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The Press., 1884-02-07
ROCKVILLE.

Holland County Leader: A few years ago in Rockville, g young gent had fol some time been paying close attention to a certain young lady who boarded at pri. vate house. In the room where usually sat this business couple, of course long af- ter the other inmates of the house were slumbering, there stood on the mantel a clock having an alarm attachment of suffi- cient power to wake boy on the morning after a skating carnival. Just for the fun of the thing, one of the inmates of the house wound up the alarm and set the dial at one of the small hours of the night. When that little hour had arrived, and all in the house was as still as mouse, and it is presumed that the eyelids of the young couple were heavy even, sound which bid fair to call out the fremen came from that little clock The sleepers awoke and shook themselves with suppressed laugh ter The young man started for home, and soft footstep was soon heard in the direction of the young lady's bed-chamber. It did not break up the match, and the couple are now living as man and wife not many miles from Rockville.
 It is reported that A. K. & P. Talcott have brought the building formerly occu- pied by M. w. Pember, and that they will remove their store there in the spring.
 Thompson & Holmes are building their new chuck factory on Prospect street as fast as possible.
 The Base Ball association has already arranged for 8 number of strong players for the coming season.
The Press., 1884-02-07
SOME RS.
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 A ssshock'' of considerable severity visited Somers on the evening of Wednes- day, the 29th ult, The disturbance was at first ''central, D in the vicinity of the par sonage, but subsequently, extended in all directions. The first symptom of the inn pending crash was the violent ringing of the parsonage door-hell and the appear ance of one of our prominent young men with 8 marriage certificate ill hand. The clergyman was so overcome by the sud denness of the phenomenon that even next morning he could be induced to allude to ths affair only in vague monosyllables though vigorously punaped by the neigh bors. Some of the loeal disciples of Mad anne Gossip had predicted this event to oc- cur about the 1st of April, and the s'pre- viousness'' of the fulfllment will shake the confidence of the 'stime-ists" besides caus- ing general futter throughout our social system.
 Mrs. Benjamin Jones, who. is S6 years of age, experienced severe fall on the ice in her door-yard one day of last week.
 The capacity of the furnaces in the Congregational church is being tested by MT. M. N. Farnham, who claims that by g few slight changes in minor details they can be made to warm the church on a cold day without the hitherto customary mid night vigils on the part of the sexton. Now is favorable time to inaugurate oth- CT needed changes particularly the flight of, stairs from the vestibule to the base, ment, which would be of great eonvenienee at all times, and especially on such occa- sions as the recent fellowship meeting, when the visitors were conducted to the dinner table through g binding snow. storm. Of course "the fathers always went down in that way" but the fathers also sat serenely through two 60 minute sermons on each Sabbath, with no fire ir the meeting. house except that which hared upon them from the pages of the manu script
 The approaching spring weather if proving unusually trying to victims of Gu pid's archery practice. A pair of these sufferers from Massachusetts procured the customary 'letter patent" from Judge Fuller on Tuesday, and appealed to Rev MT. Thayer for his professional aid. We are informed that, owing to the change O air or the sympathetic and reassurine words of the parson, or both, the parties started again for the Bay State in condi ton of hopeful convalescence.
 l We learn that the father of Miss N s Sherman of the Somers select school, who l is resident of Newtonville, Mass, ha. recently spent few days in town, Capt, Johnson is to resume work ol H. R. Kibhe's house about this time, reports are correct, with the hope of com pleting the inside woodwork about Jun, 1st.
The Press., 1884-02-07

WONDERFUL INNOVATIONS Many of the tiny screws used in this country in watch making are turned out on three lit tie automatic machines in Danbury. One of them, while turning out perfect screw at fair rate of speed, is considerably inn proved on by it's companions. The ma- chine takes up but little room. A man could carry it under his arm without much difficulty. A wire is fed through tube into the machine. It is carried forward by revolving teeth. As 1t appears, knife cuts away the surplus metal to make the stem for the thread, just as the chisel op- crates at the lathe of the wood turner. As this is finished, a small tube, in which the thread IS formed, advances and clasps the stem, forms the thread at lightning speed, and falls back. As this is done two knives cut that portion of the wire off, and the completed screw falls down, The wire again advances, and the process is repeat ed. The marvel of the machine is best grasped when the size of the screw formed IS understood. They are an eighth of an inch in length, and it would require 200 of them to weigh an ounce The thread on the stem is so small that it is scarcely dis c.rnable to the naked eye. Each machine will make 1000 screws a day.
The Press., 1884-02-07
TIE Connecticut Farmer in it's war upon

THE Connecticut Farmer in its war upon
 Gov. Hyde singles out one man alone for an act in which his responsibility was only joint with that of fellow official whose name is honorably recorded by the Farmer ill its list of contributors It cannot abuse Gov. Hyde without by every word of as- sault also striking Secretary Gold, who stood shoulder to shoulder with Gov. Hyde in the act which the Farmer denounces. The same legislature which repealed the law which compelled the commissioners of cattle diseases to take the action which they took in quarantining cattle which the best of authorities declared to be glander- ed, also refused to create the office of state veterinary, opposition to which step is the real cause of the relentless war ever since waged upon Gov. Hyde. There is side of the question that the Farmer does not present, but which would make interest ing reading if given to the public. What the state board of agriculture thinks of Gov. Hyde is evidenced by his retention in his place as commissioner of diseased cattle. The Farmer should now stop its abuse of Messrs. Hyde, Gold and Stew art, for it cannot separate these three fin condemning their action in the matter of the Durham quarantine, nor can it point out any proper course for them to have taken, other than the one they took, if be- ieving the horses to have been glandered. \ If the horses were not glandered veterinary science was at fault-not the commission
The Press., 1884-02-07
WELLINGTON.
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 Reading circle at Congregational ves- try tomorrow evening. @
 Ladies benevolent society at Baptist conference room this p. m.
 Mrs. Theron Brown and daughter are visiting friends here.
 The center school, Mrs. Solyman Tay- Tor teacher, closed on Tuesday successful term of twenty weeks.
 An interesting and effective feature of the fellowship meeting held here last We'd nesday was the praise meeting in the fore noon led by B. Franklin Taylor of your borough. Mention of it was inadvertently omitted last week. < ---Gilbert Amidon was quite badly bruised by load of wood falling upon him while turning a corner at the Daleyille mill last week. He narrowly escaped fatal injurys IE @ah
 Mrs. Evander Taft of Norwich, and her sister, Mrs, Geo. W. Brown of Ohica- go, daughters of the late Augustus CeRbin of Wilmington, spent the Sabbath in town, the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Carpen- ter. Mr Taft has for many years been with the Rogers Manufaeturing Go. of Norwich, and Mir. Brown is cashier in the large establishment of the Singer Sewing Machine Manufacturing Go. of Chicago.
 -ssStephen M.D.," by the author of the "Wide Wide World, , RobertC Carters Broth CTS, New York, $1, is wholesome story, showing what young persons who take the Bible as guide and rely on its prom ises may make of themselves,
 Mrs. Elijah c. Eldridge has treas ure ill the shape of a luxurious calla, three feet, nine inches high.
 ~Mrs. Wilson Curtis has been afflicted with a painful gathering near the lachrymal points of one of her eyes. Report of school in Dist. No. 1 for the the 2d term of eight weeks, ending Feb. 5th:. Not absent nor absent nor tardy, Charlie M Toplif; not absent and tardy but once, Charlie D. Hull. The most head d-marks in 1st spelling, Etta Holt; in 2d spelling, Charlie M. Toplif.
 Mrs. Al. Potter, with her two young est children, is visiting her daughter Stel Ia, who is at school in Everett, Mass.
 Your report of what was said and done at the fellowship meeting in Willingto1 omitted mention of the opening service o1 song and praise, conducted by MT. B. F. Taylor, with much credit to himself and satisfaction to the entire audience. MT, Taylor also had charge of the singing throughout the exercises, ably assisted by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Squier, and others from Stafford Springs, and they may be assured that all their efforts were appreciated, an6 contributed quite as much to the success and enjoyment of the meeting as any oth CT part of the exercises, and they have the hearty thanks of the people of Willington Reading circle Friday evening, [ I o'clock, sharp, at the Congregatioralist conference room. Author, Bryant The readers are Rev. MT. and Mrs. Morris Mrs. Frank Knox, Miss Emma Robbins Miss Minnie Grout, MT. John B. Carpen ter, Miss Etta Holt, Mr. Bert Maefarlane MT. and Mrs. Reuben Edgerton, Miss An nie James, Miss Helen Brown, MT. Judsor Potter, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips
The Press., 1884-02-07

Of the above 1 ,Ol0 children 209 attended no school during the year, and they are chased according to age as follows: Four years and under five, 5a Five years and under eight, 75 Eight years and under fourteen, l9 Fourteen years and under sixteen, 56 Had these children attended the public schools the cost of the schools would not have been one dollar more. Of the whole number enumerated 76 are four years of age, 73 five years, and 73 fifteen years of age, and these last will not again be enum- erated. There are 517 boys in the list and 493 girls. 217 children are reported as having attended the Catholic school some time during the year.
 These PIT children reported as attend ing the parochial school belong to district No 2, in which 560 children are enumer- ated. After deducting the Catholic chil- dren and the 40 or about that number who attended no school at all, we have left in the district 203 reported as attend ing the public school.
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The Press., 1884-02-07

Gill's annual art exhibition in Spring field opened on Saturday evening with a private view, to which artists and the newspaper men of the vicinity were in vited. On Monday the doors were thrown open to the public Numerous sales of exhibits have already attested the merits of the collection. The Republican says '"The exhibition commends itself to every visitor as one of the most thoroughly and variously attractive that has ever been given in this city,
The Press., 1884-02-07
MONSON.
tcoRREsPogDENcE.

Prof. Cumnock of the Chicago Uni versity gives a reading in Central Hall, Monson, Feb. 18th. Those who enjoy a literary treat will not fail to be present. It is enough to say for Prof. O., that after reading in Music Hall, Boston, this fall, he was promptly engaged for next year. Stafford people are hereby invited to send "a delegation, as an opportunity to hear such an elocutionist, outside the cities, is rare
The Press., 1884-02-07

Oil City Blizzard The Record informs us that Philadelphia lies on the fortieth, par allel of north latitude. There is nothing like accuracy in these little matters, but we didn't suppose Philadelphia liars had any parallel.
The Press., 1884-02-07

A Georgia clergyman was lately paid thirty five cents in coppers, for performing a mar riage, ceremony. Divorces are so common nowadays that man cannot afford to pay too high for cement that won't stick ,..~. 0..s.
The Press., 1884-02-07

Warren H. Burr, one of the oldest news papers in the state, for many years city editor of the Hartford Times and nephew of Editor A. B. Burr, died Monday at Hartford after a short illness. @.
The Press., 1884-02-07

Philadelphia Gall Widow Van Cott says, "No christian can afford to use tobacco. j Tobacco is awfully high, that's fact. We hope Mrs. Van Cott will use her influence to have the tax reduced ,es}S,
The Press., 1884-02-07

The Willimantic Journal publishes a column ''ad' containing the names of the indorsers of applicants for liquor licenses. It is headed "Aids to the Rum Power"
The Press., 1884-02-07

Congressman Converse of Ohio was tn only democrat who voted against the Fit John Porter bill in the house.
The Press., 1884-02-07

God save the commonwealth of Massa chusetts They are going to dispense with the time honored "election sermon. ,
The Press., 1884-02-07

A variety actress, Nellie Palmer. arrest ed at Nashville, Tenn, and sent home t Detroit, Mich, proves to be an nun, es capped from an Ontario convent.
The Press., 1884-02-07

A bill has been introduced in the Ken lucky legislature for the establishment o a crematory in Louisville, 7
The Press., 1884-02-07
ASHFORD.

-eE f-= WESTFORD.
 Lyon Bros. succeed the firm of Lyon & Chapman, the senior of the new firm being T. M Lyon of the old.
The Press., 1884-02-07

THE BEST Wordsworth, Mart l neg & L0ngmanss Eg EgEADY.MIXED FAINT at E. A. BUCK SE! CO.,
The Press., 1884-02-07

THE ESMARELDA COMPANY present \ ssEime und the HOur.s, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Feb. sth and Sth.
The Press., 1884-02-07

TRY RICE & CO.'S ECLECTIC PILLs.-
 1 Purely vegetable, cathartlc and sholagogue. Nc rial diseases Price, 25 cts For sale by E. K, TAFT, Stafford Springs. ''..'ts
The Press., 1884-02-07

A CARD.-Having completed the removal ~ of my shoe store to my new quarters on Ras.-. Main nst, take this occasion to thank the public for their very kind patronage in past years and to invite
 call at the new store, where shall endeavor to de- serve continuance of the same generous share of prices. K. fUFFER. Stafford Sprints
The Press., 1884-02-07

GRATING RINK, at Town Hall. Stafford J Hollow, open every Wednesday evening from l,80 to 10 p. Admission, including use of Skates
 20 cents. E. ]. GLOVER, Pfopr. MJn2m
The Press., 1884-02-07
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Mahsr.

Long Jones, the United States marshal
of Chicago, came down yesterday after
noon and got Maher, the counterfeiter
who has been confined in our jail 1t
will go hard with Maher he says. When
Maher was being searched yesterday
JailOr Case took from him wooden key
to the paddock on his cell door. In his
cell afine steel saw was found The jan
itor and sheriff knew that Maher had
these things some time ago, but they
thought it unwise to take them from him.
The paddock on his cell door was taken
off some time ago and dead lock was
substituted. Maher is slick crook, but
he will pay dearly for his smartness now.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
He was Drunk.

A farmer, about two thirds drunk, not
too drunk but Just drunk enough, got
aboard Moline street car yesterday and
rode up to the upper depot. The mule
whacker came to him and got his fare, the
drunken man giving him fifty cents and
the conductor giving him back forty five
cents. In some way the fellow lost his
money, and it was all the passengers
could do to keep him from bouncing the
mule whacker, as he thought the con-
ductor had gobbled it. He was finally
pacied by one of the passengers, who
picked it up of the floor where he had
dropped it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Big Fish

We have heard of big fish and heard
fish stories that were still bigger, but of
all the big fish we ever saw, the one
received by our esteemed friend and
neighbor, McKibben, of the American
express office, takes the bakery, baker and
all. 1t was California salmon, and
weighed just fifty pounds. The fish was
sent from Portland. Oregon, by Mr.. Charles
Cooper, the cashier of the Northern
Pacific Express company. Mr.. Cooper
used to work in the express Office here
under Mr. McKibben, who so endeared
himself to Mr.. Cooper that he holds him
in high esteem. Charlie writes that he is
doing well in the west, and is as happy
as the day is long.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Dissolved Firm.

The firm of Whitney & Son, contract
ors and steamboat men on the river has
been dissolved but not by mutual consent.
The junior Whitney says that his father
got possession of all the boats and
was going to retain them whether or no.
He had gentleman named Cole, ap-
pointed as receiver for the firm but the
Captain did not recognize Mr. Cole. In
an interview with Captain Whitney today,
the ARGUS reporter failed to extract from
him what the trouble was. The Captain
says his son has no money invested in the
concern, and was only partner in name.
Young Whitney says this is all mistake
Capt, Buck and Capt. Whitney came here
early this forenoon, having in charge all
the boats owned by the late firm There
are four flats, four dumps, two dredge
and three steamboats, in the fleet. They
are now lying IN the boat yards In the
lower end of town. The court which
appointed Cole receiver meets once a
week, and is known as the superior court
Capt. Whitney claims that this court has
| no jurisdiction in the matter, much less to
appoint receiver. Capt. Whitney is al
the Rock Island house, and c. s. Whit
ney, his son, accompanied by Receiver
Cole, are at the Harper house. Both
parties are watching each other like
hawks, and the end is not yet
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
List of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date May 6,
1884. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Bagger g. Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents. Wash
ington, d. c..
Ashurst, John L. Havana, grain drill.
Bateman, Enoch, Rockford, guard for BARRIERS
shears
Bates. Edwin NJ, Springfield, car coupling
Blocher, John, Franklin Grove, feed guard for
printing presses.
Claybourne, c W, Quincy, sickle grinder.
Crowell C L, Peoria, hold back book.
Curtis, Chas r s, Quincy, fire escape
Dorsey j d, Greenville, vehicle spring.
Hill, T P, Lee, wire barking machine.
Lewis, Andrew, Napoleonville spring and
weight motor.
Lock, Chas s, Joliet, check rover for corn plan
tiers.
Weber. Valentine, and Friedman, Princsville,
check row corn planter.
Wright A S, Moline. chain pump fixture.
Zellers, Theodore a, Ottawa. and annealing over
for glass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Journalist.

We received a fraternal call from A. J.
Allen, the editor and publisher of the
Buffalo Qowa) Blade, this morning He
was in the city on business connected
with his paper. Allen is an old newspaper
man, but is hiding his light under bushel
in living in such a small town. Buffalo
has only about 400 inhabitants, and life
there is all barren Ideally, delusion
and snare. Let him brace up his spine,
pick his foot up in his hand, and HE HIM
self to more congenial climes, and he will
wax fat and prosper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
River Rlplets

The river is on a standstil.
The Libbie Conger was at this landing
this morning.
The Mary Morton will be here tomorrow
on her way to St. Paul.
The Springer will arrive here from st.
Louis tomorrow morning.
Don't forget the excursion on the Jose
phine next Sunday to Buffalo.
The boats down were the Silas Wright
J. S. Keator and Tiber; up. John NJ
Abbott, j. S. Keator, Sam Atlee, Silver
Wave, C. J. Caffrey and Charlotte Beck
elpr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
ThA Sistars.

The ladies of Rock Island will hold a
meeting at the Harper house tonight to
devise some means of securing the revo-
cation of the order to move the ST. Mary
hospital from this city. This is right and
proper We cannot afford to let the Sis
tiers 60 away from our city They are too
noble and sacrificing women to lose. We
hope that the ladies efforts tonight will be
crowned with golden success.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A EIGHT.

A terrific fight between two kids took
place near Murrin's saloon on Twenty
second street, early this morning One
of The boys had small dog with him and
the other threw stone and hit the dog.
At this the boys went at it. They pulled
each others hair scratched each other on
the face and chucked each other under the
chin in a manner that showed they meant
business. They were finally parted, but
their most intimate friends would hardly
have known them, so bloody was their
noses and so dirty their clothes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Monday Morning Paper.

Commencing next Monday, May 10Th,
until further notice the Daily ARGUS will
be issued every Monlay morning. instead
of Monday evening, At the present time
there is no Monday morning paper in the
three cities, and there is naturally a de
mand for such an issue The Monday
morning edition will be delivered to our
regular subscribers without extra charge,
and will also be circulated in Davenport
and Moline. On that day it is the inten
ton to publish complete report of the
local happenings in the Tri-cities, thus
making the paper interesting to all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Festival.

The festival. which will be given by the
good ladies of the Central Presbyterian
church next Friday night, will be one of
the most pleasant affairs ever held in the
city. The ladies of this church never do
anything by halves. They will decorate
the church profusely with flowers. There
will be all kinds of delicacies of the season
including strawberries. at this festival
If you wish to enjoy pleasant evening,
be sure to attend this festival next Friday
night,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
" eaVer.

Weaver, the man who was indicted for
completely in the Car robbery on the
Chicago, Burlington & Quicy railroad
near Port Byron, was turned loose yester-
day The states attorney found that it
was impossible to convict him, so he was
turned loose. Viewers two pals were
convicted and sent to the penitentiary last
fall, and it was thought that Weaver
would follow them, but it seems that he
won't. Now that Weaver is out, we hope
he will conduct himself circumspectly and
in godly manner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
An Incubator.

Some time ago we mentioned the fact
that two gentlemen living IN the lower
end of the city had made a patent incuba-
tor to hatch chickens and that they put a
lot of eggs in the thing in the hopes that
they would hatch out in chickens. The item
was true, and now we have it to chronicle
that the chickens have Matched. MIR. Fred
kohn set 1876 eggs some time ago, and on
Yesterday eighty five of them Matched out
into chickens and still there is more to
follow. This incubation beats all. Ii
will be no trouble with it to hatch out
chickens by the wholesale.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A New Church.

The colored people of this city are
making an effort to secure funds with
which to erect a new church in this city =.
Committees have been appointed and
they are waiting on the people soliciting
subscriptions. We hope every one will
contribute literally. The more churches
we have the better off we are. in moral
point of view.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Will Come.

Capt. j. N. Beardsley, in behalf of the
decoration day committee, this morning
received dispatch from Gen. R. Rowett,
of Quincy, accepting the invitation ten
dered him to speak here on the Both of
May. Nearly all the preparations have
been completed for grand demonstration
on that day, and we can look for big
crowd to participate in the exercises.