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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Late Publications.

Mrs. Mary A. LivcrmOre presents a
new volume entitled "What shall we do
with our Daughters" taken in substance
from "Super1uous Women" and other
lectures delivered by herself. The subject
is one that should receive close attention,
and is especially commended to the favor
of all who are interested in the education
of girls. Lee & Shepard, Boston. Sold
by Champion & Co. Price $125
Under the title of 'The Surgeons
Stories" the Times of Charles XII'
embraces the third series, and is trans
lation from the Swedish of E, Topelius.
The stirring events which transpired during
the reign of Charles the XII of Sweden,
is particularly dealt with. Graphic de-
scriptions of several large battles and the
adventures of the monarch while fugi-
tive make interesting reading. Jansen
McClurg & Co. Chicago. For sale by
Champion & Co. Price $1.25
"Tinkham Bros. Tide Mill, by j. T.
Trowbridge, is most interesting volume,
and well written. Lee & Shepard, Boston.
For sale by Champion & Co. Price,
$1.25.
George W. Julian is the author OF
political Recollections," book which
treats of the incidents connected with the
development of anti slavery politics, and
of the political men of~lhat period, 1t is
a book that every. American citizen should
read, so as to fami1farize themselves with
by gone event, that had direct bearing on
the nations prosperity Jansen, mcclure
6 Co., Chicago. Sold by Champion &
Co., of this city.
John Bull and His Island, by Max
O'Rell, is translated from the French, and
is highly interesting. Chas. Scribner's
Sons, New York, are the publishers
Price, so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
List of Patants.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date Dec. 10,
1888. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Bagger & company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents, Wash
ington, D. e:
Ammuman, W NJ; Oakland; mechanical move
ment.
Boyington. W W; Highland Park sash cord
guide,
Brandenburs I S; Peoria; milk cooler
Brigham, j "; Rockford; seed planting ma
chine.
Brostrom, c A: Rock Island; harrow.
Brown, j IL; Ottawa; oil can for oiliug ma
chinery
Bugbee, G S; Aurora; whip socket.
Carr, h Galesburg; car coupling
Fahrney, Andrew; Milledgeville; mechanical
movement.
Geiger and Moorer Ashley; fire escape
Harnist, Peter Marine -four mill feeder
Hayden, G. d; Virginia; sharpening stone.
HAden, G D; Alton; tamping bar
Henson, Il Cairo; saving machine.
Lander, Samuel, Bloomington; safety oil tank
LOOMS, Carrie j Joliet; stove.
McBrayer, ID W: Atlanta; cartridge implement.
Otis, Jno W; Peoria; clover harvester
OFT, Jacob G.; Centralia; convertible shaft and
tongue for vehicles
Rapincan, Peter; Paxton buggy pole.
| Poindexter, f P; Woburi; flood gate
Reilly, Pat; Nation; airbrake for cas- and loco
motives.
Temple. Morris D; Chicago; drop check valve
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Comfy NeWa

Regular correspondence to the Argus
Coal VALLEY, Dec. 24-Peter Seville,
OF Mahaska county. Iowa, is here visiting
his relatives.
J. S. johnson, of West Liberty, Iowa,
colOred evangelist, preachead to fair
audience in the Presbyterian church on
Tuesday evening, and was to lecture on
Wednesday, but was seriously indisposed
and withdrew the appointment.
August Huffman, working on the sec
ton, got his leg injured with the handcar
on Monday The small bone was cracked
near the ankle.
The l. o. o. F. are to have a grand
reception and ball on Christmas eve.
BiehPs band will act as musicians.
The young folks had avery pleasant sur
prise at the residence of Joseph WOOlley,
on Wednesday eve. Mr. W. was taken
unawares, but after crowd of ten or
dozen came in the furniture was removed
from the sitting room music was furnished
by Rhuns band, and the merry party
continued the dance until early dawn.
Magnificent preparations are making
for the Christmas tree on Christmas eve.
at the P NJ church. A fine sum of money
was raised; all denominations gave, thus
making it union affair in fact, but it is
to go under the name of the p Netho-
dists. A happy time is expected by the
little folks.
Miss Minnie Martin is home on vacation
from Galesburg Seminary.
VIM. Kriss, tinsmith, is back and has
resumed business
Miss Mary F. Harris has returned from
Peoria, where she has been taking music
lessons.
Calvin McCreery of Toulon, is here
Miss Selma Nelson is spending a few
days with her folks.
]. Tankesley of Chicago, came here on
Saturday.
Thomas Leesis back from Colorado. He
has been absent for two years, and has
come to visit month or six weeks. He
likes the climate well. A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Springfield Register

Mr.. S. Corning Judd, of Chicago. as
attorney for the Union Trust company, of
New York, and the Cairo and st. Louis
railroad company, and Mr.. G. A. Koerner
of Belleyille, as attorney for VIM r, Nor
rison, appeared in the United States cir
cult court Wednesday,to argue case arts.
ing out of the following state of facts: In
1872, one HolbroOk recovered judgment
against the then Cairo t. st. Louis marrow
gauge) railroad company in the circuit
court of st. Clair county. by default, for
80, 500 The railroad company filed a
bill to enjoin the collection of the iudg.
ment, and Col Morrison was its surety
on the injunction bond. The case was
decided in the lower court ad-
versely to the company, and an
appeal taken to the supreme court of the
state, where the decision was again I'M
favorable to the company, Morrison also
being surety on the appeal bond. Before
this decision was announced, the railroad
company went into the hands of receiver
at the suit of the bondholders. Judgment
was received in September, 1880, against
Mr.. Morrison in the circuit court of Mon
roe county, on the injunction bond, for
nearly SIG; 900, which he was compelled
to pay. In his petition before the United
States circuit court, where the receiver
was appointed, Mr. Morrison asks that he
may be reimbursed from the proceeds of
the sale of the road to the present pro
prietor. Judge Treat took the case under
advisement after hearing the proofs and
argument of counsel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Personal Points.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Goodrich are in the
city to spend the holidays.
E. S. Kelley is home from Milwaukee
and will remain over Christmas.
Elk Mayor Carse aud children have re
turned home from their eastern visit,
Judge Peasants arrived in the city on
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Robert Keith has gone to her
home near st. Louis to spend the holi-
days.
Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Browne, of Fort
Madison, is in the city to spend Christmas
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. J. W. Larkin, her friends will be
pleased to learn, is recovering from a
siege of sickness.
Judge Lyndes son returned home from
College this morning to spend the holi
days with his parents
Mr.. Ed Lieberknecht. one of the state
agents of Iowa, for the Accident Insur-
ance company, arrived in the city today
to spend Christmas.
Mr.. G. Clark, one of the prominent
business men of Warren, will spend
Christmas with his sister, Mrs. S. 5.
Cryer.
Martin Prick leaves tonight for DENIM
son, Texas, where he has the contract to
build a smoke stack for the water works
company at that place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24

to the premises on Saturday afternoon.
Everything was found in perfect order,
however, and nothing visible in the ma
ture of nuisance.
A horse belonging to the Wheeler &
Wilson sewing machine agency of Daven
port, ran away when about to cross the
bridge from this side about noon today.
The sleigh to which it was attached first
broke down while crossing the railroad
track, which frightened the horse. The
guard at the bridge, seeing the animal
coming at full tilt, closed the gates, and
attempted to turn the horse aside He
did not succeed, and the animal went
against the gates with full force, which
resulted in the breaking of its right fore
foot.
The McCabe Mercantile Company"
through their lawyer, Mr. E. w Hurst.
on Saturday drew up the papers to make
application for incorporation to the sec
rotary of state. Messrs. L. S. McCaDe, of
Rock Island, George E. Converse, of
Davenport, and Chas, E. Fisher of
Ottawa, are the incorporators. The cap
ital stock is to be divided into 900 shares
of 800 each, and Chicago is the place
selected to carry on business.
Mrs. Margaret Johnston, mother of J.
R, Johnston, Esq, met with painful
and serious accident this morning. She
is IS years of age and consequently very
feeble. While walking across the room
this morning she tripped and fell, breaking
the neck of her thigh bone, which will
lose her the use of her limb. Dr. Mckee
attended her and made her as comfortable
as possible.
When you want reliable fire and life
insurance allow rates, call on W. L.
COyne, corner of Seventeenth street and
Sd avenue, up stairs. Rock Island. H. d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
New Holiday Goods.

B. Birkenfeld, the Fourth avenue deal
er in holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or 90 per cent below former prices, nor
does he intend to retire from business,
but he is selling at very low figures. His
stock is I'LL 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, 1883-12-24
Sound sense from the Cedar Rapids

Sound sense from the Cedar Rapids
Gdzette:
Before sending off your funds to the
h athen, if you are philanthropically in
clned-and all should be to the extent of
their means-see to it that the poor of
your own section are properly cared for,
that their wants in the way of food and
clothing are supplied. There are doubtless
many families in this city today, now that
the biting frosts of winter are upon US,
who are really in need of help, but who,
in most instances, have delicacy about
letting their wants be known. If you
know Of such, remember them by your
presence and substantial help if you know
not the whereabouts of the aged, decrepit,
or of the fatherless children whose lives
and homes would be frightened by a
little timely assistance, seek them out and
your reward will come in the satisfaction
which always follows a good deed or the
uplifting of those upon whom tickle for
tune has seemingly frowned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
LUCKY ONES.

The event of the evening was the
drawing of the large prizes. and the con
test for the diamond ring. The ring was
to be voted to the most popular travelling
man in the city The two principal con
testants were Mr. G. A Schumacher,
representing George Wagner's brewery,
and c. F. Gazetteer, representing Carse &
Ohlweiler's bottling works, The first
named gentleman was successful, getting
2, 1872 votes to his opponents 1868.
The $50 government bond was won by
c. Hneck3tedt, of the Peoples National
bank. The fine reclining char
was drawn by Emil KOehler,
The Afghan, most beautiful article,
was drawn by C. Rosene, of Moline This
had been made by the following ladies,
who also purchased the material to make
| it: Mrs. r. StockhOuse, Mrs. Henry
| Schmidt, Mrs. Gottlieb Beck, Mrs G. A.
Schumacher and Miss Amelia Huber. Its
cost was in the neighborhood of $50, and
great many would have been delighted
to have won it.
E. Jacobson drew the handsome wax
doll, and also dressed pig.
Miss Vera Tegeler was happy in the
possession of an elegant chamber set,
Taken all in all the fair was one of the
best ever held in this city, and it is evil
dent that the management studied each
detail closely. Somewhere in the neigh
borhood of 81, 900 was cleared. The ladies
are also to be congratulated for their
earnest and efficient work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
HARD COAL MARKET.

The bestls the cheapest. have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal,
coke and charcoal. Office at E. d. Fol
SONS flour and feed store No 1,706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 156.
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Notice to Physieians.

All physicians of this city are hereby
notified to comply with the ordinances
relating to 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, 1883-12-24
nianIav Extraordinary.

Hartz & Bahnsen. the enterprising
druggists, have large and elegant display
of Florence and celluioid toilet sets of all
colors in plush aud leather. They are of
the latest and most novel designs, and are
without doubt the finest selection ever
seen in this market You would be sur
prised to see how reasonable they are
sold
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Roast Pig Dinner

Mike Magrum, the popular proprietor
of the ''Tivoli' will treat his friends to-
morrow to one of the finest lunches of
the season. 1t win consist of roast pig,
and many other delicacies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
CHRISTMAS

The elegant display of the choicest
silver plated ware, polished brass fire sets,
finest carvers and table cutlery, etc, etc,
etc, at E, W. Spencer's, is unequalled in
the city, where you can find choice Christ,
mas presents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Monday December "a, 1888.
The County Buildings .
TRANSFERS.


TRANSFERS..
22-G H, j. c. and E. N. Huntoon
TO John Wilson, lot s, George w. Bells
addition Moline, 1915.
LICENSED To WE'D.
22-Henry Bustard and Saphronia
Griffin, of Hampton.
Alfred Larson and Emily Anderson, of
Rock Island
Anthony Rode, of Mercer county, and
Mary Ellis.
Moritz Handel, of Powesh,ck county,
Iowa. and Paulna A. Frick, of Rock
Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
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.
12 Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
IOLIDAY PRESENTS

Christmas trees and ornaments sold very
cheap, and orders for cake of every
description promptly filed at Evers'
bakery, No. 1911 Second avenue. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
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. 4 $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
A SUCCESSFUL FAIR.
Such was the One Held by the German
English School Society.

Last night saw the conclusion of the
fair at Turner hall under the auspices OF
the German English school society. A
large crowd was in attendance, and the
best of times had, as was also the case on
the evening previous. The fact that the
numerous prizes would be awarded made
the interest very lively last night.
A fine concert was given, the numbers
being Suppe's overture. 'Dichter
Bauer" by Fri. B. Adler, and H. Brauen-
Itch; Arditti's Magnetic Waltz" by E.
Steinberg; ''Das Lied vom Frauenherzen.
melo drama by Fri E. Huber and F.
Protar; der Arme Nusikant," by Guido
Beck; "Des Tagers Lust" by Fri. Stein
berg and E. jacobson. The performance
given by the Turner's was amusing and
created uproarious laughter The various
stands were literally patronized during
the evening, and the ladies did their best
to entertain
The floral pavilion was under the
management of Mrs. r. Stockhouse and
Miss Amelia Huber The greenery and
flowers were beautifully arranged, and
the ladies received many compliments on
their fairy like palace.
The tea stand was gracefully presided
over by Mrs. Henry Schmidt and Mrs.
Emil Koehler. This stand was made
handsome through the efforts of Mr. C,
C. Kuell, who furnished the material
Mrs. Julius Junge, Miss Tekla Spiedel,
and Miss Koehler had charge of the cake
stand, which contained many specimens
Of sweetness.
The fancy stand was looked after by
Mrs. Valentine Dauber and Miss Katie
Dumbeck, while Mrs. Ohweiler and Miss
Title Herkert sold ice cream and soda
water.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Taxes.

The taxes of Black Hawk for 1888 are
now due and should be paid at once at
the store of f. W. Thompson, township
collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Xmas Trees
Slippers Slippers!I

Frank Math has Christmas trees and
ornaments at a very low price
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
The Boss Lunch.

o. F. Soper will not be outdone tomor-
row in the way of a lunch. He will have
all the delcacies of the season on his
lunch counter. Give Soper a call
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Choice Pork

Spare ribs. tenderloins, sausage meat;
pigs feet and leaf lard, at J. s GiImore's
packing house lift
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Warm Lined

A new and fine stock of warm lined
shoes, Tor ladies and gentlemen, very
cheap at KruIl & Pfohs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Jewefry Goods.

Watches, clocks, jewelry and silver
plated ware cheaper than ever, at Jacob
Ramser's'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24
Xmas Slippers

All qualities and styles of slippers can
be found at Carse & Reticker's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24

A fine display of Christmas slippers
can be seen at Carse & Reticker's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24

At Cost.
Those elegant holiday slippers at Krull
& Phof's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24

At o'clock this afternoon Mr.. W. H.
Bennett and Miss Essie P Johnston were
married in Davenport Both young peo-
pie are well known in this city, and the
best wishes of many friends go with them
in their new departure
The daily Illinois state Register, pub
lished at Springfield by the enterprising
firm of Smith, Clendenin d Reese, ap-
pears in holiday attire in its Sunday edi-
lions. 1t is printed on fine pink book
paper, and the two outside pages are ele-
gantly bronzed 1t is certainly credit
to the proprietors, who are giving the
people of Springfield paper of which
they should feel proud.
The meeting of the Business Mems
association has been postponed from to-
morrow to Thursday evening by President
Stewart. 1t is essential that all members
should be present at that time, as the
important work of selecting delegates to
attend the convention. in Washington IN
behalf of western water ways viii take
place. Good, representative members
should form the committee.
A petition having been handed in to the
council to the effect that Warnock and
Ra!ston's soap works were nuisance,
Mayor Mott, Aldermen Stengel. Gray
Bennett, Larkin, Hull and Sinnet, with
Health Commissioner Craig, paid q visit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-24

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Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22

AssSs single gentlenan desires two or three good Essd rooms in private family with hr.t-class B EssIl board within five minutes walk Of Dwight F1ace church November 1st for the right acconmo- dations liberal price will be paid references changed. Address $. F. O., BOX IG5,
 ocl9 St% New Haven POetoffiCe,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22

ready hands of the crews were soon hard at work with the others Captain Perkins. of the Varsity crew, took the direction of affairs and eoolly got all the work possible ont of his willing lieutenants. Half dozen men were pulled helpless from the pile of planks and dozen others dragged themselves terror stricken from the mud. The most seriously injured were laid on the boathouse floor and brandy and water brought for their relief. Physicians and carriages were immediately summoned and the house was cleared of all who were not at work caring for the injured. Drs. Fsrnham, Fla and Vaughn soon arrived and did all that could be done to help mat ters. Eight men, it appeared, were seriously injured and dozen others were bruised and scratched more or less. Thorough Eettings, lost umbrellas and spoiled hats were thought nothing of.
 0. T. Hardwick, 's4, had the wind knock ed out of him, probably being struck by g falling post. He bIed slightly from the throat and his lungs were badly Injured.
 J. A. White, '84, was hit by post in the small of his back and was injured slightly in- formally.
 Fl. R. Curtis, 'ss. was also hit in the back and badly lanned
 0. s. Hamiin, '83, was hit on the head and nose and knocked senseless.
 G. A. Stewart, 'S4, had his knee sprained and got rap in the forehead.
 F. s. Mead. 's7, was probably hurt the worst of all. His head was badly bruised over the right eye and his knee was jammed. The extent of his injuries cannot yet be fully determined.
 E. H. Allen, 's7, had his arm broken and was badly used up generally. Allen bore up manfully under his suffering.
 A. H. Drake, 's7, was jammed in the back and slightly bruised on the forehead, but bis injuries are believed not to be serious. All the injured were at once taken to their rooms in carriages. A large crowd of the sownspeople were attracted to the scene by the noise aud confusion. The preparations for the races were complete, but of course the excitement of the hour put all thought of rowing out of the question. It is not known when the races will come of or whether they will be rowed at all.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
NEW YORK.

Henry Irvfness Welcome = A Cordial
 Greeting to the Great English Actor.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-Punctually at 6 o'clock the steamer Black Bird cast of her moorines and steamed down the bay to meet the Britannic and welcome Henry Irving and Miss Terry to America with the following gentlemen aboard, in addition to the report CTS: Mr. Fl. E. Abbey, Signor Vianessi, con- ductor of the Metropolitan Opera House or- chestra. MT. Barratoni of the American Ex- change. Brown Stokes, MT. Irving's man. seer, Joseph Hador of the London Times, Wallace Mckay of the Illustrated London News. Marcns Meyer and Frank Lincoln Immediately the Britannic was sighted the band awoke the morning echoes. Within quarter of an hour the tug was alongside. Shortly after Mir. s. J. Tildan's yacht, the Yosemite. which had been placed at the dis possl of MT. Lawrence Barrett and MT. w. J. Florence, steamed up to the port side of the Britannic. At least one hundred saloon pas sensers had come on deck to ascertain the cause of this unusual gathering. As soon az they ascertained it's significance they were joined by several ladies. cheer went up from the tug to which the ladies responded by waving their handkereh1efs. The orcnes- tra nlaved stGod Save the Queen Signor Vianeasi vigorously beating time with his ,,nbrelIa As soon as the gang plank, had baeu made secure Mir. Abbey aonomn mnanied by Mir. Irving's manager, Brown Stokes. went into the Britannic to in- form Mf. Irving of the arrangements that had been made for conveying him to ths
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-22
MARYLAND. :

A Merchants Unexplaiaed Absence.
 BALTIMORE, Got. 21.-Mr. W. D. Hall, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Millenbeck, Lancaster county, Va, left his home on September 29th and has not since been seen or heard of He went to Freder- icksburg by steamer and there took the train for New York. The failure of his fam fly in Connecticut, from which State Mir. Hall came, caused 8 correspondence between par ties in Virginia and the family in Connecticut resulting in the dis covsry of his disappearance. Tele- grams were sent to various parts of the country and every effort made to discover his whereabouts but without success. An in- quiry yesterday among some of his friends in the city developed the fact that he is indebt- ed to several Baltimore firms to the extent of $12,OOo. He also owes large sums in Norfolk and Lancaster county. Captain Burton of Virginia, one of his partners in this city, is trying to straighten mp affairs. Several of the Baltimore creditors have seized MT. Halls property In Virginia.