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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22

though it was sure thing for him TO win,
and he viii jump in there tonight
and make couple of 500 runs and
catch Mac and when he does catch
him he will win. When Billy got up in
the afternoon we were careful not to let
anybody see him that would be apt to
make discouraging remark about his
playing of the night previous, and we
acted as though we thought he would
surely win Saturday night. and Billy
seemed to catch the inspiration, and a
different expression came into his face,
and when he took up his cue that night
We all felt that he was going to win. He
went in for that purpose, and he did win,
and did it in glorious way
"Will he come to Rock Island to spend
the holidays?' asked the reporter.
He wants to very much and probably
will His st. Louis friends, however, are
clamboring for him to come down there
at once. They want him there to give an
exhibition on Christmas. They are also
trying to get Mclaughlin to come along,
and yesterday the Pennsylvania champion
had about concluded to do so. If he does
go to st. Louis of course BILLY" will &c
with him, though he repeatedly told me
he would much rather come to Rock Isl
and for couple of weeks"
Mr.. Symes has very fine cabinet
photograph of Mr. Cation, which he
keeps in prominent place behind tie
har
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
HUSH!
Enough of Cab and Gas and
Cannon.
Talk is Cheap but Cash is
not so Plenty.

If cash is any object to You then we
want your attention, but if you really
wish TO squander your money, it will not
pay you 10 read this article. For every
dollar you wish to invest for holiday
goods, you can save at least 20 cents. and
in many instance 25 and often 40 and
even so cents, by 2atronizing McCabe
Bros, who are well known to name pric>
es on almost every erticle in their five
immense stores so low as not even to
cause an attempt to approach by others
selling the same goods. Buying direct
from the importers and manufacturers in
bulk, for their large stores in Chicago,
Davenport, Ottawa and Muscatine, in adj
dition to their Rock Island house, enables
them TO sell lower than other small dea
lers are obliged to pay for their goods
This is we'll known to most Of our rea>
ders, but we again direct your attention
to the fact, knowing that in the hurry
and hustle of the last few days of selects
ing Christmas presents some few might
csrelessly forget it. They have made
elaborate preparations for supplying ev-
erybody, and have added ten additional
clerks to their already immense working
force, and hope to be able to serve all
customers promptly and satisfactorily.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
THE TURNER FAIR.
A Successful Opening of the Annual
Fair of the Turner SOeiety-.-The
Hall Fairy BOwer--.S0me
Creditable Gymnastics.

The annual fair of the Rock Island
Turner society opened in Turner hall on
Saturday evening, and will close this ev
ening with a ball. The opening was most
suspicious, there being large number
present. many of whom were from Mo-
line and Davenport.
Turner hall presented very nice APP
pearsnce under the gas light All the
booths around the hall were gaily deco>
rated with many hued fine paper, and
otherwise fixed up in the most attractive
form. The flower stand in the center of
the hall was perhaps the most beautifully
decorated A profusion of flowers and
leaves converted the stand into a regular
bowery, from whence bouquets were sold
to those present.
The restaurant in the southeast corner
came in for more than passing notice A
large square frame was tastefully cows
cred with gorgeous curtains, the folds of
which were held by handsome clasps,
The interior of the restaurant was made
pleasant with lace curtains, and the whole
finely furnished with tables and chairs.
All the other stands were finely decorated
and presented very attractive appear
ance. Of course all these stands
remained the same for last night and
will present the same appearance tonight.
The attendance yesterday afternoon and
last evening was very large. In fact the
large hall was crowded and all present
enjoyed themselves to the utmost. There
was the usual number of young ladies
with those chances which the buyer
was sure to WIN. Then there was the
boy with the grab bag" in which among
other things at the bottom was the corn
cob or potato. All of these catches were
well patronized.
The Juvenile class of the Rock Island
Turner society, composed of sixteen
young chaps gave very pretty exhibit
ton on Saturday evening in vaulting on
the horse calesthenics and pyramids The
boys and girls also gave a very fine May
pole dance. The Moline senior class gave
a very fine exercise on the horizontal bal
as did also a number of Rock Islant
Turner'S. Mr.. A. l.. Uhrig, of this city
late of Des Moines, gave a splendid exhi'
bition of Indian club swinging. He is ont
of the finest club swingers in the country
and his exhibitions were greeted with p
plause by all present. The gymnasti
exercises were so fine on Saturday even
ing that they were repeated last night b
request. This evening the fair will clos
with a grand ball after - o'clock. Tn
fair proper will continue till 10 o'clocl
when the auction will commence and a
the close of this the ball will occur. TIL
. voting for the gold watch for the mos
popular locomotive engineer is expected
, to be verg spirited tonight, The vote
stands: F. Hamilton, 105; P. Mold, Al
Tom Greatly, 81; P. H. Eagan, / Ed
Chopper, /; NJ. Murrin, / P. N. Belts, /
, John Kelley, 10; Jos. Fezhr, a and Chris
: Peters, /,
The Turner society says that the fai
is turning out as much of a success finan
/ cially as they had hoped for, and as Il sc
cial success it is great. There will he
r tremendous crowd present tonight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22

To thoroughly emphasize the fact OF
our store being kept open evenings, we
will offer for this evening from to 8
O'Clock only; all our Red line Poets with
10 per cent discount, from our awfully
low prices, and on Friday evening, Dec,
10Th. 10 per cent discount from our cele-
brated low prices on the finest and best
made line of 12 Mo, cloth, fiction, and
Poets even brought to this section. Re
member only Friday evening, from to
o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Illinois State Teachers Association

The thirty first annual meeting of the
Illinois State Teachers Association will
be held in the representatives hall of the
capitol in Springfield on Dec. 20. 80 and
81. The programme opens on Monday
evening the goth, with an address of well
came by the Hon. Henry Raab, state SUI
perintendent of public instruction, which
will be responded to by the president OF
the association, M. Andrews, of Gales
burg, who will at the same time deliver
his annual address. The programme for
Tuesday and Wednesday is filled with
interesting subjects for discussion. Su-
perintendent w. s. Mack, of the Moline
schools, is down for discussion of "Lit-
erature in the Schools" Many instruc-
tors of prominence are named on the pro-
gramme for papers and discussions. Su-
perintendent S. S. Kemble, of this city, is
the secretary of the State Teachers Asso-
citation, and he can furnish all neces>
sary information to teachers who may
wish to attend. Important school legis,
lation is to be considered, and every
teacher should be present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
BOOKS.

Our tremendous sale of books for the
past few weeks has more than astonIshed
our publishers, and on many books which
we have in stock today, we will not be
able to furnish you tomorrow or next
day, as the publishing houses cannot fill
all our immense orders, now with them
The extreme low prices we have establish
ed on books, has given US reputation
far and near that has increased our bust
ness in this department far beyond oul
most sanguine expectations. Sensible
people are patroniziDg this department
and supplying their homes with the choic
est literary works, at one half the prices
formerly asked for the same goods.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Sparks From the smokestack.

No. on the c., r. l. & p, was twenty
minutes behind time
The 7:15 a. m. ST. Louis passenger on
the C., B. & O., came in forty minutes
late this morning.
Another long live stock train-nearly
all hogs-passed through the city for
Chicago this morning
The cannonball train was forty min
utes late this morning on account of a
poor track and a heavy train.
why don't they turn the seats the right
way" baWlcd chap who boarded the PEG.
ria train at the union depot this morning,
and he Topped seat over with a crash.
When the train got started he wanted to
know what it was backing up for? A
passenger told him that the train was now
on its way to Peoria and the fellow look
ed cheap as he turned the seat over agair
saying that he thought Peoria was cast OF
lock Island.
Engineer Chas Menzie and Fireman
John Guhim are proud of their engine No
254 1t has what is called spark arrest
er and instead of the bic round top smoke
stacks common on all other engines,
straight smokestack is used on this en-
CINE, No sparks OF smoke goc
back over the engine to bottle
passengers, and the engineer and fireman
can leave their windows open withou
experiencing the slightest Inconvenience
from sparks or smoke. There are onl,
two of these engines in use on the Nil
waukce, and No, ga is the only one on
this run. 1t is probable, however, that al
of the engines will some day he fixed a
| tbIS engine is
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Market Ranort.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: December wheat. 718; Janua
ry, III; February, 72s; May, 77s, De
cember corn, 3G5; January, 35B; Febru>
airy, 34s; May, 37s. May oats, 2S}. Jan
uary pork, $1095; February, S1135; May
$11.s73. January lard, S667!; February
Sc rs; May $685.. February ribs, $3.50
March, $5.714, Hogs, $4,000; light
SO 95 to 81. IS; mixed, $500 to 81 25
heavy, 81. % to $40.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
THE CITY II BRIEF.

Tides, at Gates
Yesterday was pleasant.
Sleighing is pretty good.
No school for two weeks
Plush mirrors, at Thomas
No police business today.
Solid silver ware, at Bakers.
Christmas cards at Kingsbury's,
The Turner fair closes tonight.
Officer Green is again on duty.
All the hackmen now have sleighs.
Handkerchiefs, very cheap, at Gates.
J. 3. Zlmmer is recovering from slight
illness caused by taking cold.
George Schumacher is confined to his
house by illness.
A. H. McCandless, d. d. S, dentist
For Christmas cards go to r. F. Wits
pharmacy.
Christmas goods, at Thomas.
People are now crossing the river on
the ice.
Christmas presents at r. F. Wits
pharmacy,
New style stone rings, at Bakers
DR.. J. W. Stark. Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. d1yr.
Ladies and gents watches, at Bakers.
Odor cases, at Thomas
Dressed dolls, at Gates.
Very few farmers in the city today.
Christmas cards, at Kingsbury's.
Mrs. II. B. Sudlow left this morning for
Chicago.
Poultry, poultry, poultry, at Lamps.
The weather is growing colder this
afternoon.
Nice sweet potatoes, at Henry Lamps
Marshal Miller, Officer Metsch and Mas
ior Beardsley are home from Chicago.
Pocket diaries for 1885, complete ass
sortment, at Champion & Cos.
$1,000 worth of new music nicely bound
for 60 cents at Bowlbys.
Ties and fancy goods at your own price
to close out, at Gates.
Very fine Cape Cod crauberries at
Lamps.
Champion Il Cos. line of Christmas
cards is simply immense.
Mr. W. j. Kerr. the well known livery
man, has just returned from business
trip to Cincinnati.
The Central shoe store is the place to
buy your holiday slippers.
Fifty Christmas trees. from 10 to IS
cents apiece, at Frank Maths, on Tween
tieth street,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Buck left for Bloom
ingt0n this morning to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Fine Christmas trees from Is cents up,
and finest mixed candy at 10 cents a
pound, at Mitschs.
Mclntire & Co. display The largest and
finest line of mufflers aud silk handker.
chiefs,
| Every poor man can please his children
by purchasing Christmas tree at Frank
Maths on Twentieth street.
Cold weather foot wear in great variety
at the Central shoe store of G, L. and S.
N. Wynes.
Harry McAddarrah expects to have a
good road laid out over the ice by tomor,
row.
Remember the ball which will be given
on Christmas eve by the c., B. & @.
railroad employees
Call at McIntire s. Co.'S for linen
handkerchiefs, silk handkerchiefs, fine
embroidered handkerchiefs, money bags,
etc.
Remember that the voting on the gold
watch for the most popular locomotive
engineer closes at 10 o'clock tonight in
Turner hall
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
One Thousand Dollars Fine.

Leon Hardy and John Flanagan. the
two young men who stole shell valued
at $50 from the government island here
last June, were arraigned before Judge
Blodgctt in the [. S. court in Chicago
on Saturday, and they plead not guilty to
the charge. A jury was empannelled to
try them, when they changed their minds
and plead guilty, and the Judge imposed a
fine of $1,000 each and the costs upon
them. and in default they were committed
to Jail.
Sidney Pearson, the youth arrested fol
robbing the mails, plead guilty on Fri
day, but had not received his sentence on
Saturday
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Fine Wedding Cakes.

One OF the principal attractions at the
Hoskins- Kerr wedding a few days ago
was the magnificent wedding cake which
was made for the occasion by John Aster.
1t was very large and was deliberately
decorated in the most modern style, the
centre piece being an artificial slipper in
which there was spray of flowers. The
cake was greatly admired by all present.
Mr.. Aster has very fine facilities for turn
ing out this class of work, as all know
who have ever had much work done by
him. This year he is better prepared
than ever to do such work, as he keeps
supplied with all the modern convenient
ces and can satisfy the taste of the most
| fastIdious. He has q fine supply of con-
fections for Christmas tree ornaments
which he sells at very reasonable price.
When yon are ready TO order that wed
ding cake be sure and call at his place
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
JEWELRY.

A fine assortment of Ladies, Misses and
Gents pins, cuff buttons, bracelets, ear
rings, finger rings, Rhine stone settings
IN Sterling silver, at less than half prices
asked by jewelers.. Albums ami auto
graph albums In these goods we recog,
nize no competition, our goods being the
newest and most select, while we guaran>
tee our prices to be below any house in
town. The same remarks and guarantee
applies to scrap books, of which we are
selling hundreds. yes hundreds ranging In
price from 10c to Sc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Santa's Head Quarters.

Santa Claus this year has engaged head
quarters with B. Berkenfeld and he want:
to see all the little and big folks, old ant
young, where for several years, you have
bought the finest Christmas toys ant
candies in the land. Come again and W.
will please you. Remember the place
Fourth avenue near Twentieth street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
COME AND BRUSH SETS.

Our sales of Comb and Brush Sets arc
more than that of our competitors all
combined, and we propose to make ZEN
ALI lose money on every case they sell il
they meet our prices. We positively give
more value for the money than Others
can hope to offer Examine and see fol
Yourself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
VELVET AND PLUSH PHOTO. AND CABINET
FRAMES

VELVET AND PLUSH PHOTO, AND CABINET
FRAMES.
McCabe. Bros. are showing this week a
lot of goods from a manufacturer of
Picture Frames and Writing Desks, which
he was forced TO sell at a sacrifice to meet
the pressing demands of creditors, con-
sisting of Velvet, Plush, Ebony, and fam
cy Photo, and Cabinet Frames, and q
limited assortment of Writing Desks
They were secured at price to close the
lot and the selling figures put upon them
in many instances is simply absurd. Read
the following miscellaneous interesting
prices.
$500 silk Umbrellas, 1915 for christmas
$500 Party Fans, $500, So, IS and 50, 81
Opera Glasses, 92c. 81 AS and $1,9S.
Triple Plated Sugar Spoons, 25c.
Triple Plated Butter Knives 25c.
Nickle Pickle Forks, 25c.
Nickle Clocks, with Pendulum, CSC
Nickle Princess, Lever, Csc.
Nickle Pirate with Alarm, 81, As.
Zig Tag Journeys, Csc.
Plush Smoking and Toilet Sets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22

-; 'ounu minded folks must have inlrin.
'i' values, and well selected stock to
choose from. We probably have more
pocket books and bags, than all our com
petitors combinded, bought for cash, yes
with the solid cash we bought these
goods from manufacturer, who was
hard up, and we boldly affirm, that many
OF them are fully 50.per cent below val
ne, in fact they are "rushers, and if you
ask to see them you will be surprised tC
see how far 100 cents will 60 toward buy
ing something nice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Fine Jewelry.

If you want to see the finest collection
of precious gems in the jewelry line, you
ought to certainly call at Henry Peetz's 5,
where you can see almost anything you
can ask for in the line of fine jewelry and
solid silver plated ware. He has a partic'
ularly fine line of goods suitable fol
Christmas gifts. Give him call
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
BACK CANNON AND CHECKERS.
A few sets, bought at about half price,
which we shall close out as bought.
DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS.

There is nothing in which McCabt
Bros, take more real pleasure than in the
delight of the children, and for many
years to aid and assist parents in freely
supplying the little ones with the highest
art of pleasure, they have each holiday
season been prepared with an elegant as.
sortment of dolls of every description
and have Invariably sold them without
profit, their prices always being well
known to be just about one half the price
asked by other dealers. This season they
have outdone all former efforts and are
selling all kinds of China, Biseue and
Wax Dolls much below the price of any
former year. Their stock is being very
rapidly depleted and by Christmas day
they will probably not have one dozen
left of all kinds combined. Early selecS
tons offer many advantages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Sun Dogs

A pair of very bright sun dogs were to
be seen on either side of "Old Sol" at s
o'clock this morning This is generally
accepted as a sign of increasing cold
weather, and therefore we may look fol
some colder weather this week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Lnst. straped. or Stolen

A dark brown colt, two years old April
next; small white spot on forehead and
one hind foot white. A suitable reward
will be paid for return to j. Collins,
Rock island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Christmas GIfrs.

What to buy for Christmas is the lead
ing question of the day-the answer is:
go to the Golden Eagle where you car
buy anything you wish in clothing at the
very lowest prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Good Work

Congressman Neece has performed an
other good deed for Rock Island and Wis
cinity in securing the passage of the rail-
road bridge bin in the house. Mr. Niece
introduced the bill himself, and knowing
that its passage would be very beneficial
to the commercial interests of Rock Island
and Davenport he devoted considerable
attention to the matter. Rock Island
county did herself proud when she cut
down The large republican majority to a
paltry 200 against Mr. Neece, thus virtu>
ally returning him to congress. In return
Honest Bill" is looking closely after our
interests, and the people can rest assured
that he will stir up the Hennepin canal
project in lively manner when the prop,
er time arrives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
HOLIDAY Decorations.

If you desire anything in the line of
boquets, artificial and natural flowers,
house plants, holiday decorations in flow
ers or funeral designs, you should leave
your order with Mrs. Crow, on Fourth
street, under the Kimball house, Daven-
port, Iowa, where you will find a magnifi
cent stock to select from. Orders by mail
promptly attended to. d1w3Wks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
LEADING Prices

Splendid beaver oyercoats at $3.50
fine diagonal worsted Overcoats at so As
splendid blue cashmere overcoats at 81
80; elegant dress overcoats at $l1.40 tc
SIS 90, at Mosenfelder & Kohn's. the
new ard champon one price clotheirs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
A BUSY Store,

There is no need of your standing
around at the Golden Eagle waiting for
your turn, as they have employed an ex-
ira force of clerks to help them through
the holiday season,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
THE DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY, DEC, %, 1884.


Do not forget the fact that the Golden
Eagle clothing store will only continue to
give away Waterbury watches till Janus
arV 1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
Pay Your Taxes.

The taxes for Rock Island for the year
1884 are now due and should be paid at
once to the collector at No. 1919, Second
avenue. d. F. KEEL,
! dwtf Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
MoCABE BROS.

INA, 17ls, IT'S, 17sO, isaa, Second Ave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-22
THE HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE
FOR LOW PRICES
Patent Medicines Standard and Valuable Drugs Chemicals
Perfumerx. Etc Meauoe:

PRESCRIPTIoNSour prescription department stocked
the market and all prescriptions compounded by
guaranteed to be lower by 50 per cent than elsewhere
aug16-dw6m MARSI
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-30
Wanted.

In every town, city and county. an intelligent
energetic lady of coed address and some business
ability, to introduce to the trade and consulners
MADAM DEANS CELEBRATED SPINAL SUPPORTING
CORSET. Splendidly advertised; highly recom-
mended by the leading Modistes, the fashionable
Dressmakers and the most eminent Physicians Of
the United States and Europe. Liberal pay
Agents are making SIS to sos weekly. Address
LEWIS SCHIELE Il CO.,
OLA 800 Broadway, New York.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-30
Seed Potatoes for Sale.

For Ssle-About 600 lbs. of Silver Globe Pota-
toes. raised this year without irrigation from six
lbs of seed, by Barton Maize, on Silver Greek.
These potatoes are uniformly large. firm. smooth.
and so mealy that they will have to be steamed or
baked, AS they will not stand boiling. Price, 81
per ID. Also, about 200 lbs, of White Star pota-
toes. almost equally good, raised from seed this
season, at the same place. Price, 80 cents per ID.
The seed cost Il per h. Apply ut
s3Otnld&w I. H. BREW'S. HALEY, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-30
The Baxter Hotel, Ketchum,

PAUL P. BAXTER, proprietor. is the oldest
and best kept hotel on Wood River. The dining
room Is the largest in the Territory and the tables
ARE supplied with every thing the market affords.
The rooms are large, airy and well furnished.
Charges very moderate. This Is II HOTEL, and
when in Ketchum don't forget the fact or the locS-
street. below First National Bank. s2tf