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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE FOURTH.
The Proposed Celebration Booming.

That Rock Island will celebrate the
Fourth there is no doubt Our citizens
are subscribing literally. 1t is in the
hands of men who will push affairs and
see that everything is success Daven-
port has taken the cue from Rock Island,
and is trying TO scare up celebration
but it won't win. We are the first in the
field, and will carry off the prize From
present indications our celebration will
surprise everybody it will be the largest
held here for years The country will be
posted for miles, and everybody that can
read will be made aware of the fact On
the morning of the Fourth our streets
will be lined Brave soldier boys will
parade, and keep step 10 the music of
many bands. In the evening brilliant
fireworks viii be displayed, and every
thing will go off in grand style We are
going to have the biggest affair in this
portion Of the Mississippi valley
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
With Pen and Pencil.

mo, sir; don't believe newspaper men are
more dissipated than any other class of men who
earn their living by their brains said Mr. A. b.
siegfried, Manager of the Advertising Department
of the st. Paul Pioaser-PFess Still those of them
who do desk work are tempted to stimulate, forits
very hard on the nerves and stomach. y
las for example,
As for example, in my own case, stuck to m
desk on this paper until my nerves were ike
bunch of telegraph wires after gale, and my
stomach kept about as good time as two-dollar
watch. My friends suggested this and the doctors
advised that but ore day caught on to an ad' of
PAKKER's TOXIC. s.d tried it. have never en-
dorsed proprietary medicine before. but shall
depart from my rule and say that the Tonic is not
merely the best thing but the only thing that
breaks up these attacks. All desk-workers should
make note of it,
This preparation, which has been known as PAR
KER's GINGER Tonic, will hereafter be advertised
and sold simply under the name of PARKER s Tonic.
As unprineipled dealers are constantly deceiving
their customers by substituting Inferior articles
| under the name OF ginger and as ginger is really
an unimportant ingredient, we drop the mislead-
ing word
There is no change, however, in the preparation
itself, and all bottles remaining in the hands Of
dealers, wrapped under the name of Parker's Gin
ger Tonic, contain the genuine medicine ii the
facsimile signature of HIscox & Co is at the bot
tom of the outside wrapper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE RIVER.

Three wagon loads of government goods
from the arsenal were sent south on the
Centennial to-day, bound for San Antonio.
The Turner excursion, tomorrow, on
the Josephine. to Muscatine, will
evidently be largely attended The
Great Western band will furnish the
music. No liquors will be sold on board.
The Mary Morton went up this after
noon.
The Grand Pacific will be up this after
noon.
The Grand Pacific left St. Louis twenty
four hours ahead of the Mary Morton,
but the Mary passed her at Keithsburg
this morning.
The Pittsburg win be down about 6
o'clock
No boats up OF down tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so.
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
Ntem. Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
AROUND TIE COUNTY OFFICES.
PROBATE.

15-Estate of Elias H. Hunt. deceased,
inventory and appraisement bill fled and
approved proof of publication and post
ing notices filed; order authorizing ex-
ecutor to sell personal property at private
sale.
Estate of Elizabeth Hunt, deceased
Report of c. s. Hunt, executor of the
will of Elijah H. Hunt deceased, late
executor, etc, of said Elizabeth Hunt,
deceased, filed and approved.
Estate of Emmanuel P. Feaster, de-
ceased. Claim of John O'Keefe, for
50 SO allowed in the seventh class, ad-
ministratsrs report filed and approved.
Estate of Oramel h Watson. de-
ceased Report of sale of real estate to
pay debts filed and approved.
TRANSFERS
Thames P Day to William Cox, nj
WI nw3, 30, 10, De; So, 200.
James L. Day to William Cox, set net
so, 10, Be; $3.50.
James P Day to Mable NJ. Cox, 81 W!
nw4, SO, 10, Be; $1,000,
Adam Alday to August W Johnson,
ek of lot and W Is feet of lot 10 block
5, Aldays second addition, east Rock
Island; 81
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
John Landeen and Miss Anna Gustaf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

There came very near being fight this
afternoon. between granger and doc
tor, on Second avenue. The granger was
driving along, looking up at the signs,
when he ran into the NJ DIS rig Hot
words flew The doctor called the gran
ger a fool, and the granger called the doc
tor a id fool Then they shook
their fists, and dared each other to fight.
Finally the pill man tumbled that he
was making fool of himself, and
drove off. The farmer shouted after him,
Il can lick you the best day you ever
seedr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
AMONG TIE Rad.

Jerry Bunker, citizen of Moline, was
placed in Jail Friday on the charge of
selling mortgage goods.
William Quinlin, who was sent up for
"a days for raising disturbance at free
lunch, has paid his fine, and has been
released. He is ready for another round.
jackson and Brown, two coons, were
arrested last night, charged with stealing
chickens. The gentlemen of color had
the fowls in sack and were going on a
trot up Seventh avenue. Deputy Marshal
Brennan and Officer Green arrested them
and locked them in the armory
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
AN ANSWER WANTED.

Can any one bring us case OF Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure2 We say that they
can not, as thousands of cases already per-
maneutly cured and and who are daily re
commenting Electric Bitters, will prove.
Brights Disease, Diabetes, week Back, or
any urinary complaint quickly cured; they
purify the blood. regulate the bowels, and
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale at SOC. bot
tie by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE HOSPITAL.

To day Dr. P. D. McKinnie, Judge
Gould and DR.. Craig visited the sites
offered by Maj Brooks, P. L. Gable and
B. Davenport, as location for the pro-
posed hospital. The visit was only to
get an idea of the advantages of the pro-
posed sites. They will hold a meeting,
and prepare report to be presented to
the committee from the board of super
visors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
A TRUTHFUL FISH STORY.

Fishing is good at Milan This fore
noon gentleman caught three fish in the
river there, the combined weight of
which was 100 pounds. Three
truthful citizens told an ARGUS reporter
that the said citizen hooked one that
would weigh at least 100 pounds. Three
men got hold of the line, but the monster
got away One of the fish he secured
weighed so pounds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

Instead of feeling tired and worn out
instead of aches and palms. wouldn't YOU
rather feel fresh and strong? If you con-
tinue feeling miserable and good for.
nothing you have only yourself to blame
for Browns Iron Bitters will surely cure
you. Iron and cinchona are its principa
ingredients. 1t is certain cure for dy
spepsia, indigestion, malaia, weakness
kidney, lung and heart affections Try
it if you desire to be healthy, robust anC
strong and experience its remarkable cur
alive Qualities
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE WAY TO Serve rRAMps.

A few days ago tramp went to house
near Kewanee, and asked for something
to eat. The lady of the house refused
him Seeing that she was alone, he drew
a revolver, and told her to give him food
or he would kill her. She gave it to him,
and he departed When her husband re-
turned she told him, and be went in
search of the rascal, accompanied by sew
eral neighbors. They caught the fellow, and
took him to Kewanee. He had no money,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

and as the authorities did fnot wish to be
bothered with him. they turned the crowd
loose upon him, and kicked him out of
town. That viii prove better lesson to
hin than if he had been imprisoned
Farmers wives should learn TO use re
voiver, and when any of the gentry come
around put hole in their leg.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
Who is the Prettisst Girl in America

Is question that would perplex con
gress OF connoiseurs assembled to nomi
nate the most beautiful. But such an as
semblage would not be surprise to learn,
that the most charming of their sex, on
this side of the Atlantic, ,enchance the
beauty and preserve thesoundness of their
teeth with sozoNDoET, since every body
knows, that ladies prefer it to any and
all dentifrices. Let no man say after
this that women lack judgement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

A few days afer baby was born in
Newport, KY, gentleman neighbor
called in the house, and, on being shown
the young one, said to it, g. How are you,
COl0nel?" Its mother then asked, why do
you call it Colonel2' Its a male child,
ism it? he responded. Yes, replied
the mother Well, then, he a Colonel
By the common law of Kentucky, every
male child born in the State is Colonel
The mother was greatly tickled over the
fact that she was the mother of a Colonel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
A VFXED CLERGYMAN.

Even the patience of Job would become
exhausted were he preacher and endeav-
oring to interest his audience while they
were keeping up an incessant coughing,
making it impossible for him to be heard
Yet, how very easy can all this be avoided
by simply using DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Trial Bottles 10c. at Hartz & Bshnsen's
Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

To LADIES If you wish to render your
skin white and soft, use, Glenns Sulphur
Soap.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one min
ute.
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is endorsed
by physicians. Ask for Goiden's; no 9th
er. OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich,
will send DR. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora-
ton CT health and manly vigor. Address
as above.-N. B. No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

Pure Cod-liver Oil made from selected
livers, on the sea-shore, by Caswell, Ha-
zard & Co, New York. 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet Patients who have once
taken ii prefer it to all others. Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the
other oils in market.
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples, and rough
Skin, cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswel, Hazard & Co, New
York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
A PLEASANT TIME.

The Presbyterian Sleeping Car Com
pany" went to Buffalo Friday night.
They played to good house, and report
a pleasant time Miss Richardson, OF
Davenport, elocutionist, was along and
her efforts were greatly appreciated. Mrs
Yull's singing was applauded, as also
that of Mr.. Adair Peasants
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

A little boy, just old enough to walk
was found under some bushes near Heap
land, Ga, the other day, and no one
knows where he came from or why he was
there. 1t is surmised, however, that the
little fellew is a waif OF the late storm
which swept over that section and over
five states 1t is not unreasonable to sup
pose that the child had a ride on the
wind TO the spot where he was found
uninjured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

The Chicago city government is busy
crushing out Chinese gambling A few
Celestials relax after washee toll by play
ing games of chance for pennies, and the
police are hunting the sinful practice
out. The regular he'll conducted by Boss
Mcdonald and his deputies, however. &C
on doing business as usual.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE CHOIR sOCIABIF

The choir sociable at the First M, E.
church last evening was a decided sue
cess. The chorus singing was exceeding
ly fine, and showed several well Guilt
waited voices The ice cream. and straw
berries were almost TOO good to eat, but
they disappeared, and everybody went
away satisfied
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap.
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. rs cents per box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

Try bottle of Stilwell's Specific if
troubled with kidney or liver disease.
The symptoms are, baekache, loss OF
memory, loss of appetite or sleep, OF
worst of all, loss of vital energy. You
will secure relief and add your name to
the hundreds cured by this wonderful
medicine, Price Shopper bottle. Manu-
featured by
THE STILWELL MEDICINE CO..
Monmouth, Ill
Stilwelrs Specific Pills cure constipa-
ton Price So cents. For sale by all
druggists
may-27-dw4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
Ladies' Hair Store.

Miss Hattie Tollver has opened fash
ionable hair store. at 1706 Second avenue
over Dixon's tailor's shop with a full
line of hair work. All of the latest
styles of waves, switches, and anything
in the line of hair work made to order at
the lowest prices. Wigs and waves TO
rent. 168t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the Goth
day of June, A D 1883, at the Wide Awake Hose
House, in the Third Ward in the city of Rock Isl
and an election will be held for two members of
the Board of Education, which election viii open
at 5o'clock in the morning and continue open I'M
til o clock in the afternoon of that day.
Dated this 10th day of June, 1888,
Attest ROBERT KELLER, JAMES z Mort,
City Clerk Mayor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE HARPER BILL.
Passed by the Senate and Signed by
the Governor.

SPRINGFIELD, June 10 Tine Harper
high license bill passed The senate this
afternoon by vote Of 30 to 26 Senator
Edward, democrat of Hamilton, voted
aye, and Needles, republican, of Washing
ton, voted no With these exceptions it
was party vote. Gov, Hamilton signed
'the bill soon afterwards. The general
appropriation bill passed the house this
afternoon with ten votes in opposition.
about twenty state institution bills from
the senate were passed by the house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE DEMOCRACY.

The Democratic State Central Commit
tee, which met here last night, authorized
Hon. John Fl. Oberly to appoint a COM
mittee. and to act in conjunction with
himself and Mr.. Goudy, to secure the Sc
lection of Chicago as the place to hold
the next National Democratic Conven-
ton. The committee did not las tele-
graphed to some papers last night Off
cially indorse the opposition of the demo-
cratic members of the legislature 10 the
Harper license bill This matter was not
even formally discussed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
He NAV Well be JOYFUL.

TOPEKA Kans., May 10, 1881
H. II, WARNER & Co.. Sirs-After 10
years of unmitigated suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease FINALLY found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure d. B. OWENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

Young Men, Middle Aged Men and all
men who suffer from early indiscrestions
will find Aliens Brain Food the most
powerful invlgorant ever intoduced; once
restored by it there is no relapse. Try it;
it never fails. 81, for $5.--At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
BURGLARIZED

The residence OF Attorney Entriken, of
Moline, was entered by burglars last
night They secured a necklace, lady 5
cambria suit, a set of bracelets, pocket
book containing $3.50, lot of tooth
picks, and other small articles,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

In an interview Brigham, Young, son
of the late Brigham, said The reports
from our labors in the vineyards of Europe
and this country warrant the expectation
of fully 20. 900 converts this year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
CARD OF THANKS

To all those who lent US their aid and
sympathy in our late bereavement we
desire TO express our heartfelt gratitude.
J. 5. FARRELL AND WIFE
Milan, H., June 16 1888.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
BASE BALL.

The Stars go to Geneseo next Tuesday
week
The Stars had regular walk away with
the Coal Valley Reds Friday afternoon,
at Sylvan Island They pounded the
Reds all over the field and batted them
all to pieces The stars scored 80 to the
visitors This is glory enough for ole
day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

Rock Island -....-...4 IL 0 0 80
Coal Valley. ...-.-...0 0 o.
The Moline Reds and the Rock Island
High School nine will play at Gun Club
park this afternoon.
An excursion will be given to Geneseo
on the day the Stars play the club of that
city
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS.

An excursion will arrive from Peoria
about noon; also one from LaSale and
one from Freeport So look out for a
big crowd tomorrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

A New York justice has sent a woman
to Blackwell Island for six months
because she shook her first at him. A
justice of the peace has big advantages
compared to a married man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
DEATHS pOTNGs.

Only one death occurred in Rock
Island the past week, Mrs. Eliza Rounds.
who died on the 18th, of old age aged n
years, / month and s days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

1t is understood that Mr.. D. L. Moody
will conduct evangelical service in Boston
under the auspices of the Young Men $
Christian Association during the summer
months.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
FOR SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition to the city oil
Rock Island. Terms, one-fourth down,
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest
anil il dam BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16

Emory's Little Catharic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purify vege-
table.-15 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
University Of Virginia.

SUMNER Law LECTURES mine weekly, begin
18th DULY, 1888, ana end 18th September: have
proved Of signal use.-lst, to students who design
to pursue their studies at this or other law school
I'd, to those who propose to read privately and 3D.
systematic instruction. For circular apply (P o.
University Of Va-) to John B. Minor, Prof Com
and stat Law. may-25-dw1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE HARPER BILL.

The Harper bill passed the senate
Friday afternoon, by vote of 80 TO 20,
and was Immediately signed by the gov
ernor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-16
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Saturday June 16, 1888.
cARsE AND RETICKER

offer the following way down prices;
100 pairs ladies' kid button shoes for $1.75
100 pairs ladies' goat button shoes, 90.
$50 pairs ladies kid opera slippers, Sl.00
cases mems calf boots, Se.25.
Aud all other goods in proportion l7tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-21
dIt&w3w2Q

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probafe court, hefd
at Ang1esta, on the sec7nd Monday Of lug, 1883:
LNTHAN LITTLE, Administrator on the estate OF
IL Joshua Little, late of Monmouth, In said
County, deceased. having peiitioned for license to
sell the following al estate Of said deceased for the
payment Of debts, &c viz: The homestead farm and
buildings thereon situated in said Monmouth, be-
Ion cling to the said Joshua Little.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior TO the first Monday OF
September next, in the kennebec Journal, a news
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons interested
may attend Court of Probate then 10 be holden al
Augusta, and show cause, If any, why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
EMERY y. BEAN, Judge.
Attest. HOWARD OWEN. Register. 3w33s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-21

ARO0STOOK. ss.-Coart Of County Commission
ers, July Term, 1883.
On the foregoing petition. the Commissioners
being satisfied that the petitioners are responsible
and that an inquiry into the merits is expeiient il
is ORDERED, That thirty days notice be given that
the Commissioners will meet Monday, Oct 8
1883, at 10 A. NJ, at the Hotel in said Van Buren,
and hear all parties interested in said roa fhroup
said nnincorporated township No. IL, Range g. and
on the same day proceed to view the route above
described, and at said Hotel, at convenient
place in the vicinity, hear all parties interested
in said road through said towns of Van Buren,.
Grand Isle and Madawaska, Immediately after said
view said notice to be given by posting up attested
copies of said petition and this order in public
places in each of said towns, and by serving one
upon the clerk of each, the of said town
No. Il, Range 3. being unknown TO the Commission
ers. and by publishing the same three successive
weeks in the Aroostook Republican, a uewspaner
published at Caribou in said county, and six succes
sive weeks in the kennebec Journal the State paner
the last publication and said service and posting to
be at least thirty DAYS before said meeting thai ali
parties interested may then and there attend and be-
heard, if they fit. ~
Attest: RANSOM NORTON, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order.
Attest: RANSOM NORTON, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-21

KENNEBEC COUNTY-Tn Probate Co,r,
at augusta, on the second Monday Of Aprii'
1883. ~
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be
"A the last will and testament of Seth Rob-
inson late OF Sidney, in said county, de
ceased, having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be gwen three
weeks successfully prior to the first Monday o.
September next, in the Kennebec Journal q
Newspaper printed in that all persons inter
holden atAugusta, and show cause, ifany, WHY the
said instrument should not be proved spsruved and
allowed - the last will and Testament Of the said
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, judge,
Attest: HOWARD OWEN. Register swSss