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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
GERMAH CATHOLIC FATR.

Beginning on Monday evening. Oct. O.
the German Catholics of this city will
have fair in Turner Hall, active prepare
tions for which are now going forward
This morning an ARGUS reporter called on
Father Lehrmann for particulars who re-
ceived him very courteously and said that
the fair would open at o'clock on Mon
day evening the 9th of October. continu-
ing to and including Tuesday, the 18th, ts
conclude with grand ball on Tuesday
night. Donations of useful and fancy
articles will be very acceptable and as the
object of the fair is most praiseworthy
one, the extingnishment of the church
debt. it is hoped and believed that Rock
Islanders of other religious denominations
win turn in and lend the helping hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
ANOTHER RUNAWAY GIRL.

Some time ago mention was made that a
young girl who gave the name of Mary
Burns reported that she had been robbed
of $25 while going to Moline in a street
car She claimed to be from Dixon, H.,
and was on her way to Dakota, where her
father resided She managed to obtain
employment at the Revere House, and last
Saturday secured the necessary funds
through friend to start ON her journey to
Dakota
Last Monday the police of this city were
notified that girl named Lizzie Wilsey
had disappeared from Sterling. and later de-
velopment demonstrated that Mary Burns
and Lizzie Wilsey were one and the same
person. 1t appears that the girl had some
trouble with her mother, and determined
to leave home She left Sterling and
walked out into the country, where she
was entertained by farmers family. She
took the c. b. & @. train the next morn
ing, and arrived in Rock Island. Her
father, who resides in Dakota, arrived in
this city last night, and gave such descrip-
ton of her as gave no doubt of her identi-
ty. She was on her way to meet him, and
he started for home as soon as he heard of
her disappearance. He will leave for Da-
kota at once, and win bring his hayward
daughter back to her home at Sterling.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
OLD GUNS.

Among the cannon at the Rock Island
arsenal is one which was captured at Sara
toga, Oct. II, 1777; one captured at York
town Oct 10, 1881; one captured at Mag
ara July %. 1914; pair of mortars cap
tured at Vera Cruz March 90, 1847, one
captured in the late civil war bearing the
inscription. Presented to South Carolina
by one of its citizens travelling abroad, in
commemoration of what was done on the
Goth of December, 1900" There are also
several cannon which were cast in France
and Spain, dating back nearly to the be-
ginning of the last century.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
PATENTS.

The following list of patents was
granted to Illinois parties during the past
week
A. Anderson, Moline, organ case.
J. C. Anderson Highland Park. ornamentation OF
brick
j: B. Atwater, Co Chicago. coin detecter and
scale.
C. Axell Chicago, shirt.
c. e. Biddison, Rock Island, balance slide valve
4. w. Brainard, Freeport, wire fence barb.
w. Chafee, Clay City, Harvester wheel.
s. b Dil, Sterling, jointing.
j. s. Glenn, Chicago, balanced rotary valve.
o. Gutherie, Chicago, ice slide.
c. H Hall, Chicago, lozenge machine.
c. W Hamilton, Chicago, rufier and gatherer.
G. Hanson, Rock Island, pillow.
ID. N. Hackrader, Pittsfeld, draft equalizer
A. L. Hill, Decatur, hame tug loop.
p. f. Hodges, Chicago carrier chain.
s. c. Kenega (21 Kankakee. corn harvester
L. Keeker, Chicago, lifting jack.
IL Meuzemer, Shawneetown. car coupler.
l.. N Merriman. Dixon, movement.
c. G. milford, Streator, alcohol cock.
c. W. Nichols Chicago, feather duster machine.
l.. ID. Richardson, Chicago, weighing
M. Silvens, Taylorville, washing machine.
W. @. Squire. Kinmundy, eye wash
ID. c. Slower, Freeport, wire barb machine.
p. w Thompson, Yates City, corn planter.
A. j. Upham, Sterling. barbed wire.
w. j. Wayne, CD Decatur, two-wheeled vehicle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27

county eourt and sent to the inssne asy-
lum, died at that institution last Monday.
His remains will be taken to Hillsdale for
burial
Grand display of fall suitings and over
coatings at P. A. Blooms.
Prof. j. B. Ferguson will conduct a ten
days musical convention at the Milan Pres
byterian church, commencing Oct. 2, 1889,
at the close of which he expects to render
cantata, David, the Shepherd Boy,
Geo. Roots last grand success. Come one,
come all and join our class,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
IRE.

The alarm of fire in Davenport this
morning, was caused by the burning OF
the Eldridge block on the corner of Sixth
and Brady streets. The fire, when first
discovered, was located in the roof, but
its exact cause is unknown. The paid fire
department proved very effective, and soon
had the flames under control. The loss
will not exceed 5000 and is covered by
about $5, 900 insurance. The tenants of
the building were enabled to remove their
effects from the edifiee, and consequently
the loss from water viii not be excessive
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
ROCK ISLAND q PEORIA RAILWAY.

Excursion tickets to Cincinnati ana le
turn for the great industrial Exp0sluOS9
Sept. 6 to Oct. 2, 1882. The Rock Islam
and Peoria railway viii sell excursion ueh
cts TO Cincinnati and return, good goins
from Sept. 5 until Oct. z, and RETURNING t7
until Oct. 8, inclusive, at the low rate llu ",i
Rock Island of $14.40. The Cmcinl a;I
Industrial Exposition, held in the sPlen ei'
permanent exposition buildings, win 81
teen grand departments filled with sIlC .sv
for exhibition In every branch OF lndusu!
and art from all parts of the United o.a sao
and Canadas, enjoys national reputasl .rs
The extensive preparations when n, aAi IN
been made this year warrants the puDlE;
expecting the grandest display OF me AL"
ever witnessed. septadlm'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
NRIGHBoRHO0D NEWS.

Owing to the failure of the grape
crop, no wine will be made at NauvOO, tbs
year.
Bertha. the Is year old daughter Of
Capt. Thos. Peters, of Virginia, was sen.
ously if not fatal burned by the explosion
of coal oil which she was using to kindle
fire.
The sparrows. which had been a NUS
ance around the park in Quincy during the
summer, took their departure, Tuesdsy
night, and not one could be seen in the
city the next day.
John Staiter, young and unmarried
German farmer residing near Meadows
station, hung himself yesterday to a rsfeE
of his barn because he had not disposed Of
his corn while prices were higher.
A cultivator at HoopestOn picked and
sold 8, 400 quarts of Snyder blackbeHieS
ground, at an average price OF l4s cents
per pound, realizing the handsome sum OF
$3.50.
The Peoria county board at its recent
session picked out general jury list for
the ensuing year. The list comprises the
names of 200 citizens of the county, be-
ing 400 names to draw from for each term
of the circuit court.
The annual meeting of the old soldiers
of Macoupin county will be held at the
fair grounds, near Carlinville, on Thurs
day, September 2Sth. Among the promi-
nent orators expected are Gen. A j. Smith
and Gen. John NJ Palmer.
The democrats of the Twelfth senatorial
district have unanimously nominated Hon
e. Z. Cronkrite for the Legislature. He has
served several terms in the Legislature, was
mayor of Freeport for two terms, and IN
1873 was the democratic candidate fof
state treasurer.
The committee on temperance OF the
Southern Illinois Methodist Episcopal con
ference, in session at Mount Vernon, yes
terday presented resolution pledging the
members to support no candidate for inc
legislature who wonld not pledge himSel
publicly for prohibition.
The Siemans tank at the glass factory
in La Sale makes rather remarkaDs
showing figuratively. 1t contains Buy
cubic feet of glass, which weighs 800. UW
pounds and is sufficient for the manutsc-
ture of 258, 600 quart bottles. 1t holds as
much material as twelve ordinary ten POI
furnaces, and the quantity of fuel requh'
ed to operate it twenty-four hours is les
than that required to operate pot tut
mace for twelve hours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27

The Rev. G. F. Lindfeld, of Mnscatine,
is in the city
A comet is discernable in the east of late,
at an early hour in the morning.
ID. j. Witherbee is representing the Mo
line Plow company at the State fair at
Peoria.
A. L. Carson has entered upon his duties
as treasurer of the Moline pillow company.
Miss Sue Collins, of Knoxville, Iowa, is
in the city on visit to her sister, Mrs. DR..
w. K. Sloan.
The Catholic fair commences on Nov.
9th and lasts six days.
The district conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church convened at Lexington,
Ill, to-day.
Mrs Mahin, who has been In critical
condition for several days. was little cas-
Ter to-day, and DR.. Davidson says there is
possibility of her recovering.
c. H. Woolsey, of the 80 cent store, and
wife returned last evening from Knoxville,
this State, whittier they went TO have their
household goods shipped to this place,
where they viii make their permanent
residence.
Miss Minnie McEnary was to be seen
upon our streets this morning for the first
time for months. being confined to the
house with quick consumption.
Messrs. Heagy and Stoddard, of Hamp-
ton, have struck bonanza" in that new.
coal mine at Nation. They are striking
vein 81 feet thick of good coal.
The semi weekly sociable of the Baptist
mission band, occurred at the residence of
j. d. Long, on Ann street last evening.
and was well attended. All seemed to be
having jolly good time.
The compositor made us say in the last
issue Thee. Sturger instead of Stenger as
it should be, that had leased the residence
and saloon portion of the new theatre
building
Squire Mapes had a wedding yesterday
afternoon. the contracting parties being SO
and SO years old respectively. They dis
pcnsed with wedding tour, something
unusual on such occasions.
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet B. Richards
occurred from the family residence at
o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. Waller,
assisted by the Rev. G. r. Lindfield. oflciat-
ing. A large crowd of sorrowing friends
followed the remains to their last resting
place.
The medal left over from the celebration
of the 22d has passed out of the hands of
the colored folks. Hence the game of
base ball between the ''Sylvans" and
Boys in Blue" set for to-day Is declared
of.
Officer Kittleson has been presented with
> fine ebony baton by the Moline co-opera-
tive store, as token of their apprecia-
ton of his faithful services as an officer,
their store being on his beat. It is
recognized fact that Ed. Kittleson is one
of the best police officers Moline has ever
had.
1t has been incidentally remarked by |
several, How unusually friendly the re-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27

Each evening at o'clock the fair will be
open to the public and with an attractive
exhibit, of almost everything for use and
ornament, an abundance of refreshments
and excellent music the ladies of the church
will make it pleasant for all who may
patronlze them. Give Father Lehrmann
and his people good financial lift
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
RREvyTIES

New woolens at p. A. Blooms,
The Jail now contains eleven prisoners.
The ferry boat Lille has been raised.
The st. Mary church fair will be given
| at Turner Hall on October 9th.
The regular prayer meetings will be held
| this evening
The furnace at the Jail building has
been overhauled and repaired.
The Fifth avenue sewer is slowly APP
preaching completion.
The river is feet and II inches above
low water mark.
P. A. Bloom wants four more coat max
ers.
The Jewish feast of Sukoth begins this
evening, and will be appropriately OBJ
served
Next week, Harper's theatre will be oc-
cupied by the Whiteley dramatic party,
with Ida Lewis as the star.
Christian Sander was fined So and costs
yesterday, for being drunk and disorderly.
The base bali championship has not yet
been decided to the satisfaction of all
parties.
The bids for painting the exterior of the
Jail building with cement win be opened
next Friday morning.
One hundred and ninety one different
styles of suitings at P. A. Blooms.
The workmen are pushing things so as
to complete the repairs to the postoffice by
the 1st of October
Claus Juergins was fined $5 and costs
yesterday for assaulting Christine Han
meyer last Tuesday morning.
The next meeting. of the Illinois and
Iowa Medical association win be held on
the 10th of October.
Marriage licenses were issued to-day to
w. W. Riddle and Miss Sarah w. Com
stock, and Isaac Fl. johnson and Miss
Caroline Anderson.
This morning second naturalization
papers were issued to Fred Rusing, by the
county clerk.
The improvements of the different
streets are at an end, as the money appro-
priated for that purpose has been expend-
ed
The Electric tower foundations in the
upper end of the city have been going on,
and nearly all of them are in condition to
receive the iron frameworks.
The cars for the Milan line are expected
from st. Louis by next Saturday, and in
case they arrive at that time the first regu-
lar trips will be made on Sunday.
1t is announced that the game of bali be-
tween the Stars and Boys in Blue win be
played in Davenport tomorrow afternoon.
P. A. Blooms stock of new fall suitings
is the finest ever exhibited in this city.
A large quantity of dynamite is stored |
in little shanty along the canal bank. 1t |
Is in the territory covered by Moline.
The season of fairs win soon be com
The church fair and the seduc- /
tive oyster stew will soon be lssorder.
We again ask the citizens o1 Rock ISL |
and not to purchase papers from the /
carriers of the ARGUS. They have none to /
sell. and when they do sell any. they are /
only robbing regular subscriber.
A party Of. young people from this city
win drive down to Linwood this afternoon, /
and return by the light of the harvest
noon.
The Josephine came down this morning, |
md the Cafrey passed up. The Libbie
Conger is expected up this evening, and |
% morrow the Mary Morton will be the
Town packet
Charles Mills of Hillsdale, who was adj /
judged insane short time ago by the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
rErGHBoRs, ROW

Yesterday afternoon, the Vetter assault
case was taken up for trial in the circuit
court. A jury was impaneled and the
opening arguments made, after which the
testimony was commenced. Peter Vetter
figures as the defendant and Frank Tindall
as the prosecuting witness. Both of the
parties are farmers residing a short dis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
WALL pApEa, WALL PAPER

sold at cost at Cary g. Stolting's, one blocA
south of the Harper House. A largs
assortment ID select from. Give Us
call. Sept22dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-27
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

4. l.. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-11-15
ST. CLOUD, H1ANKATO 4 AUSTIN
a .fs RAILROAD. -

The following is copy of the articles
OF agreement entered into between the
officers of the St. Cloud, Mankato & Aus
tin Railroad Company aud the Railroad
Improvement Company of North America
for the construction of the north and
south road between St. Cloud and Austin:
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
Made and entered upon on the 23d day
OF September, 1882, by and between the
Railway Improvement Company of North
America, a corporation duly incorporated
and organized under and by virtue OF the
laws OF the. state of New Jersey, party OF
the first part. and the St. Cloud, Mankato
& Austin Railroad Company. corpora
ton duly incorporated and organized
under and by virtue of the laws OF the
state of Minnesota, party of the second
part.
Witnesseth, That in consideration of
the investiture in the party of the first
part of the swamp land grant of the party
OF the second part, and of all the right to
receive and appropriate to its own use all
bonuses, bids or donations which have
been or may be voted, given or granted
by. any town, city, village or county in
aid of the construction of the railroad OF
the party of the second part, and of the
sum of - dollars by the party of the
second part paid, the party OF the first
part, tor itself, its successors and assigns
does covenant and agree with the party
OF the second part, its successors and as
signs, that it will commence the work of
building the railroad of the St. Cloud.
Mankato s. Austin Railroad Company,
within thirty days after the voting to the
extent of about 81 900 per mile of the
total length of road, of bonuses by the
towns, counties, villages or cities through
which said road runs, provided they shall
not be required to do any work between
December 18th, 1882, and April 1st, 1883,
and will build the same within two years
from and after the 18th day of December,
1882 That the railroad which shall be
built by said party of the first part under
this agreement, shall be constructed and
equipped in good, workmanlike manner
for road of its class, and the cars run
ming thereon, and the labor, materials
and supplies necessary to be used in and
about the construction and equipment of
said railroad shall he furnished by said
party of the first part.
Signed.
By GORDON E. COLE, Agent.
The ST.. c., NJ. & A: R'Y Co.,
BY w. T. BoNN1wELL, Pres't.
Attest: j. H. BAKER. Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-11-15
ROSE CREEK.
Editor IRA uscript::'

Editor Ira uscrfpt:: .,
DEAR SIR: I wish to mention the spe-
cial kindness of my parishioners AS man
fest in their recent visit to our home.
Without intending that we should know
of their purpose the ladies arranged for a
surprise donation. Such things are hard
to keep. One boy said to my boy-'I
don't propose to give my turkey for the
donation when I can get ten cents a
pound for it." So the secret was out.
Wednesday evening, Nov 9Th, the friends
gathered ut our home, bringing with
them not only large measure Of good
nature, but also bOnntiful supply Of all
things needful to refresh the outer man.
We had 3 very enjoyable time. In the
midst of the evenings entertainment,
Capt. 4. B. Fairbanks on behalf of the
friends, presented US (the MINISTRY with
q purse Of $66. So besides other substan-
tials to the amount Of $40. He said
This is q testimonial Of our apprecia.
ton and an expression of our good wish
es. 1t was in the heart of the minister
to say much more than he did in reply.
Werw wish here again toexpress our thanks.
The response by the pastor was followed
by M. B. 6lOcum, who set forth the So
cial qualities s0f the early settlers as com
pared with the present, and expressed the
wish that we might have more of such
gatherings as this f. rs Ray and DR..
sWheelock followed in the same line.
With the best Of wishes the friends de-
parted for their homes, =. 81 Moons.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-11-15
BROWNSDALE.

Winter.
Will, its now cold weather.
-8uckwheat -four at Sleeper & Sons.
Gold Sunday morning and the ground
solid
Geo. Rolph is calsomining and paper
ing his building in fine style. =.
Stephen Ives has been rusticat ing in
Spring Valley the past week.
latest nattergs as at SLEEPER S & Sons.
The Merry Makers" gave an enter
tainment at Sleeper's hall Friday evening
to $50 house.
-bigelow & Thatcher at their elevator
are grinding and packing feed which is
shipped to Winnipeg.
IF. G. L. Hunt went to St. Paul Satur-
day. He has accepted position as fore
man in printing establishment at a
salary of $18 per week.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-11-15
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