing for the Levy, Assessment and Collie
tion Of Taxes for the fiscal year
a. D. 1881

SECTION /. Be it ordained By tie city Council Of
the City Of Rock leland:
That there shall be levied assessed ami collect
ed, upon the personal aud real property, within the
corporate liits of the city of Rock Island as the
same is may be returned by the Assessor OF said
city for the year one thousand eight hundred ard
eighty-one (1SSf), lo-wit:-
The cum of fourteen thousand FIVE hundred dol
lars (S14, 500, for interest On public debt:
And the sum CT six thousand two hundred dollars
(S6, ,200), for police department.;
And the sum OF one thousand five hundred dol
lars Isl .50o), for public library;
And the sum of five thousand two hundred and
eignty dollars (S5 2t0), for street lights;
And the sum of five thousand two hundred and
fifty dollars (S5. .25o), for fire department.:
And the sum of i've thousand dollars $4,000. for
water works:
And the sum Of four thousand dollars Ga, ,Oo0),
for salaries;
Ard the sum Of six thousand dollars ($6, ,oco) for
bridges;
And the sum of I've thousand dollars (s5, ,soo) for
sewers;
And the sum of five thousand dollars {S5 .60o) for
streets and alleys.
And the sum OF five hundred dollars $500, for
printing;
lars Isl .500). for Office, election. etc, etc;
And The sum of two thousand collars ls@,yoo), for
health department.;
And the sum of two thousand five hundred dol
are (Ss.5001 for general contingent and mlseelia-
And The cum Of twelve thousand dollars, fsta,-
000), fer deficiency e..
sessed aud collected Of seventy six Thousand TWO
hundred and thirty dollars lSI6 800.
sE5. q The City cierk shall hle certified copy
of this ordinance with the County Clerk OF the
county of Rock Island, and State OF Illinois, on or
before the 18th day OF September, A. d. 1851 SO
that the tax mag be by bim extended on the Coi-
such CASES made aud provided.
Passed AHg 21nd, 1851
Approved: HENRY CAhsE,
ROBERT KoEHIER, City Clerk. 2sdst
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
Fred Schindler attends to the wants of

Fred SCHNEIDER attends to the wants ot
the public IN the way of meats.
There are two drug stores here. one un
der the management of ]. IL Hazelef, and
the other under that of NJ C. Crandall
They both keep full line of drugs and
stationery.
Cliff Stanley still fiourishes in the livery
business and keeps up his reputation OF
being live man. He win sell you bug
gy or spring wagon cheap.
Long Tom Johnson has been shipping
the best potatoes of the season
to Rock Island, at prices such as
will satisfy even granger You can de.
pend on an Irishman making the ''praties'
grow.
Great anxiety is felt here for the Presi
dent, irrespective of party, and the ARGUS
is watched for anxiously to tell the latest
news respecting him. May he recover is
the hope of all here.
The special supplement of last weeks
ARGUS is move inzthe right direction and
it is hoped will be continued
More anon from
Yours Respectfully,
TRAMP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
REYNOLDS.
REYNOLDS, Aug

REYNOLDS, Aug. 24th.
The village of Reynolds is situated on
the r. l. & NJ. C. r. r., 16 miles from
Rock Isand and contains about 200 inhabi
tants There are two hotels, the CONNER
cial, under the management Of G. F.
Brayton, and the Reynolds House, under
that of ''Win" Dunn. The travelling public
will be cared for at either house.
There are two handsome church build
ings here. The NJ. E, church, has in
the Pastor, the Rev, T. III. Pryor very
able and hard working minister, The
Baptist Church, Pastor, Rev, II. G. James,
is a man of great literary attainments.
The school house here is a handsome
and substantial brick building, overlooking
the town.
Near the school house DR.. Stewart has
erected very handsome residence. He is
now recovered from severe attack of
Malaria, and is actively at work again.
The Doctor has built up an extensive
practice, which is due not only to his med
ical ability but to his general disposition,
and untiring attendance to his patients.
VIM. Y. Mclaughlin, the P. NJ, is a
very attentive man. There are two hacks
which meet here, one from Aledo, the other
from New Boston.
Mr.. n. L. Howard is the obliging agent
at the depot, which is the best station on
the r. l. & NJ G. r. r.
Mr.. Rufus Walker is extensively engag-
ed IN the lumber business here, his son
John smilingly attends to the business in
the absence of his father, who is now in
Vermont for the benefit Of his health.
The grain buyers, Mr.. NJ. Shoemaker
and Mr. Ekstrom, are lively now I'm
mense quantities of grain is shipped here
at such prices that farmers from other dis
tricts are seen here daily adding to the
already large stocks.
Mr.. Meggs Wait, live stock buyer and
shipper, has the entire confidence of the
people far and near, and by his honest
trading has the well wishes of all.
c. II. Dibbern, of Milan, hardware mer-
chant, has branch here, his clerk, I'll.
Davis, is now building himself house
which is expected to be completed this fall.
Charley Boyce is .busy swinging the
paint brush in every direction He is a
good workman.
In the way of dry goods, groceries, boots
and shoes, we have the firms of w. Pit
man, w. 7. Johnston, and Mclaughlin
and Miller. S. p. Ash carries dry goods
and groceries. Mr. p. Besson is in the
boot and shoe trade exclusively. j. K.
Freyling does a thriving business in the
furniture line. A. Helpenstan is in the
harness ank saddlery business, and is kept
busy. Our Village blacksmith is H. p
Webster, and he is doing well.
A good wagon maker would find this a
good locality.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
RAILROD BIDS.

CINCINNATI, Aug, 25.-At noon the
trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Ry.,
Began to open bids for lease of the Gin
cinnati Southern to bid twenty five years,
in five per cents of five years each at sep
arate annual rental during the excess Of
the five periods. Ten bids were put in fol
the seven interests or syndicates, the low
est was the Louisville and Nashville r. R.
Co. They bid for the first period half q
million annually; the second period seven
hundred thousand, annually; the third
period eight hundred thousand; the fourth
period nine hundred thousand; the fifth
period one hundred thousand. The high
est bid was that of Samuel Thomas and
associates who bid for the first period
$3.50 900; second $1110,000, third $125,
600, fourth 1875, 600, fifth 1550,000. The
board viii not decide just yet on the bids
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
To THE PUBLIC |!

THE UNDERSIGNED, SULE FROPRIETORS
and Publishers Of The DAIIY AND WEEKLY
ARGUS, desire to announce that THE ARGUS news
paper and Prin ing Hou,e, has connection with
''The Argus Printing Company The undersigned
purchased from ''The Argus Printing Company
the 1st of last February, the Newspaper, Vele-
graph franchises presses ana other material Of the
Office. The sale did rot include old subscriptions
and cl inns prior to February 1st, 1881. The col
lection OF these claims the present agitation
of 1.-THE Argus Printing Company"
The present firm Is RICHARDSON & POWERS, and
all business transacted since February 1st, 1884,
due them and should be in the firm name.
The announcement is made to avoid any confu-
sion or misunderstanding that may exist on ac-
count of the similarity of the names Of the s'Argur
Printing Conpan y" and THE ARGUS, paper pub
| lished by the undersigned
RICHARDSON s. POWERS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
Cured Of Drinking.

"A young friend of mine was cured of
an Unsuitable longing for liquor, which had
so prostrated him that he was unable to do
any business. He was entirely cured by
the use of Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all that
burning thirst; it took away the appetite
for liquor; made his nerves steady, and he
has ramained a sober and steady man for
more than two years. and has no desire to
retunfto his cups. I know of number of
others that have been cured of drinking by
from leading railroad official, Chi
cago, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
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
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form.-Inteq- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25

MANY LOSE THEIR BEAUTY from the hal
falling or fading. Parkers Hair Balsan
supplies necessary nourishment, prevents
falling and grayness and is an elegant dress
ING
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
SPORTING.

| SARATOGA. Aug. 25.-Three-quarters
dash. Perplex first, Ballancer second,
Col Sellers third. Time 1:162. Dash
one and five-eighth miles, Fireman first
Boulevard second, Cinderella third
| Time 2:52
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE,. Aug. 25
Wheat-Kxcited and unsettled; 1411 cash and
Aug; 1524 Oct
CCrn-N02 ! 81.
Oats-No 2. 3S
Barley-No 2. 50.
Rye-1 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
;O&AEECIAI.

Flour Shade stronger.
Whest-Moderately active; 2Q2Ac higher: fair
speculative trading: No red Sept 44Ls11 AK !;
Oct 47CG1 4712.
Corn-26ic higher; fairly active; mig I'd west
ern SPOT 67G7l4 futures 7IA07S
Oats-Better; western cash 41H950; Aug 421z !;
Oct 4514 0146-
rs.
Lard-opened steadier; become easier; II As.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
The Surgeons and their de-
cision this morning.
Gen. Garfield will remain at
the White House.
His condition TO-DAY still one
of great danger.
MORNING BULLETIN.

Oficial-Executive Mansion, Aug. 25th,
$50 a. m.-The President slept most of
the night. He has taken liquid food by
mouth at stated intervals and in sufficient
quantity so that enemata have not been re-
newed No moderation of the parotid
swelling has yet been observed, his general
condition is much the same as at this time
yesterday. Pulse 106, temperature 98.5,
respiration IS.
[Signed1 D. W. BLISS,
J. K BARNES,
J. j. WOODWARD,
RoRT REyRTrRS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-25
Cht1Axo E arr ct.

s1aIcA Ase. Aug. s5
Wheat-Strong and higher: So cash and Aug
26 Sept: PIX Oct
Corn-Firm and higher; 6s063}s cash; 659s Sep
6SA Oct
Usts-Firm; 81 cash; 3;14 Sept; 3s4 Oct 3s4
Nov.
Rye-Flrmer; O4Ls11 05.
BarleY-1 06 bid Sept.
Pork-Steady; Is 90 cash; Il 95 Sept.
Lard-Steady; II 40 cash.
Whisky-1 Ia