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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
CLOSING OUT.

Beginning today the old established
will begin to sell out their stock, at re-
tail. at actual cost price, intending to
retire absolutely from the business. Sc
good an opportunity of supplying your
selves, your wives and the children with
first class goods at moderate prices has
not before been offered. Carse &
Reticker's business reputation is largely
based upon the superior excellence of
their stock and now that our citizens can
obtain these goods, at dctu,d cost price,
they will not he slow to avail themselves
of the advantage
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
THE SCHOOL ELECTION

Contrary to expectation the school
election on Saturday drew ont very full
vote. nearly. four hundred being cast. and
ii may be well for The public to be in
formed as to the true inwardness of the
affair 1t seems there is a little trouble
at present in the board of education. some
of the members being in favor of Super
intendent Mack and others against him.
Jas Francis was brought out as Mack
man, as were several Others. l.. L. Fish
and Peter Colseth were supposed 10 be
anti Mack Colseths election was fore
gone conclusion but Fish was in danger
of being beaten, SO the anti -Macks
brought out N. r.. Zeigler to beat the
Francis and throw the election to Fish;
scheme won and Fish. was elected. The
whole affair was disreputable and all the
participants ought to have been ashamed
of themselves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? Ii so.
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is inealcnlable
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-
tenn Mrs. WinsloH's 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 % cents per bottle.
feb % m~w-s IN 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
Ministers Sons as Journalists.

The late Samuel J. Medill is succeed
ed as managing editor of the Chicago
Tribune by Robert W Patterson, Jr-,
who has successfully discharged the
duties of the position for some time past
Mr. Patterson is a young man of great
promise, who graduated at Williams
College in 1871. and is q son of Rev DIR.
Patterson, of Chicago, which reminds
me to remark upon the number of
ministers sons who go into the news
paper business and their prominence in
it. To mention only few names that
occur to me as I write, there are Mel
Vile E. Stone. the editor of the Chicago
Meas; NJ. p. Handy, managing editor OF
the Philadelphia Press; ChesterS. Lord,
managing editor of the New York Sun,
and Solomon B. Griffin, managing editor
of the Springfield lMass.) Republican,
none of whom is far along IN the thir-
ties. Then, as was recently pointed out
in Sub Rosa, the Gilders, of the New
York Herald, Critic, and Ceatstyg fame.
are children of minister. and the list
might easily be heightened. = Washtaao-
ton Capital.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
A UNANIMOUS CALL.

Immediately after service yesterday
morning at the First Baptist church 4
largely attended meeting of the society
was held, the outcome of which was the
extending Of unanimous and hearty call
to Rev. Thomas F. Brochers to become
pastor of the church. The reverend gen
tleman has the matter still under advise
ment, but it IS probable that he will
accept.
Rock Island people of all denomIna-
tions will cordially welcome to this city
so excellent gentleman and his family
hoping and believing that his ministry
here will be crowned with signal sue
cess
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09

A liberal reward will be paid to any
party who viii produce case of Liver.
Kidney or Stomach complaint that Elect
trio Bitters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, it Will cost you nothing for
the medicine il it fails To cure. and you
will be well rewarded for your trouble
besides All Blood disease, Blliousness,
Jaundice, Constipation, and general de
bility are quickly cured. Satisfaction.
guaranteed or money refunded. Price
only fifty cents per bottle. For sale by
HartZ 81 Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
THE TIE TUssLE.

The city council met in special session
last evening TO canvass the vote. Adler
men Peal, VESSEL and Hill were appoint
ed to make report and they declared all
the officers elected as stated in this paper,
except in the Fifth ward, which alder
manic vote was declared a tie, and the
contestants, Messrs. War; and Bryant,
will draw lots. In the event of Mr.. Bry-
ant being the lucky man in the draw, a
new election will have to take place, as
the gentleman is not eligible TO The
office 1t would be good idea if the
people would nominate men hereafter for
different offices who were eligible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
CALICO hRTY

One of the most pleasant social affairs
Of the season came off last Saturday
night in Armory Hall. 1t was the calico
party of the -German-EngIish school and
it was attended by our representative
German fellow citizens and their families.
Each lady dancer was dressed in calico,
many of the costumes being made up in
most exquisite taste. For the opening
danQaa4sh gentleman took from table
10 the hall an envelope, opened it and
taxing thAxefrom bit of calico immedi
ately hunted for the fair wearer of tn,
dress of the same figure. This, of itself
ckeated unlimited fun. The party dix
not break up till about 4 o'clock yestel
day morning but it left in its wake innu
merable pleasant recollections-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
Frank .I,aIllns cave. this evening .for

= Frank Dahlns leaves this evening for
Newton, Iowa. where he goes to accept
a lucrative position in drug store at that
place. During his stay in Moline, Frank
has won scores of friends who will regret
to see him depart, yet viii wish him good
luck in whatever he may undertake.
The citizens will nominate an alder
man in the Third ward to fill the vacancy
caused by Aid. Knox, and indications
are, that the citizens nominee will be
elected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09

eye single to the best interests of Rock
Island and with the sincere respect of
every member of the council, of all shades
of political opinion. As heretofore stated
in the ARGUS he has no thought of re-
moval from office for political reasons
simply but if he thinks the best interests
of the city will be subseryed by change
in any Office he win exercise his right of
trustingto the good sense
of the council for confirmation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09

A New Yorker. who has made the
grand round Of the restaurants in that
city. saws he has searched in vain to
find one that is neat, clean, and cheap.
IF it is clean. it IS expensive; If the
prices are low, it IS always uncleanly." >
The New Yorker would have met with
similar experience N every city in the
country.
The annual yield of the lead mines on
the world is estimated at 100000 tons,
of which the United States furnishes
one-fourth, or about 100, 600 tons. Spain
takes the lead of ali lead-producino
countries, with 12e. 900 tons; New Gran
ada supplies more of the quota from
South America, and Mexico. Canada
and Australia make up the rest of the
great total.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
Beyond the River.
Away Across the Mississippi is held Con-
vineing Conversation.


vineing Conversation.
4 tell pou sir, that they are one of the neates
combinations ever produced, and my experience
Of that Of thing has been wide enough 10 emit
tie my judgment to some respect"
oh don't know, responded the first speak
er's friend, with a little yaWn, though he dIdn
take much intsrest.in the subject, - have never
been able to see much difference in those things
They arc all pretty nearly the same size, and made
Of about the same stuff.
The talk, of which the foregoing is a fragment.
took place in Galatin, Missouri not long ago in
the snug Office of DR.. NJ. p. Flowers, one OF the
leading hyscians of the State, who followed M
the vein in which nc had introduced it substantial
IL IN these words
:. Nonsense that is the Tigrnarole of a boy, OF
rather of a who either doesn't know or
doesn't care what he says Those thlnss' Is Jon
call them, are just dincrent as the moon is from
green cheese. Now. nniments, lotions and oint-
are very good in most cases Tor the relief of
paiaor inflammation. But, in the FIRST place they
are uncleap. They soil the hands ana the linen.
besides being alwaysvo sof reach when they are
most want d.
: Well, my dear Doctor sighed the traveller
from the North, ''what would you have This is
a wretched world anyhow, and nothing is ever at
hand when IL is wanted You can't suggest any
thing
" res, can broke in the Doctor, humping
Inc table with his fist, 8 can suggest BENSON's
cAPCINE POROUS PLASTER. have tried ii
on my patients, and have tried il on myself, for
an attack of Neun.ouia and in I'll casses relief
followed in from three TO forty-eight hours. The
old plasters Gre stage coaches-the Capcine is n
telegraphie dispatch For instance, in cases Of
Neuralgia, Mu enlar rheumatism, Lumbago re
lated action OF the Kidneys, and -"
Il give t'up. Doctor, and in case of need I'll buy
Benson's, . said the traveller, pleasantly.
In the center of tile genuine is CUT the word
CAPCINE.
seabury & Johnsor, Chemists, New York,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
THOUSANDS SAY SO.

Mr. T. w Atkins Girard, Kan. writes
Il never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters TO my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid sell
ers' Electric Bitters are the purest and
best medicine known and will positively
cure Kidney and Liver complaints Pnr-
ify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford To he without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
in-doctor's bills every year. Sold at fifty
meets bottle by Hartz Il Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
COUGHS. COLDS ETC.

New YORK, Dec. IS 1880.
| suffered greatly from hoaTseness caused
by preaching every night. | was advised
to try Hale's Honey of Horehound and
Tar. and can most cheeTfully recommend
the same as a most excellent remedy for
colds. cough etc.
Yours respectfully, etc,
DAVID w COUGH.
Pastor Eggleston Square Church, Bos-
ton, Mass In bronchial affections il is
also specially useful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich,
will send DIR. 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 of health and manly vigor Address
as above.-N. B. No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
dec 22.d-w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
ANNOUNCEMENT

Carse s. Reticker wish to inform the
public that they intend engaging in other
business and will sell their entire stock of
boots and shoes and slippers at and below
cost, commencing with Monday the 9th
day of April. Our stock is complete
as we have just received our entire spring
stock CARsE & RErICRER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
COUNTY COURT.

As we go to press this afternoon county
court is III session. the inry drawn a fort
night ago having reported for duty A
few quite important cases are to be tried
this week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
A spLou1s MANS STATEMENT,

ST LOUIS, Mo, April 20, 1881.
III. H WARNER & Co.: Sirs:-I was
cured OF painful kidney disease by your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure,
J. B. REYNOLDS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09

The London Court Jour,aal speaks OF
1.-THE late William B. King. of Alabama.
who was elected President of the
United States in 1852
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
WANTED.

First-class bench moulders. Apply al
St. Louis Malleable Iron Co., GIG Mar
ket street, St. Louis, Mo. 7-d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09
COAL. COAL.

Price of coal reduced To ten cents
bushcl at the new coal office on Eleventh
street o. G. Dohlman. agent. m16d1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-09

e. SCHNEIDER dealer in all kinds of fresh and salt
octlSdIy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Entered at the postobfce in River fails as second
class matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
Sheriff's Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT UNDER
~ and in pursuance Of an alias execution is
sued out of and under the seal Of the Circuit
Court of st CroiX county state OF Wisconsin,
upon a Judgment rendered by said court on the
18th day of July A. d, 1885, in an action wherein
j. c Schneider was plaintiff and John Murphy
was defendant, in favor OF said pAlntln ana
against said defendant, for the sum OF sixty -hve
dollars and tifty-segen cents $3.50 damages, and
thirty -four dollars and titty-tve cents u I.15l
costs, as appears by the Judgment roll on ME IN
the office of the Clerk OF the Circuit Court Tor the
county of st. Croix. Wisconsin; and whereas said
Judgment was dOcketed in Pierce county on the
Sd day of October, 1888, and the sum OF one nun
bred dollars and twelve cents (Sl001Z), with in
terest thereon from the 18th day OF July ls73, is
now actually due thereon; and whereas such
execution ordered me TO levy upon and sell all
the right, title and interest which the said de-
PENDANT, John Murphy, had on the oath day Of
March, A. D. 1SS3 or which he has since ae-
Quired i'm and TO the following described real
estate, situate lying and being i'll the county Of
Pierce and State OF Wisconsin, tO-wlt: The east
half of the northeast quarter of the northeast
quarter Of section twenty seven t27) IN township
twenty-seven en-, north of range eighteen as
west, 1 did on the 9th day of october, y D. leo3,
levy ON all the right, title and interest which
the said defendant, John Murphy, had on the
oath day of March, A. d. 1888 or which he has
since acquired in and TO the real estate herein
before described, and that on the 2lst day OF
December A. b. 1853, at two o'clock in the after
noon of that day, at the front door OF the Post
Office in the town OF River Falls shall offer for
sale and sell at public auction TO the higest bid
der for cash. the right title, and interest OF said
defendant in and to said land so levied upon as
aforesaid 10 satisfy said execution ana the costs
and expense of such sale,
Dated River Falls, November sth, 1883.
r.. NJ SANDS,
Sheriff of Pierce County Wis
BY A. II, LORD,
His Deputy.
Humphrey & MCDONALD, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Hudson, Wis. 2S-7t
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slTha Literary Revolution y

Alden's Literary Revolution,
which has accomplished such wonders
in the reduction of the cost of the
worlds choicest literature, while pre-.
senting it in excellent, often elegant,
form, has been great mystery to
many. If there is any secret about it,
Mr.. Alden evidently means it shall be
an open one. A recent publication
summarizes with characteristic pith
1.-The Old Way" and THE New Way"
THE OLD WAY:
Charge all the customer win stand and eompe-
Big discounts to dealers and agents when com.
petition compels)-let the private buyer take
care of himself
Publish the books that viii sell.
Take care of Number One.
THE NEW WAY:
Give the best book possible for the least money
possible.
sen to buyers direct, giving them all possible
discounts.
IoO0, 900 books, profit one cent each,--s10,OO0.
Publish the books that deserve to sell-merit
wins in the end.
Tomake 81 and friend is better than S. profit.
Push things. u. S. Grant.
The consequence seems to be that
the new way wins the largest retail
book trade in the world, which is still
growing beyond any precedent, and in
spite of opposition and difficulty with
out example. Mr.. Alden has just is
sued new price list, with large re-
auctions, which, with descriptive cat
alogue, is sent free TO any applicant.
BooEs are sent by mail or express,
ito be paid for after arrival and ex-
animation on reasonable evideneeof
of good faith. Address. JOHN B. Al
DEN, Publisher, Is Vesey ST., New
York. =. 0. Box 1921.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

DIR. G. II. Crary met with a serious
accident last Tuesday evening while
enroute to this place from Red Wing.
The night was very dark, and in cross
ing the dry run just this side of the
Presbyterian church at Big River his
horse veered to one side and fell down
an embankment, throwing the doctor
out of the buggy, the accident result
ing in breaking his right leg just
above the ankle and dislocating the
ankle. The doctor managed, notwith-
standing the injuries, to replace his
buggy and get into it and come to Riv-
er Falls, where he was properly atten-
ded by DR.. Gould. He viii return to
his home in Red Wing to-day. DR..
Dodd, partner of DR.. Crary, will
attend to the professional engage
ments in this village during the en-
forced absence of the latter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

No intelligent reader can fail to be in
terested in the contents of the North
American Review for December. The
question of the telegraph has the place OF
honor in the number, Gardiner G. Hub
bard pointing out the great advantages
that would result from the proposed "Gov-
eminent Control of the Telegraph, and
showing from the experience of several
European countries the benefits to be de-
rived from the incorporation of the tele-
graphic with the postal service. Prof J.
Laurence Laughlin, of Harvard Universe
ty, shows the evils of the Sub-Treasurv
SYSTEM" in its absorbing and Withholding
from circulation the specie that is con-
stantly needed to insure stability in the
world of finance. "The Day of Judg-
ment", by Gail Hamilton, is caustic re-
view of the less amiable moral traits of
Thomas Carlyle. Henry George writes
of "OverproductiOn' an idea which he
declares to be preposterOus, unless more
wealth is produced than is wanted. Gen.
w B. Franklin sets forth the views of
naval and military experts as to what is
absolutely needed, in the way of organi-
zation, forts, ships and war material, to
insure the National Defense" An ar
ticle on Railroad ond Public Time, by
Prof. Leonard Waldo, of the Yale College
observatory, explains the system of uni
form time stanardS now being introduced
into the railroad service of the United
States. Finally, there is a discussion of
the question of Morality without relig-
ion, by +. A. Kider and Prof, A. A.
Hodge, of Princeton College. Published
at 80 LAFAYETTE Place, New York, and for
sale by booksellers generally,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Mrs. Dunbar last Friday placed her
hall at the disposal of the ladies of the
Congregational society for their socia-
bic. Taking advantage of the conven-
fence of the room the ladies prepar-
ed a series of tahleaux representing
the scenes of Peri at the gates of Par
adise, which were exhibited in very
effective manner. The River Falls
Band also gave some fine selections of
music. The whole entertainment was
very pleasant and satisfactory in all
points of view. The ladies Melted
over $50 as the proceeds of the even
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.MaRREEEl.

BUIMER-BETTERIY.-At Maiden Rock,
Nov. u, 1888, by Rev. Z. B. Russell,
Mr.. Andrew Bulmer and Miss Fanny
Betterly, both of Maiden Rock.
WARREx-B11Es.- Maiden Rock. Nov.
IA. 1888, by Rev. i. B. Russell, Mr., 10
seph f. Warren and Miss Margaret NJ
Biles. both of Maiden Rock.
BA1LEY-CURRIER.-At the home of the
brides parents in Clifton, Nov. 10, 1888,
bv Rev. G. H. Rogers, Mr.. Victor E.
Bailey, of Prescott, and Miss Mary Lou
Use Currier.
E-ELLswoRTH.-In River Falls,
Nov. IS, 1888, by Rev. John Watson,
MIR. John Sherburne and Miss Carrie
Ellsworth, both of River Falls.
Qu1NN-SHAxNoN.-At the Catholic
church, Ellsworth, Nov. IA, 1888, by
Rev. J. B. Essen, Mr. Matthew Quinn,
Of Ellsworth, and Miss Kate Shannon,
of Hartland.
CoNpIr-CoNDIE.-Atth the Forest House,
Ellsworth, Nov IA, 1855, by G. Fenton,
Esq, Mr.. Clarence Condit and Miss
Hattie NJ. Condie, both of Rock Elm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

II. II, Day, formerly resident of
River Falls. but now of Bismark, Da-
kota, is the leading ieweler of that
city. The Tribune speaks of his es-
tablishment as the most attractive
and beautifully arranged store in Bis
mark, having over forty feet of show
cases filled with glittering gold and
silver and sparkling diamonds. Mr..
Day went to Bismark in 1878 with no
worldly goods save an outfit of jewel
er's tools, but by industry and good
business tact has become man of
wealth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

The December ATLANTIC is notable as
containing a remarkable and timely pa
per on Luther and his Work. - by Fred
eric II. Hedge, one of the most accom-
plished German scholars in America, and
one of the most competent to estimate
adequately the character and influence
of Luther. Another important paper is a
biographical sketch of Mary Moody EN-
ers0n, by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Mr..
Emerson always attributed to his aunt a
powerful influence in shaping his career,
and his sketch of her is one of peculiar
interest. Richard Grant White returns
to field in which he has done excellent
work before, and writes OF" Some Alleged
Americanisms," showing that many eX-
pressions which the English critics dis
miss with scorn as Americanisms are re-
allv English in their origin and use. Mr..
Crawford continues his admirable serial
story, "a Roman Singer" which some
critics pronounce even better than his
stories CDR. Clauius" and "Mr. Isaacs, y
which have found so great popularity.
II. L. Nelson writes on Social Washing
tom" Mrs. Julia G. r. Dorr on "Bermu-
dian Days." II. II. california sketch en-
titled "O-Be-Joyful Creek and Poverty
Gulch." MIR. Stedman and Mrs. Fields
contribute Poems. Other stories and es-
says and an unusually full department of
Reviews and Contributors Club complete
the December number of this admirable
magazine. Houghton, Niftlin Il Co.,
Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
Notice To L,nmharman

l wish to call your attention to
Tubbs' Family Remedies which have
become very popular in the lumber
ing camps throughout the northwest
and elsewhere. No camp should be
without them. See advertisement in
another column. A liberal discount
to the trade. Prices, Csc. soc. and 81 90.
Your orders are Resp. solicited.
THos. E. Tubs, Prop,
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
New Jersey Premium Wine.

Physicians state that the Port Wine
produced by Mr.. Alfred Speer of New
Jersey, that took the Premium at the
Centennial, is excellent for medical
purposes being pure and more relisblG
than other port wines. Especially
recommended for weakly females and
the aged. The brown stone shale soil
in which grapes grow is rich in iron
this is the cause of the deep color and,
the blood making properties of the
wine. For sale by r. S. Freeman.