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

Market square was crowded with wood
and hay teams to-day
Blankets and flannels-Hoffmaste e
prices are not equaled by any house in the
trade
The usual winter overhauling OF the
government bridge machinery has begun.
A full line of cashmere royal black silks
these are the best silks made-at Hofmas-
terS.
The Trinity church ladies are preparing
for grand entertainment in Tuner Hall
on Thursd. evening. the 21st inst
Opera glasses, at Henry Peetz'.
Special convocation this afternoon and
evening Of Barrett Chapter, r. A. III.
of this city
Ladies', gentlemens and children's I'M
derwear reduced from 10 to 90 cents, at
Hoifmaster's.
The weather this morning was decidedly
more spring like.
Isaac Peterson, of Russian nationality,
took out his second papers in county court
to-day.
Telephone workmen are at work this
afternoon ''stringing" new wire on Sec
oDd avenue.
Bleached cotton. yard wide, u, 81
and Q cents-these goods are of better
value thsn are sold elsewhere-at Hof
masters.
Agent Holmes sold seventy-hve rebate
tickets this morning. Last evening he
took good care of fifty-six returning re
baters.
What magnificent present one of those
reclining chairs would be. G. 4. Doel-
fingers is the place Decs6t
To night Mayor Carse and Superinten
dent Cramer will start for Chicago to buy
the necessary electric appliances for the
new waterworks tower.
Bargains in dress goods to reduce stock, J
at Hoffme ster's.
Michael Doyle, of Galena, member of
the surveying corps on the Hennepin
canal, is reported as having frozen to
death
Gents latest style shoes, at Carse g
Reticker's If
DIR. Craig is almost ready to take formal
possession of his new and pretty home,
corner of Eighteenth street and Seventh
avenue.
Ladies and gentlemen's hand sewed
shoes, at E. Turner's.
John Littig, who was injured several
weeks ago while trying to get safe up
stairs into Justice Cookies Office, has 80 far
recovered as to get about with the aid of |
crutches.
An immense line of holiday slippers. at /
e. Turner's.
The total amount of tax for this city, as |
taken from the books in the county clerks |
Office this morning is $124, 1884, which |
figures are somewhat less than those of last |
year.
Mr.. w. G. Collins has received the ap-
pointment of superintendent of the La
Crosse and Wisconsin Valley division
of the st, Paul road, with Office at Milwau-
kee
E. Turner sells boots and shoes cheaper
than any firm in the city. 6d6t
Superintendent Southwell has issued |
teachers certificates to Miss Jennie Kauf
man, of Presumption and to Messrs. L. B.
Lutz of Edgington and A. L. Smith, of
Muscatine
A fine stock of holiday slippers, atCarse
& Retickers.
The Central Iowa association held
meeting Saturday at Commissioner Car
mans Office, Chicago, and decided to
maintain present rates until January 1.
Special rates were extended to that
time.
The undersigned has just opened dol
lar gift store at No 1911 Second avenue,
next to the red front cigar store.
Dec86t OTTowA Bros.
In his journey to Texas Mr.. M. C. Prick
was accompanied by Henry GerstIng,
Davenport mason. He was engaged by
Contractor j. s. Drake to build the smoke
stack for the Holly wsterws1ks in that
city.
Carpets, the very best grades that can
be found in the city, at astonishingly low
prices, at g. A. Doellinger's.
John Zetterman and Adolph Benson, of
Moline, arrested by Officer McCabe.
assisted by Marshal Miller and
Officer Meenan for fast driving on Moline
avenue were each fined So and costs by
Squire Chopper.
Drives in Flannels and blankets at Hoff-
masters.