The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-28

Mr. A. K PhIlleo, secretary of the old
settlers society of this county, went to
Orion this morning to be among his old
friends in Henry county.
Several applicants for teachers certif
Gates called on Supt. Southwell, Saturday,
but their examinations are not yet con
cluded
Oysters clans and Pilsiner beer, at
Soper's.
The Ida SiddOns speciality company
appear at Peoria tonight. and will arrive
here at noon tomorrow
No police court to-day. The police
magistrate is 10 Orion circulating among
the old settlers, and swapping" stories
with the old st6yers.
The weather was very threatening this
morning, and it looked as though rain was
inevitable.
Miss Pauline Fehn, of Chicago, is in
the city on visit to Ernst Woltman cor
uer of Seventh avenue and Seventeenth
street
Oysters, clans and Pilsener beer, at
Soper's.
Those from this city who attended the
party given at the'residence of Mr. s. H.
Velie, of moline, last evening, report it a
most enjoyable affair.
John Melvin, Thomas Melvin and Jessie
Chance took out their first naturalization
papers, at the office of the county clerk,
on Monday
Now the small boy shoots his boots, and for the
river SCOTS,
And his heart pants for the cooling swim, swim,
But he hears behind loot, and he feels behind
boot,
And the paternal grip, with vigor collars him,
Disappointed Coroner.
George NJ, Loosely, district passenger
aud freight agent of the Rock Island and
Peoria road, passed through the city this
morning for home, having been On "trip
to Colorado.
George W. Jr., the fine piece OF horse
flesh owned by A. W. Bruner, will trot in
the 2:34 race at Davenport tomorrow
Mr.. J. F. McKibben arrived home last
evening, after pleasant trip to the north
and among old friends in Freeport, where
his family is still visiting.
Policeman B. McCabe left for Peters
burg, H., this morning on q visit. Barney
is one of the shining lights of our police
force, and is terror to the tramps.
Mr.. Cal NJ. Feczer, '1ocaf' on the Mt
Carroll Herald, and Roy Patton, foreman
in the same office, are members of the
Headlights, who play the Stars to day.
Among the horses which will trot at the
Davenport Fair is Bert Rodman's Van
entered in the 2242 race; Melvina, handled
by John T. Miller, in the 2:28 race; Gray
Henry and Chestnut Boy, the property OF
H. Padfeld of the Rock Island house,
will also appear
There was a heavy rainfall east and
north of the city last night. The treach-
erous black clouds that rolled up in the
sky with marvellous swiftness caused
many to fear heavy storm was about to
break loose in ali its fury We were only
favored with slight shower here
Miss Matte A. Cooke, and Miss Celia
Briggs, are expected home from theil
pleasure trip this evening or tomorrow
morning. They are at present in Chicago
having arrived there by way of the lakes.
Two magnificent bay horses were ship
ped to R. r. Cable, president of ths Chi
cago Rock Island & Pacific road at Chi
cago, to-day. They were formerly the
property of DR.. Gait, and were greatly
admired for their style and beauty.
Squire E. c. Chopper left for Orion
this morning, for the purpose of attending
the old settlers meeting of Henry county
The Squire is always on hand on occa
sions of this kind, and in fact an affair Of
this character would not be complete
without his presence, as he is known over
all this section as one of the oldest among
the old settlers.
Mr.. Ed. Bush is the good looking bag
gageman for conductor Ketchingman, ant
although always pleased to see his friends
does not like to be bothered by stranger
when he is busy. He has drawn off thu
following unique sign, and placed it in {
conspicuous part of his car Conductor
and brakemen not allowed in baggage cal
only cheeky passengers and dudes"
The manv friends of Mr.. Levi F. Har
son will be glad to know that he is pro
crossing finely, and that his fractured
limb is healing quite rapidly. The onl,
thing that bothers Levi, now, is tn
thought of lying in idleness while livel,
term of court is on the tapis. In one cor
ner of his room is a pair of crutches
which will be brought into requisition al
soon as the doctor gives his permission
The new and fashionable dress goods
for fall and winter are to be gray" anC
"cigar" or Havana brown" strictly new
shades. This will be interesting news fol-
the ladies, and they can begin to discuss
which of the two shades is best suited tc
their faces aud compilations. A month
or two hence, any lady venturing forth il