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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Personal Points.

Major L. NJ Buford returned last
night from trip to st. Paul
Mr. Durham, of Geneseo, was in the
city today.
Mr.. John HuntOon left for Hooserdom
this morning in the interest of B. D.
Buford & Co.
D. Roy Bowlby. returned from Chica-
go this morning. While there he selected a
large stock of musical merchandise, for
the holidays.
Mr.. Harry Truesdale left for Minneap-
oils last night, having spent few days
pleasantly with his relatives and friends
here.
Mrs. Robert c. WilIerton. wife of the
gen:lemanly clerk at the Harper house,
left for Chicago this morning, where she
goes to receive treatment from an occu-
list.
Mr.. J. w. Schaffer, Mr. George A T..
Metzgar, Mrs. j. D. Calhoun, Mrs W. r.
Barrett and Miss Ida Barrett, of Port By
ron, were at the Harper house this morn
ing.
Mr.. II. G. Whitridge, auditor of the
Rock Island & Peoria road, left this af-
ternoon for Peoria, where he will meet
sister, from Eaton, Ohio, and niece
from Richmond, Ind, that will spend
several weeks in the city on visit.
Mr., w. II. Atwood returned last night
from a months absence in the west or
business. He has determined to leave
Rock Island, his many friends will b
sorry to learn of his having selected To-
location in Fremont, Neb lie will remain
here until February.
Rev. r. F. Sweet returned to Freeporr
this morning. He will be in Rock Island
again one week from next Sunday, wher
he will occupy the pulpit ia the Christian
chapel. By that time he will have de-
termined as to accepting the rectorshiy
here
Mr.. II. W. Challenger, advance agent o.
the Madison Square Company, was in the
city today making preparations for thu
appearance of this excellent troupe mex
Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th. Tit
highly emotional play Of EsmeraIda will
be presented.
Mr.. John Rhodenbaugh, and daughter
of Swedona, were in the city Tuesday
Mr.. Rhodenbaugh showed us a copy o
the Rock Island AdDertiser, of March 1C
1858, which is now the ARGUS. 1t wa
edited by ]. r. Bennett, and contain
the inaugural address of Franklin Pierce
and other interesting reading.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Hotel Beat,

A man named Henry G. Wilson claim
ing to be travelling man from ST. Louis,
has been stopping at the Rock Island
house for the past week. He became
short of change and borrowed S. from
the proprietor. Last night Wilson decided
to "slide" for Dubuque, without return
ing the borrowed money or paying his
board bill. Landlord Padfield "tumbled
to his racket, however, and had him ar
rested as he was about TO board the HIS
train. At his hearing before Pc
lice Magistrate Chopper this afternoon
he was fined IS ard costs, for which he
gave his note, and did likewise to Mr.
Padield for the amount due him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows December wheat, 964; Janu-
AIRY, 965; May, 81 044. December corn,
81; January, 81; February, 594; May, 594.
December oats; 81 January, 314 May,
354; December pork, $l3 90, January
$13.S0; February, $1S974; May, S1445.
December lard, SS373; January S.. 90;
February, IS 723; May, S879! January
ribs, $685.; February, S6.971 Hogs,
10000; light $40 to $3.50; mixed
81. so to "a %; heavy, So 90 to $685..
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows: December wheat, 9GI Janu-
AIRY, 964; May, $1.04}. December corn,
SIT; January, 56l; February, SCI; May
500. December oats, 81; January 31s;
May, 354. January pork, $3.50; Febru-
airy, 1915. January lard. S8.47!; Feb
ruary, $8.572. January ribs, $6.67;
February, $3.50. Hogs, $4,000; light
$3.50 to $4.75; mixed, $40 to $3.50;
heavy, $3.50 to $40:
The ruling prices on market square to
day were rs follows: Potatoes, Csc; oats,
Sic; wild hay, So to 81; timothy hay, IS
to 50; old corn. 60c; new corn, 80 to 80;
soft coal lie; cord wood, S425 straw
$3.50 to Sc,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

sane as he has been so before. He was
only released from the county poor farm
last August There is quite an anxiety
among many of his acquaintance about
his welfare. 1t is thought that he had
some money in his pocket when he left.
John H. Philips has rented his farm to
Andrew Grier, and is going to Cable,
Mercer county.
Frank Naylor, Esq, has purchased the
lumber, Office and cribs of Hugh Caugh-
ey, and is now ready to supply the pub
lie with lumber and buy grain, as he has
bought fine stock. Frank is a young
man of good business qualities. is as hon
est as can be and has been in the employ
of Mr.. CaugEey for almost two years,
thus making himself fully acquainted
with the wants of this immediate vicinity
Mrs. Sampson Wynes, of Henry county.
two miles east of here, died on the Bird
inst, at the house of her brother, George
Wynes, in Rock Island, where she had
gone to be convenient to her physician,
DR.. Truesdaie The lady has been ailing
for more than year. Her disease seemed
to be general debility. Mrs. w. was a
daughter of Mrs Mary Walker, and is
somewhere in the neighborhood of thirty
years She has always been considered q
lady of a most estimable character and
leaves many friends to lament her loss.
Her remains were brought home yesterday
morning. 1t was intended to inter today,
but the state of the body wonld not per
init TO do so So it had to be done yes
terday afternoon. The Rev. ]. A. Rey
nolds, of Rock Island, conducted the
funeral sermon. The mortal remains
were laid in Homestead cemetery.
Dr. Ferdinand Vonach is very seriously
indisposed. His daughter, Laura, was in
Rock Island, and has been summoned to
| come home, also his other daughter, Mrs.
Litus has been sent for, at a latter period.
There is to be t. Christmas tree on
Christmas eve, at the P. NJ church.
The Insurance Co. American of Chi :
cago' has honorably settled with S. High
land the loss he sustained by the burning
of his residence in October last.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
The County building.
LICENSED TO WED.

LICENSED TO WE'D.
4-Swain Pearson and Miss Annie
Walsh, of Milan.
John B. Roberts and Mrs. Lydia Ro-
bertson, Rock Island
Patrick Tunney and Miss Kate Riley,
Moline.
Charles F. Make, of Pekin, Wis,
and Miss Mary Ljngstrom, of Rock
Island.
Peter A. Olson and Miss Ada Ander,
son, of Milan.
PROBATE.
4--John Guipe to Theodore Abbott Q
acres in fri sw 80, 90, &c $40, and Theo-
dore Abbott to John w. Heaney, same
description, $50.
John Farrand to Henry L. Schill, e.
lot /, block Z, West Moline, 81, 1S 1w,
1854.
A. B. E. Adams to Elizabeth Stumm,
lot 16, block 2, John Vogle's addition to
Rapids City, 800
NJ and f. Shaughnessy to Sarah b.
Cobb, 25 # lot AZ, Weatherhead's addi-
ton to Rock Island, $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

Who is going to be married on Christ
mas eve.
If the present delightful weather will
last until New Years.
Who is the dude that has struck the
city, and how long will 'it' stay.
If the poor farm committee will make a
report of their investigations at the next
meeting of the board of supervisors.
Who is going to stand up against Sulli
van tonight.
Why all business men did not tell their
wives that they would not be at home to
supper tonight, as they expected to pat
ronize the Baptist fair,
Who will be the next parties to rufiie
the placid surface of society by a high
toned marriage.
What has become of the poor, old man,
that is continually finding fault
Why the sidewalks are not repaired by
property holders, who have no other use
for their money.
When that local "mill" is coming off,
between the local light weights.
II the ladies are going to keep "open
house" on New Years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
The Baptist Fair.

The interior of the Baptist church pre-
sented lively and animated appearance
last night, The fair was well attended,
and the ladies' of the church saw that
everyone was taken care of in the best of
style. The supper was excellent, and the
ice cream etc, delicious. The handsome
fancy articles were much admired. and the
receipts for these goods was quite large.
The success with which they met last
night, induced the ladies to continue the
fair to night, and they expect to see even
a larger assemblage present this evening,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ellani Comedy Company, and the John
Sullivan COmbinati0n-PhOs
MeAllister Tonight.
FUN IN A BOARDING SCHOOL.

FUN IN A BOARDING SCHOOL.
The above charming musical comedy
was rendered at Harper's theatre to a
highly appreciative audience. Although
the company is small one, the members
are all artists in their particular line, and
gave very excellent entertainment; at
any rate the audience was delighted with
it, if raptureus and continued applause
are any criterion of appreciation Miss
Lizetta Ellani as Tod, the Maynard
girl, was fully as good as expected, and
proved herself to be really mschievous
little mink. The support was excellent,
and the show ON the whole, was consid-
erably above the average.
THE FOUNDERS.
John L. Sullivan, the expounder of
scientific pounding, was the center of
attraction at Davenport last night, and
the Burtis opera house was crowded to
Overlooking to greet the knight of the saw
dust ring. The first on the programme
was a set-to between Steve Taylor and
Gillespie. after which it was announced
that Mike Shean, a worker in the car
shops, would endeaVOr to stand up before
Sullivan for four rounds. He was
to receive $3.50 if he accomplished
the feat. The, champion done him up
in short order, however, and only wasted
about three seconds in doing it. The
lesser attractions then had few bouts
when Sfade, the Maori giant, and Sulli-
van faced the music. This was the most
interesting exhibition of the evening, and
Slade did some remarkably good work
Sullivan, however, had the advantage of
him, and verified the opinion that he was
a very hard man to down" While the
bout was in progress. some one in the
crowd said, ooh, bring on Paddy Ryan. +"
This exasperated Sullivan, and in an ex-
cited name he proclaimed that he would
bet any amount of money that he would
knock Ryan out in two rounds, when he
met him on the Pacific coast next month
He will give another exhibition in Daven-
port tonight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
County News.

Regular Correspondence to the Argus.
HnDsDALE, Dec. 4-Fine weather; the
finest we have had since the 1st of Octo-
Der, and the farmers have been making
good use of it, housing their corn.
Mr.. G. billions team ran away on Fri :
day last, breaking the tongue of the
wagon, the dash board and demoralizing
the harness. Luckily no one was hurt
Mr.. G. takes too good care of his horses.
Mr. Mitten, of Chicago, is here visiting
Mr. Ben WOODBURY.. Ben and he are old
friends, having worked together two
years. They expect to leave soon for
Plano, ILL.,. where they will work at their
painting.
The Sunday school at the Dale will give
a concert on Friday evening, the 9th, the
proceeds to go towards buying presents
for the children on Christmas, when they
propose to have Christmas tree. Mrs.
Ida Merriam, their instructor deserves
great praise for the pains she has taken
in teaching the little ones to sing. They
richly deserve the support of the neigh.
borhOod in this attempt.
On Thanksgiving pound sociable was
held at the residence of John Cain, for
the benefit of old Mr. and Mrs. Sanders.
Eleven dollars and some cents in money
was realized, besides quite number of
pound parcels.
The festival at the Yuma Methodist
Episcopal church on the same evening,
was in every way a success. People came
from far and near, and all seemed to enjoy
themselves.
The Joslin school teacher is a regular
gormand. Why? because-because will
You know don't like to tell-He ate.
Messrs John and Henry Schall, and
Joseph Mcconnell took in the dance at
Rapids city, on Thanksgiving evening.
Heskel SELL has left the railroad and
has commenced to get in his coon. Jack
Sehall and George Hassen left here on
Saturday. to attend the Davenport Bust
ness College. Samuel Woodhurn left this
afternoon to attend the same. Our young
men have taken the right road to success.
David Hamburg on account of his fail
ure in health, has rented his farm and
will move off in The Spring.
KEYSTONE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
THEY WILL HAVE L
THE ELEGANT STOCK

and low prices at Champion & Co. S are
attracting hosts of customers from far
and near, and creating great consterra-
ton among other dealers. who find it i'm
possible to match our prices. We have
got on hand an immense stock in our
wholesale and retail department Our
goods are the best of their kind, all new
and desirable, and we shall continue to
give our customers the greatest bargains
in the three cities; saving of from % to
so per cent. can be relied on, Call and
be convinced. dec1d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Sparks From the smokestack.

The Chicago, milwaukee and st. Paul
Company has begun the erection of a
block in Milwaukee, to be used for gener
al offices, to cost 100000.
The directors of the Rock Island road
held their quarterly meeting in New York
yesterday. The principal action was the
declaration of quarterly dividend of Ii
per cent, payable Feb. l.
The anxiety of the people along the
proposed route of the Chicago, Rock Isl
and and Kansas City road has led one of
the projectors to say that there is an
abundance of capital behind it, and that
the interested parties are now at work
securing the right of way The road will
follow an air line from Chicago to Kansas
City via New Boston, ILL.,, where it will
cross the Mississippi; RIVER, and Chilli
Gothic, Mo.
The news conveyed in n New York
dispatch last week, concerning the project
of H. H. Porter to build a road from
Ordway D. T., to Bismarck, one of the
two capitals of that great territory, and
the intention Of the Rock Island manage
ment to build from WOrthington, MINI j,
to Ordway, and thus form continuous
line from Chicago to Bismarck under its
control, excited considerable interest in
Railroad circles 1t is an open secret
among railroad people that it has long
been fovorite scheme with r. r. Cable,
of the Rock Island, to build northwest
from Worthington into Dakota, and il
seems probable enough that next year will
see the road begun, which is to invade the
territory both of the Northwestern & St.
Paul and of the Northern Pacific. This
move by the Rock Island would tend to
greatly disturb the existing relations OF
things in the northwest, and public
mention of it at the present time may
seem to have some bearing on the
antagonistic positions taken in the Iowa
pool by the st. Paul and Rock Island
roads respectively. 1t may perhaps be
regarded as a club in the hands OF the
latter road. to be used in enforcing its
demand that the st. Paul be refused the
percentage it asks for in the passenger
pool
The opening of this new line, which
seems so probable, will make a short line
from Chicago to Bismarck, d. T., running
between the st. Paul and Northwestern
roads, and paralieling with the former il
way to cut off large share of the bust
ness that the latter lines would ordinarily
get from the Northern Pacific road.
new and fertile territory that is rapidly
developing in every way will be opened
by this line and prove of vast benefit tC
the farmers in the state, as well as giving
new impetus to the founding and loca-
ton of new cities, towns and villages
The new scheme is grander in its prepa-
tions than most people are inclined t.
notice at first, but a careful study of thu
situation will open the eyes of all to al
understanding of railroad scheme o
great proportions, of advantage to ont
class of people while detrimental to th,
lines that ii will attack as competitors fol
business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
County Court.

The will of the late Mrs. Elizabeth
Boyles was recorded in the county clerk 5
office today. The document was dated
August %, 1888, and witnessed by Ed
ward d. Rinehart and Josiah G. Heck Her
real estate was bequeathed to her son
William, and also the remainder of what
is realized from the sale of stock, crops,
etc, after all obligations were paid. All
the household effects were left to her
daugh ter, Alice W. J. Harold, her son,
and Josiah Fl. Heck were appointed exec
utors without bond. Her husband waived
all claims to be named in the will of his
own accord.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Congressman Murphy.

The Washington CORES pondent of the
Chicago Neocs has an interesting account
of last Mondays doings in congress.
Flowers were in profusion. Our neigh
Dor, Murphy, was especially honored:
Even Keifer had flowers in front of him,
but the great floral sensation of the day
occurred when small boy came in with
ship of state twice as large as himself
and went lacking about the chamber seek
ing for the owner. 1t was evidently for
some great unknown, because every
inquiry of the boy was met with a mega
tive shake of the head. He passed back
and forth between the republicans and the
democrats until all began to laugh.
Finally the owner was discovered to be
Murphy of Iowa, a new member from
Davenport. He was only too glad to hide
his bldshing face behind this Great
Eastern of bouquet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
ouite Ill.

Mr.. W, II. Lundy was taken quite sud
denly and seriously ill about nine o'clock
this morning with rheumatism of the
heart, and for some moments it was
thought that he was dead. He rallied,
however, and improved slowly until about
two o'clock this afternoon, when he had
Il second attack. He recovered from
this, too, and at last accounts was resting
easy. The doctors say another attack
might prove fatal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
PHCsA MALLIsTFR.

Tonight at Harper's theatre this re
actress will appear as Rosa Leigh
in the English drama of "Rosedale," Mr..
W. II. Murdoch taking the part of Elliot
Gray, There is no doubt but that this
company is one of the best that will ap-
pear here this season, and there is no
reason why large audience should not
be present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Aueustana Book Concern.

Joshua Hasselquist, Carl P. Rydholm,
G. NJ Esbjorm, Anders Bersell, Andrew
G. Anderson and Joshua landau have
been authorized by the secretary of state
10 open books for the subscription of the
capital stock of the 'Augustana Book
Concern" The Office will probably be
opened in this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Regular eorrespondenee to the Argns.

Coal VALLEY, Dec. Mr. r. D. Nc
Creey, of Rural, was married to Miss
Wilson, of Washington county, Iowa, on
the 28th ult., from there went to see his
daughter in Nevada county. The grand
reception will be held tomorrow at the
residence of the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Coons spent the
Sabbath in Rock Island.
William Chris has tin shop here, but
left very mysteriously couple OF weeks
ago, and has not since been heard Of. He
left all his tools and stock in a disordered
state. 1t is thought that he may be in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
The Hospital.

The new hospital condret by the
Sisters of Mercy, has at length been
opened, and everything is in readiness to
receive patients. Mother Francis is in
charge, and has three sisters as assistants.
The present location, which will be only
temporary, is on Seventh avenue oppo-
site Broadway church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Ban and Banquet.

Tuesday evening, the 18th inst, the
Masonic fraternity of the city of Rock
Island will give a grand ball and banquet
at their Temple corner of Second avenue
and Eighteenth street. The Masons
never do anything by halves, and conse-
qnently the coming event promises to be
an elaborate affair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Nev Halliday Goods.

B. Birkenfield, 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. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
strengthens the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility Nervousness, headache
unnatural losses, and all weakness of
Generative System; it never fails. 81 pkg
8 for S5.-At druggists, or Aliens Phar-
macy. 315 Fist Ave. n. y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

The bestls the cheapest. have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal,
SONS flour and feed store No. 1,706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1856.
Aug 23-tf VIM. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
HARD coal MARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500;
range, nut and No 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfeld Cor
grates) 5000 Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nelsVille coke and charcoal at 1898 Sec
ond avenue E. G.. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Willard
Baker is no longer in my employ and is
not authorized to do any further business
for me- FRED HAss.
Dec. Bird, 1883.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
MASONIC.

Barrett Chapter No. is, r. A. NJ, last
evening elected J. NJ. Montgomery, E. H.
P; Fl. c. Cleveland, E. K; J. Fl. Lloyd,
E. s.; James Mirfeld, c. H.; N. M.
Briggs, P. S H. F. Carroll, r. A. c.; F.
Evans, G. M. 3V.; J.. T. Dixon, G. NJ.
&C.; c. P. Hengsler, g. M. ~. ]. F.
Robinson, treas; NJ NJ. Corbett Sec;
Alex Steel, member board of control, and
George Foster, tyler.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
The DAILY ARGUS.
New Turnkey.

Mr.. Alex Calhoun has been appointed
turnkey of the Rock Island county Jail by
Sheriff Reticker. He is good man for
the place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
f,EHIGH HARD COAL.

j. S. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
HARD COAL,

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association. 2017 Sec
ond avenue, for prices on the best hard
coal in the city. Nut and No. $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

Why suffer with Malaria ?Emory's Stan
dard Cure Pills are infallable, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable-25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05

That Mr. Willard Baker is in my employ
and authorized to do business for me.
as +. w. SPENCER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
Officers Chosen.
ODD FELLOWS.

At a meeting of Hecl;er lodge, No. 13,
|. o. o. F. last night, the following off
GERS were elected: Robert Kuschman, N
G.; Henry Guldenzoph, V. g.; William
Guldenzoph, recording Sec, Fred Schutt,
permanent Sec, and II. Buntenbach,
treasurer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
WATKINS Il HILL,
Dealers in
Dry and Green Wood.

Will 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. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-05
A GOVERNORS VETO IGNORED

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. "A message
from the governor, vetoing all the appro-
priation bill except the portion relating to
the pay of employees, was presented to the
legislature today. The governor bases his
action on the ground that the business
for which the legislature was called in
extra session has not been attended to.
THEY WILL HAVE IT.
The house passed the appropriation bill
over the governors veto by vote of 165
TO %.