The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
Town Talk.

A parlor skating rink will be Instituted
in the city shortly.
The Stars win arrive home on the
Flying Dutchman" tonight.
1t looked as though snow storm was
brewing, in fact few fakes descended
this morning.
Peorians are happy. They are going
to have an hotel opening, with the Gov
ernOf as guest.
The management announce that the s..
Joseph fair will be continued another
week
St. Paul lodge, No. 107, Knights of
Pythias. will hold a meeting at their
castle hall tonight.
The young people of the First Baptist
church viii meet this evening at 7;30,
John T. Noftsker sells the patent cor
ners and bindings for oil cloths.
City Clerk Koehler will furnish all
water renters who call on him with copy
of the list of water consumers and the
annual rates. as just issued.
A sure cure for dyspepsia, by using
Adams German Compound. Mt Thomas.
The small boy has commenced to cast
his eye around for new pair of skates,
which viii soon be necessary for his hap.
ness.
One of our prominent young men is
talking of taking a trip to the sunny
south.
Mr.. H. Padfeld's two trotting horses
are expected home for the winter from
Belleville tomorrow. They have made
good record this fall
The Bandit King" at Harper's theatre
Wednesday evening There is nothing
immoral in this show, whatever, although
it pretends to make heroes of the noted
James" boys.
Constable Eckhart was unsuccessful in
his trip to Muscatine after DIR. Charles
Smith 1t was another Smith that he
was after, and who had left Muscatine
three weeks ago for "fieids and pastures
new.
Save your oil cloths by using Hubbells
Patent corners and bindings Sold by
John F. Noftsker.
Messrs. Kenworthy & Beardsley ter
minated their copartnership ON Saturday,
and will hereafter transact business sepa-
rately. They will both remain in the same
Office until New Years, at least.
Wanted-Five reliable men for outside
positions; experience not necessary, and
no money to put up. Pleasant and steady
work with good pay for tho right parties.
Cali al 119 Main street, Davenport 22-6t
Notice the change in the time of the
Flying Dutchman" in the Chicago, Mil
waukee s. st. Paul time card. It leaves
earlier than heretofore. but arrives at the
same time The new time card went into
effect Sunday.
Col. J. Sheldon, the artist. has just com
pleted fine life size portrait of Assistant
Postmaster Murdoch. The picture is a
very creditable piece Of workmanship and
is surrounded by a costly frame
Mrs. Maria L. Follett has written a
very interesting letter to the Port Byron
Globe, giving a descriptive account of q
trip by steamer from Port Byron to Reeds
Landing. Mrs. Follett is at present stop
ping at Rapids City, but will leave nexi
month for the south, to spend the winter
with her son.
Patent ornamental Corners for oil, cloth.
for sale by John r. Noftsker. 18Th
Miss Mitchell formerly with Mitchell
6 Parsons) would be pleased to meet hel
old friends and customers at the house OF
| A. Steffen, Davenport corner of SecGnt
and Harrison streets, and would call par
ticular attention 10 their fine line of I'm
: derwear for ladies, children and gents.
also their line of black and colored silks
Robt. Krause, 125 and 1877 East 2nt
street, Davenport, is headquarters TO
Scotch wool underwear, Merino shirts AM
drawers in every grade and size at lowe
prices than such goods can be bough
elsewhere, also gloves, fine shirts, collar
and hosiery in endless variety. 'wholesal
and retail. 19-d6t
Tsi.ors Wanted
Three or four first class coat maker