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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19
G. w. BRENNER's DIsAPPEARANcE.

George w. Brenner, who has always
been held in high esteem by our citizens in
general and who is one of the firm of G.
W. Breuner s. Co, (Chas Deere being the
silent partner) has disappeared and rumors
are rife as to the cause The ARGUS re-
Trained from mentioning the matter on
Thursday, although it had been quite
freely discussed, hoping that the young
man would return and clear his name of
the stain cast upon it. It seems that he
left on Monday evening for Chicago osten
sibly to buy goods. but as he did not re
turn at the expected time, people began to
surmise that ''all was not we'll" and now
it has leaked out that he sent a note to a
party In this city asking him to inform Mr..
Deere that he should not return. and
limited that there was woman in the
case, but as to this there is nothing posi-
tive, although our citizens, in their eager
ness to discuss a scandal, have connected
him with the ruin of different young ladies
of this city, and others have taken it up
and in each case magnifed it until at this
writing he is pictured as a very deep
villain" all of which our people know
nothing about. Mr.. Brenner took with
him $500. but Mr.. Deere thinks his share
of the profits would amount to that Mr..
Brenner. as one of the firm, was In posi-
ton to command large trade (Mr Deere,
knowing his worth, having furnished all
the money to start the storc) and his sud-
den departure is regretted by all. We
sincerely hope he viii yet return and thus
rsfnte all these rumors The young lady
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19
CIRCUIT couRr.

Circuit court work up to the hour of ad
journment. is synopsized thus:
Joel Haskell VS. James Criswell, eject
ment. Motion by plaintiff to strike affida.
Wit of defendant, made Jan. 8, 1888, from
the files.
Fanny M. Henry, Administrative. VS. c.,
r. I. & p. railroad company, re-docket.
Argument on demurrer to amended decla-
ration.
Upon the conclusion OF argument by
counsel in the foregoing case the jury trial
of the case of Whitney VS. the city of Rock
Island was resumed. This is not likely to
be concluded before the hour of adjourn
ment for the week to morrow noon, and
some of the court officials are of the opin-
ion that it win extend over into next week
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VERY MYsTERrnus.

On Saturday evening last the son of a
Mr. Eaton, who works in the Gilmore
packing house, and young man named
Geo. Colbert, left the city for Beardstown
with the avowed purpose of engaging with
the c., B. & @. company. This morning
Mrs. Mccall received postal card, seem
ingly from young Colbert, saying that his
legs were cut off by tie cars. but that he
would be home by tonight or tomorrow
night. The wording of the message is
quite vague. and Mr. and Mrs. Mccall are
apprehensive that their son, instead of Col
bert, has met wit b an accident
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This evening occurs the opening of the
new armory, and it promises to be brill
liant affair Quite a few from the surround
ing towns are expected.
Quite an amount of sickness prevails in
this city at the present time, all of which
is kept under control by the attending
physicians. and very few deaths result
therefrom.
Col. Flagler is awaiting reply to his
telegram to Washington as to what should
be done regarding the tools of Skelsey &
Co., which are in his possession, the same
having been attached
Moline Temple No. 21, U. o. A. T., had
a very enjoyable time at the basket pic
mic in the supper room of the hall last
evening and all report sociability reignIng
supreme. There were several from Milan
Temple in attendance.
Mr.. Skelsey comes out in the morning pa
per stating his grievances with Col. Flagler,
and says. if the government had kept their
part of the contract that the men would
not now be out of employment, and says
the blame should be attached to him
(Flagler) only he is not broke" and after
he gets what is due him from the govern
ment that he will settle up all around
AS mentioned in yesterday issue Messrs.
Tuffiey & Cooper, returned from Deca-
tur at o'clock. The Geneseo hose COM
pany, which has always borne a friendly re-
lation to the Deere boys. hearing of their
success, came down on the evening train
accompanied by band, and together with
the 'tconxuering heroes" were rendered a
reception and supper in the evening. and a
general good lime was had by ALL
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LOCAL RELIEF.

Many of our leading ladies and gentle
men of the different religious denomina-
tions, do not yet despair of being able to
organize for systematic relief work during
what promises to be long and tedious
winter. Efforts toward reorganization
have been heretofore made but have failed
and it is likely that a call for concerted
action will soon be issued. There is
destitution on almost every hand which
should be looked after at once outside the
poor department.
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Falsifging Diamonds.

The diamond fields Of South Afrio
produce large quantities of yellow d' d..
monds. This color, of course. lessoa''
the value considerably, and white dia
mond is worth five or six times as mnoL
as yellow one of the same weight sn5
quality. 1t was recently reported tbs,
method of removing the color bs5
been discovered. Such is the case br,
the important addition has to be mad.
that the yellow reappears after SLIGHT
washing, as some French mercbant,
lately found out to their cost. after mr.
chase, at high price, of some perfect.
ly white diamonds. The method is
simple application of complementsrv
colors. The yellow diamond is put Il
some violet solution. A slight coating
of violet suifices to render diamonds n
the most pronounced yellow perfecdy
white.
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raised their hats and hurled the cigars into
the street.
Don't throw away your cigars, Gentle !
men; I'm accustomed to tobacco smoke, /"
said Her Highness, as half smile came
over her face and she stepped up to the
showcase. A chat with Mr.. Lncas on the
manufacture of native jewelry followed,
and taking from her finger magnificent
turquoise ring she handed it to the gentle
man with the request to compare it with
some he had in the case. With the Prin
cess permission Mr. Lucas placed the ring
upon his finger, and observing that the
case containing the set had been bent, he
asked leave to straighten it.
"Oh, no, thank you. said she, that was
sent my mother from Persia. jammed it
IN doer, and it is somewhat out of
plumb. but it just fits my finger as it is. .
Mr. Lucas presented the lady with a
number of turquoise settings before she
left the store.
In addition to the interest with which
Mr.. Lucas friends hereabouts will read the
foregoing. they will also be glad to learn
that when out in chat country visiting few
weeks ago Mr.. p. L. Mitchell saw and
talked with Mr.. Lucas, and reports him as
doing sp1endidly to all appearances.
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VIM. Horace Lingard tonight.
s. j. Walker is confined to the house
with pneumonia.
Capt. w. G.. Morris is special cores
dent fer the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Miss Ella Mason entertained a number
of her friends last evening
Gilpin Moore is reported in a critical
condition with little hopes entertained OF
his recovery.
The pay car on the c. B. q Q. passed
through here last evening. and railroad
employees are happy.
Thermometers range to-day all the way
from to 10 below and still on their down
ward course.
Smiths minstrels had good house at
LIE Claire last evening clearing about $40
above all expenses.
Louis Peterson, who at the request of
Squire Mapes, married Minnie Berg,
skipped out on Thursday.
The time made by our boys in the con-
test at Decatur for the championship of
the world medals was 81 seconds
J. A. Bullen s. Co. arrived in the city to-
day, and now we may look for ''solu-
ton" of the Rock river bridge problem
The 222 restaurant was bnrgIa. lied of a
revolver and fifty cents in money on Thurs
day.
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THE PLow cITY's MISFORTUNE.

| 1t now is apparent that Moline will again
| have to "wrestle" with smallpox; we had
a hard time of it last winter, and when the
last case was cured all fervently said amen
but it is on us again and there is no dis
gnising the facts. Yesterday Drs. McKin-
ME and Piper made an examination of
several parties reported sick at the Ameri-
can house, and found four cases of vario-
loid and one of genuine smallpox, the
latter being Frank Anderson one of the
boarders, who is very sick man. The
other four only have a mild attack, all are
boarders at the place. The cause of this
dread diseases re-appearance in this city
is explained thus: About four weeks
ago a stranger from St. Louis commenced
boarding at that place, and he is the only
stranger that has come there, and the fact
of all taking sick at the same time, rather
tends to show where the inoculation came
FROM" Last evening the board of health
had a meeting and resolution instructlng
the city marshal to notify Supervisor Nc
Kinnie that there was small pox in the city
and for the county to take charge of the
same, was adopted, and that gentleman
was notified to-day, and thinks that there
will be difference of opinion on that
matter between the two bodies. The mar
shall euarantined the building last night
at 12 o'clock, and to-day sent to Daven-
port for BLACK Maria our small -pox con
veyance, and if thought advisable they
will lie removed to the hospital Mrs.
Leary, who has charge, has signified her
intention to remain and attend the patients,
but her son who has never had the disease |
will not do so, and man will be sent
along in his stead. w. ID. Briggs one of |
the boarders, escaped from the house and |
went to work this morning. but was quickly |
by the officer; as the authorities |
have taken due precaution, the spread of |
the disease is not probable. The city
council in conjunction with the board of |
health had a meeting at 8 o'clock this |
afternoon and made some final arrange
nents, and also to see that the county as
'umes their part of the costs in the matter
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AID FOR THE SUFFERERS.
BY THE LATE OVERFLOW OF THE RHINE
AND NECKAR.

Pursuant to announcement meeting of
citizens without regard to nationality, was
held last evening in Turner Hall for the
purpose of formulating plans for the i'm
mediate relief of the sufferers by food in
the valleys of the Rhine, the Moselle and
the Neckar. On motion Supervisor Charles
H. Ritter was called on to preside and Mr..
A Fl. Lift was selected to handle pencil
and paper. In accepting the chair Mr..
Ritter delivered short address in which
he referred in feeling terms to the preva-
lent distress in the overaowed districts
and the necessity of taking steps for imme
diate relief. in concert with other peoples
in every part of the habitable globe.
City Attorney Parks, who was then pre-
sented to the audience, stated in brief the
object of the meeting and introduced the
pertinent suggestion that a committee be
appointed TO call upon our citizens for aid
The speaker thought that if the situation
were reversed Germany would make empha.
tic and instant response to the appeals of
America for assistance when her internal
70 ources were exhausted By parity
of reasoning he thought that our people
should take pride in helping to alleviate
the distress in continental Europe.
The next speaker introduced was the
Rev. G. A. Mennicke who spoke most
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19
An OLD ROCK IsLANDER HoNoREp.

In the Santa Fe Nec Mericon of the 18th
inst. just received we find an interesting
account of the recent visit of the Marquis
of Lorne and the Princess Louise to that
city, which requires two columns of space
In this account, however, which is all very
readable, we find the following respecting
the visit of the Princess to the jewelry
store of
9. N. LUCAS q co.
II viii be remembered that Mr.. Lucas was
resident of this city till about eight
years ago when he went to Santa Fe and is
reasonably sure to become q rich man
His wife is a relative of Squire Cropper of
this city:
At s. FL. Lucas q Cos the visitors were
delighted with the native jewelry and
filigree goods were in grest demand. AS
the Princess entered four gentlemen stood
just inside the doorway, each smoking a
cigar, and in q second the gentlemen
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19
GOOD WORK.

Alderman Henry and Uncle Jake Ohl-
weller, of the Third ward committee on
relief of German sufferers by flood, started
out about IL o'clock this forenoon, and
within an hour had nearly $35 in hand.
They expect to obtain $75 tefore evening
II any committee has done asiwell thus ear
1y the ARGUS would like to know it.
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earnestly and convincingly in the German
tongue, of the gre at uprising of the waters
of the Rhine the Moselle and the Neckar
of the houses and focks and herds
washed away and of the great obstruction
that had followed. People, once COM
Portable and surrounded with the results
of patient thrift, had been stripped OF their
all and need bread. and clothes, and seed,
all of which should be secured to them
through the donations of their kindred
and friends in this land of plenty. His
peroration, beautiful and appropriate, was
in the following form and evoked most
hearty applause:
sThere is q call like thunderss roar.
That calls for help through dash OF waves @
Who will respond unto the cry for helps
Dear Fatherlandi May peace be thine!
Wen send help 10 you at the Rhinei
After another short but eloquent address
IN German by Mr.. j. L. Haas, Mr. John
Ohlweiler moved the immediate opening of
subscription list, including in the motion
the appointment of subscription commit
tee for each ward of the city. Mr.. Oil
weiler's motion, as amended by Mr.. Haas
and accepted by Mr.. O., was adopted
thus:
WHEREAS, The inhabitants in the inun
dated districts along the rivers of Rhine
and Heckar are greatly suffering from the
terrible consequences OF the high water,
and
WHEREAS, We hold it to be our duty,
and in accordance with the principles of
humanity, be it
RssoEbed, That we deeply sympathize
with the said sufferers.
Resolved, That we try to relieve the said
sufferers as much as il is in our power to
do so.
Res0lged That to that end a committee
be appointed for the purpose of circulating
subscription lists throughout the county of
Rock Island, and to forward the amount
collected for the benefit of said sufferers to
the authorities charged with raising re-
lief fund and to at once connect themselves
with such persons as are best able to for
ward such amounts with the utmost speed
and safety.
The chair appointed as an executive
committee Messrs. Charles Hansgen, Au-
gust Herkert J. L. Haas. 4. Ell. Liitt, Nor
ris Rosenfield. John Sauerman, and DR..
dOk6, OF OOTdOVa- II WAS uoCfCeO W diSo
appoint ward committees of three and
they were named by the meeting as fol-
lows:
First ward-F Denkman, Gustav Stem |
gel, William Rolf.
Second ward-Michael Koch, John Oil |
weller, Fred Schelley.
Third ward-G. W. Henry, Jacob Ohl-
weller, William Rinck.
Fourth ward-F. Appelquist, Charles |
Pfoh, Luther Harms.
Fifth ward-,I Huber, Julius Junge, f. |
Sixth ward-Fred. Kroeger, j. j. Rel
mers, Peter Frey.
Seventh ward-George Wagner. HI. P.
Hull, G. Ell. Schocker.
At the close of the business meeting
to the amount of $56 were
handed in, many of them "cash down."
which were cared for by Captain John
'eetz.
On motion of Mr. Morris Rosenf1eld in
tructions were given the ward committees
0 hand their collections to Captain Peetz
t the Peoples National Bank, each day
hat collections were made, and take his
eceipt therefor. After the transaction of
that little remained in the business .line
1cluding the adoption of resolutions of
hanks to-the press, the meeting adjourned. :
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OLD SETTLERS, SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Old Settlers
association of Rock Island county will be
held at City Council Room on Monday,
February s. 1888, at p. M, for the cleo
other business that may properly come
before the meeting A large attendance is
earnestly required.
19d1tw2t A. &. PHILIEo, Sec.
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PERSONAL
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

D L Martell, Milwaukee; L Fl Tarmeth,
] T Mussler. ST Louis; T d Gordon, New
York; b Morris, De Witt; FL c Danforth,
H r Jacobs, Miss Zoe Meleke, Bingham
the ventriloquist, Prof # e Bishop, VIM
Wheeler and Len Rohat, Gen. Tom Thumb
Co; s Longstore, Cambridge; Dick Col
lard, r Frazer, j G Stanton, St Louis; NJ o
Allen Rochester
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CHEAP cLoAKs.

Cloaks reduced to following low prices
$27.00 at $1700.
S22.00 at $500.
81. 90 81 $1,000.
$12.00 at $3.50.
at Hoffmaster's.
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Oysters and CLAIMS on the half shell, or
served in any style desired. on short no.
tice, at o. F. Soper's, No. 100 Eighteenth
treet. Give me q trial. nov-3-tf
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19
DELrcACIEs In PORK.

Pork tender loin, n,spare rib pigs feet ant
leaf lard, at Gilmore's pork house.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

E. l.. EASTMAN. Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-01-19

whose name is now connected with =
sudden disappearance, resides in r..
Moline and is quite an accomplished yon,.
lady. We trust the report is erronaon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06
no Whomn May Cencern

understand there has been a paper
circulated through this town to get
signers for the purpose of reinstating
Mr.. - Rawdon in the N. Y. P. & o.
Railroad Office at this place. 1t is a
mystery that I cannot solve where the
parties circulating this paper received
their authority for saying that wished
to leave the place, as I have never in
sinuated it, neither have I had any de-
sire to do so. 1 like Mr.. Sharp and all
my fellow laborers at this Station, and
Ravenna's people in general, and it is
my heartfelt desire to remain with you
all so long as I can please you and
those by whom L am employed. If
have done anything to cause any ill
feeling to the people of R&venna,
am ignorant wherein, as I have ever
striven to be kind aud courteous to all.
While Mr.. Rawdon has my best
wishes, and would be glad to see him
have good position, until have done
something unmanly, or have failed to
discharge my duties faithfully, it seems
little unjust to me- that should have
to leave that he may be reinstated.
H. F. RANDOLPH.
Ravenna, Dec. 3, 1888.
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BaF Cleveland Excursion Friday,
Dec. I4th.
A Pleasant Affair.

Last Friday evening pleasant party
of ladies and gentlemen, friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. L. Goodman, met
at their residence on Cedar street, to
celebrate the fortieth anniversary of
their marriage. Mr.. Goldman having
been confined to his house for over two
years, the party thought proper to give
substantial manifestation of regard for
their hosts, replenishing their larder
by donating fine hind quarter of beef,
four sacks of flour, quantity of sugar,
several pounds of tea, and other arti-
cles of household necessity, besides a
small purse of money. The affair was
a complete surprise, but was highly
enjoyed by allswho participated. After
partaking of an elegant supper and en-.
ioying pleasant visit the callers re-
tired to their respective homes, wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Goldman many
returns of the happy occasion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06
PlLEsI PILEIi,e,.Es,1,

Assure cure for Blind, Bleeding,
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DR.. William, ian Indian
remedy )called Dr. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tu.
mors, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as poultice, gives in
slant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by Fl. Waterman, and mail
ed Oh receipt of price, $1OO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06
Baby EleDhant.

Barnum is overjoyed with his acqui-
sition-the baby elephant-and de-
clares $4,000 could not buy it. He
offers 900 for an insurance of the
life of the infant for So weeks. Surely
if he knew the full value of Peruna and
Manalin he would do no such foolish
thing, as they are the most successful
protective medicines that have ever
been introduced to the human family.
No one can take any disease while
taking Peruna before each meal, and
keeping the bowels regular with Man.
alin. Ask your Druggist for the book
on the d" Ills of Life"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

Town and Country Property for sale or ex-
change.
We buy or sell. according to the demand.
j. n. DUSSEL.
offer for sale the following desirable prop
erty
A VALUABLE FARM, of25 acres. just out
of the corporate limits. Price, S25O0. Terms
easy.
FARM OF $50 ACRES, in south part OF
Aurora township. Favorsbiy located. Price,
&S5 o.
HOUSE and TWO LOTS near Diamond
Glass Factory. Price. $4,000.
A NUMBER OF BUILDING LOTS in very
favorable locality, In this place. Price, from
&25O to $3.50.
AFINE RESIDENCE on Lincoln Avenue
Price, 5 So
FARM OF 80 acres In Edinburg. Price, $500.
FARM OF 20 acres in Austinburg, Ashtabula
county. Price, $2500
A FARM of lol acres, In Edinburg. Price
5000.
j. FL DUSSEI-
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Given AWAY.

We cannot help noticing the liberal
offer made to all invslids and sufferers
by DIR. Kings New Discovery for Can.
sumption. You are requested to call
at g. P. Reeds Drug Store and get a
trial bottle free Of cost. If you are suffer
ing with consumption, severe coughs,
colds, asthma, bronchitis. hay fever,
loss Of voice, hoarseness, or any atfec-
ton of the throat or lungs. 1t will
positively cure you. 6b
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 2Sth,
the following officers were elected by
Ravenna Lodge, No. 65, l. o. o. f. for
the ensuing term:
N. G.-J. H. Dussel,
v. G.-E. M. Waller,
Sec.-H. L. Miller,
Treas. III. Oakley.
The old Trustees were reelected by
acclamation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06
THE TRUE TEST.

If a man is hungry within an hour,
more OF less, after meal, he is dys-
peptic. It shows his stomach is not
able to dispose of what he has eaten.
But to eat and thus impose more work
is an absurdity. Take DIR. jones' Red
Glover Tonic. which cures dyspepsia
and all stomach, liver, kidney and
bladder troubles. It is perfect tonic,
appetizer, blood purifier, sure cure
for ague and malaria diseases. Price
SO cents, or Belding & Armstrong.
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Cleveland Excursion.

@ Friday, Dec. 14th, E. M. McGil.
lin & Co.'S Shopping Excursion to
Cleveland, giving ample time for shop
ping, visiting friends, amusements,
and various attractions of the city.
Fare ENTIRE Round Trip to Cleve-
land and Return: From Alliance,
Limaville and Atwater, ST, so; from
Rootstown and Ravenna, 81 rs; from
Earlville, $1,O0; Hadson, soc; Mace
donia, 6Oc; Bedford, 4oc. Goes on
merninp train.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-06
NOTICE,

To the Farmers of Ravenna and
Vicinity.
The DeMow Portable Fence and also
Portable Gate will be exhibited at
Ravenna on Saturday next, Dec. Sth.
claim for these inventions that they
have genuine merit, and believe that
few farmers will be without them after
an examination. Farm rights sold
very low. V. l.. DEMow,
shalersville, 0.
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VanNess has the finest display of
Candy that has ever been shown in
Ravenaa. No end to Christmas Toys
IF you want to make your children
happy for life, go at once and buy them
Soma