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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14


| Christmas or no Christmas, is Gilmore's
| packing house Come to think of it Mrs.
McFinnigan why wouldn't spare rib be a
good thing toput in the old mans stock
| ing? It would be better than your cold
| feet in the small of his back, depend up
| on it.
Follow the crowd to Taylor d Philleos.
l If this isn't changeable weather what is
! it? This morning at 6 o'clock rain was
falling. in small quantities to be sure, but
it was rain for all that, pure and simple,
and an hour afterward it was freezing
quite hard. This noon sharp wind was
| blowing and the air was full of dust and
snowfiakes. What a day may bring forth
in this latitude it would beat the old boy
himself to find out
Silver plated ware, large and select
line just received designed especially for
the holiday trade, at Henry Peetz's.
The regular weekly meeting last evening
of the Rodman Rifles was the most numer-
ously attended one yet held since the boys
returned from Springfield. Considerable en-
may now be considered on a war footing.
Pigs feet and tripe. at Hawley 81 Hills.
Clergymen desiring half fare permits
over the Rock Island and Peoria railroad
for the coming year, will apply at once to
Mr.. A. W. Bruner the company's agent at
this point.
Dressed geese, at Hawley & Hills.
The Professor comes to Harper's to-
night with the famous original New York
company, who played it at the Madison
Square Theatre. the celebrated Hazel
Kirke" Theatre, 151 consecutive times.
The success of this play of the Professor,
which is original unique and remarkably
amusing, is one of the events of the theat
rical decade The features of the Profess
sor are that it is light vivacious, frivo-
lous, delightful comedy. making no pre-
tensions to Shakesperian massiveness.
Currant jelly by the pint, at Hawley 81
Hills
William Thompson, with p, who halls
from Elgin. and who is so green that he
would have to be fenced in from the cows,
arrived in town yesterday in search of
job Some kind hearted fellows up town
inquired into his wants and furnished him
one, that OF carrying load of whisky
under his vest. Did he get drunk? Well,
he was like the sea sick Frenchman who
was afraid one minute that he'd die and
the next minute that he wouldn't, and
the way he threw up his job, near the up
per depot, was warning to older and
more stalwart sinners in that immediate
vicinity. This morning Squire Cropper
charged him So and costs for his emetic,
but as he hadn't nickel and seemed to
have already paid pretty dearly for the
whistle, sentence was suspended and he
steered for Elgin.
A nice fresh stock of candies at Hawley
& Hills.
Below we give the cast Of The Profes-
sor," to be presented this evening at Har-
per's theatre. The company, with the ex-
ception of three or four of the seminary
young ladies'" embraces the original per-
from the Madison Square Thea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14

A grand Tree lunch every Morning from
$50 till II at o. f. Soper's. No. 100
Eighteenth street. also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14
THE WEsTMINsTER.

For soft coal there is no stove surpasses
the Westminster. They have been in use
in this vicinity for many years and are
considered the best by all who have used
them. For sale at w. A. Swiler s. Bro
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14

Freeman has some nice holiday presents
which he gives away to purchasers of
tea.
E. W. Spencer's purchases of silver plat
ed ware for the Christmas trade have Just
arrived, and embrace the richest and new
est STYLES
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14

enjoyed by all who have witnessed
it, It furnishes such an admirable vehicle
for Sol Smith Russell himself, that in many
respects it could not be improved upon.
Russell puts so much of the genuine,
hearty good humor into it, so much of the
healthy, pure but captivating fun of which
he is the natural apostle, that all the senti-
ment and humor there are in the play find
their way to folks hearts and stay there
There are but few leaders on the con
temporary stage of whom it can be said
that they would rather try the clear and
healthful thing for comparatively moder
ate success, than win large reward by
lending their aid to the perpetuation of
the false and the equivocal upon the
boards, Tut certainly Sol Smith Russell has
earned the title to his honorable distinc-
ton. and generous good fortune has fol-
lowed the choice, too. And that the
tickle dame has smiled on him in this gen
erous way will not be regretted by his
host of friends and .well-wishers in Chica-
60"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14

Patronize the Eagle bakery when in
want of any work in the pastry line. His
baker is not surpassed by any other in the
three cities. Remember the place. Second
avenue, next to Mitchell and Parsons old
stand.
Call at E. w. Spencer's and see the
large arrival of elegant silver plated articles
especially suitable for holiday and wedding
presents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14
HAND sEwEp SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
lemen is at Carse s. Reticker's. 1O-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest p4rlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the best hard coal stove In the market.
For sale at W. A, Swiler & Bro.
Nov28-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14
HARn COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime associations. oe9n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14

Edward Clark lad INDUCED in too much
fluid" last evening and when found wa,
holding down about 5 feet and 8 inches
of sidewalk, too drunk to know in which
town he lived, and the good Samaritan
gathered him in. Upon being taken into
Squire Mapes' presence that gentleman
gazed beamingly over his gold spectacles
and in voice that thrilled with emotion
said 30 and costs would satisfy the majesty
of the law. Young Clark went down in
his jeans and ished out besides button
and piece of tobacco, just So This
the Squire took and said he might keep
his clothes and he also suspended balance
of fine. The prisoner departed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14

John Evans, the popular liverymap If
Rock Island has removed to his new and
commodious quarters, opposite west side
of postoffice, on Seventeenth street II is
the largest and most complete livery stable
in the three cities. Mr.. Evans would Ike
to see all of his old customers and as manv
new ones as would favor him with cali
Complete livery outfits. carriages furnished
at any hour with promptness. Peonla
from Moline in Rock Island with team ara
invited to call and give his place a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-14
MOLINE DEPARTMENT.

E. L. EAsTaAN Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimers
Cigar Store.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-11-26
CHATTER III.
IRE CHALLENGE.

Was she conscious of the intcrnccine war which was raging in this peaceful spot, and of which she was obviously the cause: We met the young lady nex, morning just as she was going down stairs to breakfast. She looked the very impersonation of all gentleness and inno- cence and good-nature. If angry passions were raging elsewhere. she. al least. pre- served cheerful serenity of mind.
 Doubtless these two gentleman had both got up very early. on the chance of having little quiet talk with her if she happened to be taking the morning air Doubtless. too. they had enjoyed each others society for m hour or tive before breakfast ; they were both looking rather impatient when we went down.
 "O. Miss Newton. may give you these flowers said ihe younger man. bringing forward very pretty little nose gay of wild blossoms. which he had culled himself from the meadows and hedges
 Thank you very much, sad she and he looked verl pleased and proud. And thank you. loo. Mir. Humphreys, for the charming bouquet you sen, me this morn ing l, was so kind ot YOU.
 Everybody stared e,eyboi. except that s;ou, and placid Mach.avelli. on whose impassive face no, even one smile of triumph appeared. But how had he conuived to get and send her d bouque, at such an hour: He. mus, have got the flowers over night. lie mus, have lam in wal, for the maid. taking up hot water to Miss Newton $ room, and bribed her 10 take the bouquet and a httle message at the same time. Now. man whose attentions to young lady begin before breakfaSt-who sends her a bouquet along with her hot water means something serious.
 And now, Miss Newton said this bold person. already asserting sort of guar
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-11-26
A FIGHT FOR A WIFE,
EN WILLIAM Ill ACk CHAPTER L..
H. MEt TING

Fhe scene oi thi, deadly eneoahtci was neither gloomy nor romantic Il was fair and pastoral ; and the time was May and all the sweet influences of the spflng-tim were shedding a soft. idyllic sweetness over our English dales. We had with us at this time young American lady who vas on her first visit to the country and one evening when various places were be- ing proposed to, her amusement and ed,- n ation. one of uS sand to her
 Now. wouldn't you rather get away from London, and go straight down into one of our quiet valleys. and see real old English town that has been slumber- iag there for centuries. and k likely to sleep tor as many more You will see d strange old place. with duaint houses of red and white, and here and there gar den between the gables. Then you will go de~n to the sides of broad and smooth river. flowing by under some beautiful woods Noa will live in an old fashioned inn -callcd the Complete An gi-' and lnsi outside vour window >ou will see the smooth blue rver break white over d long weir. and you will see the trees. and lawn. and vcranda ot the mill CTS house on the other side and beyond that again the soft low hills snd hanging woods of one oi our English counties
 Our young trend was much pleased with the notion; bu, hesi,ated. "ofCourse." :" she said. this quiet and beautiful place must be tar away and difficult, to reach :" When she was told tha, |, was something less than nifty mics from London. she al once asEeci to go and hence t was that the desperate conflict which have ,o de- scribe took place in one of the most peace fui hooks of Berkshire, at..a time of the year when the human bosom should have been full. not of angy passions, bu, oithe sing ing of nightingales.
 For this was the secret of Il two men had overheard this proposal and each of them had resolved 10 outwit the other by immediately telegraphing to the Com plete Angler" for rooms. SO that he should be installed there when this young lady and ourselves, her guardians for the time,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05
Commissioner Sale or Real Es-
tate in Union District, Mason
County, West SirZinin.

pursuant to the terms OF decree Of the
| Circuit Court OF Mason County West
Virginia, entered on the 25th day of Feb.
ruary 1852, in tho ehancery cause OF G..
Shrewsbury vs.. J. w. Miller ct ais, the nm
dcrsigned special commissioners, will eiIcr
for sale at Public auction to the highest
bidder, at the front door OF the Court
House OF Mason County West Virginia, on
the LIST day OfMay 1852, the real es-
tate OF Thomas A. johnson in the bill men
toned, containing 100 acres, situate on the
waters Of Is Mile Creek, upon which he
now resides in Union District, Mason
County, West Virginia.
Terms OF sale one fourth the purchase
money cash in hand ON day of sale, the
balance in one, two and three years, in
equal payments, taking bonds with good
security, bearing interest from day OF sale
and retaining tho title as further security.
H. X. HOWARD,
d. W. POLSLEY,
apr. 5-lw. Special Commissioners.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05
Home Again.

We are again at our post Of duty
in the sanetum of the Register, having
returned home on the Andes on Wed.
nesday evening last. Now that we
are through with our legislative du.
ties, we propose TO devote our whole
time and attention to the paper, that
we may keep our readers posted as to
what is going on now in our fast i'm
proving town, for from the looks Of
things, and the evidences Of progress
that everywhere shows itself, Point
Pleasant will be a city of quite a
population and considerable manu-.
featuring and commercial Importance
before we really realize it. Every
thing is now in favor Of our town,
and it is for our own people to say
whether we shall burst asunder the
chains that have so long kept US
back, or whether We will continue to
run the town in the same old rut it
has travelled for more than hundred
years. What we want is a little
more enterprise, little more push,
little more investment Of capital
in manufacturing and building en-
terprises. Houses must be erected
for the accommodation of those who
desire to settle amongst US, and at
moderate rents. We must not hold
our lots and lands at too high a fig.
ure, as extortion never pays. What
we need now is wholesale grocery,
a wholesale dry goods house, whole
sale boot and shoe house, n good fur
niture room, and a good wholesale
hardware and farm implement house.
These business houses we need if we
would draw the trade of our Valley
to our town. Besides our machine
shop and foundry should be put in
operation at once. We must remem-
Der that we must first try to help
ourselves, if we expect strangers to
come in and assist us. If our people
will show a liberal progressive spirit,
strangers will come among US and
invest their money and help us to
build up our town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05

Commissioner Sale of Real Es-
tate on the waterS Of Ten nile
Creek, In Cooper District, Sia-
son County, West Virginia.
Pursuant TO the terms OF decree Of the
Circuit Court Of Mason County, West Niy.
GINA, entered on the 18th DAY Of February
1852, in the Chancery cause Of jeremiah
Yaueer, who sues for the use and henett
OF Tomlinson * Polsley, VS. Jacob Plants,
Administrator ct nj, fhe undersigned Spec
ial Commissioner will offer Tor sale az
Public auction to the highest bidder AZ the
front door OF the Court House Of Mason
County, West Virginia, on the Est day of
HAY, ISS2, the following real estate Of
Jacob Plants, decd, 20 l0-l00 acres, "a
acres, l00acres, S0acres, ljs So 100 acres 100
acres, for the description and boundary OF
said lands references is given to plat and
report OF +. W. Sisson and others filed in
the papers OF said catise; said lands are sit
uate in Cooper District.
Terms OF sale cash as 10 one fourth the
purchase money on the day of sale, the res
idue upon credit of one, two and three
years, in equal payments, with interest
rom day OF sale taking bonds with good
security for the deferred payments and re-
tanning the title as further secnrity.
d. W. P0LSLEY,
Apr. 5-4-w. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05
The Death of Judge Patton.

Inc lollOWlnS we take from the
Wheeling Register The sudden death
of Judge Patton was n most vivid
exemplifcation of the scripture: SIN
the midst oflifo we are in death."-
No man in our midst seemed to have
better lease of life than he. No
man possessed more fully the exteri-
or evidences of animal vigor and
health. Rotund in figure; vigorous
in his movements; sprightly in his
manner and conversation; with more
than average power of work and en-
durance; in the prime of manhood,
and with habits of sobriety and cor
rectness of life, he seemed to have
the promise of prolonged vitality and
usefulness down to ripe old age
He was about his business during
the day, with his friends in the even.
ing, on the street at 10 o'clock at
night, and at u locked in the en-
brace of death. One convulsive
shudder, gasp, and the silver cord
of life was broken and the animate
form was transformed into inanimate
clay.
Judge Patton possessed qualities Of
mind and heart which well fitted
him for high sphere Of usefulness
to his State. He was popular with
his many friends, generous in his
impulses, faithful to his responsible
ties, and without stain upon his pub,
lie or private life. He was a useful
man in his chosen profession, and
had gained the confidence of the
public in the high and responsible
position to which he had been called
within the past few months.
The loss of men of his stamp and
capacity for usefulness is q misfos-
tune to the State, which not only his
nearest friends but the whole people
will condole.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05
The LegisIafnre.

The Legislature adjourned on the
2Sth day Of March, after being in
continual session for nearly three
months. A great deal of work was
accomplished during the session.
The most important being the com.
plete revision and re.enactment Of
the Code; and it will not be saying
too much, when we cay, that when
published, lawyers and all will pro-
nounce it the best code Of laws of any
State in the Union. Everything
antideluvian has been stricken from
it and each chapter made to conform
TO the present progressive age.
Before another Legislature con-
venes in this State, an election for
new members will be held. No
doubt u new set of men will be cho.
sen, and very few of the present
body returned, because some deserve
to be retired by their constituents;
while but few will consent to be
candidates for re.election-the two
sessions being enough to satisfy their
ambition.
The next Legislature will be a
very important one, as United
States Senator is to be elected to
succeed the Hon. Henry G. Davis
A hard fight will be made by the OPP
position to get control of the next
Legislature. Therefore it behooves
the Democracy to bring out good
men for the Legislature-men who
can command the respect, confidence
and votes of the party.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05
cTATE on WEST yIRG1NIA.

CIATE Of WEST VIRGINIA,
- Mason County, SIS:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office OF the
Circuit Court OF Mason county, on the
first Monday in the month OF April, 1882.
l.. f. Poston VS.. S. G. Search and Ira
Search, Lewis S. Search, Ira Search Malilon
Search, Chilien Search, and Tabitha Dorcas
Search. In Chancery.
The object of the above suit, is to set
aside as fraudulent, the deed made by Ira
Search and vile, to the defendants, Lewis
s. Search, Ira f., Mahlou and Chilien
Search to 100 acres OF land in Mason coun-
ty, and.subject the same to sale, to satisfy
two promissory notes, each for SI0OOj,
made and delivered by the defendants S.
c. Search and Ira Search, bearing date Feb
ruary 10Th, 1881, TO George st. Clair and
assigned to plaintiff.
This day came the complainant by
Counsel and OH his motion, and it appear
ing by an affidavit filed that Nil Of the said
defendants, are non-residents OF tue State
OF West Virginia, it is ordered that they
do appear at Rules to be held in the
Clerks office OF the Circuit CQur. Of said
county Of Mason, on the last Monday in
the month of April, 1882, aud do what is
necessary to protect their interests in this
suit Testc:
CHAS. b. WAGGENER, Clerk, =
by John i. Trims, Deputy.
Simpson & Howard, Soils. Iapl5-iw.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1882-04-05
sHEREFFs SALE.

by virtue OF three writs OF fgi J1cids is
ID sued from the ClerE' : office Of Mason
County Circuit Court, against the goods
and chattels OIL. Il. TipIett; one in favor
OF Geo. W. Tippett for SllOG.7G and Sl4S0
costs; one in favor OF h. ]. Tippett ior
S7l9.48 and Sli.SO costs, and one in favor
Of M0ns5, Bros & Co., for Sl54.+Oand 81 l.30
costs, shall, on the Bird day OF May
1852 at the store room OF j. b. Tippett in
the town OF Point Pleasant, proceed to sell
by way Of public auction to the highes;
bidders for cash, the following goods and
merchandise levied ON by me as the goods
and Chattels OF said J. B. Tippett, TO salts
~ said wriIs, io-wit:
90 boot and shoe boxes and cor tents; 4
show cases and contents; lot Shoes pins,
soaps &c, lot oat meal; 80 boxes shirts
and contents; lot smoking tobacco, lot
canned goods, starch, &c. | lot baking pow
der and pepper, Is boxes tobacco, lot
canned goods, lot laundry SOAP, on shelves
! lot baking powder, lye, &c., lot matches
and I've, 4 boxes tea, | box pepper, box
starch on counter, pieces holland, pieces
table cloth, , caps, tot washboards, lot
bro0nIs, 3sewing machines, u cabinetthrea1
hAiNA N0AAANiANf wv HAAlF bAl NsAbAi3tkg Ntst7
met spices, cabinet baking powders, Z
pieces crash, / lot shell soap pair lace
curtains, i mosquito bars, 3 shawls, lap
robe, stand cover, 10 pair socks, wool and
cotton, 45 pair ladies' hose, Is boxes toilet
soon hav la.linh riifTig nnd cnllnrs bov
napkins, box crepe, box yeiiihg, boxes
gloves, boxes hose, So pair oyeIalls, 81
working shirts and drawers, G felt skirts,
box gloves, | box hdkis', . boxes gloves,
box webb, S boxes ladies and gentlemens
gloves, boxes gloves, . boxes shoes, box
lead pencils, lot buttons, box hose, 81
boxes buttons % boxes paper collars, .
boxes lace mitts, | box buttons, box cor
set stays, "A boxes ladies, misses, childs
and gents hose, 50 boxes collars, Cnfis, ties,
boxes feather braid, boxes envelopes,
1 boxes cascarrilla, 5 boxes handkerchiels,
3 boxes lace, ) boxes toilet soap, q boxes
knitting cotton, % boxes suspenders, box
braid A boxes corsets, | lot zephyr and
yarns, u boxes cigars, . linen table covers,
! looking glass, lOt batting, barrel SUI
gar, shelf brushes, spices &c., lot queens
ware and glassware, | lot powder, starch,
&c, . pair scales, chandeliers, desk, stove
and al stove fixtures, | barrel vinegar,
barrel oil, tank and contents, lot per-
fumery, stands, &c, boxes laundry soap,
looking glasses box I've, 5 yalises,
basket, Is boxes ruChing, feather flowers
&c, lot wrapping paper, 30 boxes hats,
y pieces jeans aud cassimere, Ii pieces
tlannels, lindsey, &c, pieces canton tlan-
mel, piece cashmere, piece cheClsprint,
pieces denum, . pieces white goods, 8
pieces shifting cheyiot, pieces table linen,
. ~, Al. L