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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14

The poor house committee reported at
this mornings session of the board an
expenditure of S4,64359 for the quarter
ending at the beginning of the present
session of the board.
The reports of the overseers of the
poor of Rock Island and Moline were read,
received and ordered placed on file. 1t
was ordered on motion that $50 be placed
in the hands of each overseer for the
transportation of paupers.
The sheriff was allowed 5000 per.year
for livery and clerk hire.
After some quibbling the salary of the
fireman Eat the county Jail was fixed at
$50 per month.
A recess was taken and the board in a
body visited the new county building and
inspected it. The question of furniture
Tor the building came up but it was de
clded not to do anything at present until
the building had been accepted from the
contractors. 1t was expected this after,
noon that the county hospital question
would again come up.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
Orange Blossoms.

Supervisor John L. Wray took his
colleagues and friends generally by sur
prise last evening by getting married. The
happy event took place in the parlor of
the Commercial hotel Judge Adams, of
the county court officiating. The prom
inent guests present were: Supervisors
Martin, Pearsall Wake, Forsyth, Klstler
and Barton, ex.Supervisor Daley, c. A.
Manley, city attorney of St. Paul, MINI e,
and his sister, Miss Carrie Manley; Mr..
Mccormick, of Cordova; County Treasurer
Fleming, and County Clerk Donaldson.
The bride was Miss Helen c Blackman,
an accomplished lady of Drury. A very
pleasant evening was spent by all present
and the happy couple received the hearty
congratulations of many friends. OF
course the ARGUS is to be enumerated
among the host of friends who wish Mr.
and Mrs. Wray health, wealth and long
life.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were as
follows; January wheat, 97s; February
985; May, S1O5s. December corn, 59s
January 59B; February 5s3; May, 61B.
December oats 24I; January345; May,
385. January pork, S14O71 February,
S1430; May S149O. January lard, $S. 70;
February, SS.S73; May, 1927. January
ribs, $7O5; February 1920. Hogs, $4,000,
light $465 to $5.15; mixed, $4.70 to
$500; heavy $5.25 to $5.75.
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows; January wheat, 974; February,
9S; May, ST. January corn, 500; Feb.
ruary, so; May, 618 January, oats, 34B
February 344; May, S8. December pork,
$3.50; January $14.O5; February, $14.-
27l; May $14824. January lard, IS. 79 i
February, $8.85; May, 5000. December
ribs, S7023; January $7O5; February
S7.174. Hogs, 44,OOO; light, S4.7O tc
S5.25; mixed, S4.75 to So. 25; heavy, SIS. sc
to $3.50.
The ruling prices on market square to
day were as follows: Hogs, So; oats
39; wild hay, So; timothy hay, IS; new
corn 90 to33c; soft coal, lie; cord. wood
81; straw, So.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14

might be permitted to leave the room for
twenty minutes, and the latter, with q
mischevious twinkle in his eyes, said
mo" The whole board roared at this,
and Supervisor Wray was somewhat con-
fused. Finally one of the supervisors, in
an elaborate speech in which he depicted
in vivid manner the responsibilities of a
new benedict, moved that the member
from drury be allowed half hour vaes
ton. The motion received half dozen
seconds and was passed unanimously, and
Mr.. Wray good naturedly departed, fol-
lowed by peals of laugher.
Sweet cider. at Hawley. & Hills.
To enable the public to make useful
holiday presents G. A. DoelliDger offers
to sell Parlor sets, Chamber sets and every.
thing suitable for present, at from 10
to 20 per cent lower than his already low
prices Call and convince yourself. St.
Fresh stock of candies. at Hawley &
HaPs.
The Moline sewer case from Moline was
argued today before Judge Adams. 1t
seems that special assessment of pro
perty was made in certain district IN
Moline, for the construction of sewer
and that number of property owners,
objected to such assessment and charac-
terize it as illegal. They employed Eu-
gene Lewis to try their case, and W. R.
Moore. acting City Attorney of Moline
appeared for the city. The case has oc-
cupied two days in the trial. 1t was
expected that Judge Adams would render
his decision at q late hour this afternoon.
California pears, grapes and oranges, at
Hawley & Hills.
Buy your Christmas trees and orna.
ments at Fred Krell's lie also has very
choice stock of fresh candies purchased
expressly for the holidays.
There was an amusing little episo de at
the Revere house in Moline last evening.
An elongated parsonage, either drunk or
crazy, perhaps both, called at the hotel
and asked to see his wife He said that
his name was Fern. and that he hailed
from Opheim. When asked who his wife
was he said that she was one of the girls
who worked at the hotel, and that she
had run away from him some time ago.
He was admitted and at once advanced
toward one of the dining room girls and
told her that he wanted her to return
home with him right away. The girl was
frightened and shrank from the fellow,
who bagan pleading for her to go home
with him and exhibited some presents
that he had bought for her. The young
lady never saw the man before. He was
induced to leave the house. He did not
appear intoxicated at least to any extent,
and doubtless has become wildly insane
over some domestic affair
Bulk and canned oysters at Davis &
Mason's, on Eighteenth street.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
Church Fair.

The ladies of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church, gave their annual fair last
evening, in the basement room OF the
church. There was q very large attend
ance, and a pleasant time for all. The
supper which was served from six o'clock.
to 10 o'clock was a decidedly elegant
affair, and the manner in which it was
served reflected great cerdit on the ladies
who had the management of the fair. The
different articles of fancy needlework
displayed, were extremely beautiful, and
much admired by those present. The
fair was a genuine success in every par
ticular, and the ladies of the church are
to be congratulated upon their evident
ability to manage successfully such an
undertaking
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
Personal Points.

W. D. Goodner, of Reynolds, was a
visitor to the city today.
County Clerk Payne, of Whitesidc
county, is in the city today.
Mark Ashdown one of the solid farmers
of Port Byron, was in Rock Island today.
Capt. Ed. N. Kirk Tallcott, of the
Morgan Park Military Academy, is a pro
minent arrival at the Harper house.
Col. l. Anderson, an iron merchant Of
Pittsburg, is stopping at the Harper
house.
Mr.. Henry Won Ach is in the city. He
came in response to telegram announc
ing the serious illness of Ills father, tn.
late DR.. Won Ach, of Coal Valley, bu
only arrived to find that the old gentleman
was dead and buried. Henry is nov
located at Pierre, Dakota.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14


ANDALUsIA, Dec. 14-YOu will see by
my name that my nature is the same
While looking around the other morning
for something of interest, we noticed
some carriages going toward Rock Island
at an early hour, and upon inquiry learned
that Snively had captured one of the city
maidens and that the happy pair were
bound for the clerks office. Success to
them.
Milton Boney has recovered from his
recent illness, and is able to be out of
doors.
YES" remarked one of the gossips to
the other, 81 think there will be another
turkey eat up on Oak Ridge, for she is
having lots of quilts and carpets made;
but | wonder which will be the lucky
man, the farmer or the other? So do we
likewise wonder.
w. Beanmout and A. Nisewamer are
happy fathers. Each has a brand new
boy at their house; weight, eight pounds
OBSERVER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
County News.


heguIaF c0FFespOhdence 70 the argus.
JosLYN, Dec 13.-Mr. VIM. Parker
and Martha Rathburn, of Joslyn, were
married in Rock Island on Monday. They
were prominent young people of our
town, so the boys decided on chivari.
So Tuesday night score or so of them,
repaired to the residence of the brides
parents-where they supposed the young
couple were-and raised terrible din
that was heard for miles around. Finally
the head of the household appeared, and
told the boys they had better go home, as
they were at the wrong house. They de-
parted much chagrined, vowing that the
next time they started on such on an ex-
pedit;on they would know where their
victims were JACK.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14

B. Birkenfeld, the Fourth avenue deal
er in holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or 20 per cent below former prices, nor
does he intend to retire from business,
but he is selling at very low figures. His
stock is all new and embraces all the late
novelties in holiday goods, Christmas
trees and trimmings. Call and get prices
before buying elsewhere. Goods deliv-
cred to any part of the city. dino.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
HARD COAL HARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500;
range, nut and No a, $500 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield (for
grates) 5000. Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nellsYiile coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
WELL REWARDED.

A liberal reward will be paid to any
party who will produce case of Liver,
Kidney or Stomach complaint that Elect
tric Bitters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, it will cost you nothing for
the medicine if it fails to cure, and you
will be well rewarded for your trouble
besides All Blood disease, Biliousness,
Jaundice, Constipation, and general de
bility are quickly cured Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Price
only fifty cents per bottle. For sale by
Hartz Il Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
MASONIC.

There will be sociable and reception
in the Masonic Temple, on Tuesday even.
ing, Dec. 1S, 1888, to which all Masons
and their families are cordially invited.
Tickets may be had from the Board oi
Control. By order of the Board oil
Control. J. NJ MONTGOMERY,
IA d3W1 Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
THE DAILY ARGUS.
The County Buildings .

First papers were issued today in the
county clerks office to Victor Minnaert
and Peter Minnaert, Belgians, and to John
A. Linn, q Swede.
No marriage licenses today.
Judge Adams has been engaged in try
ing the Moline sewer case the past two
days.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
i5 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON DINNER SETS

May Brothers offer the above discount
for this week only. Now is the time to
buy your dinner sets. Come early and re-
ceive your bargains.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

Christmas trees and ornaments sold very
cheap, and orders for cake of every
description promptly filled at Evers'
bakery, No. 1911 Second avenue, If
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
TAXES

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors office in the Armory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
- If Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
Ehnina pnrk

Spare ribs, tenderloins, sausage meat
pigs feet and leaf lard, at J. 5. Gilmore
packing house. lift
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14

Mr.. T. W. Lusk, Galatia, ILL.,, says: Il
have used Browns Iron Bitters for gen
eral debility with good results"
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14
WATKINS l. HILL.
Dealers in
Dry and Green Wood.

VIII also attend to Hauling of all kinds
Office at yards corner of 25th street on Moline
avenue. Residence 17s0 Third avenue; orders
may be left at either place oct.2S-dtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-14

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The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
MAINE HEN.

From Bath, he, we have received under date
OF May l5 1885, the following statement OF George
W. Harrison. the popular proprietor Of TIE Res
tsuTsnf; a few years since was troubled 50
severely with kidney and blsdder affection that
there was brick-cust deposits in my urine. ana
continual desire 70 GTinste, with severe, dsrting
sharp pains through my bladder AMI side, ana
again, dull, heavy pressure. very tedious 10 en-
dure- consulted one OF our resident physicians.
but received no bele;it from the treatment, and
fearing that my symptoms 1ncicsted -Bdghts' Dis
ease, the most dreadful OF al diseases, made up
my mind that must obtain relief speedily or /
would be past cure. ! consulted my druggist. Mr.
Weber, and after ascertsiuing ny symptoms, se
recommended the use Of Hunts Remedy. as ae
knew OF many successful CUES Effected By that
medicine in similar osses here in Bath. pur-
chased q bottle. and before had used the fTst
bottle found had received a great benefit, as /
suffered less pain, my water became more natural
and began 70 improve 50 much that the second
bottle effected complete cure; and my thanks
are due TO Hunt's Remedy for restored heath, and
cheeriully recommend this most yalusble aud
reliable medicine to my friends, consider il a
duty as ell pleasure 90 DO so
"Eeing well scquaiuted with pr. George W.
Harrison at the time OF ais sickness, reI1red to in
the TO egoiag testimonial can certify 20 the c9r-
rectness of the statenenamade by him.
~. G. WEBER. Druggist.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Having had occasion 20 Use a remedy for kidney
troubles, noticed an advertisement in one of the
papers of the remarksble cure, thatH Hu It's Remedy
had made all over the country. 1 pur hased
bottle at one OF our druggists here in Manchester
andafter using it for sho-t time found hat il
was helping me wonderfully. and ose bottle has
cured me compleiciy-have no indslest pn, and
am hearty and ne ltly for one OF my yelrs l65l,
and can truly say that Hunts Rene iy is = medI-
cine that hiss ;eal melt, and DO not IA, slate 20
recommend il to all The public il general.
J F. WOODBURY.,
IS Manchester St. Manchester n II.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Or. A. Mayer says sourness is accelerated
when milk is heated st 450, but retarded if
heated 2i hours at $50 In the latter case,
however, the milk assumes a burned taste.
Fer the preparation of CONDENSED milk it is
recommended to use partially cresmed milk,
ss It decomposes less rapidly.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
Positive Cure

k5tAHCks4SES Apply by the little finger into
ne nostrils Bv absorption II eIectuslly cleanses
the nasal passages Of catarrhal virus, causing
neslihy secreticns II allsys inflammation, pro-
ditional colds, completely heals the sores and re-
stores the sense of TASTE and smell. Beneficial
results are realized bY q few applications. A
thorough treatment viii cure. Unequsled for
colds IN head. Agreeable 10 use. Send for ctreu-
lar and testimonials. BY mail 500 a package-
stsuns FI,YiS CREAM BALM co. Owego. Y.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
Cottonwood lumber is ssi

Cottonwood lumber is said to be sdmirs-
bly, adapted for the manufacture Of cSses for
packing dry goods. Millions of feet of this
SPECIES Of tree are converted into boxes
every year in Ohio. AS it readily imblbes
moisture, and therefore swells. it is not well
suited fcr house building purposes.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Sol Burgess, of Newbern, N. c., went ont
in skilf 10 hayes picnic by himself. While
padding along the shore be caught little
alligator, which began to whistle. In snort
time the lagoon was filed with its kindred.
Sol counted 401. big and little, and then
tcudded for home. The whole drove follow
ed him to the wharf.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
HkY-FEVER.

I was severely afnict ! for IL
TesTs with HsN-Feyer, 6frer try
ne almost everythiug without
wall, gave up all hopes OF
)eing cured. when I purchsSed
. bottle OF Eiy's tream Balm.
10 nv surprise, after g few ap-
.llcsiianS, J was enirely Te-
ieved.-R Watson Harris, Let
er Carrier. Newark. y J.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
HOODS
SARSAPARILLA

Has decided" claims upon the public. This
is positively proven by ihe immense good it
has done to those who have been cured Of
diseases from which they have suffered in
tensely for years, as verified by the publish
ed testimonials, every one OF which is pos
ltiye fact.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

CHELSEA. VT. feb. n, 1873.
MESsRS. c. i. HOOD X Co, Lowell. Mass:
The 9Th day of last June was taken sick
with swelling on my right foot. and with an
awful pain. The swelling went all over me.
My face was Swelled 50 that could with dli-
hculty see out OF my eyes, and l broke cut
over the whole surface OF my body; my right
foot up TO my knee was one raw, itching
mass, and my ankle and foot so lame and
sore i could not step on il. and it would run
SO as to wet q bancagc through in an hour.
In this condition MIR. W. r. Hood (of the firm
Of A. H. Hood & Son, druggists of this town,
handed me q bottle OF HOODS SARsAPARII-
la, and told me 10 take II did so, and by
The time had taken one bottle found that
il was doing me good. have since TAKEN
five bottles more. After had taken three
bottles my soreness began TO leave me, and
have been growing better every day, so
that to-day can walk without going lame.
1 have no soreness in my ankle ana II mas
healed all up, and docs not run at all. owe
my recovery 10 your SarSapirllla- MIlte
this TO let You know that | think II deserves
the confidence of the public. especially lEOSe
who are troubled with humorS-
Yours most truly.
JOSIAH PITKIN.
P.S- Every person that saw me said ihat
] never would get over my lameneSs without
having running sore on my ankle; but
thank Coo have. "a J'f'
Mother Sarsaparilla has such sharpening
effect upon the appetite. No other prepa-
ration tones and strengthens the digestive
organs like HOOPS SARsAPARILLA.
Price one dollar. or six bottles for FIVE dol
lars. Prepared only by G. l. HOOD & CO..
ApOthecTies, Lowell. Mass.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
Hor.ford.s Acid Phosphate

For wc men and children. DR.. Joseph Holt,
New Orleans, La, says: Il have frequently
fouId IL of excellent service in cases OF debil-
ity, ,ss of appetite, and In conyslescence
IN, m exhaustive illness, and particularly OF
service ia treatment Of women and children"
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

S5skes msy be got rid Of by q simple
remedy. People rubbed with juniper seeds
ere perfectly secure from burt by serpents.
They nay be driven away by burning hair,
the sawdust of cedsr, or few drops of gsl-
bsnum, green ivy, or janipsr. y few drops
of csrbolic kcid placed in the mouth Of a
make instsnily destroys it.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

The bell lately cast at Mare Island Navy
yard for fog signal alarm at the Alcatraz
Isle nd is said to be the largest hitherto cast
on the coast of the Pacific. It weighs 3 1888
rounds. Its note is ID, and the tone is not
only loud and rich but exceedingly pleasing.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29
MONROE, Mich, Sept. D, 1875.

SIRs-I have been taking Hon Bitters iOr
Inflammation of kidneys and bisddsr. 1t has
done FOR me what four doctors failed 10 do.
The effect of Hop Bitters seemed like magic
to me. W. l.. CARTER.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Enterprising local agents wanted in this
town for All a. ticle that is sure 10 sell. Live
druggists and grocers preferred. Address
Humiston Food PressrVatiye Company, y
Kitty street, Boston.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Wong Sbek Loo, President Of the hop Wo
Chinese Company, San Francisco, Cal, in
dorses the great pain-reliever st. Jacobs Oil.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Why suffer with mslaria7 Emory's stand
ard Cure Pills are infallible; never fail to
cure the most obstinate cases; purely yegeta-
ple. % cents.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

George Fairman, conductor p. c. and st.
l.. Railroad. was cured OF Indigestion and
general debility By Browns Iron Bi!ters.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

If your peaches are juicy, do no. put a
diop of water in pie. Scatter at le1s: one
tescupful of sugar over the peaches in "a me-
dium-sized pie; vet the edges OF the crust so
hat no juice will escape; have the oven hot
when the pie is put in, and let it cool grad
usliy. When you can see the juice bubble
the openings in the top Of the crust YOU may
feel reasonably sure shat the fruit is cooked
CROUCH; 10 he absolutely certain let the pc
sisnd in the over with the door wide open
fer FIVE minutes, after you have noticed the
bubbles, and after the crust looks done.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

THOsE going 70 Hot Springs FOR the treatment of
i Syphilis KIeef scrofgiis. and all cutaueovy or
blood diseases can be cured for third the cost
OF such tTip at the old reliable stand have
been located here for twenty three years and with
the advantage Of long and successful experience
can warrant cure in AL cases. Spermat0rrhea
ard mpotency. in all their stages positively cured
Cfice hours 5 2 II. TO %. m, IS Virginia avenue.
Indian polls Pills sent with full directions et 81
per box DR. BENNETT.
Successor 20 Dr. EU.ng.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

'Iw.ote the pes. on Churches
OF rocl, aud FIRE the scrlll:
The building in the coral sea,
The planting OF the coal.
mo ray is dimmed, no atom worn.
Ny Oldest force is good as new;
And the first rose on yonder thorn
Gives back the bending Heaven IN dew"
The Indiana State sentinel., 1883-08-29

Two remarkable trees of Central Africa
have been described by the Spanish traveller,
Absrgues de Sosten. One OF these, the
Acscis mImoss, grows luxurisntly in the
mountainous regions, sendiyg out its
branches from the ground, much in the same
way ss the ribs of sn umbrella when extend
ed spread out from the handle. To COM
plete its resemblance TO an umbrella of
gigantic size the scanty leaves al the top are
closely interwoVen and the whole forms
nsturAl protection from the suns rays of no
mean Importance to the weary explorer as
he seeks rest in the heat of the day. Many
animals, no doubt, also avail themselves of
its rstefui shelter. Its height is about 10
feet The ctker tree is still mote curious.
lie scientific name is Bsobsb dina. This
trfe has huge, smooth, dark brown trunk,
h low in the centre Into this cavity il
ahsorts during the rainy seapon store of
water sufficient 10 last for many months.
In short, il eeems 10 bs kind Of cistern
tIee. The branches are thick, shor', and
bent inward. Few leaves sre produced, and
these ere soon dried up aad, tal.icg Of, the
branches lool1 gEunt enough.