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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS

Regular correspondence to the Argus.
CABLE, ILL.,, Feb 20-The cold and
stormy weather is keeping the people
pretty close to home.
The leap year party spoken of in our
last letter came off with much success; the
attendance was large. Quite number of
faces were seen from Coal Valley, and we
were glad to see them turn out so well.
The ladies of our village deserve much
credit for their courtesy and hospitality
shown to those present, and for their good
management of the whole affair.
The A. O. U. W. lodge of our vicinity
had one of the finest arranged entertain
ments Tuesday evening that our village
has had for some time. The Hon. E. w.
Hurst. of Rock Island, was one of the
shining lights among the brothers, and
delivered an able address at the Congre-
gational church, dwelling principally on
the benefits derived therefrom. The only
fault found with the young speaker was
that he did not continue an hour longer,
as the audience appeared to be very much
interested in his remarks. 1 presume the
| gentlemanly speaker knew that there was
to be a dance after the address, and con.
cluded to give the young folks chance
to trip the fantastic toe, which they did to
perfection. The dance was at Liberal
hall, and the crowd was exceedingly large;
rather more than the hall could conven-
iently accommodate. Every one appeared
to enjoy themselves. The members of the
A. o. U. W. deserve much credit for their
kind hospitality shown to those present
The managers of the dance deserve much
credit for the way the party was
conducted. Everything passed of
with harmony and peace. and
let me say that the event was a credit
to our village. as we never witnessed a
party where everything went off so splen-
fdidly. We hope our friend Hurst will not
let this be his last visit among us.
The members of the Congregational
church have selected the Rev. r. F.
Shinn, of Normal, H.. for their pastor for
the present year. Rev. Holyoke, the
former pastor, will soon depart from here.
Uncle Bowlby is still among us, and
by what l can learn, he is having a large
trade in his fine line of pianos and organs.
Last Saturday was our pay day here,
and gladdened the hearts of the villagers.
Fred Haigh, our tax collector. is posting
himself as to the financial standing of our
citizens, but finds il a hard matter to gel
the desired information Fred viii be
| glad to see any of his friends wishing to
pay their taxes, at his shop during the
day at any time.
| W J. Cooper, of our village. left here
Wednesday for Rural. where he intends
holding a musical convention. We hope
he will meet with success. as William lis
well advanced in music he deserves 4
large class. -
| Mascall, Wollene & Co. are closing out
their entire stock at cost for cash. Judg
ing by that they will soon leave our vicin
lity.a
| Will Collins, with Stewart & Montgom
! cry, was among US Yesterday, supplying
our merchants with. their wants in the line
of hard ware. a OMEGA.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Railroad Rumblings.

II. S. Nelson, of Galena, ILL.,, late of the
Diamond 10 Packet company, has been
appointed general freight and passenger
agent Of the Shenandoah railroad in Iowa,
a branch of tine Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul.
General Manager Potter, of the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy road, says that as
far as the Burlington road is concerned
it is well satisfied with the present condi-
ton of affairs and viii take no steps to
bring about a conference regarding the
Nebraska or other troubles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
HERE AND THERE.
Washington's birthday tomorrow,

Washington's birthday tomorrow.
There are Just 1856 telephones in use in
this city. s.-=a.
And still they come--we mean subscri-
bers to the ARGUS. !
The May pole dance at the skating rink
has bcena postponed until Saturday night.
The Wild Iriahman was about and hour
late last night. r
Next Monday is pay day on the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee & st Paul road
Yesterday was pay day on the c., r. I,
& P road
Eighteen passengers went out on the
Milwaukee road this morning.
There is considerable of life manifested
in our streets today. The people can get
around now
o. F. Soper will give grand Lake
Michigan Perch lunch on Saturday night,
to which he invites all his friends.
Mr.. Henry Siemon will soon open flour
and feed store,- at his present place of
business, 1927 Sixth avenue.
The evening passenger train on the
Chicago, Milwaukee s. St. Paul road was
over an hour late last evening. z-.e I'D
The farmers say they are going to have
big wheat crop this year, This is cheer
ing news. .# a..
Advertise in the ARGUS II will give
you large returns for the money SO judi
ciously expended
Mr. Charles McMicheals was married
to Miss Cora Ellis at the residence of the
brides parents in Milan to-day.
The workmen in the c., r. l. & P.
yards were employed il putting new
trucks and wheels under some freight
cars today. a
The Rock Island house bus had a col
lision with a heavy wagon this morning
about daylight The bus got the worst
of it. .-...4 w. ..sf .-.. -s..5 3
| Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
| gan & McCandless, dentists, Bird avenue
and goth street. Telephone 6S. 21-dwti
One week from next Sunday song ser
vices will be held in the Central Presby'
terrain churth. s.-.-., ..s...a.
| The banks and schools will be closed
tomorrow in honor of the anniversary Of
| the birth of the father of our country.
] Mayor Mott is on the sick list, we are
sorry to learn, and yesterday afternoon he
was unable to leave the house.
Mr.. Chas. Truesdale, the accommodat-
ing clerk at the Coal Valley Mining Co Z
office, is confined to the house with
severe cold. faa ase-
/ The ARGUS is booming Everybody
says it is the best paper in the town. L
you want all your home news suhscrib'
for it. rs @ a- a ssasg..
i When you want reliable fire and lif,
insurance at low rates, cali on w. L
Coyne, corner of Seventeenth Street anc
Sd avenue, up stairs, Rock Island.
Messrs. Harson and Bowman. of th,
circuit clerks Office, have moved int,
their new quarters, and are now bus.
arranging things in proper shape.
The matrimonial market struck boon
, yesterday, and the county clerk KEEP
!, busy issuing marriage licenses to youn.
men who entered the Office with sheep.
ish look in their eyes.
!, Ths. Rev. j. H. Wight delivers hi
second stereopticon lecture as the Chris
tian chapel tomorrow night. lie shout,
be rewarded for his labors by having
good audience present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

The pain and sorrow of morning were
turned into the comfort and pleasure of
an evening, in the case of MIR. Edwin
Sears, Proviencetown, Mass, by the use
of Athlophoros. He writes: Il was trou-
bled with rheumatism so much that
resolved to try Athlophoros. In the
morning I could not walk across the room
alone. After taking three doses was
almost free from pain, and could walk as
well as ever"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Runaway.

About Q o'cloce this morning a runaway
took place on Second avenue and Twenty
first street. A delivery team, driven by a
boy, got scared at the cars, and ran up
Twentyfrst street until they reached
Seventh avenue. The boy let go the lines
and jumped out on Fifth avenue and the
team reached Seventh avenue before thew
were stopped. The horses were unhurt,
but the delivery wagon was minus a
tongue and one wheel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
The Old Settlers.

Tomorrow at Moline occurs the old
settlers meeting, which will be very
pleasant affair to them (the old settlers)
as well as to their hosts of friends who
will join in with them and help celebrate
the day The Moline street car line will
carry passengers to and fro from the meet
ing free of charge. A grand dinner will
be served. 1t will be nice affair and you
should take It in.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Improving.

Mr.. James S. Gilmore has caught tht
improvement fever, and is having hi:
Office at his pork packing establishment
fixed up. Among the improvements to
be made is the placing OF large. black
board on one side Of the Office, on which
he will put the market reports as they
come over the wires. Gilmore's is the
headquarters for farmers when they come
to town, and they will appreciate this
enterprise of bis in giving them the mar
kets each day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
f,oed. at Your own prruss.

Mr.. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at sheriff's sale, Mr.. Il
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance oil
the stock of goods. Mr.. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his well as
sorted stock of underwear, caps, gloves,
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valises'
This stock must and will be sold at the
shortest possible time. Avail Yourself Of
this opportunity and call early.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
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Following is the description of the
three: The one that did the stealing is
short heavy set, very pale, smooth face,
fat top stiff hat black color, dark clothes,
peculiar shaped mouth; looks very much
like low class actor, about 25 years of
age, The second was tall slim fellow,
least bit of a mustache, dark brown eyes,
dark overcoat, gray striped pants. This
fellow is the owner of the hat which
have in my possession, and is the young
est of the crowd. The third was of
medium sized, sandy mustache and small
side whiskers; thin nose, the end of which
is somewhat twisted; blush eyes, stiff
hat, dark closhes, perhaps 80 to So years
of age. seemingly the oldest of all They
did not stop at any hotel here, but went
to a saloon outside of the business part of
town, played cards, took lunch, and
stayed there from 8 o'clock in the morn
ing until 6 in the evening. when they
started for my place. Hoping that you
will be able to catch the thieves and
recover your property, and willing TO
assist you to identify them if possible.
Iremain yours,
A STUCKE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
THE WATCH THIEVES.
They Attempted Their Little Game at
Burlington, but We're
Bafiied.
An Exact Description Given of Them
by Jeweler Of that City.
A CLEW.

Following is letter, which has been
received by Mr.. Henry Peetz from Mr. A,
Stucke, of Burlington, Iowa, at whose
store the robbers made visit the Tuesday
night preceding their daring raid in this
city. Here is what he says:
BURLINGTON, IA, Feb. IS.
HENRY PEETz, ESQ.,, Rock Island, nl:-
l notice in the Chicago and other papers,
that your store was robbed on Friday last,
by three men. Inasmuch as apparently
the same trio paid me visit on Tuesday,
the 18th inst, | write to you and give you
my idea of the thieves, which, perhaps,
will help you to detect them. On Tuesday
night about quarter past six, three fellows,
well dressed, entered my store. One of
them (the oldesD handed me fine gold
watch. saying: PLEASE examine my watch
and see what is wrong with it," He and
one of the gang, slim, tall fellow, stood
right in front of me against the railing
that encloses my work bench, while the
other fellow stood back on the other side
of the store with newspaper to his face,
so as to hide it from my view. AS the
watch was fine one took the movement
out of the case so as to examine it closely
and while examining the watch l heard a
noise on the other side of the store, which
made me suspicious Looking up found
but two men in the store. and also noticed
the window show case partly open and d
few small diamond rings in boxes taken
out of the case. dropped the movement
on my bench, and at the same moment
the third fellow popped up behind my
workmen's bench. made for him and
took hold of him just as he was trying to
get out of doors. pulled him back and
hammered him against the door, when the
other two jumped on to me. / took
the third one tried with all his might to
pull them off. When he saw that he could
not do it, he drew a revolver. l let go OF
the one that did the stealing and knocked
the revolver out of the fellows hand, but
in searching for it lost my hold on the
other and all three escaped. In the strug-
gle tore button out of the coat of one
them, and knocked off the hat of another
Tie button our police have, and the hat is
in my possession. ,.-.
. The hat is stiff crown one; on the
inside lining is marked the dealers name
viz ''Dickerson & Co., so Woodward
avenue, Detroit, and underneath in ink
Detroit, May IL" Under the sweat banC
of the hat is gum label marked thus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
At Peoria.

The Peoria Freeman says that Sheriff
Reticker, of Rock Island, was in that city,
and was busily engaged in sight seeing
and examining their new county building.
The Freeman is very much mistaken.
Our sheriff was looking for robbers, in
that city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
NEVER GIVE UP.

If you are suffering with low and de.
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility. disordered blood, weak con.
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
hsnceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle bY Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Weather Visitations.

Showed up in Dakota Tuesday. froze
in Montana, washout in the Ohio valley,
ripe strawberries in Texas, singing birds
and summer weather in Florida and a
blizzard in Rock Island. give a pretty
good idea of the versatility of that
eolian harp. the weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Holding Uu the Corner

A vender of toys, notions, soaps and
''Sich, is plying his trade on the corner
of Seventeenth street and Second avenue
today. All the grangers in town were
standing around him, and occasionally
would delight his heart and increase his
wealth by purchasing something
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Via the River.

The river having again CONCEALED the
hackmen are driving over it, as of old
1t saves them many mile of travel every
day, as the distance is much shorter to
Davenport than by the bridge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
New CONFECTIONERY.

Mr.. John Sutcliffe has opened con.
fectionery on the corner under Harper's
opera house, which is supplied with fresh
stock of candies nuts and cigars, foreign
and domestic fruits, oystcrs andice cream
in season. ~ %
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

The glory of man is his strength. If
you are weakened down through exces-
sive study. or by early indiscretions, AL
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen the muscles
of the Brain and Body. 81; 8 for So
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

The above letter gives several import
ant clews which win aid the police greatly
in continuing the search. Enquiry at the
Detroit hat store will reveal the name of
the buyer, and probably some other in
formation that will be of great value. A
sharp detective would be likely to work
the case successfully, as he would have
excellent material with which to com
mence operations. Mr.. Peetz says the
description given by Mr. Stucke CORES
ponds exactly with those in his store, and
without doubt they are the same parties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
New Arrivals.

A new son has gladdened the home of
Mr. Alex. Johnston. corner Of Ninth
avenue and Twentieth street.
A bouncing boy is the latest arrival at
the residence of W. W. Channon, in
Sinnetts addition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Armory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
12tf. Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

Thursday February 81, 1884.
The Mercury.

At seven o'clock this morning the mer-
curry had not dropped down to zero, but
was lettering around one degree above
freezing point.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

Mr.. E. A. Carter, So Moore street
Chicago, ILL.,, says: Il found great relief
from dyspepsia by using Browns Iron
Bitters
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Money to Loan.

Loans negotiated In sums of 81 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by viii G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
office. 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

Mr.. Hugh Olzen, 105 California, ave,
Chicago, I'll, says; Il used Browns Iron
for severe neuralgia and found relief"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 21s seventeenth street.
HARDWARE.
stewart b Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORs.
wendt, H. 1902 second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS.
wilmans, J. NJ. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARaUs; published every
evening, Sunday excepted in Argus block, OPP
poste Posteffice. Best advertising medium In the
city.
The Rock island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. A fine job department in eonnec-
ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CoNFECTIoNERs.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue,
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue. -
STATIoNERs' ~ e1a.
wilmans, j. NJ, Post Office Block
S SALOONS.
Wolff Ch., Market Square. .
Westphal, John, 1912 second avenue.
MATCH MAKERS.
Bromley, G. A. 1917 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
NOTICE.

SHOE MAKER WANTED at Cartons Shoe
Factory, No. no Third street, Davenport. None
but q frst-class workman need apply. febl6-1w
WANTED-Agents; send stamp, and learn how
to clear $1,000 annually, to Standard Library Co.,
Ravenna, Ohio. feb-sd2w
FOR sALE-old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
LICENSED TO WED.

Isaac Webster to Miss Mary Laurason,
both of Moline.
Charles McMichael and Miss Cora E.
Lewis, both of Milan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
The County Building.
PROBATE

PROBATE.
20-Estate of Jno. Thompson, deceased.
Executors report of distribution filed and
approved. Estate closed and executor
discharged.
Guardianship of Phil. M. Watson,
minor. Guardians account filed and ap-
proved.
Estate of Harley Hanes, deceased.
Claims of Seymour, Morgan s. Co., al
lowed at $171 so in seventh class, and
L. F. Harson, circuit clerk, 80, seventh
class.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-05-09
THE weekly ALERT.
j. &. WARNQCK, EDITOR
The Steele Herald is quite ecststlc over
the fact of the territorial convention in.

THE Steele Herald is quite ecststlc over
the fact OF the territorial convention in.
structing the delegates to the national re.
publican convention to vote for Blame
and Lincoln. The Herald should begin
to come down from its pinnacle of "glory"
30 that 1t will not have so far to fall when
the result of the Chicago convention Is
announced. Blaine went into the Gin
cinnati convention in 1876 with over $50
votes more than any other candidate and
maintained that lead until the 7th bal
lot when Hayes was nominated. Blaine
started in with 2s5 votes and Hayes with
81. Blaine went ;into the Chicago con-
vention in 1850 with 2s4 votes and did
not vary more than 10 from that number
through the first 36 ballots but on the
37th Garfield, who up to that time had
not received more than votes, was nom-
mated. There is no man on the Ameri-
can continent who has less confidence
than Blaine in sure thing.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-05-09

THE other afternoon yelled lady with
= half concealed cowhide under her cloak
stationed herself outside of the house of
representatives in Washington and re.
manned there for three hours awaiting
the adjournment. The fact was whisper
ed about among the members in their
seats and when the house adjourned every
baldheaded member went out the back
way. 1t would be harsh judgment to
say they all felt guilty. The more char
table supposition would be that each felt
that he might be mistaken for one of the
others and become the victim of an en-
barrassing scene with woman In It be-
fore the lady should discover the mistake
Congressman are wise in some things
9th. than legislation. 1t is but simple
justice to say that Delegate Raymond at
the time was IN Dakota looking after his
farming interests and consequently was
not Of the number who went out at the
back door. 1t is merely coincidence
that all the Dakota lobbyists that have
been hanging about the Capitol building
all winter started home on the fast mail
trains the next morning after the above
incident transp,red.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-05-09
Hon. r. f. PETT1eREw has on sevt

Hon. r. f. PETT1eREw has on several
occasions expressed himself entirely satis-
fed ~ith the result of the recent terrific
rial convention at Huron and there Is no
reason why he should not be. There is
no cause for any bitterness between him
and North Dakota. As the delegate in
congress of the territory be represented
the whole territory without regard to Sec
tlons, and he was recognized as an inde-
fat,guable worker by even bis most in.
vetsrate enemies. He lost no opportunity
to direct public attention to the advan!a-
ges and resources Of the territory north
and south, east and west, by statistics,
facts and figures presented TO congress
which aided largely In directing public
attention and the tide of emigration to
this part of the northwest. 1t is very
generally understood that he is not, and
and v i'll not under any circumstances be,
a candidate for delegate again, and it is
but tardy justice to accord hlm the
praise that IS due for lahors in the
past. He may in the future when Dako-
tn is admitted into the union as one state
or two aspire to be one of the representa-
tives IN either the house or senate, and
there Will be fe y men III the territory who
will deserve better at the hands of the
people than r. F. Pettigrew.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-05-09

The abuses of the public land laws as
developed by investigation are enough to
prejudice the honest congressman unac-
quaInted with the condition and wants of
the west, against them. These laws in
their object AMI spirit are good but they
seem to have been enacted upon a theory
of general honesty of the people that does
not exist. In very large majority Of
cases, and by nearly all actual settlers,
these laws are complied with, but the up.
scrupulous speculator takes advantage of
these benedcently designed laws to possess
himself of large bodies through the agen-
cy Of tramps and other itinerant scoun.
drels who by fraud, perjury and evasion
of the laws acquire title and transfer it to
these specializing syndicates.