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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.

At o'clock yesterday afternoon as the
ARGUS went to press, the city council wa 8
still wrestling with the Rock river bridge
project. Nothing further than reading of
the communication from E. p. Reynolds
reporting his inspection of the bridge,
(Which was given in yesterdays issue) had
been transacted, and as the prospects were
thea good for protracted session, your
reporter withdrew. In connection here
with will be found the final conclusions of
the council through resolution offered by
Alderman Knox as follows:
Resolved, That the council will not
accept the Rock river bridge until such
time as the contractors may complete il in
strict accordance with contract, nd that
two competent persons be selected
to act in connection with the bridge
committee in designating the
Objectionable points in said bridge
and when completed lin accordance with
the specifications and contract concerning
the erection of said Rock river bridge by
J. A. Bullen & CO.. report the same to the
mayor, who shall call a special meeting to
take action on the subject.
The same was adopted and the MAYOR
named the Hon. E. p. Reynolds and Alder
man McMann to act in conjunction with
the bridge committee. After the matter
was disposed of the attention of the coun.
Gil was called to the fact that our police
had been m the habit of receiving money
"a security from arrested parties, and
Alderman Vessel moved that the police
committee be instructed to adopt a set of
rules for the government of the police
force, and that the same be presented for
adoption at the next meeting of the city
council. The same was carried and the
ouneil adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
his 4srH BIRTHDAY.

Yesterday Alderman g. w. Henry cele-
brated, with numerous friends. his 4Sth
birthday anniversary. Mr. Henry was
born in New York City, and when he had
almost attained his majority he came West
in 1855, and first embarked in the coal
mining business at Carbon Cliff, coming to
Rock Island and embarking in his present
business in 1874. During his residence in
this county he has held many important
public offices, and ever with marked accep-
lance to the community, and with great
credit to himself. At present he is repre-
.senting the Third ward in the city council,
and it goes without SAYING that Rock ISL
and never had an. alderman more unselfish-
ly devoted to its interests, often to the
seeming detriment of his own private bust
ness. The ARGUS sincerely and heartily
joins with the alderman's other friends in
wishing him long and prosperous life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
GONE HOME.

In this city, at o'clock this morning.
one of our oldest and best Known citizens,
Tristimon d. Barnes, passed from earth to
his eternal reward. He was born in Mas
sachusetts, Sept. 81, 1905, and removed to
Mercer county, this state, about forty four
years ago. He has resided in Rock Island
for the past thirty three years.
Everybody who knew Father Barnes
will join with us in saying there has this
day passed away lone Of the noblest works
of God, an honest man" Peace to thy
cherished dust, thou best of fathers.
The funeral services will be held at the
Ninth street M. E. church on Thursday.
the 18th inst, at o'clock p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
THE NAIAD QUEEN.

The best thing on the docket for this
week at Har eer's theatre will be the Naiad
Queen, with Mrs. James S. Gilmore in the
principal character.) to be presented on
Friday and Saturday evenings next and on
Mon lay and Tuesday evenings OF, next
week There will also be grand matinee
en- Saturday afternoon which is sure to be
attended by SO large number of people as
to seriously test the capacity of our popu-
lar place of amusement.
In preparing for this unequaled entertain
ment Manager Clark and his efficient asso-
ciates have spared neither labor nor expense
as may be seen when the entertainment is
given. Soloists, dramatists and cLoruses
have been under drill daily and will con-
tinue to be until thezopening night of this
most beautiful of modern operettas. 1t is
to be produced with positively quite en-
chanting effect, the artist and stage car
penter having quite exhausted their inge-
nuity in devising something in keeping
with The musical part of the business.
Save yonr shlllings for the Naiad Queen
and take ''all the children" You vii
never regret it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
PERSONAL

Last evening Mr.. FL. B. Lowrey and
family, accompanied by Miss Bessie
Harper, started for Lanark, intending to re-
main in that hospitable cline to spend the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs William Parks, of Edging-
ton and the aged mother of Mrs. Parks.
Mrs. Fairchild, eft town to-day for a visit
with friends in Ohio
Capt G. r. Smith, u s. A. and family,
are guests of the Harper House.
Mr. William c. Tyler, of Illinois City,
brother-iu law of Mr.. John S. Bruner of
the county building, spent the day in this
city.
Mr.. Ed. Everett, of Atkinson, and Dr.
Siler, of Presumption, were in town to day
around with County Treasurer Fleming
and other friends.
To-day Mrs. William Johnston complet-
ed her visit in this city and started for her
occidental home She was accompanied
by Mrs J. r. Johnston. The ladies will
stop first at Des Moines and there make a
short visit and then will continue on to
Council Bluffs. where they will visit Mrs
E. ID. F. Fisher daughter of Mr.. J. r.
and Mrs. Johnson From Council Bluffs
Mrs William Johnston will continue on
her Journey To Sacramento alone. Mrs.
j. r. Johnston will return to Rock Island
in about week or ten days.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
J Ii Clark, ST Louis; w ] Vanderior. A
A Jones, J Nj Buffum. r Buffum, Anda-
lusia; McWolf, Chicago; J NJ Leavitt, Mil
waukee; Nj A Sweet, F A Miller, Henry
zulzer, Chicago; George White, St. Louis;
S p Butler, Oneida, III; j r Morgan, Gin
ton. Iowa; C n Veetin, Clinton, Wis; Ell
Valentine, Chicago; D w Thompson,
Rapids City; E w Wilson, Cordova; Misses
Hoffstetter, Chicago, o III Shaw, Chicago,
H Norton, Binghamton; A DeW6lf,
Des Moines; E Matthew, Milwaukee, E
Lyndon; Mrs K W Weaver, Chi
cago; A Parkmer Reading, Pa; G North
rop. Kewanee; ii w Cross, st Louis; J c
Bruer. Mcdowell, Ill; W F Payton, Win
terset. Iowa; George NewkirH Chicago; "
E Taylor. Red Wing, MINI; j A Anderson.
keokuk, Ill; ] Yackle, Quincy; Sherman,
Cherry. Ill; FL Wheeler, Chicago; W F
I'll Laveridge, Alexis; John
Mussler G w Flanagan, Ezra Roam, St
Louis; A Curtis, Chicago; R Bell, Port
Byron; G Thomas and lady, Toulon; A
Kendall and Mrs Waite, Reynolds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

P. L. McKinnie left for St. Louis last
evening.
A new time table goes into effect on
the @. B. g. G. railroad on Sunday next
Ladies' shoes and gents boots cheap at
Strate's.
This is indeed favorable weather for
Skelsey 81 Co., who are pushing the work
in the pool while the same lasts
Deputy Sheriff Mapes is busy notifying
jurors for the January term of circuit
court.
This is the kind of weather you want to
buy your boots and shoes. Call at
Strate's.
DR.. Vessel makes report to the board of
health of contagious disease, that of
Frank Pingue, the five year old son of
Capt. Geo. Pingue, on Lincoln street, who
is sick with diphtheria.
At Samuelson s. Johnson's you will find
goods and prices to suit you.
Fred Nelson formerly head clerk at A.
P. Fisks, dry goods store, but now of Gales
burg, returned to his home to-day, after
very pleasant visit with old friends in
this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
HE DIDN'T GO.

Geo. Allen, an employee of Deere & Co..
had made all preparations to ''go West, Z"
had bis goods packed and loaded on the
express wagon preparatory to taking them
across the river to Iowa, but in his haste
he forgot to call at Hall & Wilson's and
settle little grocery bill of $121 .6s.
As a kind of reminder. you know, they
got out an attachment against the goods.
The same was served, when loi Mr.. Allen
claimed he had sold the goods to Daven-
port gentleman, but Marshal Henry .'arose
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

Frank Paul is the name of the colored
individual who was incarcesated on Sun
day for the theft of wagon at Rapids
City.
Min and Burleigh the great tragedians
appear at the opera house on Tuesday
evening next.
B. p. Schwartz, advance agent of the
e'Sol Smith Russell" combination, was in
the city to-day. The above company ap-
pears here in the near future under the
auspices of the library board.
Samuelson & johnson will sell you some
thing elegant that will make your wife
smile and your friends happy.
Mr.. L. FL. Barker and wife left to-day
for trip of several months duration in
the east.
The prayer meeting of the Baptist
church will be held this evening instead of
tomorrow evening. so as not to interfere
with DR. Willitt's lecture.
The young ladies of the Baptist church
give an oyster supper at that place On
Thursday evening, which means that
another good time is in store for those who
attend.
A colored dramatic company has been
organized at Rapids City and will start out
upon the road on January (. There ia no
poor white trash" among them, even to
the advance agent, who is Moline man.
The shafting of the engine used for
pumping at the upper Golfer dam, broke
yesterday and about fifty men were laid
off until tomorrow, when it will be fixed
or new shafting obtained.
John Lancashire of the Pipe Organ Co.,
left for Chicago last evening and his part
ner, W. Fl. Turner went to St Paul, botlr
on business connected with the firm.
The cannon ball" train on the C. r. l.
& P. railroad while one mile west of Car
bon Cliff, yesterday ran into and knocked
clear off the track horse, ridden by Mr..
John Hartzeli. The animal was instantly
killed but fortunately enough Mr.. Hartzel
escaped with only few bruises.
The following are Market square quota
tions of to-day; Coal 12l913c, wood $3.50,
timothy hay $11@$19, slough hay $7(9$s,
upland hay S10G9S11, corr SOC, oats $500
40c. Market we'll supplied.
The following are among to-days arriv-
ais at the Keator House. L. NJ Holmes,
St. Louis; j. S, Dexter, Dubuque; W. L.
Breckenridge. Beardstown and J. E. Yate,
Chicago.
At the board of health meeting last
evening the smallpox hospital was
theme of discussion, and although no
final co nclusions were arrived at, vet it was
decided to let some family move into the
building with the privilege of moving out
in case there were any smallpox patients
consigned to that place. Heretofore the
board have maintained that if occupied it
must be by some one who would care for |
such patients if there were any, but, as a |
of the board expressed himself,
even that was preferable to allowing it to
stand unoccupied, as the entire building
would be carried off if they did" Nothi ng
further was transacted and the board adj
Iourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
soIprERs ATTENTION.

Milo B. Stevens & Co., the well known
war claims attorneys will he represented at
Rock Island, Ills, on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dec. Is and IA, by their special
agert Frank /. Darling.
Soldiers and others interested in claims
for pensions, increase of pensions, arrears
of pay and bounty of those charged with
desertion, or other claims it is hoped will
give HIM a call.
DIR. Darling's whereabouts may be
ascertained at the Office of the county
clerk. Nov 24-td
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
Ho: FOB THE BOOKSTORE!
Cor. Brady and THIRD Sta. Davenport.

There you will find an unusual attract
i've line of goods for the holidays, among
other things are the following.
Albums. Plush, Morocco. Seal, and ALI
gator. Autograph Albums in all the
above styles Fine gift books, pictures
aud frames, inkstands, plush goods of
every kind. Easels and lots of other fine
goods Call and see them, YOU will all find
something to suit you. Remember the
place, Thompson 81 ClarmichaePs, cor
ner Brady and Third Streets, Davenport.
dec ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

Fortify feeble lungs against winter blasts
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
A remedy for Indigestion. Consumption,
Dyspepsia. Weakness, Fever, Ague, etc.,
Coldea's Liquid Beef Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

to the emergency, "and got out a garni.b,
on the man who claimed to have bonal
them. but who confessed that he bod 94'
yet paid for them. The goods were fob
in charge by the officer, aud now Mr. Ar
can pay for those eatables or sacrisoo -.
goods. and he will hardly 90 West - 80
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
A Word for Donhtsrs

MONROE Mich, Dec Il. 1879
HI. III. WARNER & Co: Strs.-Yor.o
Kidney and Liver Cure has cured NJ mo 'ale
severe Kidney complaint, Refer all Jo., oI
ers to me: l can convince them uo''
JOHN Down
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
THE WESTMINSTER.

Fer 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 d Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

A grand free lunch every morning from.
$50 till IL alto. +. SoPer's, No. 100
Eighteenth street, also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest parlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the best hard coal stove ia the market
For sale at w. A. Swiler & Bro.
Moves ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
HAND sEwED SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
lemen is at Carse & Reticker's. 10-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
M0LIBB DEPARTMENT.

Is l.. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reiner's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
HARD coal.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12
PERTINENT REPLY.

The following communication from a
wel-known Rock Island county republican,
in answer to an article in the UNION of
Nov. 90 applying an offensive epithet to
those republicans throughout the county
who had dared to vote independently at
the recent election. having been refused
admission to the columns of the Union is
given place, by request, in the ARGUS.
which always believes in the doctrine of
fair play:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

On Improved Farms, at per cent interest, WHY
ton of partial payments. Apply to IN
N W. HARRIS q CT,
SO clark st., Chicago, "
Oct-6-w3m Or TO J. M. Buford, Rock Island M''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-12

E. SCHNEIDER dealer in all kinds of fresh and 31'
meats, o. 1917 Second avenue, Rock Islsnd' il
oct1Sd1y
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-04-20
ACwoRTH.

Miss Sue McCay, who has been spend
ing some months in Florida, has returned
to Acworth to spend the summer We
learn that she purchased a fine orange
grove while gone, and that she will return
again to the Gland of flowers" in the early
Fall.
"A young lady in Acworth recently
while giving her little sister lesson in
music asked the question, "What are
notes?" ''What the girls get from the
boys, replied the little girl.
In the Justice Court the other day one
of the legal fraternity remarked thus "lf
your Honor please, my brother w, must
think you are fool to set forth such ali
argu nent as that TO which Mr. W. re-
piled "If your Honor please, to set forth
such an argument as he does, my good
brother G. must think you are bigger fool
than do.
...One of our clever old citizens who
toled faithfully all the evening to secure
his garden plants from the frost, said the
next day that he was sorry it did not frost,
as he did not like to have so much trouble
for nothing.
Our Sabbath Schools expect to have a
picnic about the first Of May.
DR. A. G.. Thomas preached a very in
tereStlnB sermon at INC CHTiStlaH CHuICh
Sunday evening last.
Acworth can boast of twenty business
houses, two good Touring mills. one plan
ing mill, one tan yard, half dozen shoe
shops, three or four wood and blacksmith
shops, beef market, livery stable bar
Der shop, harness maker &c. g..
ARIEL.
...Acworth is not only renown as bust
ness town, but for its morality and sobriety
We have five churches, which are filled
monthly with good congregations. Two
schools, and no bar room.
Prof r. II. Randall and wife, noted
vocalsts, have closed a term Of twelve
lessons in our town. They taught class
of sixty, and gave good satisfaction.
The general meeting Of the MONDAY
Baptist Association will convene with the
Acworth Baptist church, Friday before the
fifth Sunday in this month
"A certain young man in our town
calls on his sweetheart three to four times
in week, and it is whispered among the
boys, that he is desperately in love. Char
ley, ask the young man, if this is true.
...Croquet, is the game of interest with
some Of our merchants. Some one may
beat Newt playing but when the laughing
part GENES around he's there, 'DOnt you
forget it.
Our town council, have new cart.
Now. we hope our mars hal will dump the
rocks and dirt with rush. SCALES.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-04-20
Time for A ction.

Rome and other towns have organized
stock companies to build cotton factories
The subject of inaugurating similar enter
prise has been urged upon the citizens of
Marietta, but they are still inactive, Who
will take the lead in the matter? One good
cotton factory here would be worth a vast
deal to Marietta. 1t would add to the pop
ulaion, bring more tenement houses in de
mand, increase all lines of trade, and pay n
good dividend to stockholders. Why not
several of our prominent citizens call pub
lie meeting and put the ball in motion
Our columns are open in behalf of any en-
terprise that has for its object the building
up of Marietta. Our people can do great
deal if they will. A subscription was START
ed in Rome the other day to build cotton
factory and more money was offered than
was wanted, and the consequence is the
second stock company is being organized
Let US be up and doing. Gainesville is
moving, and proposes not only to have car
factory, but cotton factory, and also build
a railroad from there to Gainesville. Any
intelligent man can see the importance OF
action on the part of Marietta in adding
such manufacturing enterprises as will in
crease and make permanent her commercial
and industrial prosperity. 1t cannot be
done by supinely resting on our backs, but
by every man contributing something and
putting their shoulders to the wheels of
progress. Let us combine and cooperate in
this work and more can be accomplished
than you imagine.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-04-20
Railroad Meeting.

AT Railroad meeting in Cumming on
on the Sth inst, it was resolved that Mil
ton and Forsyth counties will grade and
cross tie a railroad from Roswell to Cum
ming, provided the Richmond and Danville
Railroad will iron and equip said road
satisfactory. to all parties.
General Phillips President of the NJ. "
n. Ga Railroad was present and made a
speech.
Hon. H. p. Bell introduced the following
resolution That committee of two, one
from each county, be appointed to solicit
subscriptions for the survey of route for Il
Railroad from Cumming TO Roswell by
Alpharctta and that a survey may be made
from Mrs. Mitchel's, on the NJ. & n. G.
Railroad to Alpharetta, or any other con
venient point on the Cumming and Roswell
survey.
W. A. Porter, of Forsyth, aud Harvey |.
Scales. of Milton, were appointed as said
committee The meeting adj oined to sec
ond Saturday in May.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-04-20
POWDER SPRINGS.

Mrs Daniel Turner came up last week
on a visit to her sister Mrs Robt Reagan.
Mr.. Joe Camp enlivened our city by
his presence during the past week.
Engineer Smith and family are board
ing with Hon. g. ii. Anderson. He and a
younger brother are employed on the Rome
extension.
Rev Mr.. Johnson of Acwortb delivered
very interesting sermon here last Sabbath.
The young people Of this place enjoyed
themselves greatly at a party given by rs
auire Mathews and lady last week.
Now the young girls heart yearns after
sweetheart and spring bonnet. The
spring poet racks his brain for an ode to
spring. Older people anticipate the near
future when they will get spring chicken
and english peas. and the young gentleman
gloats with pleasure over the prospects OF
soon springing his moustache upon the
public
Woods are green. wheat heading out
and garden truck coming on apace but we
90 10 bed nightly in dread Of jack FROST
The stands of corn were never better. Cot
ton being planted rapidly this week but not
near the acreage that was planted last year,
and not half the guann. Nearer, clearer,
and louder each day comes the snort Of the
iron steed and his stentorian voice now re
yerberates anlOn0 the hills and dells. where
the warwhOop of,the Cherokee warrior dieo
away many. many moons ago.
AZTEC.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-04-20
REM ABLE
Surgical Operation on Mr ]. E. pavi

Surgical Operation on MIR ]. e. Davis.
On last Saturday, DR. Wes,moreland. as
sisted by Drs. Dan Howell and Greer, of
Atlanta, and Drs. Gober, Cleand, Simpson
and Earle, of Marietta, performed an oper-
alton upon Mr.. James Davis, of this coun-
ty, for stone in the bladder. Mr.. Davis
has been suffering from the trouble for
some years, though the cause of his suffer
ings was not detected unit, recently. The
large size of the calculus made the operation
tedious and lengthy, which, added to his
broken down state OF health, and advanced
age, rendered the prognosis unfavorable.
The character OF the calculus, though no
test was made. is supposed to be oxalic, and
it weighed twelve ounces, an unusually
large stone The weight of unisry concre
ton does not in general exceed few
drachms or ounces Many examples. how
evers are recorded OF four, six, eight, ten
and twelve ounces. Deschamps gives
case of fifty ounces This one, taken from
Mr.. Davis, required many years to attain
its present remarkable size, and was of such
hardness rs to resist all efforts 10 crush it
before extraction. 1t was shown to some of
our citizens who were astonished at the
possibility of such calculus being taken
from human being The nature of so diff
fcut an operation made it risky upon the
part of Mr. Davis, but his sutierings had
become SD intolerable that he was perfectly
willing to submit to the knife and take
his chance of surviving He died, however,
Sunday morning about four O'Clock. Mr..
Davis was about As years old, and leaves a
large family. He was an honorable, up |
right and industrious man, and made a no
bic struggle against the affections and add
versities of lite. Peace TO his ashes and |
rest to his weary soul. He was buried near
Kennesaw Mountain.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-04-20
ALVA @. ROONEY.
ACwORTH, GA, April IA, 1o0

TIN. dav one week AGO our usually quiet liz
Ito villao. was most terribly shocked by the
a,,,.,,,r'.,oent nv wire hat 4 @ Roouey Ind
y,i,toJ snci1e bv .Lootino bimseIf IN the
t'aJ ,s;,h nis,ol So,ro,v and alnom wa.
J,'.;c,.I IN the faces of many, Saturday nicbt
~ -. rsacLeJ Acvn,yh Al q o,clHck and
,nss mo, al the depot by number Of oar Young
rna, ,yhn convsved The eorps. 10 the residences
IS hiss father Fairy Sunday morning MANY
oab"aI mate. and citizens VISITED fine house 10
go, tho face If the how once bright and hopef,l
h,', ,,,. Lid and siilI in dea,h Sad ,bonoht
IT, ,Ie aYs,,ino bis remains were Inferred Vii
,,a.sad NV msnv friends and a large concourse
IS ,,ao,ls The writer knew Alva well from