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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

thew were in no wise to blame for the
present cessation of work.
There was general row at house on
the bluff on Thursday in which several
parties got badly used up, and which the
bluff police were unable TO stop. Mingled
with the groans of the wounded We're the
screams of the women folks, and alto
eether the passerby was the recipient of
music equal TO brass band. The down
town pelicc were telephoned for but upon
their arrival all was quiet. and they were
compelled to let the matter rest until late
hour to day when warrants were sworn out
for the arrest of all implicated
A very pleasant surprise was Thursday
perpetrated on Mrs Neal, a very poor,
but worthy old lady, who stops with Mr.:
Myron Coopes on east Main street Quite
number of her friends from the NJ. E.
church dropped in on her and spent the
evening in good social time. Before
they left; Mrs. Neal was presented with
about $50 worth of wearing apparel, in
Guiding shawl, shoes etc, such kindness is
commendable and the donors can rest
assured that it viii be held in grateful re-
membrance by the old lady for many a
day.
A case of larceny occ urred on Wednes
day, in which the five points barber
figures as the culprit. 1t seems that on
that morning he had commenced boarding
at Mrs James Beardsley's, on Lynde street,
and had Just returned for dinner. being
seated in the sitting room Mrs Beardsley
had occasion to get her pocket book, and
discovered something on the stove that
was burning, iayed it down on stand and
left the room The light fingered gentle
man seeing it put it in his pocket and
after asking if he had time to go to the
postoffice left The book which contained
81 liz moneywas not missed until afternoon,
when they thinking him the scoundrel,
went to him and accused him of the theft
which he admitted and he returned the
pocket book
Z. f. Hoods is the place to buy gro
ceries, the largest retail and wholesale
store in the three cities Orders by tele-
phone promptly filed and delivered to
Rock Island. Nov29d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

Regular December meeting of the city
council On Monday evening next.
Choice winter apples, SO per barrel, at
+. L. Hoods. Nv
Only four city and two state cases to
require the attention of Squire Mapes to-
day
For want of space, part of yesterday 5
report was necessarily left out, but will be
found in today's issue,
Go to Porter's for fine pictures.
Moves d5t
VIM. Swanson appeared before Squire
Mapes last evening and swore Out war
rant for the arrest OF Edward Huntoon,
for an assault and battery
An inhuman driver was beating his
team up on East Park street Thursday with
a spade The load was more than they
could pull. and he resorted to this means
to make them. Ii such creatures were
heavily fined for such barbarous acts. there
would be less of them.
Messrs West 81 Co, who have succeed
ed Ed McGraw in the livery business, are
now prepared to furnish good rigs at rea
sonable figures Give them a call.
Moved -4w
Complaint is continually heard from
citizens of the depredations of cows while
running at large. Yesterday one opened
the gate and entered the yard of resident
on Rodman avenue, near Rosborough's
store, and did over SO worth of damage,
and like complaint is heard nearly every
day.
At 10 o'clock on Thursday at Daven-
port, Iowa. occurred the marriage of Frank
Pierce, of Boon, Iowa, and Miss Alice
Murphy, of Davenport, formerly of this
CITY, where she is well and favorably
known The ceremony was performed by
Father Cosgrove. at st. .Margaret's church.
Miss Murphy is cousin of Mrs, Davis. of
the 222 restaurant
Further work by Reynolds & Co. on the
tail race has been abandoned until spring.
THIS was made necessary by the many OBJ
stacles they encountered now, and which
they can better cope with in the spring.
The water power company granted them
further time in which to complete the con
tracted work as they evidently realized that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONS.

At late railroad meeting in Chicago
quite discussion was had in regard to
the paymel off COMMISSIONS 1t is reported
that the question was brought up by
several of the managers who desired to
abolish them altogether, and quite a feel
ing was manifested in regard to the posi-
ton taken in the matter by the Rock ISL
and Road. Mr.. Gable, manager of the
Rock Island, announced that he would
abolish commissions. Mr.. j. c. Gault,
general manager of the Wabash Road and
others were in favor of their entire
abolition.
Finally, Mr.. Gault proposed to submit
the question for an arbitrator The
proposition was also declined by the Rock
Island Road, which was willing to agree
on maximum rates to all points, but would
uot for a moment consent to their abolition.
In this rssition the Rock Island Road
stood alone and determined.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
BLACK CROOK.
Roasted
Freeman'S

The entertainment given last evening at
the opera house fully equaled the expecta-
tons of those who attended. The scenic
effects were surprisingly excellent, the
ballet dancing of Bonfanti and Ortori
above the average and the Suydam
brothers on the horizontal bars seemed as
agile as squirrels In fact it may be
doubted whether anything better in the
horizontal bar line was ever before per-
formed in this city Griffin and Marks,
rugged up as two young coons, won de
served applause by their superior acrobatic
songs and dances, so called. the
coryphees who wore the traditional airy
nothings. and whose caperings about
were particularly enjoyed by the elderly
gentlemen, with bare footed heads, :"
were as ordinary looking girls as were ever
seen upon a stage. Neither in form nor
feature were they attractive but in the
Amazon March they acquitted themselves
creditablg Bessie Bell sang several
serio-cOmic songs with as much non
chalance as if she were singing to herself
while washing dishes. While there may be
considerable dramatic talent in the com
pany, as IA whole it must be admitted that
outside Of the specialties named their
talents seemed to run principally to toe
and calf There were only about dozen
ladies in The house and they looked lonely
enough, but rank immodesty among the
performers seemed at a discount.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
NOCTURAL VISITORS.

1t seems that Moline has been during
the past few days, infested with a gang OF
thieves. 'as the large number of attempted
burglaries go TO show, but we are glad to
say that in few instances were the thieves
successful. Early on Thursday morning
G. ". Nelson's butcher shop on Moline
avenue was entered and a overcoat be
longing to the proprietor stolen, Mr. j. II.
Wistrands residence was also entered the
same night but nothing was taken, the
thieves evidently not finding what they
were after Their next victim was Mr..
street from her, $40 in money was taken.
On Thursday night. or yesterday morning
the cooperative grocery store was visited.
They effected an entrance into the cellar,
and then tried to raise the cellar door, but
were unsuccessful as barrel of
sugar held the same down. they
then jumped into the store room
through the transom and took As cents
which happened to be left in the drawer,
but nothing else. The next place visited
was J. FL. Westrands grocery store, but
were unable to gain admittance. After
this c. L. Grimes residence was visited.
A young girl on the inside, the only one
at home, heard them try to force the win
dows dp, but their plans were frustrated
by the young lady lighting lamp. In
addition to those already mentioned there
were couple of petit larceny cases. VIM.
Schroeder and Henry Stortz, two saloon
keepers were the other victims. From
them buffalo robe and some beer glasses
were taken. A warrant was sworn out
yesterday evening for the arrest of Ben
Snetzar and Erastus Johnson for the
crime. Except in the last two cases there
is no clue to the perpetrators.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

change pulpits in the morning with the Rev.
n M Clute, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church, Davenport. who will preach
at 10:45 a. m. on The Humanity OF
Christ At ! p. m. the pastor will preach
on Trees of Righteousness. Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m. Young peoples
meeting at $50 IN.
Moral lnsensibility" win be preached
upon. al 10:45 a m. in the United Pres
byterian church by the Rev. J. A. Rey-
nelds, pastor AT p m. Mr.. Reynolds,
will preach sermon upon The Pilgrim
Company Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
There will be covenant meeting in the
Second Baptist church at 1o:45 a. m. AT
7:15 D. m, the Rev. Geo. Chambers, pas
tor, will take for his text [. Cor. vii; 3.
Sunday school at $50 p. m.
To- morrow in the First M. E. church
the pastor will preach. Subject 'The
New Creation" Presiding Elder A. B.
Morgan viii preach in the evening. Sun
day school at 9:15 a. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
CHURCH SERVICES.

In the Central Presbyterian church, at
t0s45 a. m. the Rev. S. s. Cryer, pastor,
win take for his subject "A Panoramic
Picture" At : p. m. Mr. Cryer win give
Peculiar Phases Of Modern Life the
eighth in his series of lectures on practical
subjects Sunday school at go a. M
Young Peoples meeting at 8 p NJ. sub
ject: Grace
The Christian chapel. The Rev. Irving
A. Searles, pastor: 1856 a. m. Left for
Dead p. m. Elder L. w Farnsworth,
Seventh Day Adventist, will preach on
The Eastern Question in the Light of
Prophecy" Sunday school at $50 a. m
Trinity church. Rev. A. B. Allen rector:
Sunday school at 9:3o a. m; morning ser
vice 10.45 a. M; mission Sunday school,
ESQ D. m. mission service $50; evening
service, o'clock. Congregational must
cal rehearsal every Wednesday evening
beginning at Z o'clock.
Broadway Presbyterian church The
pastor, the Rev J. c. Holiday will ex-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY.

This morning an ARGUs representative
called at Taylor & Philleo toy and fancy
goods emporium and saw what seemed TO
him stock sufficient to supply all of the
useful and durable toys in endless variety
This stock embraces pretty much every
thing that was ever made with which to
amuse and instruct the children. and in
cludes the finest assortment of dolls to be
seen in this entire section. This firm also
carries splendid line of toilet articles,
baskets, albums, etc, for holiday presents
for adults and challenges comparison Of
its stock with that of any other dealer or
dealers in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

large that it became necessary to set the
tables three times. After the last han
aueter had eaten his fill the tables and all
evidencessof the. feasting were removed
and dancing was entered upon which was
continued to an early hour this morning.
A plea Feature of the occasion was
the presentation to Joe Meyer of leather
medal for daring and bravery in caplur
ing THAT'S. mine.
Take the ferry boat for Davenport and
call nj g. Eklund's headquarters for
jewelry and price gold and silver watches,
chains. charms, rings bracelets, silver ware
solid aud plate clocks canes. opera and
field glasses, etc, ETC.. No. 12S West Sec
ond street in the Newcomb House Block.
The /. O. O. F. lodges of this city will
elect off1cerstnext Monday evening.
Reclining chairs, the very best celebrated
the world over, a magnificent holiday pre-
sent, G. A. Doellinger's is the place.
Negus 81 Donaldson's grand combina
ton. gave a. free entertainment this after
noon in the prescription department of the
Rock Island House. Brother" Knicker
booker punched tickets.
John Evans the popular Liveryman has
removed to his new and commodious quar-
tiers, opp. west side of Post Office, on 18th
street 1t is the largest aud most complete
Livery stable in the three Cities. Mr.. Evans
would like to see all his old custom ers and
as many new ones as would favor him
with call. Complete Livery outfits, Car
riages furnished at any hour with. prompt
ness. nov21-6
Roasted coffee, 10 pounds for 81, at J. l..
Freeman'S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
POLICE POINTS.

John Hagerman was arrested this morn
ing for beating, and in other ways misus-
ing his wife. As it was proven to he a
habitual occurrence. his fine was placed al
800, in default of which he was taken to
the county jail.
Jack Murphy, of Davenport was next
ushered into the austere presence of Squire
Mapes on a general charge of vagrsncy.
The Squire gave him So and costs worth
of advice and he was taken back to the
city repository. Next came Edward Hun
toon on charge of assault and battery on
the person of VIM. Swanson. He in fit
of anger had struck the latter a blow in
the face. The Squire thought the usual
prescription in such cases would apply in
this instance. The same was paid and the
prisoner was discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
RIVER BUSINESS.

Mr.. George Lamont, agent in this city
for the D iamond 10 line of steamers, and
g generally considered one of the very best
agents on the river, returned from Du-
buque on Wednesday, where he had been
settling his business accounts for the sea
son of 1882, which in many respects did
not come up to last years business, especi-
ally in the matter OF the mp river trade.
Mr.. Lamont looks hopefully forward to
1888, and says that after June l they will
have boats on the line which can make the
through trip from ST. Paul to St. Louis in
three and half days and from here 70 St.
Paul in forty hours These boats will tow
no barges.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
WEDDING BELLS,
no barge:

MILAN. Dec. p Mr.. George r Sydner
and Miss Clara J. Huyett were married in
the presence Of large circle of friends at
the residence Of the brides parents. on
Wednesday evening at o'clock. The
Rev 5. S. Cryer, of Rock Island official
ed. The happy couple We're the recipients
Of many fine presents among which VIC
notice the following: Silver butter dish,
]. C. Johnston; silver pickle caster. Sadie
Davis jelly disL, Sadie Johnston; caster,
JOS Haislip and wife; handsome book.
Hattie Knowles fruit dish. Mr.. George
Sears; pickle caster, Mrs DR.. Chriswell
Hamlet: ten dollar gold piece, Jacob
Adams; book, Della Stone; fruit dish
Herman Hnyett, SEQ gold piece and many
valuable articles, DR.. Huyett, Mrs Latferty
r. Mclaughlin and Mrs. Laughlin; set
of silver spoons. Mrs. Huyett; butter dish,
Vim. Young and wife; pickle caster, Henry
Haislip and wife; parlor hanging lamp. c.
E. Smith and wife; silver spoon holder,
Mrs. Morehead
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
Personal
ROCK ISLAND Sc.

S M. Horer and family. Cal; W A.
Clark n. VI. G. Kinsey L. L. Well, c.
r. Chandler, Chicago; c. P. Barker,
Chippewa Falls; G. B. Corners, Eau Claire
H. Taylor Davenport H. NJ Sprague,
Dayton; A. A. Hendrix I. J. Griffiths,
Racine; E. A. Wood. Thompson: w A
Pollock, Clarence; Geo. Lusk, Boston; A
DeWolf. Des Moines, Emma L. Wilson,
Cordova; T. WI. Long Chicago.G G. Brown;
Osborn, la; J. II. Bean. North Henderson;
A A. Bean. Millersburg; r. r. Corya G.
e. Sheridan. St. Louis; II. Hurd. Musca-
tine; A Jackson Waterloo. Ia. F. F. Con
ner, Winona; s. S. Perry, Austin; J. Cher
lin, NJ Schaof Cedar Rapids; FL. d. Sum
mer and lady, Des Moines; A. Nimocks, n,
Y; j. A. Palmer and family. Dakota; c.
c. Opdycke, W. Opdycke, J. J. Armstrong,
Cordova. o. w. Kennedy, Utica; T. Full
Ter, Milwaukee H. w Cross, St Louis; IL.
Z. Van Duzen, LeClaire
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
CHURCH DEDICATION.

The Swedish Baptist society of Rock
Island will formally dedicate its new meet
ing house, corner of Fifth avenue and
Twenty-first street, one week from to-
morrow. the 10th inst. at $50 p. m The
exercises, which promise to be of excep-
tional interest throughout, will be partici-
pated in by speakers and singers from
American churches The pastor of the
church, Rev. A. B. Orgren, extends a
cordial general Invitation to attend. The
programme of the exercises win be pub
lished next week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
SOLDIERS ATTENTION!

Milo B. Stevens g. Co, the well known
war claims attorneys will be represented at
Rock Island, Ills, on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dee. 10 and IA, by their special
agent 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.
Mr.. 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, 1882-12-02
BOUND OVER.

The examination this afternoon of the
suspected burglars Orion and Wilde before
Squire Chopper, resulted in their being held
for trial on the charge preferred, in bonds
of % 600 each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
charms away a cough. cold, or influenza
without any bad effect.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. No other. Of
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

grand Tree lunch every morning from
$50 till II at O. F. Soper's, No. i20
Eighteenth street. also oysters served up
ia the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
beautiful Diabetes

YOUNGSTOWN o., Aug. 8, 1881.
H. H. WARNER & Co: Sirs.-Your Safe
Diabetes Cure not only removed the promin-
ent symptoms of diabetes with which | had
long suffered, but restored me to full and
perfect health Col. JOSIAH ROBBINS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
BASKETS.

Lunch baskets, work baskets, card
baskets cap baskets, knitting baskets, in
FAINT baskets, hair-pin baskets, work stands
and everything else in the basket line, at
Tavlor d Philleo's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
For Sale

Five-room house, with cisteTn and Gel
lar. and corner lot, in Sinnet's addition,
cheap. Terms easy.
M. f. SWEENEY, Buford's Block
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
ATTENTION EVERYBODY.

If you want stylish suit or overcoat
call on j T. Dixon for he can please the
most fastidious as his fine fitting gar
ments please all. Dec1-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

A fine line of American Watches in the
latest styles of gold and silver cases, at
Henry Peetz's, opposite the Harper House.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
THE wEsTMINgTER.

For 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 & Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
CHOICE GROCERIES.

The best of teas and coffees spices, and
the best country produce can always be
found ut the popular grocery Of W. H.
Bean. corner of Third avenue and Twelfth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest parlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the best hard coal stove in the market.
For sale at w A. Swiler & Bro.
Nov2S-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
DELIcAcIEs IN PORK.

Pork tender loin. spare rib pigs feet
and leaf lard, at Gilmores pork house.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
HAND sEWEp SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gem
lemen is at Carse & Reticker's. 1O-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
HARD COAL.
nOW23tf

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byren Lime association. o26u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
DIAMONDS

One of the largest stocks of diamonds
in Davenport is that of G. Eklund jeweler.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
HOLIDAY GOODS.

G. Eklund's jewelry store Davenport,
is the boss place to buy jewelry at bar
crain0
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
N9LlIE DEPARTMENT..

Z. l.. EASTMAN. Reporter
Headquarters. one door West Of Reimer's
Cigar Store
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-07-04
CHINA.

Prof Stephen A. Jones of Penn College,
Iowa, sailed from New York on the cath
ult., for tour in Europe, and will be absent
one year. He will travel through England,
France, Germany, Italy and Greece, making
an extended tour in those countries. Prof.
Jones is the oldest son OF Hon. A. II. Jones
of China, and as an old schoolmate and boy
hood friend we wish him bon royage.-We
Rave varieties of weather, both hot
and cold, but on the whole veg
citation shows q good growth, and the
prospects are favorable for average crops.-
The cheese factory is on its second week of
operation, with an increased supply of milk,
and an outlook for the future that is crafty
ing to its patrons. The maker of last year
operates it this season.-Mr. s. B. Clark,
living on the east side of the lake, is quite
sick.-Mr b. +. Jepson. same side. lost q
valued family horse q short time ago.
A generous subscription helped him
out.-Mr. Isaiah Austin's oldest boy,
a lad of dozen or more years. met
with bad accident last week. colt ran
away with him, throwing him out against .
tree, bruising his face badly, and breaking
his thigh bone. DR.. Martin attended him.
bad beginning for haying.-Help in the
hay field is very s'arce, and many laborers
would find employment in China at once to
assist in securing the hay crop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-07-04
Druxgists and Apothecaries.

Perhaps one of the most important busi-
ness interests necessary to the good health
and welfare of community, is that of the
druggist and apothecary. The most impor-
tant requisites for the successful prosecution
of this business are a central location. a good
stock in each department. perfect knowl-
edge of all the intricacies of the trade and
the confidence of the people to whom they
cater. Such requisites As these may all be
found at the well-known establishments of
+. G. Kinsman & Co.. which are located at
the corner of Bridge and Water streets. and
at the Fuller Drug Store (next to the Expre,s
Office.) The stocks kept are large and
varied. chosen from the best markets of the
country, with that extreme care obtained
only by long experience in the business, and
each department bears the systematic and
cleanly look OF careful attention. Every
thing may be found at these places that is
generally kept in first-class establishments of
this kind. In addition to all the standard
medicinal preparations, drugs. chemicals.
trusses, sppOrters, ETC., may be found full
and complete stock of perfumery, brushes
and toilet articles of every description.
The prescription department at the Fuller
store is under the management of Mr.. S. w.
Richardson (whO is registered apothecary,)
whose years of experience have made him so
proficient as to need no comment at our
hands.
The prescription department at the corner
Of Bridge and Water streets, is under the
management of +. G. Kinsman and George s.
Allen, both of them having a thorough
knowledge of the business, and is conducted
with system and accuracy, and none but the
expert hands are allowed to compound ply
sician's orders. <
Patrons of this establishment will find in
the stocks displayed every element of salts
faction to themselves. both in variety and
freshness, moderate and reasonable prices.
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