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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
SheriH'S Sale.

BY virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No.
5SE, issued out of the clerks office of the Circuit
Court of Rock Island county. and state of Illinois,
and to me directed, whereby | am commanded
to make the amount of a certain Judgment re
Gently obtained against John Evans in favor OF
Robert NJ. Wall and Frank {. Ill, ont of the lands,
tenements, goods and chattels of the said defend
ant, John Evans, have levied upon the following
property, towit: About eight years uneXpred
term of lease of eH VIZ lot l. and W % feet of
lot in block /, old town Of Rock Island, said
property being the west half of said lot and the
bniidingon said premises. all in the county Of
Rock Island and state of Illinois; Therefore, &C
cOrdng to said command, | shall expose for sale,
at public auction, all the right, title and interest
of the above named. John Evans in and to the
above described property, on Friday the 18th
day of December, 1884. At O'Clock P. NJ, at the
north door of the court honse in the city of Rock
Island, in the county of Rock Island, and state
of Illinois, for cash in hand, to satisfy said Elk
ecution and Fee Bill
Dated at Rock Island, this Goth day of N0vem-
Der, A. D.. 1854. j. NJ. RETICKER,
Sheriff Of Rock Island county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
lMiTATGoNS OF LEATHER.
How ghcy Are f'aIEsed on Upon The
Public for Footwear.
Rochester Chroniclel

Rochester Chroniclel
"'The oft-quoted statement" said veteran
shoe dealer to a reporter, "'There are tricks
in all trades but ours is the completest fal-
lacy ever peIpetrated upon an unsuspechng
public. The fact IS that there is no given
trade in which frauds are not continually
coniurod and successfully worked will
tell yon a few in our business for am best
informed on that subject, having been in the
wholesale manufacturing trade Tor a score of
wears Right here let me tell you the cause
Of it. In any business there is a continual
struggle between manufacturers, and tins
makes Il necessary for them to economlse
and figure to reduce cost i'll the most trlfilng
details, for it is the few cents margin that
makes the profit which enables the fortunate
to wear diamonds and drive fast horses.
"Some years age there was rage for
cheauening goods. Cheap substitutes for
standard stock were eagerly sought for,
They found them. too A prominent manu-
factr,rer here, who has q good reputation,
and does business amounting to hundreds
Of thousands annually, devised scheme
some time ago which was destined to nuke
biz profits The advantage Is the extra pro
lection to the toe, maling two thichness@s OF
leather there. and giving better service, es-
necialIv III chiIdrcns shoes. Well, tins man
emit "A piece OFT the vamp at the toe, aud
ioined tie vamp and tip by stitching them as
usual The result was only one thickness OF
leather there, and when the tip was worn
through there was a hole in the shoe.
That surely could not make much OF a
saving"
@Conldn't ell. 1t saved just so much whole
stock. and reduced the estimated number OF
feet for a case Then it saved the best part
of the skin, for the TANKS cannot he cut VI
into yamps Unfortunately the tl1ck wa
discovered. The manufacturer overstepped
himself there. and the shoes which he shipped
out ripped badly. The consequence was that
he had a lot of shoes to take back. lie was
money out in the end.
9What are sorne'other tricks"
aSome manufacturers, III making double
soled mems goods, have cut heel hits OUT OF
fine first sole and filed it up with pasted stock
~, leather-board. Then I've heard OF cases
where the tap-sole was reduced 10 d lilei'
strip around the edge, with some cheal
material for the center filing, heeis art
often made almost entirely OF cheap lI'ihu
featured stock Only the best OF shoes haV'
sole-leather counters.
allow about the uppers"
aThere is deception everywhere 1here i
NO nrirne stock made which has not an ae
connanving imitation. There Is Imltatloi
French kid; imitation Curacao kid; imita
tion everything. More sheepskins are mace
mn TO resemble kid than you would imagine
There is even imitation sheepskin."
e4ov can they be detected"
..Oulv by years of practice. No PLAIN, or
binary. everyday buyer can tell India XIX
from Curacao"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

The testimony of the hundreds ana
thousands who have been cured of rheu
mallsm and neuralgia ought TO be cons
ylncing proof against the sneers and
doubts OF skepticism. People who don't
believe there is any real remedy for these
distressing maladies should read the let
tiers of former victims.--they would open
to them new life. David Little, of Sum-
mer, Bremen county, Iowa, is an old man,
nearing four score. and has long been a
victim to rheumatism, but the first bottle
OF Athlophoros was efficient in putting
him on his feet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
''Thc Eggs Not Laid Yet"

MILWAUKEE, Dec. G,-The journal prints
an interview with Col R. G. lngersoll CON
corning recent statements made III regard to
his relations with Mr. Blaine. To a question
as to what he thought Of the alleged
movement to nominate Blaine in 1883, Col
Ingerson replied: Il did not know of the
movement, but am of the opinion that it is
premature. No one not gifted with
prophetic powers can tell how he him
self win feel i'll IS. No one can guess what
the issue of that campaign will be. A party
can not afford to pledge itself to persons. A
party should stand for certain principles
aud then uae men to carry those principles
out If i'll IS the party should really need
Mr.. Blaine-whether he needs the party OF
not-then he viii probably be nominated
The movement is however, little previous
| have heard of counting chickens before
they were Matched, but in this case the eggs
have not keen laid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Prof. Il. A. Witthaus NJ. D., Medical
University, Buffalo, N. Y, who is the
highest authority, says that Calcium
Tartrate improperly called Tartrate Of
Lime, advertised as the lime found IN
Baking Powders is derived from the
wines that produce Cream of Tarler. 1t
is constituent of the grape and other
fruits, and is absolutely harmless
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
CATARRH

I' a very prevalent and exceedingly disa~
gfeeahie disease, liable, if neglected., to
develop into serious consumption. Being
constitutional disease. it requires con-
s'ltuIionai remedy like Hoods SarsapariI-
ID winch, acting through the blood,
reaches every part of the system, effect
ing radical and permanent cure of ca
Lafrh III even its most severe forms
Made only by c. |. Hood & Co, Lowell,
Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

There are innumerable instances where
cures have been effected by scovill's sar-
saparilla, or blood and liver syrup, for all
diseases of the blood, when they had been
aivenover by their physicians. 1t is one of
the best remedies ever offered to the public
and as it is prepared with the greatest
care as specific. for certain diseases, il
is no wonder that it should be more ct
fcctual than hastily written and carelessly
prepared prescriptions. Take this medi>
cine for all disorders arising from impure
blood, 1t is endorsed by leading profess
siOnal men.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS /
Rock island County ss

STATE OF ILLINOIS
Rock Island County IS
In the Circuit Court-In Chancery.
George H. Maish VS.. Henry Fluegel, Margaretha
Flnegel and William l.. Coyne, Foreclosure -
General No. 2522.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of a decree
of said court, entered in the above entitled cause.
on the nth day Of october, A. D., 1881, | shall
on Saturday, the 81 day Of January, A. d. 1885, at
the hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon, at the
north door of the court house. in the city of Rock
Island, in said county of Rock Island, to satisfy
said decree, sell al public vendue TO the highest
bidder for cash, those certain parcels Of
land. situate i'll the county of Rock Island and
state of Illinois, known and described as follows
tow /:
The south half of the northeast fractional
quarter of section nine 90, aud the south half Of
Petufer's Island In said section nine 90, all il
township seventeen uG} north of range two e
west of the fourth principal meridian.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 25th day O
November, A. d. 1884.
HENRY Gu RTIS, JR.,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island county, Ill
PARKS " PLEAsANTs Compt's Solr.
n0y-29-dtd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

From Major Downs, Military instructor
Mt. Pleasant Academy, Sing Sing N. Y.
During the very cold weather | was suffer
ing with catalrh. My head and throat
acheA so severely that was obliged TO
keep quiet Ely's Cream Balm was sug-
gested, Within an hour from the first
application felt relieved, the pain began
to subside In a few days was entirely
cured. W. A. Downs. price 80 cts)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
hC CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscrctions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, sc,
| will send a recipe that viii cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
Wrs discovered by missionary in South
America Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JosEru T. INMAN, Station y,
New York CITY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
Damages IN Both Ways

Sickness is the most expensive thing in
the world. In two ways: it puts one to
direct cost, and prevents one from earns
ing money by his labor. We say nothing
of suffering, for money cannot pay for
that. How much better to keep oneself
well hy the use of Parkers Tonic when
ever there is the slightest sign Of III
hnAlIh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
Done in SIX Months.

That coil of hair on the back OF your
head, dear lady. 1t is better than nothing
and deceives nobody. In six months or
less from that today you may dispense
with it if you are Inclined to give Parker
Hair Balsam fair trial. Cleanses the
scalp restores color, delicious dressing
Not dye, not oily, elegantly perfumed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

The Voltaic Belt Co, of Marshall.
Mich, offer 10 send DR.. DYES Celebrated
Violate Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
young, afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and many Other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

you'd recommend Ely's Cream Balm
to any one having CatarIh or Catarrhal
Asthma I have suffered for five years
so I could not lie down for weeks at a
time. Since have been using the Balm
| can lie dswn and rest thank God
that You have invented such medicine,
-Frank F. Burleigh, Pennington, n. H.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

When will the average citizen stop
spending half of his hard earnings on
cigars and tobacco2 Give it up? We'll
when he finds out he can do without to-
haceo and cigars, but cant keepup without
the infallible remedy, DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup" One bottle TWENTY-FIVE cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
A Lawyers On,nion of Intares: 10 ALL

J, A. Tawney, Esq, Il leading attorney
of Winona, Mimi, writes: After using
it for more than three years, take great
pleasure in stating that Iregard DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, as the
best remedy in the world for Coughs and
Colds. 1t has never failed to cure the
most severe colds have had, and invari-
ably relieves the pain in my chest"
Trial Bottles of this sure cure for all
Throat and Lung Diseases may be had
Free at Hartz q Bahnsen's Drug Store
Large size, S1O0.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

A Michigan man, DR.. Hirchmane, of
Norway, has devised stovepipe with Il
patent joining process, which will pro-
badly do away with the venerable stoves
pipe joke and d great deal of illlcmper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
AN sNswER WANTED.

Can any ore bring us case of kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Eletnc Bltters
will not speedily cure? We say that they
can not, as thousands of cases already per
manently cured and and who are daily re
commencing Electric Bitters, will prove.
Brioht's Disease, Diabetes, week Back, OF
any urinary complaint quickly cured; they
purify the blood, regulate the bowels, and
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale at 50c bot
file by HartZ & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
The finest Vanilla comes from Mexico

The finest Vanilla comes from Mexico.
The production is small and they are con
sequently held at very high price. This
hioh price induces the makers of tlavor>
ing extracts to substitute the rank, bitter
tonqua. 1t is by the use of the Mexican
Vanilla Bean that DR.. Prices Special
Flavoring Extract of Vanilla obtains lis
rare excellence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Charles B. Richards. a workman and
later a superintendent in Colts Pistol
works, Hartford, has just been chosen
10 Ill the chair of Dynamics in Yale Col
lege.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
Prove It by The above test jn26dWtf.

A Bridgeport, Conn, concern has ships
ped to the New Orleans Exposition a
cabinet showing every style Of lock ever
used by the United States postotfice de-
parment from 1900 to date.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
Origin of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti-
tics by the publication of the urine of
animals Encyclopedia Britannica,
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can OF the Royal" or'An-
drews" Pearl" top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell.
Prove it by the above test in26dwtf,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

My son, aged nine years, was afflicted
with Catnrrh; the use Of EN's Cream
Balm effected Il complete cure.-W L.
lIamman druggist, Eastern, Pa. go cts.
a package: See advt)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Palpitation, Dropsical Swelling
Dizziness, Indigestion, Headache, Sleep
lessness cured by wells Health Renew
or -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

According TO the truth telling Post of
that city Boston made way with 10000,
600 quarts of beans during the last year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

The nutritive properties of Colden's
Liquid Beef Tonic sustain the body with
out sohd food Golden s; no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Eleven hundred italian laborers ia have
sailed for Italy from New York lhes
have made money here, and 60 back 10
eniov II, where living is cheaper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

A plum pudding weighing 219 pounds
was eaten by Richmond (Va) democrats
IN recognition of Thanksgiving day, and
they sent slice to Governor Cleveland
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

To keep a cigar lighted one must not
talk too much. This is one reason why
women do not smoke.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
MR.anrh ON Coughs"

Knocks Cough or Cold endwise For
children or adults Troehes, l5c. Liquid,
SOC. At Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Ask for Wells Rough en- CornS. l5c.
Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft corns
Warts bunions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Twenty thousand tons of coke are
shipped every month from Alabama to
Arizona, where it is used in smelling sill
yer ores.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

During the dry season. now about to
begin, $4,000 men will be employed on
the Panama Canal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

An hotel clerk says of the modesty of
the next governor Of New York: "Mr Hin
is as unassuming AS a man can be-he'd
sleep in backing box sooner than give
trouble
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
DolL InaaY.

Cure that horrible cold with Bens0n's
Capcine Plasters They will help you at
once. Don't wait. 2jc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

A horse thief who got into barn in
Knoxville, Tenn, after horse had his
leg broken by kick, and now wants to
Sue the owner of the horse for damages
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06
Lima in Raklng Powders.

There are but two living species oil
eIepbants the African and the Aslatic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

1t is mighty small postcffice for which
there are not at least one dozen apph-
cants.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

China is the largest consumer of pig
tin 1t is chiefly used for the manufacture
of idols
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

A father and son are both under SCENTS
ence of death in a FarmersVille, La. il,
iail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-06

Hales Honey of IIorehound ami Tar
has Il far larger sale than other cough
medicine.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minnie
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-28

ROBT. Il. BROWN, breeder OF
PURE BROWN LEGHoRN FOWLS. Dur
ing the season of 1883 j imported
settings of eggs from Pennsylvania
from which Obtained some real nice
fowls. In color they are q beautiful
glossy brown, pure white ear lobs,
bright yellow legs aud large bright red
combs, are very lively, non-setters and
great layers. Mine are laying now
during this cold weather, when eggs
are good price and "mongrels" are
idle. Desiring to circulate these fowls
/ will sell eggs for Matching during
1884 at the following low prices --13
eggs for 80 cts or 2G for $l,00 Orders
booked now will be filed when wanted.
Order soon TO secure your eggs as sup.
ply will be limited, Have also some
fine Brown Leghorns of the old stock
mated with cockerel from imported
eggs. VIII sell eggs from those AT soc
per 1S or so cts per 20. One price To
all. Terms cash. Orders sent through
Post office viii he promptly attended
TO. Address p. o. Box /, Brockway
Centre, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-28
Matrimonial Musings.

II is an old and very true saying
that when poverty comes iii at the
door love flies out of the window. This
being the case it behooves young
man 10 make some preparation in adj
vance, while no young lady ought to
marry young man unless he could
reasonably assure her a good home.
A fathers house and q mothers love
are hard to compensate, but happy
marriage is the highest state of happi-
ness and every girl ought tn look for
ward TO it. AS solution Of this often
difficult subject, the Mutual Marriage
Benevolent Association. Of Marine
City steps in aud offers relief.
This institution is founded on busi-
ness principles, and incorporated under
the laws of the state of Michigan. AL
though Of recent origin april 1881
it is rapidly coming to the front, rs its
membership already numbers over
500. Membership certificates issued
from 81 900 to $4,000 The Assncia-
tion publish monthly an entertaining
little paper called the Matrimonial
Advocate. which is devoted To the in
terests Of the cause. Send for a speci-
men copy together with descriptive
circulars. Address, NJ. NJ. B. Associa-
tion, Marine City. Mich. For further
information address or call ut this
Office.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-28
We clip the following items from

We clip the following items from
the Alniont Herald Of last week.
"It having been made public that
letters would be read on Sunday by the
pastor of the NJ. f. church not CON-
plimentary to S. G. Bettis, who Is now
holding revival meeting here, that
gentleman attended morning service.
After the charges were read Mr.. Bet
tbs was denied the privilege Of saying
word in his defense. Fearing
trouble, the marshal was sent for, but
his services were not required"
"Inasmuch as Mr.. Betiis invited a
committee, consisting cf Rev. Jen-
nings and MIR. Emery Ferguson to
visit Brockway Center and inquire in
to the truthfulness Of certain rumors
affecting his religious character, the
public is OF course interested In the re-
port of that committee. On Tuesday
evening Mr.. Ferguson made but a
partial report before the people at the
Baptist church, by which the impress
sion was left that there was nothing
against Mr.. Bettis. But Wednesday
evening he completed that report, and
stated plainly that he had discovered
that Mr.. Bettis was so lacking in chris
tian character as TO be unworthy to
occupy the pulpit"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-28
Special Announcement.

A large proportion of the readers of
the EXPOSIToR are farmers, many OF
whom desire great deal more oi
farming literature than we are able to
give them in our limited space. TIC
Accommodate all such we have made
an arrangement with the publishers OF
the American Farmer to club that pap.
or with the EXPosIToR at S1.25 a year
for both papers, only slight advance
on the price Of the EXPosIToR alone.
The American Farmer is large 1f
page paper, published at Fort Wayne,
Ind. Every farmer in st Clair county
should avail himself of this magnii.
cent offer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-28

LIPPINCoTT'S Magazine for March
opens with an article on "The Berlin
of To-Day" by Anna Maynard Butler
sketching the chief features, external
and social, of Lhe German capital, with
illustrations, including a portrait of
the emperor and views of the old cas-
tie and Bismarck palace. "Across
the lsthmus Of TehuaDtepec on Horse
back" by Lauia King Swartz. gives a
vivid description of Il journey through
some of the least known but grandest
mountain scenerey on the continent.
"a winter campaign in the Black
Hills" by cavalry officer, presents a
striking picture of the hardships en-
dured by our soldiers In defending our
western territory against the invas-
ion of the hostile Indians. The author
OF STUDY and Stilhulants" describes
the career of "An American Father
Mathew" Mr. Richard T. Booth, the
leader Of the blue-ribbon movement,
which during the last few years has
enlisted vast numbers of Englishmen
OF every class and creed in support of
the cause of temperance The pres
ent instalment Of DR.. Oswald's inter-
esting series on "IIealthy Homes"
treats of Rooms and Halls. my
Dogs" Is IL short hut fresh and enter
tanning paper, and Mary Dean gives a
pleasant account Of 1.-THE Home of
Nast," at Morrisania.
Mrs. Champney's interesting short
serial, Sebia's Tangled Web" is
brought to satisfactory conclusion in
this number, and another. 1.-THE perfect
Treasure, by +. c. Baylor. which de.
picta In very amusing manner the
experiences of an American family in
England. is begun. THE Brown La
dy' is a well managed ghost story. by
an English writer, and "Washihgton's
Headquarters" by Hope Ledyard, is an
amusing sketch not without moral.
There are some good things in the
Monthly Gossip" and the number is
followed by supplement containinga
reprint of the little comedy entitled
':Place aux Danes; or The Ladies
Speak at Last" which Is standard
favorite for amateur theatricals.