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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
NERVOUS DEB1L1xY

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs-
cRETIoNs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 90. 1t 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
wears with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or Sc. 90 per package of FIVE walls and
90. vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HoMEoPATHIo MEDICINE COMPANY, 109
Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
NOTICE

/ hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Treasurer of Rock Island
county, subject to the action of the repub-
lican convention. The unexpectedly early
time fixed for the meeting of the Conven
ton in connection with my present press
ing official duties prevent me from person
ally visiting my friends to present my
claim, and I therefore ask their especial
interest and aid in my behalf.
Respectfully,
R. f. REID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

A Cough, coid or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results In
an INogRABLE LUNG DISEASE OBJ CONSUMPTION.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syraps and balsams
but ACT DrREcTLY On TUE INri-AMED PARTS, al
laying Irritation, give relief in ASTHMA, BRoNcHI-
It's. CoUsHs, CATARRH. and the THRoAT TRouBEIls
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS subject
TO. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide aud constant for nearly an entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age Sold at 25cts
box ererywhare. atts&w~pM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Last Evening the members of Everts'
Commandery. Knights Templar of this city
entertained number of visiting brethren
at their hall on Second Avenue.
About $50 persons were in attendance
includingSir Knights from Maqueketa Muir
Goblin, Aledo, Cambridge and other places.
The degree of the red cross was admins
tered to twelve candidates, and the Temple
degree to two of the twelve At the con
clusion of the fniation service, a banquet
was served. and very pleasant evening
enjoyed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
NoRrHroRr. Wis. Nav 6. 1879.

JAMES I. FELLOWS ESQ.
SIR:-I have been using your medicine
for over year now and with the best
effects, / have used 19 bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man of
me. / have been afling over six years
with a number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. | have
been under the care of great many doc
tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
peared to be still growing verse and weak
er until / accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
l remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DoRAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

Mrs Nancy Hartman, of Mansfield, o.,
writes: 81 have been under the care of a
physician during the. past seven years.
Sometimes I would feel better, and then
again would feel worse. The past two
years nothing seemed to help me-, About
two months ago my doctor seemed to be
getting discouraged, and I lay completely
bed ridden. I grew very nervous: the least
noise gave me great irritation. The doctor,
| suppose more to get me of his hands then
anything else, as lie said I would new 4
leave my bed, told me might try Brown S
Iron Bftters, at the same time remarking,
e.It was good tonic, and would help to
keep me alive" have used the remedy
about two months, and have been out OF
bed nearly two weeks, and now help about
the house 1t has acted IKE charm in my
case
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
BREVlTTEs.

Eureka Water at Thomas.
/ Choice Minnesota potatoes late rose and
peach blows, at Longs; First ave.
i The Knights Templar of this city held q
banquet last evening. The annual inspec-
ton did not occur.
Peter Stelck has sold cut to John Ebber-
son. All persons ewing or having claims
please call and settle.
The republican candidates for nomina-
ton are now seen on the streets early and
late.
Mills, the man declared insane by the
county court yesterday, was held in the
city armory last night for safe keeping.
Some parties visited the garden of III. b.
Sudlow last Tuesday night and dug up a
number of plants and flowers and carried
them away. -~.-.s $3.50
August Herkert desires q public an
.nouncement to the effect that he is not a
candidate for the republican nomination of
sheriff, He has been bothered by persons
confound;ng his name with that of Louis
Eckhart, who is making the canvas for that
position. Herkert states that he belongs
to the other side of the political family.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
PERSONAL.
CITY.


Isaac Cool. of Cordova, was in the city
yesterday.
w T. Dowdall, of the Peoria Democrat
was in the city yesterday.
A. B. Macarthur, circuit clerk of Mercer
county. was in the city yesterday.
K. johnson, an attorney from Sterling,
put in an appearance In Rock Island yes
terday.
j. d. Bessler, Superintendent of the c.
B. & @. for the Illinois division, passed
through the city ON Tuesday
Capt. T. j. Robinson left for jefferson
vile, Indiana, last Tuesday. He win i'm.
spect the new ferry boat. John w Spen-
Ger, before he returns.
s. e. GRANGE, the newly appointed Sup
erintendent of the Illinois division of the
G. b. & O., was in the city last Tuesday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
a Popular Tonic for Weak Lungs and Con
sumption.

No prenaration ever introducedtts lie
Amerfcarf ublic, for the relief and. uTc
of Cougar Colds, Soar Throat, Debilirated
Constitutions, Weakness of the Lungs, or
Consumption, in the incipient or advanced
stages of the disease, has ever met with
the Endorsements of physicians or patients
as the celebrated 'sTolu Rock and Rye. I"
The repeated and continued sales of the
article everywhere are the best evidence
of its real merits Letters and testimo-
mails from every quarter of the country.
attesting the stimulating, tonic and heal
ing effects, are in possession of the pro-
prietors, and can be adduced to convince
the most skeptical reader of its intrinsic
virtues Further commentator is unLec-
essary and superfluous, as a trial of this
article, having pleasant taste and agree
able flavor, will satisfy all those who are
afflicted or pining away with pulmonary
weakness of the relief to be secured by
the use of Tolu, Rock and Rye. Chicago
Nmes.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

who resides in Cordova, was taken sick
and some medicine given him: His mania
was that his relatives and the physicians
had poisoned him. He became firmly inn
pressed with the idea, and became quite
violent He is but 81 years of age, and
has never before given any indication of
any mental disturbance.
The jury rendered a verdict of insane,
and decided that he was a fit subject for
the state asylum at Jacksonville.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
wi sci 5, and lots 7 and s, sec. 8, I'm, Nv,

sw4 sci 5, and lots : and 8, sec. 8, I'm, Ivy.
81
A. L. Hinrichs to VIM. s. Flack, lot 4,
Hinrichs', lot IL, sci, I'm, 2w, 1925.
James b. Walker to Bella A. Vorbeck,
81, NV t, NV 2, 10 n, 2iw, 5000.
Same TO same sw /, NV /, 16 N. w,
$500
Bella A. Verbeck to Mary Walker, s.,
NV and sw 2, 16 n, 2w, $7O0.
A. L. Hinrichs to Sarah Johnson, lots
81 and %, Hinrich's subdivision, lot IL, Sc
t, 8, I'm, W, $3.50.
Claus Huss to Hans H. Arp. pit. lot .,
block 2, Bailey & Boyle's End Rock Island,
81, 400 81
Phil. Mitchell to Kahlkc brothers, pit. loi
o. sw 3, IL n. 2, W, So, 800, 81
Stephen Archer to f. H.. Balm, lot B,
block 1, ST nnet's Rock Island, 100.
Ell. b. Burgh to J. s. Gilmore so #. lot
1, block 8. Rock Island $4,000.
August Timm to George Wagner, lot 8,
block 4, Melrne. $6, 200.
John A. Vogle by heirs to John Gribben,
pit. lot Sc block 80 Milans Hampton; ST.
$50. 7a 80
Philip Miller to Joseph Miller, pit. block
% town Rock Island; 81. r. -
Horace B. Potter, to Gustaf Peterson,
lot swa nw4 SO, 16n 4w.
Henry H. Hayford, to q. w. Dickson and
r. p. Dart, lot 8, block 1, Hakes Milan
SIS. -
Joseph Johnson to c. T. and III. C. Bid
Olson, lot | and pit. lot block 10 Spen
Ger s. Cases addition to Rock Island; 50,
600.
Chas. E. Dodge to George E. Scott,
lots 10 and II, Dodges Rock Island; S67t
Aug. Eisenhardt to Fred Kuchle. lot z.
block 1, Milan; $500.
w. s. Borgess. to Albert Nelson, 16a
W. mel 10, I'm, ivy, $500.
Chas F. Schneider to Frederick Schneid
err, pit. lot 5, block 3, Spencer & Cases,
Rock Island; $500
X. Steffer to same, same description
G.. weiland to same same description
$500
Emma Schultz to same, same descrip
ton; $500.
P. L. Mitchell to Graham cotton mills,
pit. mill lot 1, and cotton factory; lot in
Sears town, Rock Island: $1,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
On Thirsv DAVIS Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voitaic 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 vigor 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, 1882-05-11

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is pro
duced by its cleansing and purifying action
on the blood Where there is a gravelly
deposit in the urine, or milky, ropy urine.
from disordered kidneys, it cures without
fail. Constipation and piles readily yield
to its cathartic and healing power. Put up
in dry vegetable form or liquid very con-
centrated). either acts promptly and surely.
Iron Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
HOW Do You FEELa

If you feel duh, drewsy. debilitated, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes badly,
poor appetite, and tongue coated, you
are suffsring from torpid liver or bilious
ness, and nothing will cure you SO speedily
and permanently as to take Simmons Liver
Regulator Take half-tablespoonful af-
ter each meal Increase or reduce the dose
as will be found enough to produce one
action from the bowels every day, and I'm a
short time you win be perfectly cured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
work,nrrnen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your sys-
tenn needs strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack ofAgue, Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
will unfit you for seasons work. You
viii save time, much sickness and great ex-
.pense if you will use one bottle of Hop Bit
tiers in your family this month. Don't wait.
Coo anofher eolslrlu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
DON'T. DREAM.

Sleep, to be most refreshing, should be
dreamless. Use Browns Iron Bitters, and
you win enjoy healthful, dreamless slum-
ber 1t strengthens every part of the body;
and is very soothing in its effect on the
brain and nervous system. 1t is the best
medicine in the world, and assists nature in
removing all symptoms of i'll health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
nnnrHLY MEETING.

The Young Peoples Working Associa-
ton will hold its postponed monthly meet
ing in the lecture room of the Central Pres
byterian church tomorrow evening The
meeting viii be opened with Prayer. after
which there viii be sentiment roll call,
when the following programme win be pre-
sented:
Anvil Chorus from II, Trovatore, with Violin and
Essay-Lonsfellow and Mark Twain,
Mr.. Hakes,
Song Miss j. Bogue.
So Reading9Mad River-Mrs. Cary
The Mecking Bird Italian Band.
Mark Twain on the Weather-Miss s. johnson,
Duett-The Misses Haas
Interlude of ten or fifteen minutes, in
which those in attendance are supposed to
have good social time and become ac-
quainted.
Objects of our Associations. S.Cryer
Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer-Italian Band.
Resitatien-rhe Bridgs-Miss J sinnstt
some Peculiar Msys s 0r rvis o.sag tine Vioim-Dy
Mark Twain's Visit to Niagra-G. W. Robertson.
Duett-Miss C. Cook and ]. sinnett.
No admission win be charged, but col
lection viii be taken up to help pay the ex-
penses of the evenings entertainment, and
any surplus win be used TO start q fund
for the purchase of q piano for use in the
Sunday school and future entertainments.
Ushers will be in attendance, and it is
hoped large audience win be in attend
ance.
A business meeting will be held at the
close of the entertainment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
srEwART,s GREAT SILK SALE.

We win commence on Monday and con
tinue for one week our great Black Silk
sale. The reputation of our silks is too
well established to need any comments
here, but we would invite attention to
them, as we are offering special induce
ments for this week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
COUNTY CONCERNS.
The Supervisors and their
Proceedings.
A Fight Predicted over the
Official Organ.

The meeting of the Board of Supervisors
yesterday was devoid of special interest,
save that which grew out of the severa-
votes on designating the paper for the of
fetal publication of the proceedings. -
After reading the minutes of the Tues
day session, the matter of building pub
lie hospital came up for consultation, On
motion of Supervisor Gordon. of South
Moline.
At the conclusion of the discussion,
W HIGH ensued on this subject, Supervisor
Schneider moved that the chair appoint
three additional members of the committee
on public hospital, to take the places of
ex Supervisors Taylor, Atkinson and Zim-
norman. ~ IL
AN AMENDMENT ass
was offered by Mr.. Campbell of South
Rock leland, that the chairman of the
Board should become chairman of the
committee, which was accepted by the
mover of the original motion The motion
then prevailed and Supervisors Schneider
and Martin were named4as such additional
members. eFaa fHf~
The committee on fees and salaries made
report allowing salaries Of the different
county officials which aggregared 1891.
49, and witness fees amounting to $780,
05, which was received and adopted.
The committee on miscellaneous claims
submitted report allowing bills to the
amount of 5000 40, which was adopted.
The bill of South Rock Island for $50 was
referred back to the Board without recon-
mendation. @ $3.50 no7= 8
The committee on public expenditures
submitted report allowing bills to the
amount of 1857 So, was adopted
OTHER REPORTS. 4
The Committee on Jail and Jail Accounts
submitted report allowing claims aggre-
eating $722 7S- The bills of E. w. Spen-
Ger for $50. r. and 1851 were rejected on
the grounds that the amount had been in
Guided in the contract with Volk d Co.
for repairing the Jail,
The report was received and adopted.
Supervisor Colseth moved that the bills
of E. W. Spencer be allowed, and the mo-
ton was carried.
The Committee on Poor Farm allowed
bills to. the amont of So, O98. AZ which was
reported, and adopted by the Board.
The Committee on Pauper Claims made
a report on poor claims which was receiv
ed and adopted. The. amounts for the
different townships were as follows
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
INSANE.

Chas. Mills was before the county court
this morning for the purpose of proving
his sanity.
jury consisting of DIR. C. G. Carter,
w. Egglsson, o. j. Dimoek. a. Steel, F.
G. Cass aud w. blanchard. was impanel.
led, and the evidence. submitted
Il appears that few days ago Mills,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
NOTICE.
Rock Island. I'll nj

Rock Island; Ill, May 10, 1882
EDITORS OF ARGUs.-In compliance with
the wishes of many voters you. win please
announce my name as candidate to rep
resent the counties of Rock Island and
Henry in the next State Legislature
H. c. BLACKBURN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

cure the diseases arising from spring malaria
and miasma, and she must know that there
is nothing that will do it so perfectly and
surely as Hop Bitters, the purest and best
of medicines. See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

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, 1882-05-11
NOTICE.

All water rates from May LIST to Nov.
1st, 1882, are new due. If not paid by
May 10th, the water viii be cut off with
out further notice
FRED A. CRAMER
Supt. water works.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

The good housewife, when she is giving
her house its spring renovating, should
bear IN mind that the dear little inmates
of her house are more precious than many
houses. and that their systems neesl
cleansing by purifs ting the blood, fegulat.
ing the stomach and bowels to prevent and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

The Superintendent of the Reading, Pa.
Passenger Railway Co., Mr.. John A. Rigg,
narrates the following experience: One of
our horses was sprained in such manner
as to be useless. We had tried different
preparations without any results. The use
of ST. Jacobs Oil effected complete cure,
and can recommend it as a truly wonder
full compound.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11
WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE FAILED.
1416 GRAND AVE

14lO GRAND AVE,
KANSAS CITY, Mo, May 3, 1881.
H. H. WARNER & Co.: Sars-For ten
years endured the tortures of Bright's Dis
ease Physicians and their prescriptions
were of no avail When everything else
failed resorted to your Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure and was restored to perfect
health JUSTIN ROBINSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

Angostura Bitters were prepared by DR..
j. G. B. Siegcrt for his private use Their
reputation is such oday that they have
become generally known as the best appe-
thing tonic. Beware of counterfeits. Ask
your grocer or druggist for tim genuine
article, manufactured by DR.. j. g. B. Sic
CERT 81 Sons. = -. -.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

All Druggists should have ''Dr Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrh' and atmospheric
Insoffiators but if they have not, you send
direct to the Doctor, 1863 Madison ST., Chi
cago, for them. Catarrh has at last found
a Master
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them rum 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. s s9s4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

Theyolsa1c Reft Co., marshall, na1ca !
VIII send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
ont delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

DIR. Sellers Cough Syrup without ex-
eeption, has given satisfaction Our read
ers, give 1t trial: Druggists keep it,
Price 25c bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

The color and lustre OF youth are re-
stored to faded or grey hair by the use of
Parker's Hair Balsam, harmless dressing
highly esteemed for its perfume and purity,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-11

If you have pimples, beils, salt rheum
rough skin, etc, take "Lindsey's Blood
searcher. >" Sold by all druggists.
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ing of this Board to await the opinion of
the attorney be allowed.
| The amount was allowed.
THE OFFICIAL PAPER.
Supervisor Stoddard moved that the
Moline Repieao DISPATCH and the Rock Is
for publishing the proceedings oftheBoard,
for the ensuing year
Supervisor Schafer moved as an amend
ment that the Rock Island ARGUS be in
clnded at the same rate
A motion to adjourn made by Supervis-
or Hoke was lost.
The vote on the amendment was lost
ayes, and ID nays.
Supervisor Campbell moved as an
amendment to Supervisor Stoddard's mo-
ton, that the proceedings be published in
the Union at 800 per year.
The amendment was lost by a vote of
to 49,
The original motion was then lost by
vote of ayes and ID nays.
Supervisor Gordon's motion to employ
a competent person to examine the mort
cages on record was then taken up.
On motion of Supervisor Golseth, Quincy
Mcneil was employed to make out a list
Of mortgages held by residents of the diff
ferent townships at the rate of 80 per
day, the time employed not to exceed sew
enteen days
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
was called to order by the chairman, and
Supervisor Colseth was chosen temporary
chairman during the absence of Mr.. Rit
ter.
On motion of Mr.. Heath, the committee
on poor farm was directed to file a bin
against the estate of Eriek Berner, deceas-
ed, for keeping said Berner at the poor
farm.
The rules were suspended, and the com
mittee of the whole discussed several bills,
and made the following report to the
Board:
The abatement of 81, 900 from the per-
sonal property assessed against C. G, Knell
for the year 1881.
The following bills were allowed.
Charles Fiebig $111.75
c.. G. Crabtree 14.13
ARGUS 1880
Tine bill of Quincy Mcneil was laid
over.
On motion of Mr.. Cosad, the name of
Jasper Reed was ordered to be inscribed on
the soldiers monument.
The bond of W E. Stevens, overseer of
poor for Moline, was approved.
ABATEMENT
The Committee on Abatement submitted
the following report:
In the matter of the Petition of A. Hib-l
| bard in behalf of N. A. Ransom, it appears
upon the certificate of Assessor G.. II. Ed
wards that the assessment CT said Ransom
on moneys and credit was excessive and
ought to be reduced from Sa00so 500. aad
the taxes from s35 "a to 1858.
In the petition Of Mrs Mary Collins,
whose property is certified by Oyerseer