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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
FRIGHTFUL DEATH.
A Young Boy at Weyerh@user & Denk-
mans Mill Mutilated ina
Shocking Manner.

One of the most shocking and disgust
ing accidents that ever happened IN Rock
Island. occurred this morning about half
past nine O'Clock at Weyerhauser &
Denkmanns saw mill. The victim of the
terrible affair was young boy about
fourteen years of age. named Joseph
Singer, who was caught on shaft. and
whirled around at lightning speed, until
he was an
UNREC0GNIzABLE MASS
of bleeding flesh, and presenting horri-
bic spectacle.
In order to secure the full particulars OF
the frightful accident an ARGUS reporter
visited the mill Immediately after dinner.
He was taken to the exact spot where the
tragedy occurred by assistant engineer
John Scherer. The machinery was in full
motion at the time, and it could readily
be seen how the poor boy met his death
The machinery, ceiling and posts were
despatched with blood, telling the terri
BILE tale, and particles of the brain could
be plainly SEEN Although the old hands
in the mill are used to accidents, they said
this was the worst they ever witnessed.
The boys place was in the lath room
up stairs, but it appears that he was in
the habit of working down stairs once in
q while, although his services were not
requested. Singer wore leather apron,
the strings of which were quite lengthy.
He was about to place binders saw belt
on a pulley, when the strings of his apron
became entwined around D inch shaft,
and in twinkling the doomed boy was
whirung around at the rate of about three
hundred revolutions TO the minute.
Heavy joists, which are used as frame
work for some machinery, were on level
with the shaft, and about foot distant
At every revolution the body struck these
solid blocks, and pieces Of
FLESH AND BONE
were flying in every direction. Henry
Toennegis, who was standing near,
stopped the shaft as quickly as possible,
and as he did so, what little was left of the
unfortunate boy fell to the ground. 1t
was sickening sight to behold. The
head was entirely gone, and also one Of
the arms. His teeth, liver and pieces of
flesh were scattered over the ground for
quite a distance. No trace could be
found of his head and one shoulder which
evidently went down cellar, and into the
elevators, He was literally chopped to
pieces, and not a stitch of clothing re
NAMED on the body
Coroner Halves was summoned, and a
jury empannelled, consisting of the follow
ing persons: Albert Warren, l.. V. Eek
hart, John Flanagan, Patrick Feeley, Peter
Kahlke and Chris Letter. Several Of the
mill hands were examined, who gave tes
timony substantially as above. A verdict
was rendered to the effect that death
was caused from being caught
on a shaft in Weyerhauscr & Denk-
mann's mill, and that said death
was purely accidental"
Undertaken Knox gathered the remains
together, and put them in box. The
boys father is Mr. Lawrence Singer, and
he lives near the Milan street car barn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
The Wife Wins.

Judge Peasants. in the Allen VS. Allen
case from Mercer county, rendered de
cision in favor of Mrs. Allen, giving her
the possession of the child, as heretofore.
The husband will probably give up the
idea of securing his daughter, unless he
and his wife agree to live together again
at some future time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
cnluar. Page Hoyne & Co.

Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co. will get no
sympathy from the printers of this state
in their present trouble, nor indeed do
they deserve any. For years they have
undermined county printers in the matter
of county work, until practical monop-
oily of the printing and blank books of the
entire state was secured. Firms like
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co. deserve to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
Late postofice Ruling.

As trade dollars are not legal ten
der, postmasters are not bound to receive
them exception what they are worth in
the market.
The words, an not called for, or de-
Hliyered within certain time, postmaster
please hand to any one of q class of per-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
The Ball.

The participants in the Rodman Rifles
ball had merry time last night. The
members of the Rifles were attired in
their brilliant uniforms, and looked their
best. Many elegant costumes were no
ticed among the ladies, who were out in
full force
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
QnitA CORRECT.

The Port Byron Globe, of this week,
says: when in Rock Island Wednesday
we made brief call on the ARGUS and
found it booming" Under Mr.. Potter's
management the ARGUS is fast gaining its
former power and influence"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
County News.
Regular correspondence to the Argus.
MILLER-GOODNER.

REYNOLDS, Nov. 3.-At the residence
of the brides parents at p. m. on Thurs
day. Rev. Johnson, of Edgington, per-
formed the ceremony that made Mr..
Michael Miller and Miss Clara Goodner
man and wife. The contracting par
ties are well liked here. and
therefore many were present at the we'd
ding. The supper was bountiful and
tempting, and great many guests were
gathered around the tables. The follow
ing presents were given the young couple:
Silver butter knife, Mrs Sarah Slater;
silver butter knife, Mrs Charles Walker;
silver butter knife, Miss Edie Goodner;
ornamental plates and brackets, Mr.. and
Mrs Wallet; reclining Knell chair, Henry
Darts Sons, Rock Island; set of furniture
from father and mother of the bride; toilet
set, Mrs VIM Wait; toilet set, Miss Edith
Latin; gentleman's comb case, John E
Walker and VIM III Edgington; vases. Mrs
Sarah Johnston; corner wall bracket, Mr.
and Mrs Jacob Wait; hand worked
center table cloth, Miss Ida A
Gondy, Of Mount Vernon, Iowa;
easy chair, Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Montgom-
ery; parlor rocker, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Montgomery; pickle castor, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Moore; silver butter set, DIR. and
Mrs. CoZad; set of pie plates, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. r. Eberhart; silver cake basket,
Mr. and Mrs T. L. Johnston; silver tea
set, c. Wadsworth s. Co.; napkin rings,
Miss Nfapo.ie Johnston. nankin rinoe and
sugar spoon, the Misses Sherrari; napkin
rings, Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Parmenter,
glass set, Mr.. and Mrs Thos. L. Mcln-
tire; china bread plate and sauce dishes.
Mr.. and Mrs MILFORD Pittman; glass fruit
dish. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Slater; photo
graph album, Mr.. and Mrs. Meigs Wait;
chamber set May Brothers; china tureen,
Mr.. and Mrs NJ Schoonmaker, set of sill
yer table spoons, DR.. and Mrs f. Stuart;
patent smoothing irons. Mr. and Mrs. W.
G.. Davis; table cloth and towels, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Smith; bed spread, Frank
Miller; table cloth Eunicc NJ Lloyd;
towels. Mrs. B. Huntley; towels and nap
kins, Mr.. and Mrs David CIPHER; towels,
Edgar Latin; oil painting, Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. Wenks; Millions Poems, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Wheaton; silver pickle fork,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.. Montgomery; bed
spread, Mr. and Mrs S. P Ash; table
cloth, Mr.. Joseph Asquitb, gold bracelets,
from the groom; clock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Walker; silver castor, the Reseberry
family; lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. Crandall
pickle castor, Mr.. and. Mrs VIM Crabbs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
AnEye to Business.

o. Grotjan, the druggist is always
wideawake to business and spare no pains
to secure tie best of every article in his
line. He has secured the agency for
kemps Balsam for Consumption. Coughs,
Colds; Asthma, Bronchitis and all affec-
lions of the throat and lungs Sold on a
positive guarantee. Price soc and $100
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03

The Voltaic Belt CO., Marshall, Mich,
offer to send DR., Dyes Voltaic Belt and
Appliances on trial, for thirty days, to
men young or old afflicted with nervous
debility, lost vitality and kindred trou-
bles.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03

Nervousness. Nervous Debility, Neu-
ralgia, Nervous Shock, st. Vitus Dance,
Prostitution. and all diseases of Nerve
Generative Organs, are ali permanently
and radically cured by Aliens Brain Food
the great botanical remedy. 81 p !. 6
for S5-At druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03

Regular correspondence to the Argus
MILAN, Nov. 3.--At few minutes af-
ter s o'clock this morning the sudden
death of Mr. Wright was quite surprise
to all the citizens, as he was on the streets
yesterday and apparently seemed to be in
his usual good health Last evening,
feeling somewhat unwell he retired quite
early. About half past ten the members
of the family noticed that very sudden
change had taken place and physician
was sent for, and in very few minutes it
was noticed he could not speak Dr.
HuYett, the attending physician, found
paralysis had taken place with but little
hope for his recovery. although about
o'clock this morning a change took place
for which there were some hopes.
But in short time relapse
when death called him to that
home where all is peace and har-
mony, Mr.. Wright leaves quite
a large family which are well provided
for, as he was an earnest worker for the
welfare of his family. For the past eight
years be had been in the employ of the
Milan Paper Company, and has had charge
of department where he will be missed
very much by the proprletors, as they
could depend on him for their welfare
and success. As their oldest son is in
Western Iowa, the time of the funeral will
not be given until they hear from him.
Chas. Owens, who has charge of the
Carbon Cliff school, put in his appear
ance last night and will be here until
Monday morning.
Henry Martin, of Bowling, returned to-
day from Western Iowa, where he has
been all summer. He speaks very high ly
of the fine crops that are raised there,
everything IS u "a yefy finest
/. Fl. Rathburn was the recipient of a
prize from Sweeney & Bignal, cigar deal
ers at Clinton. Five hundred tickets were
distributed among their customers, who
bought one thousand cigars. The prizes
were divided in three divisions, one hun
dred dollars, thirty five and fifteen. Mr..
Rathburn received the second prize which
came this morning by express.
B. T. Ramsey. foreman of the Moline
Paper company, is in the town visiting the
paper manufacturing interest. Heis very
much pleased with his new position.
CITIZEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
REMOVAL.

Miss Hartz, the Fourth avenue dealer in
millinery. zephyrs, yarns, notions and
holiday goods, has removed to her new
building, two doors east of the old stand.
She is replenishing the new store with a
new stock of everything in her line. Let
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
The County Building
TRANSFERS.

The entry book at the circuit clerk s
Office contains the following transfer:
Louisa H. DeSanto to VIM H. McMounts
nw4 lots 4 and s. block 100, sec. %,
town II, range 3w; consideration 1894
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
UIRD COAL MARKET

The best is 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. ID. Fol-
SONS -four and feed store No. 200 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1876.
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
PI0Us PICKINGs.

4AuAth Aaii pNSiSOdt was a ny iStlI .
With an eye to the main chants: The
leader of country choir.
Rock of ages: Grandpa and grandma
trying the new hammock
There are 1870 children in the Catholic
schools in Washington, D. c.
The week Of prayer for 1884 will be held
from January 6 to January H.
You can put it down as an indisputable
fact that if success in life is merely toss
up heads generally win.
Notwithstanding its Importance, when
the builder of the ark told off the animals,
it was kind of Noah count affair.
There are two million widows in Ger
many, it is said Some of the husbands
are in heaven, but the majority are in this
country.
The first Baptist church in this coun-
try was built by a party of Welsh immi-
grants in 1888, at Pennenack, near Phila
delphia.
Many man begins life by thinking if
he can convert iron into gold, and
ends by finding out to his sorrow that
all his gold has become iron.
Several London gentlemen, interested
in the work of Evangelists Moody and
Sankey, have subscribed $50, 600 for the
expenses of the Islington meetings.
If you have made mistake or com
mitted a sin get away from it as quick
ly as you can, for the old proverb says,
and truly. HE that falls in the dirt.
the longer he lies there the dirtier he
is"
The conceited man is the only happy
fellow III the world. While all men are
grumbling because he is fool, he smiles
beDignly, and is just as sure as ever that
he is the only wise one of the crowd
Pat was quite right when he said that
it is a great blessing that night never
comes on in the middle of the day TO in
terfere with an honest mans work, but
always when the days work is over
and fellow is all tried out.
A Baptist journal gives this advice
to Babtist ministers who have returned
from their vacation; Don't plagerize
but, for mercy's sake, do read enough tc
give your people some fresh ideas No
revamping of old sermons with thread
bare thoughts and state Illustrations
ought to satisfy you.
The New church is the name by which
the association of the followers OF
Emanuel Swodendorf prefer to be des'
ignated. This church is revealing much
active energy, both in this country and
in Europe. Congregations are being
organized and sacred edifices are spring
ing up in connection with the body il
considerable numbers on both sides Of
the Atlantic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
HARD COL. EARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500;
range, nut and No 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield (for
grates) 5000. Blacksmiths' coal. Con
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03

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, $3.50
ner ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emory Little Cathartie Pills, give a
wholesome appetite, put new life in a
hroken.down body.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
The Justice Court.

Police Magistrate Chopper fined j. D.
Turner $40 and costs on Friday for ped
ding shoulder braces without a license.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
Rockford Register.

The failure of the printing firm of
Culver Page, Hoyne & Co, of Chicago,
will not be apt to wiring many bitter tears
from the country newspaper publishers
of Illinois. The collapsed institution was
an INSCRIPTIONS intruder upon their do
main, and seduced many Thousand dol
lars worth of printing from the various
counties and communities, which rightly
belonged to the home publisher. Their
competition was at ruinous rates; sequel,
failure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
LEHIGH HARD COAL.

J, s. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03

Mrs. Laura Fenton. 776 Human street,
Chicago, Ill.,, says: Browns Iron Bitters
has completely cured me Of dyspepsia. 2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
OREGON Independent.

Culver. Page. Hoyne & Co., of Chicago,
the leading stationers of the west, closed
doors on Monday. The house is in the
hands of John Morris. an attorney repre-
senting eastern creditors As this firm
holds the contract for Ogle county print
ing, it may yet be in order for the county
officers to order work done at home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-03
SABBATH THOUGHTS.
What the Ministers Have to Say to
Their Hearers.

The Rev. DIR. D. M. IRE, of Monmouth.
will preach in the United Presbyterian
church, at 10:45 m and p m. Sunday
school at $50 m, Hugh Warnock, SUI
perintendent
The Joy of the Lord: Ours" Q0:45 a
ny and Salvation Il p ny will be the
subjects of the pastor of the FIRST Metho-
pist Episcopal church, the Rev. R. g.
Pearce. Sunday school at 915 m, E.
W. Spencer superintendent. Young PEG
pies meeting at 6:45 p m.
The Rev. Mr.. Half, of Davenport, will
preach at the Ninth street Methodist Epis
copal church at t0:45 a m, and at 7:30 p
m. The half hour preceding the opening
of the evening services will be occupied
by song service. Sunday school at $50
m. s. S. Kerble superintendent.
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church the Rev G. A Mennicke, pastor.
Text at 10 M. Cor iii, 81 %. Thema:
"Die Freiheit der Christen Won der ange-
massten Herrschaft der Priester, cine
Wohlthat der Lutherlschen Kirchen-refor-
nation. Notwithstanding at $50
pm.
In the Central Presbyterian church, the
Rev. S s. Cryer, pastor, will preach, at
t0;45 M, on Causes Leading to the
Reformation" At p. M, he will give,
in the series on Revelation, "The Fourth
Seal: The Pale Horse" Sunday school
at $50 a. M, j. NJ. Buford, superb
tendent Young peoples meeting at 6 p.
M, word Seek.
Sabbath Keeping and Sabbath Break
ing 1915 Ga. M and The Way of
Redemption" e p. m will be preached
upon in the Broadway Presbyterian
church. by the Rev. J. G. Holiday pas
tor. Sunday school at 9:15 a. M, DR.. j.
W. Stewart, superintendent Young
peoples meeting at 80 p, m, subject:
"Growth in Grace" II Peter iii, IS.
Trinity church; Service. sermon and
holy communion at 10:45 m. Service
without sermon at p m. Parish Sunday
school at $50 m. Mission Sunday
school at 2:3o p-m.
The Republican journal., 1883-01-18
The State CanitaI.


NEWS AND NOTES FROM AUGUSTA.
Judge Iibbvs nomination has been confirms
cd and he has qualified.
The senate committee on tpn,rrar... ,,.,- ~
nounccd Friday a. follows. NIcssr>. AJaywri}
of York. Taber of Waldo. Strarn, of oxford.
The movement for the reform If orr dilnr.a
laws i vigorously begun. Large number, of
petitions, PRAYING for that reform. are uonrin9
INTO the legislature
The Democrats. as usual. find fault wifi, fine
committees Nh Rust Of Waldo. wanted 10 he
on The Judiciary Committee. one OF tIp ,hIr,t
Democrats in the House is on the commiffr,.
however.
GOV. Robe and staff and Gen. Chamberlain
and staff have accepted AN inlitation, rendrrr,i
them by the field and staff officer, and bonorary
members of the second Rroimnnt f., H. Nh.
cnt at a reception at the Bangor Housn. March
Nth.
The Governor and Council elected I,io,,
Charles j. House as their MESSENGER II v,ill
be remembered that Major House was onsteI
from his position as Messenger by GOV. PI,i>-
ted some two wears since he institiua hi. Son
Frederick W. PlaiSted in Houses stead
The Executive Council was Organized on the
10th and the several committees apuointnd
The following are the chairmtn; Warrants
Hatch: Accounts. Locke: State Prison Corn,
ish: Election Returns. SWaSev: Taxation and
tXUenditures II Crocl,ntt pnli; I
The Republican journal., 1883-01-18
The Portland Collectorship.

Washington dispatches state that by consent
of the Maine delegation. Senators Hale and
Frye are entrusted with the naming of Il success
sur to the late Collector Morrill,. and that the
chances are thought to favor Col Fred y. Dow.
Neare quite sure that no better selection could
be made and that, for many reasons, the appoint
ment of Col. Dow will command general ap-
proVal. In the first place it must be conceded
that Portand> claims to the office are not to be
di>regardpd The commercial metropolis of
the state, With no lack of capable men 10 Sc
lrct from. it is hardly fair that this office should
always 60 to a nonresident. And as Portland
is said TO have expressed. through her leading
citizens, n preference for Col. Dow. il would
seem that decision must necessarily be made
in his favor. In other respects his candidacy
is 4 strong one. His character is above re-
proach his qualifications umdoubted. If it was
not that the principles of civil service reform
are against the consideration of such claims a
good deal might be said of Col Dow's invalua-
bic party services. particularly during the last
campaign in Maine IL NccretaryOf the State Com
mittee. But he can afford to waive all that and
stand on the recommendations of the business
men Of Portland. and his fitness for the Ola &C.
Since the above was written the President has
sent TO the Senate the nomination of Frederic
\. Dow. for Collector of Customs for the Dis
trict Of Portland and Falmouth.
The Republican journal., 1883-01-18
The Trouble Has Begun.

The posters of well-knoWn minstrel com
pany used to announce. The Trouble begins
al =" The trouble seems to have begun at AL
bany with the Inauguration of Governor Clcve-
land and to have been vigorously maintained
since. The Albany correspondent of the Bos-
ton Star SAYS: The events eff the first ten DAYS
of the new administration have created a wide
spread feeling that, after all there has only
been Il change of one set of bosses for another
that the new set is worse than the first. from
tn fact that they are more selfish of contract
ed views, and Of far less ability" II appears
mat the new Governor who means well but
doAt know how -;tnd the Legislature. have
fallen into the hands Of clique of politicians
Of not oyer Savory mtccedents and who are
carrying matters with high hand. Dscord
and ii>sen>on have followed the DEVELOPMENTS
II bos~i>ln. ls matter Of course, and Cleye-
lands boom for 1884 is said to have thus callv
come to grief. Already the New York World
amt sun have pronounced the Governor fail
ulF. and there are unmi>takablc signs of rebel
non on the part Of several of the local leaders.
Tbs i sad state of affairs certainly. but
hardly unexpected by intelligent readers
The Republican journal., 1883-01-18
The Drouth.
THE LOSSES IT HAS CAUSED. AND IT'S EFFECT
ON BUSINESS.

THE LOSSES IT HAS CAUSED. AND IT'S EFFECT
ON BUSINESS.
The Boston journal of the 11th inst. printed
details of the effects of the prolonged drouth in
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont The
loss Of water power, it appears, is serious and
there is much domestic distress. In Manches-
ter, \. H., some 1000 operatives are idle. The
lumbermen of Maine suffer severely, the pro-
duet of the saw mills being reduced by some
100000 feet. The rivers of Maine are lower
than for half century and losses on account of
suspended operations reach many thousand
dollars. The mills on the Penobscot lose over
100000. In Southwestern Maine hundreds of
farmers are compelled to resort to snow water,
and cattle are driven miles to ponds and brooks.
The Merrimac river is lower than ever in the
history of the manufacturers upon its banks
The great mills at Nashua and Great Falls, be-
sides those at Manchester, are running half to
two-thrds time. In Vermont there is great
inconvenience from the drouth