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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Democratic Meetings.

There will be rousing democratic rally
at Hamlet, Mercer county, tomorrow ev|
ening. Hon. W. H. Niece will address
the people, and there will be torch light
procession. The Presumption democratic
club will attend in a body and one of the
biggest and best democratic meetings OF
the campaign is expected.
Up at Pleasant Valley this evening,
Mr.. Eugene Lewis, of Moline, will address
the people on the political issues of the
campaign. Mr.. Lewis is a fine speaker
and good and profitable meeting may
be looked for.
Mr.. E. W. Hurst will also be one o.
the speakers at Pleasant Valley this even
ing Mr.. Hurst is making fine reputa
ton as an orator. He will also make ;
good states attorney.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Sparks From the Smokestack

The Southwestern train was more than
an hour late this morning, and the east
bound cannon ball train waited at Daven.
port for it.
B. T. Gable, superintendent of the
Rock Island & Mercer County, took a
trip to Peoria this morning,
A car in the upper yard this morning
contained pair of immense locomotive
drive wheels which attracted much atten-
ton and caused considerable comment.
Railway news is very scarce around the
city depots at present. Everything i:
moving smoothly, and each road is doing
good business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Skating Rink.

Collins Bros. intend to give the people
of this city one of the finest Kinks in the
country. Work on the building will be
rapidly pushed. When completed it will
be heated by steam, which will be fur
nished from David Donaldson's saw fac
tory. A dynamo will be placed in the
building for lighting it with electricity,
which will be Independent of the regular
circuit. 1t is the intention to fit the rink
upin fine style, furnishing it with dressing
rooms, closets, etc. The Collins Bros.
are enterprising young men, and are de,
serving of the best of patronage when the
rink is opened to the public.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
A Iost Roy.

The five year Old son of Mr.. j. II.
Gardner, of Fifth avenue and Sixth street,
was last night reported to the police as
lost Yesterday morning he accompanied
his little sister part way to school, which
he had often done before, and nothing
was thought of it. They supposed that he
was playing with some of the neighbors'
children, but when nightfall came he was
nowhere to be found. The police COM
menced searching as soon as notified, and
have kept it up ever since, but up to $50
this afternoon they had not discovered
any trace of him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19

A frame scaffclding has been built
around the brick part of the new steeple
now being erected on the First Baptist
church, preparatory to the beginning of
the erection of the frame part.
Mr.. Pete Bloom left for Des Moines
today. 1t is said that he will not come
back alone. but will be accompanied by
fair partner. Bloom is certainly blossoms
ing in the right direction.
Judge Glenn desires all the attorneys
to be in attendance in the circuit court
at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, to make
up list of the cases for trial at this term,
and to make a trial calender for next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carruthers, of Brooklyn,
Iowa, and Misses NJ and L. Mcclure, of
Emerson, Iowa, who were here to attend
the Cox Smith wedding, returned to their
respective homes this morning
Mr.. and Mrs Clark, of Brooklyn, who
have been visiting friends here, returned
to their home today Mr.. Clark is yard
master for the c., R. l. & P. at Brooklyn.
He has held the position for many years.
Lumber men are feeling pretty good
over the rise in the Chippewa river, If
the weather continues favorable, $4,000, :
600 feet of logs will be RATED out of Beef
Slough, which were thought at one time
to be closed in until spring.
Miss Murray, of Gunnell, Iowa, who
played some very difficult music at the
wedding of John II. Cox to Miss Annie
A. Smith last evening, is negotiating with
the Moline Pipe Organ company to place
an organ in church in her city. Besides
being splendid instrumentalist, Miss
Murray is fine vocalist.
Saturday is the day fixed for the picnic
of the Congregational church Sunday
school, of Cable. The party will come in
on special train and will stop at Milan,
from whence they will go to Black Hawk s
watch tower, where the day will be spent.
The Sunday school is large one, and
together with its friends will make seve-
raj coaches full of people.
City Marshal Ed Kittleson, of Moline
got married so quietly on Wednesday ev>
ening that the newspaper dudes in that
village didn't catch on until yesterday
His bride was Miss Rilla Stewart, an cx
cellent young lady, If there is one thing
Ed. likes to do better than another it i.
to get a joke on newspaper reporter
We have suspicion that fact account:
for the quiet wedding.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
The Holland Directory.

To the Editor of the Argus.
We have begun work on our fifth di-
rectory for Rock Island and Moline, and
during our progress have casually heard
of some party or parties having been in
various parts of the city, assuming to be
getting up directory. Not only this, but
to the question, where is Holland, our
regular publisher" have represented that
che was in England or Europe" that "he
was not coming" etc, etc. To this we
have to say that as for many years past
we are here according to promise and
hard at work and in due time shall issue
the finest work we have ever published
We intend that it shall contain an entire>
ly new map of the two cities and fully
show up to outsiders the importance and
advantages of Rock Island and Moline
Our authorized agents are furnished with
proper credentials in order to prove they
are in our employ and that our friends
and the public generally may not be de-
ceived or imposed upon. Very respect
fully, JOHN HOLLAND,
Ct Manager Holland Publishing Co,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
County Building


s17-James Kelly to Jacob A. Carpen>
ter c ] sw and NV / Sc /, 80 Is, 3w;
81, 200.
South Williams to Geo W. Weaver, W
80 acres nv Sc and acres ne sw, /, II,
1w; $275.
PROBATE
1S-Estate of Robert Kurtz, deceased
Petition for letters of administration by
Margaret Kurtz, widow.
Estate of William Hoffman, deceased.
Will admitted to probate and ordered re-
corded
Guardianship of Annie and Edward
Bendle, minors. Letters of guardianship
issued to Leonard Bendle, Sr Bond filed
and approved.
19-Guardianship of minor heirs OF
Josiah Wylie, deceased Guardians fina'
account filed and approved.
LICENSED TO WED.
1S-Edward Kittilsen and Miss Lils
Stewart, both of Moline.
STANDARDIZATION
First papers-Edward Neare and Franz
| Miles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
A Delighted Audience.

This is what the Davenport Herald says
of Prof. Morris Troupe of Educated
dogs:
But short time ago we had occasion
to head an article, "a disappointed aud
fence, in referring to a play called the
Rajah. With pleasure therefore we
record the fact that the opera house last
night held the most delighted audience
that has ever been within its walls. 1t
was not children alone that enjoys
ed the performance, as through the
house many venerable head could be
seen, the owner of which enjoyed the
show the most. Children screamed with
laughter, while the laughter of
older folks was more subdued they en-,
joyed the performance much better for
they could understand the degree of
intelligence reached by the dogs, and the
persistent training skill and patience it
must have taken to bring them to this
high order of intelligence. When two
dogs dressed up as Mr.. and
Mrs. Schneider came upon the
stage, Mr.. Schneider wheeling a baby
carriage in which there was a small dog
dressed up in baby clothes, the house
roared with laughter. Mr.. Schneider
presented the appearance of hen pecked
husband, as the wife dressed up in a eau.
| dy costume followed after him and the
baby. Although Mr.. Schneider looked
unhappy as if he was afraid of his
spouse, he gave an exhibition of waltzing
| while Mrs. Schneider looked admiringly
on. Prof. Morris has one dog who is the
best actor that has been in the opera
house for some time. The dog is known
as Major. He seems 20 enter into the
spirit of the performance, and to see him
hiding from the Prof, going from one
| barrel to another as the professor was
about to catch him, and as the dog picked
his steps lightly, as if afraid of making a
noise, one could not help thinking that it
possessed human intelligence Then again
the dogs formed pyramid on revolv-
ing cylinder, about ten feet from the
ground, and as soon as the Prof stepped
aside, Major caught the handle of the
cylinder and with such waggish look
commenced turning it. There were other
features that are worthy of praise, partic-
ularly the leaping dogs. making leaps that
excite surprise The manager of the en-
tertainment. Mr.. S. T. Lewis, deserves
much credit for the excellence of the en- :
tertainment. AS this the last night of the
show, parents should not miss the oppor-
tunity of seeing it. 1t is hoped that the
present management OF the opera house
will profit by the good entertainment of
last night and that hereafter the citizens
of this city will have frequent opportuni-
ties of bringing their wives and children
to witness performance that can be en-
ioyed, instead of wishy washy ta>ta plays.
1t is generally supposed that "a word to
the wise is sufficient" but if the next
play produced at the opera house is not a
worthy one, we will believe that instead
of word Whole dictionary is needed to
improve the plays produced there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: October wheat. ~ Novem-
Der, 7S5; December. 80. September corn,
"a October 542; November. 49,; year,
37!. September oats, 254; October, 25s
November, 252; May, 29s. Year pork,
$1130 October lard, $115; November,
S762. October ribs, $500, Hogs, TO-
600; light S.. So to So 20; mixed s. 40
to S.. 50; heavy, S. IS to $50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
The Place to Ruv Grocarias.

One of the oldest business houses in
this city is the grocery firm of John
Streckfus, corner of Third avenue and
Sixteenth street Their stock is one of
the largest as we'll as the best, and their
prices are so very low that competition is
out of the question. Very naturally the
question will be asked, why can they sell
cheaper than most other dealers?' Be
cause they buy in larger quantities and
have no rent to pay. Mr.. Streckfus makes
speciality in dealing in flour. He handles
all grades and sells it for less money than
other dealers. In fact his prices at retail
are about what you would pay if you
bought at wholesale. Patronize the cheap
cash grocery of John Streckfus. and get
your groceries for less money than al
other places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Bum & Philippi's Directory.

To the Editor OF the Argus.
We are not here to deceive or impose
upon any one. We care not whether
Manager John Holland is in this city, in
England or in Greece. We have been
busy for the past five weeks upon the
preliminary work preparatory to the
publication of new city directory of
Rock Island, Moline and Milan, and
will issue guide book that will speak
for itself. Our printing and binding
will be done here and not in Chicago
Those who have and those who will sup
port us will never roget having preferred
our work to that of the Holland Publish
ing Company Very respectfully,
1876 BUM & PHTLIPPI.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
The River

The White Eagle passed up the river
early this morning with a big trip of
freight and long list of passengers
The Josephine made her regular appear
ance at this port today. She is doing "a
ratlling business in the short line trade
this season.
The St. Paul passed down about mid
night last night. She came from above
at six O'Clock last evening and took on
big consignment of onions at Daven-
port.
The Sidney will pass up tomorrow
The Libbie Conger will pass down the
river tomorrow.
The Saltwater passed up this morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Fine Bakers, Goods.

Messrs. Blume & Williamson, the Eagle
bakery men, are attracting some of the
best trade in this city because they are
experts in the business. They cannot be
excelled in fine work. They are busy now
making fine breads, cakes and pies for
accommodation of the crowds who are
expected to attend the mass meetings
next week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
The Jewish New Year .

The jewish new year begins at 6 p. m.
today and closes 6 p. m. tomorrow in
stead of Sunday eevning as announced
Yesterday The year 5,645 will open this
evening. 1t is quite probable that the
Hebrew people hereabouts will very gen
orally observe the day. May Bros store
will be closed from p. m. today until 6
d. m. tomorrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
A New Fence.

1t is understood that a new fence is to
be built around the new county building
soon. The one recently placed around the
building is but temporary affair to pre-
vent people from tramping over the new
ly filed ground. When the new fence is
completed grass seed is to be sown around
the yard, and next year very handsome
ward NAV he expected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
Nlpped in the Bud.

There came near being a runaway on
Nineteenth street between First and SECS
ond avenues Yesterday A dray horse
which had been allowed to stand united
began to wander around and as he felt no
restrain: he started on 9allop tor Second
avenue, but was OPPORTUNITY headed off by
passer by. The street was pretty well
filled with light vehicles and considerable
damage might have been done but for the
timely action of the pedestrian who SC
neatly stopped the runaway.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
The Last Of the Season!

There will be grand excursion to Mus
catine on the steamer Josephine, and ex-
cursion barge Billy" Sunday, Septem-
Der, 81. Boat will leave Rock Island at
$50 a. m. Music by Biehl's Rock Island
Arsenal band. Dancing free. A pleasant
trip for all. Tickets IS cents each. Tick
cts for sale by Geo. Lamont, Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
THE pRtTrI ST LADY In ROCK IsLaND.

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was a superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it. to ALL Price 90 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
s>HE DAILY ARGUo.
FRIDAY, SEPT, 10, 1884.
The Flag,

1t has been decided to hang out the big
democratic flag on Second avenue between
Rock Island house and the building oppo-
site. 1t will bea much more conspicuous
place and the big flag will show off to
good advantage there
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874 Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19

DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19

Remaining uncalled for in the Postoffice al Rock
Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
TUITPsDAV EVENING San, 10 1904


Remaining uncalled for in the Postofice al Rocl
Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
THURSDAY EVENING, Sept Is, 1884.
Brant Miss McDunnan Lizzie
Behring's Miss Kruse Aug
Bruce Frank King Helen
Biggart James Kings Mrs Megs
Brink JAS II kirtZ Peter
Brown Naoma Lei Eva
Blomquist Matilda Long Mrs C
Benna Miss Sic Limburg Mr. II
Corker AC Montgomery Mrs Ell
CLARK Alice Moore John Capt
Christensen Andrew Mimic j d
Curtis Chas II Purey CHI
Conner Eliza Pingree Frank A (2l
Carr Thos Peterson Inga
Campbell L Peterson Mrs Lizzie
Driscoll John Kooney Annie
Dunaway John Ross Sarah
Daley John Roberts Susie
Dunn Lizzie Robertson Mrs W
Deman Myrtle Schultz Mrs Annie
Ehiers Matthias Slowed Henry NJ 81
Elgress Mary Simser
Estece Frank SymerJJ
Finch A D Schleuzig
Fries Carrie Seigler NJ Nina
Falahey Edward Stowe Mrs
Forbes Maggie Shea Mary K
Hamberton Elmer Tuck Chas
HANNA j Wilson Caroline
HotZ Jake Tanner Henry C
McCord Miss Rel r Wright Frank
Mcmahon MIR Wynn Lizzie E
Youngdahl Geo
FOREIGN LIST.
Granander John Kelly MIA
Mcdonald John Landau Joseph
johnson Miss Breta Nelson Wilhelm
Studeman NJ
Give the number of the list when calling for ad
vertised letters.
C. W. HALVES, P. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19

The jury in the case of the People VS.
Richard Lloyd, which has been on trial
since last Monday, returned a verdict this
morning, finding the defendant not guilty.
This case is familiar to all our readers.
Lloyd was charged with attempting to
procure an abortion upon girl named
Jennie Woods. The details were given i'll
the ARGUS at the time the affair was made
public. The verdict of the jury was a sur
prise, as it was generally though last ev>
ening that Lloyd would at least get one
year in the penitentiary.
The case of the People vs. A. J. Hill.
charged with an attempt to murder Will
liam Bailey at gathering in court house
square last Decoration day, was called at
10 a. M today, and at noon eight jurors
had been secured, and the regular panel
exhausted. Judge Glenn issued an order
for a special venire of 12 new jurymen to
report this afternoon. States Attorney
Parmenter is assisted in the prosecution
by E. D. Sweeney, and Major Beardsley,
NJ. NJ. Corbett, and j. T. Kenworthy ap-
pear for the defense.
The following entries appear on the
| docket:
IN CHANCERY.
Chas Dibbern ct al VS. John H. Girls
well ct al, suit dismissed by compliments
by agreement of ike parties at their costs,
and by agreement of parties complain
ants released from all damages in conse-
quence of the expense of the amount of
Injunction.
CRIMINAL CASES.
The People VS. Richard W. Lloyd, at
tempting to procure an abortion Jury
trial. Jury return verdict finding the
defendant not guilty.
People VS. James L. Claw. appeal by
defendant. Dismissed. People VS. John
Mayer, assault and battery. Plea of not
guilty Withdrawn. Plea of guilty entered
and defendant fined S. on such plea, to
stand committed until fine and costs are
paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-19
For Sale.

My residence on Elm and Lee streets,
containing about four acres, house and
barn are complete; the yard with the
beautiful shade trees cannot be surpassed
in the city; location the very best. / will
sell within thirty days at great bargain
Address, o. j. DIMICK,
Chicago, III.
P. S.-Also 10 lots in my sub division
at fair grounds at half price; 30 acres ad-
joining Boyer's farm; Is acres in lower
end of city including all of my Rock
Island improved property. Enquire at L.
D. Dimick's repository, Rock Island. dot
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26
An EdItor,a Tesri,nonfal.

ReUiesO, Greenwich, o., writes: Last Janu-
airy met with very severe accident, caused
by runaway horse. used almost every
kind Of salve to heal the wounds, which
turned to running sores, but found nothing
to do me any good till / was recommended
Henry's Carbolic Salve / bought box, and
it helped me at once, and at the end of two
months was completely well. Tt il the best
salve in the markes, and / never fail OF tell
ing my friends about it, and urge them TO use
it whenever in neei.n
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26


General Grant recently wrote as fol-
lows to q gentleman in Philadelphia:
when / reached Appomattox Court
House, Lee had been in McClean's house
for some time. All there IS of the APP
pie tree story is this: When | received =
note from Lee asking to meet me at An-
pomattox, where iae then was, sent him
4 note saying | wssuld be there as soon
as possible. ThcEe was al old apple or
chard on the hillside opposite McClean's
house, where the advance Of Lees army
had halted when he white flag was ex~
hibited. a farm road ran diagonally UP
the hill through tie orchard. II places
where trees were close to the wheel tracks
on the upper side of the road the roots
had been cut of BY being continually
run over. This loft low bank between
the read and trees so cut. When the Of
ficer General q. 6. Babcock) who bore
nv reply 10 General Lee reached him, be
was seated on ono of these embanklnents
with his feet in the road and his mack
against the tree. He WIS then insiaed
to pass through en- lines to : house s.
await ny arrival
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26
The sharpest knife is easiest nicked.


are the words used by lady, who was at one
time given up by the most eminent physicians
and left to die. Reduced to q mere skeleton,
pale and haggard, not able to leave her bed,
from all those distressing diseases peculiar to
suffering females, such as displacements, leu
corrhoa, Inflammation, etc, etc. She began
taking Or. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescription, y
and also using the local treatments recon-
inended by him, and is now, she says, "as
good as new.n Price reduced to one dollar.
By druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26

and everything In the nature Of eTuptions,
blotches, pimples, ulcers scrofulous hIamors,
and fncipient consumption, which is nothing
more nor less than scrofUla of the lungs, com
pletely out Of the system. Il stimulates and
invigorates the liver, tones up the stomach.
regulates the bowels, purifies the blood. and
builds no the weak PLACES OF the body. IL is a
purely vegetable compound, and win do more
than Il claimed for it. We refer 20 DR.. Piarce's
Golden Medical Discovery
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26

THE voLTAIo BELT Co., of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELEC-
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(young or oldl afflicted with nervous debil-
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neuralgia, paralysis, and meny other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incur
red as thirty days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26
$40 lady of reinement likes 70 res

No lady OF refinement likes TO resort
to superficial devices to supply becoming
semblance of her former beauty. 1t is health
alone that lights the countenance and brings
back fresh tints to the faded cheek. If any
thing on earth will do this. it IL Mrs. LYDIA
u. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which
has already brought health to multitudef
with whom all other means had failed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26

For years have been afflicted with Hay
Fever. gave Ely's Cream Balm a trial.
The relief was immediate. j regard myself
cured.---G. SCHRETBER, Supt. Of Cordage
Co., Elizabeth, N. j., price 80 cents.
HAY FEVER. ! have used Ely's Cream
Balm for Hay Fever, and have experienced
great relief. recommend it as the best of
all the remedies have tried.---T. b. jerks,
Lawyer, Grand Rapids, Mich. Price 80
sents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26

tnanently cure the worst cases of rupture
without the use of knife. Send two letter
stamps for pamphlet and references. Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, 663 Main
street. Buffalo. N Y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26

ssTeIl y0ur mistress that have torn the
curfaif1. = said a border to Z female domes-
tic. Every we'll sir; mistress viii put it
down as extra rent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-26

On every banner blazon bright,
The motto strong for which we fight,
OF all the oils that e'er were seen,
There's none that beats our CarbOline.