The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-05
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Johnsons mill, at Milan, hes been start
ed in motion again.
The river is slowly falling, but a good
boating stage still remains.
Do not fail to see the opening at For
ward & GIeason,s 218 Brady street.
There are thirty four horses now in
| training at the fair grounds in this city.
Sells Bros circus viii exhibit in this
city on the s8th of the present month.
Go too. FL. Speaker for hard coal and
| hard wood.
Cut rates over any road at Blakes' ticket
office, Davenport.
Choice Minnesota potatoes, late rose
and peach blues, at Longs, First avenue.
Last day of the opening at Forward &
Glasons 218 Brady street.
The suttry weather yesterday was a sub
ject of general comment.
The Turner's held practice meeting
| last night at their hall.
The colored Baptist congregation gave
sociable last night at Killers hall
All the new and elegant neckwear at the
opening of Forward and Gleason's
The entertainment at Trinity Chapel last
evening attracted a fair attendance, and
passed of in a pleasant manner.
The electric machine is seen on the
street corner, and other indications of the
arrival of spring are visible.
A temperance meeting viii be held next
| Monday evening, at the First nj. E.
church.
With to day, closes the grand opening
at Forward & Gleason's els Brady street.
The grand jury finished the business of
the term, and adjourned yesterday morn
ing.
| 4 robbery was committed at the Fourth
avenue hotel last Wednesday; by which
some clothing was stolen.
The grand jury returned eighteen in
| dictments yesterday morning in the Circuit
Court
The sociable at the first M. E. church
will take place this evening. Supper will
be served from to Z O'Clock
The candidates for office in the republi-
can ranks are making themselves heard
and felt among the voters.
A broom drill will be given by the ladies
at the sociable, soon to be given at the
Broadway Presbyterian church.
The judicial convention at Galva was
not an harmonious gathering. The repub
licans did not dwell together in unity.
Wednesday was pay day at the arsenal,
and quite sum of money was paid out
to the different employees.
The Tri city Trotting Association has
been admitted to the National Assoeia-
ton.
The Rodman Rifles will soon commence
target practice, as the company now awaits
the arrival of ammunition.
The Barlow Wilson, Primrose Sc West
Ministries will appear in Rock Island next
Thursday evening.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Joseph Neeley and Miss Louisa An
drews.
II. B. Carpenter, of Edgington, received
the bounty on four wolves scalps from the
County Clerk last Wednesday.
The jail contains but twelve prisoners,
as Schunterman was discharged from that
institution yesterday morning, the grand
jury failing to sndict him for larceny.
Il is said that special meeting of the
Council will be held during the week. for
the purpose of designating an official
paper.
There Is talk in this city of organizing
citizens association, for the purpose of
assisting public enterprises that are for the
benefit OF Rock Island
Great complaint is made that there no
dwelling houses for rent in Rock Island.
The railroad employees in this city find it
difficult TO secure any quarters.
Two very drunken men were hauled to
the arlnory last night on a dray They
will have a hearing this morning before
Justice Chopper.
The case of Reticker against the city of
Rock Island, to recover damages for in
iuries caused by a defective sidewalk, is
set for trial next Monday morning in cir
cult court