The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-07

AN effort Will be made to start the cleo
trio light tonight on the Seventeenth stree
tower
Great Infdels" will be the subject of
lecture to be delivered by r. G.. Ingerson
at Harper's theatre on Saturday evening
the 18th inst.
If the ARGUS is dryer to day than usua
charge it up to politics. 1t shall not occur
again.
A full stock of slippers, at Carse &
Reticker,s. 31-d6t
The Milan cars run quite regularly and
are well patronized in consequence
If our friends will bring or send local re
turns to the ARGUS Office as early this
evening as practicable they will confer a
great favor upon US.
In accordance with law all saloons must
be closed to-day from a. IA. to z o'clock
this evening.
Ivan Swain, who was accidentally shot
in the right arm two weeks ago, is doing
nicely, and is able to be out.
Remember that special scenery is brought
direct from New York for each act of "Es-
meralda."
Hazel Kirke" and 'Esmeralda," while
totally unlike in plot and portrayal, never
theless possess an equal power to please
audiences.
The 250th anniversary OF the great vic
tory of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen, will
be celebrated tomorrow at Augustana col
lsge.
A grand free lunch every morning from
Eighteenth street, also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
Charles Sandstrum languishes in jail to-
day, because he stole $5 in cash and three
watches out of Moline boarding house.
Officer Meenan took him in.
If every man entitled to vote to-day |
didn't get to the polls it was certainly no |
fault of the carriages or the committeeman |
who had them in charge
The mill of the Rock Island Lumber |
and Manufacturing company was closed |
on Saturday for The season, and the A mill |
will shut down on Saturday of this week.
The crystal wedding anniversary of |
Alderman and Mrs. NJ. s. O'Neil was cele
brated last evening with great eclat, Mayor
Carse and other city officials assisting the
aiderman's numerous friends in having a
good time. The presents included an ele-
CANT china tea set, gift frsm Mr.. O'NeiPs
council associates.
When approached to day by striker"
slr. Hauberg replied that he would have
to consult Mr.. Morris first, which confirms
the report circulated fortnight ago, to the
effect that Morris had made Hauberg a
liberal offer to stay in the field and draw
al that he could from Reticker
A man sitting upon block suspended
oy rope from the top of the Seventeenth
treet electric tower, engaged in painting
he structure from top to bottom, attracted ,
lis full share of popular attention to-day.
Two crippled fellows, each in sailor rig
nd begirt with broad scarlet sash, went
Ip and down the streets to-day singing in
n unknown tongue for small contributions. .
Zach was quite rotund as to physique but
ad an excellent voice, and in duet the tars
Tere quite stout, as it were.
George M. Olson, arrested last night at +,
ne upper depot by Officer Meenan for :
paid Squire Chopper fine of ;,
8 and costs this morning for his impru-
ence. He is painter by trade, and halls :,
'om Oxford, Iowa.
1t was reported this morning that Alder
IAN Mott had been appointed a committee a
one to climb to the top of the Seven a
'enth street tower to-day and report "
neither the paint had been applied scien- d
fically. d
Those who can conveniently entertain
rangers in attendance upon the county .
abbath school convention to be held here II
4 Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, "
e requested TO hand their names to any u
ne of the city Sabbath school superinten-
snts.
p
The Rodman Rifles know how to enter Il
IN their friends to a dot and their first | G,
arty OF the season, to be given tomorrow in
7ening, will be but an additional feather &c
each cap. The first thing in order will Al
; an exhibition drill, followed by ssilent
annual by "the big g." Then comes
ancing to be continued to 1890 or A
clock, late enough for all practical pur- II
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