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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-04-21
TUESDAY,, APRIL 10. 1sss.

At the front door Of tho Court House -
that being court day-make pu ubliosale
of tho l62 acre tract Of land decreed IN
said cause 90 be sold. The said tract of
land lies ia KiugwOod district. Preston
county, West Virginia, about two miles
from the town Of Kingwood, and Is
lruoevu ae fba
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-04-21
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
-oF Tng--r
"ZEPHANlAH TURNER FARM. .
EMMA V. zINN. Sc,
2. Q TURNEWs Adm,r e, al.

Z. 9 TURNER'S Admir- ct al.
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit
Court OF Preston County, in the above
cause, rendered on the 9th day of Decem-
Der, 1882. l will on
MONDAY, APRIL 9rH 1888,
being the first day OF tho Circuit Court.
before the fr0nt door of the Court House
In kingwood, sell the real eslats In the
Bill and proceedings mentioned upon the
following terms 81 much cash in hand
Will be required rs will be sufficient To
pay the costs of suit, and charges for sale,
and TO: the residue upeu creuit OF 8, Is
and 27 months; the purchaser giving in
terest bearing notes, wlth good personal
security for the deferred iustallmeuis.
DESCRIPTION - THIS property is
known as the "Z-ph. Turner Farm"
about miles west of KiDgwood. II con
sists of several tracts, containing n the
aggregate
$50 ACRES.
But IL is Understood that If sum suffi-
cient TO discharge the debts against said
estate is offered for what is known as the
Home Tract" that the three remaining
tracts will be Withdrawn.
This has always been regarded as one of
the best farms in the neie ehborbood. Ii
Ia well adapted TO either farming or graz
ing; is well watcred, and well timbered.
The said "HOme Farm" embraces the
buildings and all the most valuable i'm
prOvements and contains 1876 acres.
ROBr w. MONROE,
Special Commissioner.
Kingwooo, March 9TH 1888
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-04-21
JUDICIAL SALE
JNo WHITES Admir-
vs. In Cbaucery.
JNo WHITES HEIRS etal

Pursuant 10. and by virtue of decree
Of the Circuit Court Of Preston County.
West Virginia, rendered in the above
styled cause, OF the Goth day Of Novem~
Der, 1882, the undersigned SpeciaI Com
missioner, will on
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
THE ROmanY Rive.

Of all the great modern plays The
Romany Rye" is the most thrilling and
life like. 1t will be here for only one
night Monday Dec 31-Six months at the
Princess theatre, London, and three
months at Booths theatre, New York
certainly endorses this opinion. There
are fiftyfye people and twentyseven gyp
sizes in the cast of this play, and it takes
three large railway cars to bring the seen.
cry and costumes from New York.
Among the famous life pictures arc
The Gypsy Encampment, The English
Race Course, ant" Craigs Nest''by moon
light. The seven passions Hate
jealousy, "Remorse, "Fear," Hope,
Joy" and Love" are wildly and sub
timely portrayed in The Romany Rye.
Seats ready tomorrow, Thursday morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Al Rest.

This morning at quarter past four Mrs.
Margaret Johnston, breathed her last. As
before stated she fractured her thigh bone
from fall Monday morning The shock
to her system in connection with the in
juries received proved toUmuCh for her
feeble condition, and she never rallied
from the effects of the fall
The deceased is the mother Of Mr.. j.
r. Johnston. who sadly feels the loss he
has suffered She was born on the 10th of
August, 1898, and was, therefore, over So
years of age She moved 20 this city from
Pennsylvania in 1856, and has resided
here since that time. Besides her son in
this city, she leaves two others, one in
Pennsylvania and the other in California,
The funeral will take place tomorrow
at p m. from the United Presbyterian
church, Rev. j. A. Reynolds, officiating
ANOTHER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bronson are surely
sorely afflicted, the icy hand of death
having again visited their household, and
picked the last gentle flower Only few
days ago they buried child, and again
this afternoon they were compelled to
perform the same sad duty to their 5 year
old son, who fell victim to diphtheria
yesterday merning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Mr.. Duck Speaks.

An amusing incident which occurred
yesterday, was that which transpired at
the residence of Mr.. Louis May. While
preparing duck, purchased at Henry
Lamps for dinner, piece of paper on
which was the following words, was dis
covered inside the fowl:
Il wish you Merry Christmas, " or a
Happy New Year Whichever it may be
hope you have enjoyed my presence, II
so please let my mistress know, for she is
very anxious to hear, having taken care
Of me for five years. Yours in toughness.
'Duckie'
The directions on the slip were box 70
Reynolds, ILL.," Mr.. May says the house
hold had hearty laugh over the affair
and Christmas dinner was never more
enjoyed than the one partaken of by him
He says the duck was remarkably lender
and that he will inform its mistress to
that effect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26

Mr. W. Hammond, of Presumption, was
at the Harper house today.
Mr. Henry W Carter, of Chicago. is
in the city to spend the holidays.
DR.. and Mrs. Truesdale are spending
the holidays in Minneapolis,
Miss Nellie Seaton, a young lady OF
Cambridge, spent Christmas in the city
with friends.
Mr.. Robert Myers, of Chicago, is visit
ing at the residence of Mr. George
Schneider
Mr.. and Mrs George Loosely spent
Christmas in the city, and returned to
Peoria this afternoon.
Mr. r. r. Cable, president of the Chi
cage, Rock Island & Pacific road, and
family arrived in the city on Monday
evening, and were guests at the residence
of Mr.. j. M Buford NJ. Cable left
again this morning, but his family viii
remain during the week
Miss Eva Swain, who has been absent
for the past two years attending school q
Woodbury., New York, has returned tc
Rock Island, and is now with her father
Mr. Nathan Swain, on Eighteenth street
between Third and Fourth avenues
While in the east she resided with hel
sister, Mrs. Joseph Paul
Among numerous students that arr
home TO spend the holidays, the following
have arrived from St. Marys school
Knoxville: Miss Bessie Flagler an(
friend, Miss Annie Foote, of Chicago; thu
Misses Butler, and Miss Grace Warren. o.
Evansville, Ind; Miss Mary L, Carter
Miss Grace Dart, and Miss Carrie Mixter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26


Music Signing for Thee by the school.
Solo, sang by Annie Morehead. Lizzie
Owens, Ada Mcconnell and Sophia Nc.
Michael. This song gave enthusiasm to
the audience, and received loud cheers.
Dialogue. School Playing) Eta Adams,
Aggie Honens, May Young, Lizzie
Busheart, Eva Betty, Logan, Brown,
Herdman, Cleland. This was given to
show what children will do at school, and
they did ample justice to the piece.
Music, The Rover Sophia McMichael,
Ida Palmer and Annie Young. This was
a sweet portrayal of when Rover re-
turned.
Recitation, by Nora Vanderslice (The
Curtain) very lengthy piece: Miss
Vandersice is a good speaker and Ger
tainly did the piece justice.
Dialogue, (The Wrong NAM Ward
Oimstead, Rella Lewis, Ida Palmer, Liz
zie Honens, Cryrus Medill, VIII Schooley
They all seemed to be in the height of
their glory, but were sadly disappointed
when they were overcome by the wrong
man
! Mary's Little Lamb with variations) by
Geo. Johnson. Geo. gave good recita-
ton; also received many compliments.
+! Dialogue, photo Taking Fred Latin,
Sophia McMichael, Lizzie Honens, Geo
Wilson. The photographer lost all inter
est in taking a group of this kind, but
finds himself master in the art.
Somebody is Coming" by the school.
Solo by Agil Honens, May Young, Lizzie
Busheart and Eva Betty When this
piece was sung, one looking over the
audience would have thought that every
one had come TO hear this piece.
Dialogue -Oars de money! Welley
Smith and Ward Olnstead. Every one
was ANXIOUS to know who would get de
money.
Long Good Nightly the school; and
! in conclusion we must say that our
citizens gave the exhibition their hearty
support and Mr., Muse has received many
cOngratulation by his successful entertain
ment, as this was shown by the strict
order maintained throughout the audience
| We hope to have something of this kind
again soon.
Last evening was quite time for the
Sunday school children. The Presbyter.
ians gave an entertainment at the Town
Hall, by presentation of Snow house
on the stage, and certainly was very much
appreciated by the children and they re
ccived many presents from Santa Claus
who appeared at the close of the enter
tainment Mr. John jain rep resented
Santa Claus and many little questions to
ask the children about going to Sabbath
school, which was capital fun for the little
| ones
The Methodist Sunday school gave an
entertainment at Young's hall, which con
sisted of various ways to please the little
ones. Mrs. Brown gladdened the hearts
OF her class by giving each one Christ
mas present A large number were pre-
| sented when Thomas Schires presented
himself as Santa Clause. This seemed to
enjoy the little children very much. The
wants of the children was waited upon by
Santa Claus in pleasing manner TO then
Our citizens do not hesitate to give their
full support to entertainments.
F. N Kerr who has been at Minneapo-
lis the past six or eight months. is home
visiting during the holidays.
A Nebraska gentleman will walk away
with one Of our ladies in few days
Nebraska boys will raise disturbance in
the best regulated families.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26

4 party of hunters among whom was
Albert j. Young, were out in the woods
about four miles south of Milan on Sun.
day last. They got separated during the
day, but all arrived home safely with the
exception of Young who, it appears, had
been taken sick, and was unable to walk
He was compelled to remain out doors all
night, and was found by farmers boy
in the morning, suffering severely from
the cold. He was brought home and DR.,
Carter called, who found that bis feet
were badly frozen. At first it was thought
that amputation would be necessary, bu,
later reports are more favorable to dis
pensing with the surgical operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows January wheat 81; February
97! May $1.043. January corn, 62i
February 50; May 614. December oats,
33s January 3355; February 34l May 384
January pork, S1410; February $14 %
May $15.75. January lard $S.72!
February $S.71!; May, $500 January
ribs 500; February $712; May $40
Hogs H. 600; light $500 to $3.50; mixed
$500 TO S.. 50; heavy So 80 to Sc. 10.
The ruling prices on Market square to-
day were as follows: Hogs, 1926; oats,
Soc; timothy hay, 50; old corn, Coo; new
corn, 45c; soft coal, lie; cord wood, 81
straw. S..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
The Police Court

William Dudley for being drunk and
disorderiy was fined S. and costs.
Thos. Kane was full of fighting wills
key, and thought he would celebrate
Christmas by punching some ones head
He found lodgment in the cooler, and
today was fined S. and costs.
Herman Gerold, bus driver at the
Rock Island house, was infused with 8
pugilsitic spirit, last night, caused from
too frequent draughts of fiery liquid
Officer Feeley and three men succeeded ii
escorting him to the Armory, after con
siderable compulsory persuasion. His
fine was $40 and costs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Town Talk.

Town Talk
New Years next.
A beautiful day for Christmas.
The snow is disappearing rapidly.
Merry Christmas was the pass word
yesterday.
The livery men did good business
yesterday
A slight rain prevailed for a short time
today.
A seighload of youth and beauty had a
Jolly time on Christmas eve.
Each of E. w. Spencer's employees,
received Christmas turkey, fer which
they return thanks to him.
The skating rink was largely palronized
yesterday.
O-Sau-Kee Tribe No. Is. Improved
order of Red Men will hold a council al
their wigwam this evening. Election Of
officers.
Morgan s. McCandless, dentists, 3rd ave
and Goth street. Telephone So. 81 dwti
Remember the meeting of the Business
Mems association tomorrow night A
full attendance is desired.
The young ladies engaged at the tele-
phone Office in this city, were handsomely
remembered by their patrons on Christmas
day, Mr.. Willard Baker having made q
personal canvass in their behalf,
The WILDER Comic Opera company i,
announced to appear at Burtis opera
house, Davenport on Friday and Saturday
evenings The new opera of Prince
Consort will be presented in an attractive
manner.
H. J. Simmon, collector OF Rural, tile(
his bond with County Clerk Donaldson OF
Monday, in the sum of S14,282 His
| sureties are Messrs. Lewis Wilson, jacob
Simmon and P. NJ Cheney.
When you want reliable fire and life
| insurance allow rates, call on W. L
Coyne, corner of Seventeenth street anC
81 avenue, up stairs, Rock Island. Ill. d3n
The State Association of Supernten
dents and school teachers hold a three
days session in Springfield, commencins
today. Messrs. 5. s. Kemble, W. II
Hatch, and J. II, Southwell will be il
attendance.
DIR. Prices Vanilla flavor is extracted
from the vanilla pod obtained from Mex
leo. This popular flavor, as made by DR.
| Price, embodIes all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free frcn
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla If something nice i
wanted to flavor, get DR. Prices Specia
Flavoring extracts.
Mr.. A. E. Knickerbocker has received
an invitation to attend the dedication o
the new hall of the Improved
Order of Red Men of Pennsylvania
at Philadelphia. on the first Of SANITARY
1t will be a brilliant affair in Red Mel
circles, and great preparations are beint
| made for the event
We find in the list of Speaker Carlisle
appointments, that some of our HON,
men have been placed on impor-
tant committees. Hon W. II. Neec
has been appointed chairman of the com
mittee on Enrolled Bills, and is also
member of the committee on Expcndi
lures of the Postotfice Department
Congressman Murphy is on the River ant
Harbor and the Railway and Canal com
mittees Gen. T. J. Henderson is ais,
on the River and Harbor committee
Our citizens can thus rest assured that til
interests OF this section will be CAREFUL
guarded by our public servants.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
The County Buildings


IIINT3-NFfI1I' TO WIZ
24-William Michacls, of Zama, and
Miss Camilla NJ McNabney, OF Hampton
TRANSFERS.
24-Elzabeth McGregor to William
Channon, 1164 feet outlot IS, Bailey u
Boyle's second addition TO Rock Island
$4,000.
Aida J. Swensson TO c. John Bloom
tract in sci 81, Is. 1w; $500
Henry NJ Babcock to Robert Kirkman,
ct AL VI and sci nwl and mel sw} %, l6,
4w; S4,901
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as a preventive a.
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers, the "Ferro Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya,7 made by Caswell Ha-
zard Il CO.. New York, and sold.by all
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
New Holiday Goods.

B. Bnkcntield, the Fourth avenue deal
er in holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or % 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, 1883-12-26
A Dividend Declared.

At a semi annual meeting of the exec.
utive committee of the Rock Island &
Peoria road Yesterday afternoon in this
city, % per cent dividend was declared,
payable on the 31st day of December.
The stockholders will be glad to know
that the road is in a prosperous condition,
aud they have also the satisfaction OF
knowing that good, reliable men are at
the head of all departments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Display Extraordinary.

Hartz & Bahnsen, the enterprising
druggists, have a large and elegant display
of Florence and celluloid toilet sets of al
colors in plush aud leather. They are OF
the latest and most novel designs. and art
without douht the finest selection eveI
seen in this market You would be sur
priscd to see how reasonable they are
sold
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Notice to Physicians.

All physicians of this city are hereby
notified to comply with the ordinances
relating 10 the reporting of all cases OF
contagious diseases, births and deaths
occurring in their practice,
G. G. CRAIG, Health Commissioner
| Rock Island, Dec, 90, 1888.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
HARD coal MARKET.

The bestIs the cheapest have large
stock. best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal
coke and charcoal, Office at Z. ID. Fol
SONS flour and feed store No. l. 700 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1856,
Anu 23tf WM NFvIg.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
GhIiiGu HARD COAL,

J. S. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior qualify Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Bold Under the Hammer.

The stock of dry goods and notions in
the store of ]. Levy was sold this morning
by Sheriff Reticker TO Geo. f. Bailey for
$3,505, cash.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
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.
II If Township Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26

The taxes Of Black Hawk for 1888 are
now due and should he paid at once at
the store of f. W Thompson, township
collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
HARD coal.

Cali nn T. B. Sargent at the Office of
Port Byron Lime association. 2Ol7 Sec
ond avenue. for prices m the best hard
coal in the city. Nut and NJ. $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Choice Pork

Spare ribs, tenderloins, sausage meat,
pigs feet and leaf lard, at j. s. Gilmore s
packing house. lift
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
A TOKEN OF ESTEEM.
Mayor Mott Kindly Remembered by
His Business Partner and His
Employees ..0ther Presents.

Christmas was an unusually pleasant
day to Mayor Mott, and its happy recollect-
ions will not soon be effaced by the hand
of time. The day served to show that he
was not without warm friends who held
him in the highest regard and esteem.
His partner in business, Mr.. B. Winter,
and the employees of their wholesale es-
tablishment, thought they could more
forcibly express their feeling by action
than by words, and selected as their gift
to him handsome black walnut easy
chair, nicely upholstered, from Mr.. c. c.
Knell8 establishment. The following note
with the name of the donors, accompanied
the present;
Rock ISLAND, I'll, Dec. %, 1888.
/ MAYOR j. z. MORT Rock Island, III
DEAR SIR:-He send you Greeting
Please accept the gift and while enjoying
its comforts, the donors only ask you
may wish them God speed in their en-
deavors to attain the award of the dill
gent
May you live to see many more of this
Merry Christmas is the wish of your
| humble servants
B, WINTER
A r. HoUGHToN.
+. B. FULLER
CHAs DETLEFsoN
VIM. ECKERMAN
MAYOR MOTIFS REPLY.
DEAR FRIENDs:-It is with unmingled
surprise and pleasure that I receive this
hearty acknowledgment of your high
regards. and it is with difficulty find
words to express my just appreciation Of
YOUR kindness The Gift is most ae-
ceptable one assure you, aud while
enjoying the comforts which it is sure TO
afford can not fail but think
of the friends who so thonghtfully
remembered me- Trusting that one and
all of you will sometime experience like
feelings of pleasure in receiving testi
monials of others esteem.
remain. yours, etc,
j. T. Mort.
GAINED.
Mr. VI. Collins, night clerk and watch
man at the freight Office of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad, was the
happy recipient of geld headed cane
which he discovered on his freight book
when he went to work on Christmas eve.
He was amazed at the sight of such an
elegant present AMI wondered what he
had done to deserve it. Mr. Collins has
been faithful employe of the freight
office in this city for the last nine years,
and as reward for his faithGulness Mr..
5. B. Stoddard, Jr., the agent and the
clerks of the office made him the above
present Mr. Collins wishes to return
i thanks to the donors for this token Of
esteem and wishes them all long and
happy fife The following card was
attached to the present.
To Mr.. COLLINS: Compliments of
B Stoddard, Dan W Ryan, " B Spafford
F A Babcock, L A Collins, E Burns. Chas
A Steel, with best wishes that you have a
merry Christmas and happy New Year
c. H. sTODDARD REMEMBERED.
Mr.. c. H. Stoddard, our well known
citizen, is happy in the possession of an
elegant gold cane, presented to him yes
terday by his son in law, Mr.. Charles L.
Walker. The article came from Henry
Peetz' jewelry house.
| SLEIGH BELLS.
The clerks at the office Of Weyerhaeu
ser d Denkmanns saw mill yesterday
evinced their regard for Mr.. Fred Denk
mann by presenting him with string o.
handsome sleigh bells.
|
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
WATKINS & HILL,
Dealers in
Dry and Green Wood.

viii also attend to Hauling of all kipds
Office at yards corner of 25th street on Moline
avenue. Residence 1870 Third avenue; orders
may be left at either place oct-2S-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
A Letter.

The following letter was received by
Jonas Bear today from John Murray, who
in Jail for stealing one of his call wool"
overcOats'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26
Rock ISLAND COUNTY JAIL.
nnnnnnhnr. o. 1000

ICCCulDGl 80, 1000
JONAS BEAR, ESQ: Sir:-As you are
no doubt aware, Christmas has arrived in
our midst, and as it is the general rule in
this great country of ours for friends and
acquaintance to exchange greetings and
make appropriate presents to one another
! and owing to the relative positions you
and | are placed in for the present,
think the fitting time has now arrived for
you to make little restitution for that
overcoat in the form, we will say, of PAIR
of good pants. Were our positions
changed, and you in my
place, | would satisfy my conscience by
doing so and add to them few good
havanas that | may be able to smoke your
health and wish you many happy returns
of the season. People say your heart is
hard, but think you have a soft spot
somewhere in you. only wish | could
find it out. Now you see everyone in the
Jail have friends to come and see them on
Christmas, and | have none, and as you
are the only one l know, l think you
might, for old times sake, strain point
and pay me visit, if it was only for the
looks of the thing. Wishing youa Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year, in the
meantime, l remain yours in expectation.
! Yours, etc,
| JoTTN MTPpAy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26

The clerks at the office Of Weyerhaeu
ser d Denkmann's saw mill yesterday
evinced their regard for Mr. Fred Denk-
mann by presenting him with string of
handsome sleigh bells.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-26

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