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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

Are yOu disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediatey. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhOea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription Of one Of
the oldest and best female physicians anC
nurses in the United States, and is foI
sale by all druggists throughout th,
world. Price % cents per bottle.
feb 28m-w-s m1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

The following officers were elected
Monday evening at the meeting of Rock
Island Lodge No. IS, l. o. o. F.: E. c.
Stafford, N. G.; A. Blackhall, V. G.. Fred
Krell, R. S.; W, L Sweeney, Treasurer.
The installation exercises will occur on
the evening of the first Monday in July.
Don't forget that the annual festival
of the Threnotomian society occurs to-
morrow evening. Orations, songs, decla-
nations in English and Swedish, will be
the attractions.
VIM. Ramskill, tine merchant tailor,
was busy yesterday afternoon making
selections for his fall trade from large
line of samples in the hands of repre-
sentative of Henkelman, jackson & Co,
Baltimore, who are agents for Samuel
! Addington & Co. and Howse Mead &
Sons, London, England the leading
manufacturers in the world of wooden
goods,
Mr.. NJ. A. Murphy, late of the Peoria
Freeman, commenced his duties to-day
on the reportorial staff of the ARGUS,
He is a young gentleman of fine ability,
and we take pleasure in introducing him
TO the people:of Rock Island. Following
is what the Peoria Democrat says Of him
M A. Murphy, for a year past city
editor of the Fireman, has severed hi:
similar position with some paper else
where He will probably 60 on the RocE
Island ARGUS Mr. Murphy is a lively
wide-awake news gatherer and spicy
winter We wish him success, and trust
his lines will fall in pleasant places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

MIR. Pullman is reported as intending to
build $500, 200 hotel at Manitou Springs
Col If he does it will be good one and
will make Pixies Peak proud of such an
ornament at its base.
The prize for the best essay from the
literary class of the Vanderbilt University
was awarded to Miss Mary S. Conwell, d
grand daughter of the late Bishop Soule.
She was successful against q class of 121
male students, which is feather in thu
young lady's bonnet not put there by ,
milliner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
COURT HOUSE ECHOES.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

NEAb ESTATE IhANoF Els.
William T. Norris to Asenath Will
son, lot 2, block in Spencer & Cases
add to Rock Island; $500.
Bailey Davenport to Peter Strupp lots
/, 2, 3 and A, block 5, in Davenport's
% add TO Rock Island; $500
Fred 7 Hill to John E Groom, part
lot 2 block l, in ]. w Spencer's Sd add.
to Rock Island; $40.
COUNTY COURT.
5-Guardianship of minor heirs of
Chas. NJ Robinson. deceased Report of
sale of real estate by guardian, filed and
approved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

A fendish plot TO destroy whole
family is reported from Nelson, Moultrie
county, Ill Last Friday night. ropes
were tied to all the doorknobs of the house
NJ N Boyd and then made fast to the
trees in the yard. Coal oil was then
poured on and around the foundation of
the dwelling and fired near the main door
Boyd was awakened by the noise of the
flames, and was able to burst open the
door, and with his wife and children
rushed through the flames without harm.
but their, escape from a terrible death was
a narrow one. 1t is not known by whom,
or for what reason the deed was com
mitted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

There is considerable alarm among
Young men, over the following clipping
from the New York Mat! * AT this paru
cular time, when young men of every
station evince strong desire to remain
in single blessedness, the question wheth-
cr it is proper for lady to propose mar
rjaOe comes with great force.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

Why suffer longer fiom dyspepsia, in.
digestion, want of appetite, loss of strength
lack of energy malaria, intermittent fey
ers, etc Browns Iron Bitters never fai
to cure these diseases They act like
charm on the digestive organs, removing
all dyspeptic symptoms, such as belching
heartburn, billiousness, etc. Remember
it is the only iron preparation that will
not blacken the teeth or give headache
Ask your druggists concerning its merit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
COUNCIL CHATTER.
A Long Winded Session, But Busy
One.
Hot Discussions and Numerous ResOlu.
tiOns---A Committee That Wants
Instructions.

The council met in regular session last
evening, with the mayor in the chair and
all members present
The minutes of last session were read
and approved
The report of officers read and ordered
filed
The finance committee reported the
following bills, which were allowed by
ordinances:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
A RUN ON A DRUG STORE.

Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as is now at Hartz & Balm
sens for Trial Bottle of Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
aud Colds. All persons affected with
Asthma, Bronchitis Hoarseness. Severe
Coughs affection of the Throat and
Lungs, can get Trial Bottle of this
great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store Regular size 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

The Bangor (Me) Commercial gives It's
readers the following amusing bit of pos
sible INSTRUMENTATION Ladies are very
fond of pure spruce gum. An Augusta
dealer recently sold lot to go to a mil
lineTy establishment in New York city.
1t is asserted that girls are much better
workers in millinery shops and other sim
liar establishments when they have an
abundance of gum 10 chew
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

A YOUNG man whom fate attempted TO
obscure by naming him Smith, and who
lived at Delaware, Ohio, has lost his leg by
amputation. all on account of tight boots
He wore the toothpick style. and the
crowding of the toes together produced
abscess, which finally made amputation
necessary to save his life. The next
thing We hear some dude will have to
have his head amputated because of high
collars
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
AL q RrooklHn theater Monday nigh

AT a Brooklyn theater Monday night
several actors suddenly stopped in their
parts land engaged in fierce rough-and-
tumble fight. rolHng and plunging over
the stage until finally two of them fell
over the footlights into the orchestra.
There was great excitement for a time,
and the combatants were with difficulty
separated Wemay here add that the ac-
tors were the bloOdhounds of an Uncle
Toms Cabin troup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich,
will send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora-
ton of health and manly vigor. Address
as above.-N. B No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
dec % d-W1V
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

All bills due on books now out will be
placed in the hands of the city marshal
for collection.
If the purchasing committee think adj
visable, App5eton's Journals for 1881 and
1882 will be purchased
A box will be placed in the library for
patrons to deposit titles of books they
may wish.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
Chean Lots for Sale.

One hundred lots in my addition at one
half their value. Low taxes six per cent
interest. Deeds given and no money
down if they build. Also lots in Allen q
Jennings. Webb & Henricks additions.
Cheap Enquire of o. j. Dimick, or NJ
E. Sweeney, in my absence 2Sdlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

PHYSICIANS sanction has been accorded
to that standard disinfectant. Glenn's
Suldhur Soap Hills Hair Dye, black or
brown, so cents. DYsPEPTIc, nervous
people, "Out of Sorts" Colden's Liquid
Beef Tonic will cure. Ask for Cotdea's.
OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

In consequence of the opening Of the
Board of Trade telegraph line between
st Louis and Chicago, the Western I'm
ion Telegraph Company has reduced its
rate to Is cents for messages of ten words
from St. LOUIS to Peoria and Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

Ribbons are exceedingly wide, and the
greatest novelty consists in floral designs
of great size, full blown tulips of every
color, or large deeply-toned roses. Fruit
is also represented in the same style;
pears, oranges, and grapes constituting
designs for sash ribbons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
TIE DAILY ARGUS.
Tuesday June 5, 1883.
rINEsr ICE CREAM PARLORs

B. Birkenfeldt has now the finest ar
ranged ice cream parlors in the West,
having been lately refitted and refurnlshed
at great expense. Pureice cream furnished
to pic MICS, sociables, private parties
etc. No. Poll Fourth avenue. I2-lmo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
He NAV Well be joyful.

TOPEKA, Kans., May II, 1881.
II. II. WARNER & Co.. Sirs-After 10
years of unmitigated suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease | finally found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. d. B. Owens,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
LIBRARY BOARD.

The library board met in regular ses-
sion last evening Several bills were
allowed The librarian reported the at
tendance during May to be 1857. His
report showed the circulation of books to
be ,23l, divided as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
FOR SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition to the city oil
Rock Island. Terms, one-tourth DOWN
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest.
on1 ~ d2m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
cARsE AND RETICKER

offer the following way down prices:
100 pairs ladies' kid button shoes Tor sl;'o.
100 pairs ladies' goat button shoes, Sl.JO
1S1 nairs ladies' kid opera slippers, Sl.0o
cases mems calf boots $S.25.
And all other goods in proportion. lHf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

Try bottle of Stilwell's Specific if
troubled with kidney or liver, disease
The symptoms are, backache, loss of
memory, loss of appetite or sleep. or
worst of all, loss of vital energy. You
will secure relief and add your name to
the hundreds cured by this wonderful
medicine Price Shopper bottle Manu-
featured by
THE STILWELL MEDICINE CO.
Monmouth, ILL.,
Stilwell's Specific Pills cure constipa
ton. Price So cents. For sale by ali
druggists.
mayer iw4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
WELL REWARDED.

A liberal reward will be paid to any
party who will produce case of Liver,
Kidney or Stomach complaint that Elect.
trio Btters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, it VIII cost you nothing for
the medicine if it fails to cure, and you
will be well rewarded for your trouble
besides. All Blood disease, Biliousness,
Jaundice, Constipation, and general de
bility are quickly cured Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Price
only fifty cents per bottle. For sale by
Harlz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

MIR. 9. Soderstrom, 262 W. Indiana
street Chicago, ILL.,, says: Browns Iron
Buffers cured me of dyspepsia after all
else failed,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

General Abe Buford, of Kentucky, has
left the Disciples Church and has been
confirmed in the Episcopal Church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

General Tom Thumb has finished pro
fcssiondl travelling for this season, He
began to travel with Barnum forty one
years ago.
The health of Prince Bismarck is i'm
proved. He g now able to drive and
walk ont
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

The Rev, DR.. r. A Holland, of
Chicago, who has just been called to the
rectorship of Trinity Episcopal Church,
New Orleans, was known at the early age
of 16 as the Boy Methodist Preacher. .
At the age of 10 he entered the Confeder-
ate service, volunteering as private in
Morgan's scouts At the end of the war
he took orders in the Protestant Episco-
pal Church .-Neao York Tribune
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

The startling report comes from Lon
don that Oscar Wilde has cut his hair
The sedate journals Of that city pro-
nounCe him crazy"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

Sand and Gravel for sale. 9Th street, between
4th and 9Th avenues lune-sd1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
BOILING BLOOD

Aller the Council adjourned last night,
Alderman Hull and Mr. Kerr, superin-
tendent of the water works, came very
near having fight. so near in fact that
the lie passed ami Kerr put up his
dukes. But for the interference of the
city attorney and several councilman, I'M
doubtedly some one would have found
use for arnica and raw beef. If this wei
weather continues, wonder what will hap
pen next. Betting on the streets this
morning was two to one in favor of Kerr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05
FOR SALE.

One frst-rlass Safe, good as new,-weighs 1, 300
pounds; will sell cheap; enquire OF Charles Fie-
big, No. 1916 Third avenue, Rock Island, Ill.
may-14-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-05

JOBBING AND CARPENTER WORK DONE
on short notice. Third Avenue, between 18th ana
18th street. Residence next door. Rock island
Iinoie,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12

BALTIsIoRH CATTLE MARKET. Jam
nary g. Receipts for the week
Br:ves l.43l; Hogs 5.4i5; Sheep g.
0O4.
Prices OF Beef Cattle ranged as FOL
lows: Beat 5 37i(9S6 37t that general.
" rad first quality 4 25Cd$5 25; me
dium or good fair quality 50(G$t 90 !;
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen aud Cows
z 25(9$3 rs. Extreme range Of prices
25(@S6 31l Most Of the sales we're from
3 1905 % per 100 lbs. S~ine-Pri.
ces are u snade higher than las, week
"nd are quoted at 8tf@o cents per ID net,
with most OF the sales recorded n, or
oeat the later fi,urc. Sheep We quote
common TO fair Shee1 n 3l(95 cents.
good to- extra nj 5aa(a6 eta per III gross.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12

A Brave Boy. About three weeks
ago MIR. Carson Collins, of this coun i.
~, sent his son, Rosser g., u boy of
sixteen. i,.to Hampshire county with
team, on business On Park s
mountain, few miles beyond Capon
Bridge, Il highwayman with blacken-
ed face Suddenly confronted him. ma.
v, revolver in hand, and demanded
his money. The boy had only few
dollars i'll lis pocket, but he firmly
refused the robbers demand, and the
latter instantly fired, putting u bullet
through his hat. The boy Was armed
and at once opened lire on his asa:.il.
AMI and brought him TO the ground,
but quickly recovering lIimself he ran
away. and was joined in hi. fight by
a confederate who had not shown him.
self before. The man was evldentl,
wounded and it is hoped may yet be
brought to Justice. We learn that
the same locality has frequently been
the scene ct similar occurrences. -
Near the same spot few years ago
man was killed by an unknown rs.
sassn. and several persons have been
robbed there. Winchester Times,
January o.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12
II Il IS - q ~ a LIS.

MISS EMMA CLAYTON. Of Keyser, b.
been at her uncle's, John G.. uei.kell
Esq. Tor several days past.
Miss KATE CARpsR, sister OF Mrs
William u. Hammond, returnad las:
week from two months visit in Wash
instpn City and Maryland.
We had very enjoyable call from,
our yong frien and patron, Jous s.
PANCAKE, Esq. on Moud,y last. John
has the happy faculty Of always bring
ing IN the sunshine with him.
Judge JAMES ID. ARMSTRONG left on
Tuesday last 10 attend his Court al
Keyser.
Captain C. ) WHITE left the same
morning for Wheeling.
The NJ sses X ELLgR, We understand
returned 10 their home in Froslburo
last week
We beg thousand pardons for some
thing We omitted last week. not int,n.
tionally or forgetfulIy, but owing to
pressure Of duties and not feeling very
we'll, aud that iss card of thanks tn our
Kind friend RoBEBr w. GILKEsoN, ESQ.
for treat on Ns~ Years morning of
two goblet' Of Old.tine Egg Nog for
myself and better half. We both thank
~ recover can say, he is tie
-, ous wb, dill remember To send u
-aythiDg this past Chris,mastide, but he
did not honor Is with call as did some
Others.
Mr.. JoHS SuITH, one of Romney's
universally esteemed young men, is at
present in New York Cigy.
Prom the Tablet Of Monday last:
We make our appearance this week in
our W dress, and will endcavor 10 give
our readers little more material Cor
digestion aud our typos more work.
Ninety eight pupils in attendance
and fourteen regular pupils absent -
detained for various reasons at their
homes.
Our largest deafmute boy weighs one
hundred and seventy pounds, and the
smallest seventy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12
FLOAT NC 8.

Do not defer to another time wba,
ehonld be done to-day. You will find
greater difficulties in your way To.
morrow than you do now WHY
are ministers bad mathematicians!
Because they make the result OF joir.
ing one aud one-one. He who
beirays another's secret because he
has qnarrelled with him was never
worthy OF the name OF a friend: 81
breach Of kindness Will not justify n
breach OF trust o. Cats.-Manv
people will be surprised to learn. saws
the Sentinel that the Pos, Office De-
tartment has on its pay roll about one
thousand cats which arc regularly ia
lts employ throughout the country.
and are paid for their services with
food and shelter. These estimable
creatures make themselves very use.
ful by keeping rats and mice out of
the mail matter. Their number aud
the cost Of their aintenance are strict.
" accoun ted for, and when any one
of them declares dividend that fact
Is duly reported and provision is made
for the newcomers. latest
charge against the cat is contained in
Canada paper, which, after chroni.
cling a destructive lire, remarks
The origin of the fire cannot be &C.
counted for in any other way than
that coal of fire fell from the cook
ing stove on the back OF cat /; the
cat ran to the attic, aud it is supposed
tne coal was carried there by her and
dropped OH something intlammable.
------22 Southern African ostriches.
win lering in Central Park, New
York. ARC the basis for an early ven.
lure in Yankee ostrich farming. The
ungainly bird can livs anywhere it is
dry, will cost but $40 a pair yearly
and Is content in Il big yard with u
clean shed and plenty of gtass, grain
aud gravel. They breed chicks worth
S25 900 in four years and the feathers
bring S35 ,0o0........- The st. Loui,
Presbyterian says: a new horror
has been added to the cigarette in
California. 'Leprosy.' Says q San
francisco physician lis revealing it.
self ahou: the iips and tongues OF boys
WHO smoke cigarettes made by Tie
Chinese. The disease, though fatal,
Is slow in giving tokens offs first APP
proac!ies.' No less than one Hundred
and seven cases OF infection by cigar.
ctte smoking had come under tn e
physl.ian's notice. Some one
says: 'Courtsliip is tho egg fro,h and
! marriage the custard in the iloltipv
Island OF Lille 80 Many Il sweetly
fashioned mouth is often disiiyured
by II loose tongue within.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12

The insurance Of Sl5O on the School
house destroyed by fire near Cspon
Bridge. AS noted by correspondent in
our lsst nunter, WA promptly paid, 0
few days after. by CHARLES N. lIIErT
Esq, Agent of the Peabody Insurance
Company. This, os corrsspon-
dent reIuarks, is only in harmony with
the high character This Company has
Justly mefite for fair dealing and the
PRONG tness with wLich they have always
paid their losses
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.

A flash. an explosion. few hours
OF agony and a terrible death-per-
baps home in ashes and dear loved
ones sutfocated and burned Mt early
morning hour--fnrnish material for n
newspaper item, and the destructive
practice Is continued next door. and
another and another is added to the
list of "dreadful Academia" Youe
house may furnish the next ..Inr
snre in the Peabody" Geo. w, Shoe.
key, Agent.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-01-12
M AR 1SIE.D.

o. tie 18th ult., at the residence oi
The brides motner, on the Upper Tract.
IN Peodleton county. by the Rev. l.. X.
Mark~ood, Mr.. TAYLOR DELAY, of Pc.
tersburg, Grant county. to Jiss EMMA
EAGLE. OF Penile'oo county.
Recently. Mr.. ASDGEw w. DAVIS.
formerly Of this pl Co. 10 Miss NAHcY
MoSooLD Of Hardy county.
On the 18th ult.. by the Rev. James
Beatty. at thu residence OF tie brides
fatber, Mr. SOLOMON STICKLEY 10
Mss BETTE TuRLEY both OF Moore
field.