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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
New Flour and Feed Store

Henry Slemon has just opened q store
on the corner of Sixth avenue and Fiji
teenth street for the sale of -four and feed
and tobacco and cigars. Mr.. Siemon has
been resident of Rock Island since 1855,
and he enjoys rhe reputation of being O
very honorable man in all his dealings
He will always keep in stock the best
goods, which will be sold at very low
prices for cash only. His stock of -four
is now on the road and will be here some
time mex: week, and when it comes he will
tell you what it is. Read his advertise
ment in another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Obituary.

This morning at o'clock occurred the
death of Mr. Michael G.. Stanley, com
monty known as Greer" Stanley, at his
residence on First avenue between Fifth
and Sixth streets. He leaves wife and
three children and was about SO years of
age. He served as a Waterman in Wey,
erhaeuser & Denkmann's saw mill.
Deceased was born in Washington
county, Va, and was a valiant soldier
during the war. On August Stb,
1862, he enlisted in Co. ''F," s9th
Regiment Illinois Volunteers, the late
James F. Copp, commanding. He wa;
mustered out June 10th, 1865 1t is ex
pected that the funeral will be held from
the Ninth street Methodist church to
morrow at $50 p. m, and that he viii
be buried under the auspices of Major
Gen. John Buford Post No. 243, G, A. R
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
The Lighting Process

Mayor Mott has received a circular
from the city council of Grand Rapids,
Mich, showing the report of the committee
to visit various cities and investigate the
method of lighting such places 1t will be
remembered that Rock Island was visited.
The committee ascertained that of thirty
one cities using the electric light, twenty
five of that number were using the Brush
system; three the Thompson & Houston OF
American system; one Vandepele; one
United States, and one Fuller. The com.
mittee further reports that this tour Of
inspection disclosed the fact that every
where they found the electric light to give
the best satisfaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
HERE AND THERE.


st. Patrick's day next.
Bridge Tender Carnahan reports s7(
as his collections for the past week.
Samuel of Posen" will be at the Burtis
opera house in Davenport, next Thursday
evening, Feb. ssth.
Cabbage, at Henry Lamps.
Yesterday was the birthday of the good
wife of Capt. Kohlcr, the genial assistant
at the county clerks office.
Bleuer's orchestra, composed of ten
pieces, furnished music for the Red Mems
ball last evening.
Fresh bulk oysters, at Henry Lamps.
August Wentz Post. No. 1, G. A. R.,
of Davenport, had big time at Turner
hall last night. in the form of camp fire
Judge Adams offlciated this morning at
the marriage of James M. Underwood
and Miss Abbie Ann Gibson, of Drury.
If you desire good Sunday dinner,
call and provide for the same at Henry
Lamps.
As a sequal to his lectures on the Holy
Land, Mr. Wright will discuss the argu-
ment from the Land and the Book at the
Christian chapel tomorrow morning.
Masquerade February 29th. Those hav
ing invitations can get suits on that day
at Turner hall. d23,2s.
Any one finding bunch of keys. abou,
eight in number, will please leave them al
this Office.
o. F. Soper will give grand Lake
Michigan Perch lunch on Saturday night,
to which he invites all his friends.
The Rodman Rifles give their benefit
party next Tuesday evening at Armory
hall The boys will be attired in their
brilliant uniforms on that occasion.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless, dentists, 3rd avenue
and Goth street. Telephone IS. 21dwtt
1t has beee enormously stated that the
male chorus of forty voices are all from
the Methodist church. Only about half
of them are members of that denomina,
ton.
The Moline Wagon company filed fol
record yesterday certificate for the in
crease from the capital stock from $780,
600 to 100000. We are glad to know
that the company is in such a flourishiDg
state.
Have you seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan s. McCandless make. They
are much handsomer than the rubber and
cost no more. Call and see them at the
corner of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Marriad,

In Davenport last Wednesday Mr.. Chas.
J. Larkin, of this city, was united in mar
rage to Miss Mary O'Connor, of Daven-
port, by Rev. Father Cosgrove. The
following evening they were given a re.
ception at the residence of the groom's
father, Mr.. Peter Larkin, 2405 Vine street,
where they received the congratulations
of numerous friends, who wished them
God speed in the journey of life. The
groom is a namesake of Alderman
Larkin, who Is a cousin. He is an upright
young man, and has long been engaged as
switchman in the Chicago. Rock Island &
Pacific yards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
fered to pale on this occasion. The bill

fered to pale on this occasion' Inc Dill
of fare was as follows.
MENU.
Raw oysters.
SOUP.
Oyster. Aullsgtawny
sirlein of Beef, Dish Gravy. Mutton, Veal. with
Dressing, Turkey. Cranberry Sauce.
Domestic Goose, CurrsntJelly.
COLD DISHES.
Roast Beef. Ham. Tongue. Corn Beef.
RELIEVE.
Beef, al mode. Boned Turkey. Pork and Beans
ESTRRE.
Escallcped Oysters. Chicken Pie.
RELIsHEs.
Celery. Chicken Salad Cold slaw Horse Radish.
Cheese Mixed Pickles. Chow Chow.
Tomato Catsup. Worcestershire Sauce.
vEoKTABLEs.
Boiled Potatoes Mashed Potatoes. Tomatoes.
Sweet Germ. Turnips Peas.
PASTRY
Aince Pie. BiackberrysjPie Apple Pie.
English Plumb Padding, Brandy Sauce.
DESERT.
Vanilla Ice Cream. Wine Jelly
Cecoanut Cake. Pound Cake. Fruit Cake.
Silver Cake. Mixed Nuts. Raisins.
Apples. ornages. Bananas. Crackers.
White Bread. Brown Bread.
COTE. Tea. Milk.
Nearly three hundred persons partook
of this bounteous feast, and all unite In
pronouncing the supper grand, seldom
equalled and never surpassed ia the an
nails of Moline's local history.
THE BALL.
After supper the old folks fingered in
the parlors and in the Office of the Keator
house, 10th to leave so pleasant spot and
so pleasant relations. Here and there
could be seen group. talking, laughing
and shaking hands, while over In another
part of the house was another party, sing
ing John Browns body" AUD Lang
Syne." and other good, old fashioned
songs. Occasionally everybody in the
house would stop talking and listen to the
singing, and the first thing they would
know they would be helping the rest to
sing. At a late hour the old settlers re.
turned to their homes, voting this reunion
to have been the most pleasant one in the
history of the association.
While the old people were gathered at
the Keator house, the young people, SONS
and daughters of the old settlers, were
busily engaged in tripping the Eight fan
tastic toe" at SINNERS hall, just across
the street from the Keator house. About
$50 couples were in attendance, and en-
Joyed dancing to the music of a fine band
of musicians. Everything passed off as
Pleasantly as marriage bell, not thing
occurring to mar the feelings of the most
fastidious, At an early hour this morning
the dancing ceased. and the merry dancers
returned to their homes, wishing the old
settlers many happy returns" and that
they might live to enjoy many more such
pleasant reunions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Goods at Your Own Prices.

M. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriffs sale, Mr.. II
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
boug ht from the assignee the balance of
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, 1884-02-23
Paying Of

City Clerk Koehler was busy today dis
bursting money to the relief" men, who
have been engaged by the city for the past
week. Three men are selected for street
work each week from every ward in the
city, and new men take their place the
following week. By this means, all needy
persons are given some employment, and
they can thus keep the wolf from the
door. This idea originated with Mayor
Mott, and it is a good one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: March wheat, 92s; April,
93!; May, 9sf. March corn. So; April,
$50; May, 5Si. March oats, 32s; May,
sos. May pork, S1s.27. March lard,
$9.70; May $3.50. May ribs, $500.
Hogs. $500; light, $500 to $500;
mixed $500 to Sc 80; heavy, $500 to
81. so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
The Lecture

A letter has been received from Father
Hagan, saying that although he has been
uuwell the past week, he will fulfill his
engagement here tomorrow evening at
Harper's theatre The male chorus of
forty voices are requested to meet at the
theatre promptly at 4 p. m. The meeting
promises to be very interesting one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
The BAH

o Ssu Kee Tribe, No. Is, Improved
Order of Red Men, held their annual ball
at Armory hall last evening. There was
a good attendance, and all had tip top
time. Supper was served by Mr.. Herkert,
and it was in keeping with his reputation
as caterer. The Red Men are a noble
race, and their tribe is on the increase.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23

The dependence of man upon wheat
bread for his best nourishment makes it
important that the break be light, pala.
table easy of digestion. Dr. Price, S
Cream Baking Powder is the best means
we have for securing those ends. A ma
ton of housekeepers have been using it
for years and found it always the same,
pure and healthful
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
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
snd domestic fruits, oysters and ice cream
Il season. 20'ot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
News.

Considerable of our local space is taken
up today with the report of the old set
tiers meeting, consequently tits necessary
to condense the city news The old set
tiers will notice that the ARGUS has the
only complete report',of their festival
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Remembered.

Washington's birthday was appro-
priately observed in the public schools.
Yesterday afternoon exercises commem-.
orativc to the day were held in all the
rooms
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
H HARDWARE
Stewart & Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
wendt, H. 1902 second avenue
NEWS DEALERS,
wilmans, J. NJ. Post Office Block
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published ever
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium in TIL
city.
The Rock island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. fine job department in connec
ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CoNFRCTTONERs
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs,
Wilmans, j. NJ, Post Office Block
Saloons
Wolf, CHI, Market Square
Westphal, John, 1912 second avenue
MATCH MAKERS.
q eaoo,a a1orpa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
The Fire. Ladies'.

The fire department of Rock Island will
meet in annual session tonight for the
purpose of electing chief and assistant
chief engineer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Special Meeting.

There will be special meeting of Gen
John Buford Post, No. 243, G. A. R., a
their rooms this evening at s p. m.
H. ADELL, J. NJ RETIcKER,
Adj't. p. c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Arnory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
12tf Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Will Arrive Monday.

Capt. Abel says the new suits for
the Rodman Rifles will arrive some
time on Monday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
Money to Loan.

Loans negotiated In sums Of 81 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by Will G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
ONCE. 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23

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, 1884-02-23
The County Building.

LICENSED TO WE'D.
23-James NJ. Underwood and Miss
Abbie Ann Gibson, of Drury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23

When medical science admitted that
rheumatism and neuralgia had their seat
in the blood it remained to find a success
full remedy for the poisonous acid which
caused them. That remedy has been
found. 1t has been named Athlophoros,
which is Greek word composed of athJca,
a prize, and phero, to bear away that is
bearing away the prize" And this ii
does both in promptitude and final eff
cheney. Says Mrs. Eliza Evans, of Upper
Derby, Delaware county, Penn: After
the third dose of Athlophoros | rested
better than had done for months"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
NOTICE.

SHOE MAKER WANTED at Cartons Shoe
Factory, No. 10 Third street, Davenport. None
but frst-class workman need apply. febl5lw
WANTED-Agents; send stamp, and learn how
TO clear $1,000 annually to Standard Library Co.
Ravenns, Ohio. feb-9d2w
FOR SALE-Old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
DAILY ARGUS.
Additional Loca'

You will find additional city news on
the first page.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS


Regular Correspondence TO the Argus.
MILAN, Feb. 23.-Dr. Jacobs, OF Penn
sylvania, arrived Friday to visit his son
Charles, who lives about three miles from
here.
On Wednesday evening occurred the
marriage of N. B. Davis to Sadie Bra
shar at the residence of the brides pa
rents. The Rev. Brink officiated in the
presence of large number of friends.
The young couple will move on farm
near Orion.
There is certain stock company here
trying to find Black Hawks tomahawk
for trade mark so says their snperin-
tendent.
Phil Wells, son of Howard Wells. was
reported somewhat better on Friday by
DR.. Plummer
P ]. Lindbeck was summoned to ap-
pear at Rock Island Friday as witness
in the Olsmand R. l. and P. case
Miss Mate Duffin, of Maquoketa, Iowa,
will visit the Misses Johnston next week
The Rock Island people will have the
pleasure of hearing the Owl club sing at
Harper's theatre tomorrow evening.
There will be four among a male quartet
of forty voices. We think the people of
Rock Island would be very much pleased
to hear the Owl club sing one piece them
selves, and they will always find this club
equal to an emergency of this kind,
The triplets of Cambridge a few even
ings ago gave series of comic Rotations
at Presumption to large house. 1t will
be but a short time until they will give us
8 chance to hear them.
The Omaha and Kansas express is at
present attracting considerable attention
Large crowds congregate at the depot to
see it 60 through the town at the rate
of thirty or forty miles an hour
DR.. Matthews returned from Nebraska
where he has another large purchase of
land-about 1000 acres
Mrs. James Johnston while walking in
the front yard of her residence this morn
ing slipped and fell, breaking her right
arm just above the wrist. DR. Huvett re-
duced the fracture, and she is doing as
well as could be expected under the cir
cumstances.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
THE BANQUET .

Words of ours are inadequate to de
scribe the goodness, the sweetness and
the par excellence of the viands set before
the old settlers and their guests on this
memorable occasion. The Keator house,
managed by the genial proprietor, Mr.. II.
E. Barber, and its popular clerk, Mr.
Bacon, had on its "best bib and tucker, .
determined that its well known reputation
for feeding the hungry should not be suf-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23

call was made for DR.. Gregg TO say
something about the members who had
died. The doctor was rather reluctant to
say anything, but somebody having pushed
him into the room, he concluded to make q
little speech. Although the speech was
shorthanded down by our reporter, our
limited space today precludes the printing
it verbatim, and only ercerps are given;
81 am glad to be here in proud Moline
today. The man who named Moline
proud hit the nail on the head. Moline
has come to feel proud of her manufac-
turing establishments"
Continuing, the doctor said:
Il knew David Sears for forty years.
| knew him intimately. Never during the
time of our friendship was there an un-
kind word passed between US. He was
one of the noblest men of this earth. He
was the first man to grasp the idea of
using water power and make it success. -
Then continuing further the speaker
said:
In 1886, Mr.. Sears and ]. W. Spen-
Ger had called at the speakers Office in
Rock Island, and had asked him to draw
up petition to the legislature on sub
ject which afterward proved of great in
terest to Moline This subject was the
damning of the river for the purpose of
creating the Moline water power. The
doctor, after protesting that his business
was to prescribe pills, and not to draw up
petitions, consented to do the work, and
Mr.. Sears promised HIM the first barrel of
flour ground by the new water power
The petition was presented, and the work
was begun under the authority of the
state. The speaker held in his hand the
time Worn document issued by the secre.
tary of state giving the privilege to dam
the river. The next year, 1887, the doc
tor got his barrel of flour, the receipt of
which he described in his own humorous
way. With the flour came quantity of
corn meal by way of interest"
In conclusion let me say, that on his
monument should be inscribed the old
Latin quotation, idest, Ell l5erto ide Gale
He erected his own monument" The
speaker then read the following verses:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
nj. E. SWEENEY.
E. W. HURST

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Il Office Bnford's Block, Rock Island.
Oct4-dW6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23

Mr.. George Mixter, and DR.. s. T.
Hume were the next speakers. They oc-
cupied abont five minutes of time IN giving
incidents of early pioneer life. They
were listened to with close attention, and
frequently applauded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
q. C. CONNOLLY,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
IL Rock Island, Ills Office In Post 0f1ct Build
ing, over Mitchell & Lynde's Bank, Rooms No
and 10. nov-24-dwly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-23
SWEENEY & WALKER,
III. III. STURGEON,

A ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT Ia
d0fice in Bengston's block, Rsck Island, III.
aug-1-dwY
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-24
ROCKWALL.

RooKwALL, Jan. 2i.-tCorresp ondence, J.
Mr.. Lew Bitner, son OF Colonel Bitner, of
east Tennessee, was inferred Ia the Rock
wall cemetery last Friday.
The Rock wal Success, owned by Mr.. l.
b. Charlton and edited by Mr.. J. n. Hut
crimson. is one OF the live institutions OF
Rockwell.
The business men OF Rockwell will give
reasonable bonus to any telephone coon
many that will give us telephone connection
w,th Dallas. Three weeks ago two gentle
men claiming connection with the south
western division OF the Erie telegraph and
Telephone Company passed through Rock
Wall looking ont q location for q teleshone
line from Farmersville to Forney via Rock
wall. They gave us assurance that small
bonu, would secure an Offer here.
The late freeze was very destructive 10
fall soyn OATS in this county. Our agricul
tursl people have done but little In prepaF-
In. for their crops.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-24
PERSONAL.

J. 3. Latin, of Tyler. is ut the Windsor.
Charlie Hyde, OF Cincinnati is at the
| Windsor.
w. W. Ward. OF the railway mail service,
| is in the city.
q. Dreyfus, u prominent msrchs 1T OF
Shreveport, is at the Windsor.
John ]. Cannon and wife, Denton, are In
| the city visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Martin, of Marshall, is visiting her
son, Mr.. Charles l.. Martin, Of this city.
George A. Knight, travelling passenger
agent OF the Vandalis line, is at the Wind
sor.
Eugene Levi lett last evening for G alves-
ton to look after business. He has branch
house there.
II. A. Pillsbury. representing the Pattee
Pillow compsnv, Monmouth. Illinois, 10 a.
the w ndsor.
M. b Rums.y, of Longview, promi-
nsnt mill owner OF east Texas wa. in the
city yesterday
H.B. Dean, formerly a resident Of this
city, but now CT izen ofTexirkana, was In
the city yesterday.
Miss Jennie Conway, one of MarshalPs
fsirest dnu shters, is in the city for few
days visiting friends.
&C. Wright sheriff of Clay county, was
IN the city yesterday III Attendance on the
Federal court as Witness
r. q DeGraIieureiu ESQ, OF L9ugy ;a;r,
enc Of the mos paom,no Txa anu iis'nB
young attorneys 81 EASTERN ieA"s' was IA
the city yesterday
J. II. Mack, manager Haverly's Silver
King company, arrived in the city yesteI-
dpy with the stage caroenters ana scenery
and began preparing the stage.
Robert Berry. a prominent purchaser OF
king cotton, OF Fori Worth, ard formerly II
re- sident of this city, is on the streets shsk-
Inc hands with his host of friends.
e. w Tnroctmor,on ,ccompsv,.d
MRS. =. W.; vrs Dowsll ot McKm.
oy her aa ~ S;ha c;,v ,he pnrsl or her 6angb
ney are ~ sne o'sS ''v ,ooe",Iv erri,ad
Ter Mrs. Seeses, VIZ i,, "s, ga LII ota n,i'
rom . w t".nrn nome v'' ""0 WIN ''AA'
las her iuiuro hone'
Miss Marie Hopson, one OF the mcst &C
complished young lanies OF Shcrman, ana
sister OF Miss Laura hopson' chlei money
order clerk at the pos,oiiice, who has been
on visit to her for the past week, lett iss'
evening for her nome.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-24

ATTENTION /, directed to q communica-
ton In another column OF this mornings
issue, signed by "a southern Man" and
relative TO the status of the negro in Texas
The writer Is Il gentlemaH peculiarly quail
fed to handle the subjeo; matter, being
one of the oldest and most honored citiz M
of oar state, and his We've are commo Nc ed
10 the careful consideration Of the colord
man. The suggestions and criticisms I'm
bodied in the communication emanate
from one who, in common with
evsry other true southerner, has
nothing but the best of wishes for
the welfare of the negro, and stand ous IN
pold contrast with the iulsome aduls,on
and sck.y sentimentality OF certain pseudo
philanthropsts of the east, who are totally
ignorant OF the relations existing between
the white and black citizens OF this snd
other southern states. II is valuable
contribution to Gu rent literature. and VIII
doubtless be extensively copied by far
minded Journals north and east.