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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
swimming near the ferry dock. Where

swimming near the ferry dock. Where
are the police?
Henry Simpson, of the Gazette, will
resign his position as city editor next
week
Mr.. D. F. Meagher of this city, is
negotiating for the purchase of celebrat-
ed trotter.
By invitation, Co. B attended church in
body at the Congregational church last
night.
Some of the sidewalks on Perry street
are in very bad condition. Let them be
fixed up at once.
Mr.. Dennis Hart, steward ON the G., r.
I. s. P, leaves, with his wife, today, for
months tour in the east.
G. C. Smith, who has been connected
with the Gazette as editor, has been re,
tired from that position.
The young ladies and gentlemen of the
ocCouu iCou} LCliau SuuiCh VIII piChiS az
Black Hawk tower next Thursday.
Co. B have their new armory fitted up
in first class manner. Like Co. B the
armory is one of the best in the state.
The amusement season will commence
September 10Th. The scenery in the
opera house has been greatly improved.
Mr.. w. II. Steward and Miss Katie l..
Camp, of this city, were married at
Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Thursday last.
Mr.. Wilhelm Reuter- left yesterday fol-
months vacation in Minnesota. He is
the very successful teacherof gymnastics
for the Turner'S society.
Capt Cameron, of Company b, has
been notified that the annual encamp-
ment of the second regiment will be held
at Washington on August IL to Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Clarkson of Des
Moines were at the Kimball last Saturday
evening. They arrived from the east
1nbH lOOh bllc idtS bidih iuA
Miss Eva johnson of Sedalia, Mo,
arrived in the city last Saturday evening
and will remain few weeks, the guest
of her cousin Miss Dade kuch.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Ryan left yesterday
for La Fayette, Ind, accompanying Mrs.
Coleman, Mrs. Ryans mother. They will
be absent until the middle of August.
Mr.. Henry Cofieen, of Council Bluffs,
formerly well know resident of Daven-
port, arrived in this city last Saturday
evening for a sojourn of three or four
days.
j. c. Howe who has been spending a
weeks recreation with his parents, left
last evening for Shanandoa, Iowa, to
take charge of the telephone exchange OF
| that plaza.
President Goodwin, of the Central Pa
citic, and family were in their special cal
| with the train that arrived from Chicago
at 7;30 last evening. They were en- route
for Sacramento
The Hon. and Mrs. Schuyler Colfax,
who have been sojourning at ColfaA
Springs the past week, were with the c..
r. l. & p, express for the east last even
ing.
Mrs. Jos. A NEWMAN and daughter
have gone to Wyanette, Ill, to spend 8
week with relatives hence to Whit,
Sulphur Springs, Va, for the balance o
| the summer.
Bishop Perry has accepted the invita-
ton of the clergy of Eastern Massachu
sets to preach the centennial sermon on
the anniversary of the organization of the
diocese, September 8, 1884.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Tramps.

There is hardly day that passes but
that q big gang of tramps come to town.
Some of them remain here, while the rest
pick up their boots in their hand, figura.
lively speaking, and move on. A gang
composed of fourteen Arabs struck the
town this morning from Chicago, and it
stands our citizens in hand to look closely
after their valuables.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
NICE ICE CREAM PARLoRs.

B. Birkenfield has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegant ice cream room in the three
cities. tits well known that Mr. Birken.
fields reputation for making delicious lee
cream is second to none in the west
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream, made from the pure cream, 60 to
Birkeufield's on Fourth avenue. me- 3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
A Bonfire.

The kids who go in swimming at night
are not satisfied with the light furnished
from the electric light towers or from the
silver moon, and they now indulge in the
luxury of bonfire. Last evening there
was large gang of Juveniles splashing
around in the water near the Rock Island
& Peoria depot. They had large bon
fire burning at the rivers edge, and every
little while they would come out of the
water and dance around the blazing wood
like lot of Indians. 1t was quite an
edifying sight for the inhabitants of that
locality, who, no doubt, witnessed the
scene from distance As the weather
grows colder, the bonfire will come very
handy for the kids to warm themselves
by, if the police do not interfere and run
some of the unogdly creatures in the
calabose.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
A Birthday.

Saturday was the anniversary of the
birth of Mrs. Ed. McKown. and in honor
of the event she gave party to few
Of her intimate friends, at her residence
on Third avenue All present repor. a
splendid time, and wish the popular
hostess many happy returns of the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
A Horse Thief Captured.

About half past 10 O'Clock Saturday
night Charlie Negus hitched his horse
near the Harper house and went into the
drug store on business. When he came
out his horse was gone. The police were
notified at once, and about half past two
o'clock captured the thief and recovered
the horse in Moline. The fellow who stole
the horse was brought down here and
lodged in Jail. He refuses to give his
name He had driven through Moline,
and out from there about seven miles and
then got lost. The first thing he knew he
was again in Moline, where the police
succeeded in nabbing him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
JnmDed thu Track.

As Milan street car, the last of the
evening, was going along Eighth street at
a pretty rapid gait, Friday night it
jumped the track and went over into the
slough. Several passengers were spilled
out on the ground 1t took over two
hours to get the car on again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
MnWad.

The, grass in Union square was moved
the other day 1t needed TO be. goodness
knows. After the grass had been cut it
was raked together and stacked up. Then
it was taken away. There is but one
thing that is now needed to complete the
square, and that is plenty of seats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Coming.

The good little Sunday school children,
ceompanied by the rest of the big girls
of the Port Byron and LeClair Sunday
schools. viii indulge in picnic to this
place day after tomorrow, They are
welcome to the town. At least they can
have as much of it as they can carry
away.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Cheap Lots for Sale

A few lots left in my South Rock IslanC
subdivision which will sell at one hal
their value, for u few days. Twenty acre
of good land on the bluff at half price
My farm at the terminus of the canal
lower end of city, cheap, A good dwell
ing near court house at half price, and {
good corner on Third avenue, cheap
Enquire of o. J. DMICK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
The Walerworks.

The water works were shut down for
about two hours Saturday for little
repairs. That is to say the new pumps
were shut down and the old ones run.
The water works have been in charge of
Mr.. Kerr and his efficient assistants,
Capt. Pearce and Mr.. Cox for over a year
now, and during that time the new
pumps have only been shut off foui
times, Everything is now running in the
best of order, and reflects credit on the
management.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Wines and Liquors at Cost.

Kelley & Martin, wholesale liquor deal.
ers, of Davenport, Iowa, have moved their
stock of wines and liquor to Rock Island,
where they will sell at cost to close out.
Parties wishing anything in their line can
save money by purchasing of this house,
as they mean business. Market square
3ff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Cleaned AWAY.

Mr.. Coyne has succeeded in clearing
away all the debris from the lot on which
his barn burned the other day The stuff
makes huge pile of kindling wood. We
are informed that he will commence the
erection of another stable soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Takers.

The town was full of takers Saturday,
there being no less than seven of them
here. A number of them held forth on
Market square, hawking their wares, and
gilling the unwary. The takers had been
up at Moline attending the regatta and
as the regatta had closed, they came
down here
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Killed a Dog.

A big dog was wandering on First ave
nue. yesterday evening, frothing at the
mouth. The women living on the ave
nue. became scared at the beast and telc>
phoned to the police station, and valiant
blue coated peeler walked down there and
put dose Of cold lead into the beasts
carcass. He died.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Music.

A party of young gentlemen assembled
together on the banks of the river Satur>
day night and engaged IN the pleasant
past time of singing. Later on the party
got in boat and went out on the river
singing. The music rendered was fine
and was very pleasing to hear.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Gong Away.

Mr.. G. A. Doellinger, the well known
furniture man, returned from Creston,
Iowa, Friday, where he has decided to
locate permanently. This week will be
his last week of business here, and he is
selling his goods at sacrificing prices.
Mr.. Doellinger is a good citizen, and
what is our loss will be Creston's gain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
THE pRErTIEsr LADY IN ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough Instantly when
others had no effect whatever So to
prove this o. Grotian will guarn
tee it to all. Price 90 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Street Work.

Workmen are engaged in macadamizing
Twenty third street from Third avenue to
the government bridge. Third avenue is
already macadamized, and in order to
finish the job the rest of the street is to
be served the same way. The job will be
Completed by Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
LIE DAILY Aa.t,~
MONDAY, JULY 81. 1884.
The Excursion.

The excursion up the river on the daisy
Josephine last night was literally patrons
lied by the young people, who enjoyed
themselves to their hearts content in
dancing and in making love to each other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Warm Weather

For summer garments you can be
served better at the Golden Eagle and
bear in mind that you are sure to draw a
present if you purchase amount to 81 OF
more, Among the list of presents is 5000
buggy and Two 800 government bonds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Fixing Up.

The ARGUS, as an evangelical organ,
is calculated to do great good. Taking our
advice, the city authorities are filling up
the big holes on Twentysecond street and
Fourth avenue 1t will take the whole of
this week to complete the Job.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
NOTICE

All members of the Rock Island lodge,
No. 65S, A. F. & A. NJ, are requested to
meet this (Monday) evening at 7:30
O'Clock, 10 make arrangements to attend
the funeral of our late Bro G. A. Benser
By order of W. M.
| JNo f. FLEMING, Sec. pro tenn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Youne Mems christ,an Association

The Y. M. G. A. meeting held at their
rooms in the Weber block yesterday af-
ternoon, was well attended, and a great
deal of interested by those present. Some
short addresses were made, and some fine
music was rendere /.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
The place to Buy,

The Golden Eagle clothing store has a
larger, finer and greater variety of
clothing than any establishment in the
three cities and those presents are anoth-
er inducement Call and investigate,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the
Moline and Rock Island Horse Railroad Com
pany for the Election of Directors will be held on
Wednesday, July 3Oth., 1884, at o'clock p. m. at
their office in Argus Block
j. NJ. BUFORD, See'y.
july 1std MARI. H.R. re
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
Ice. Ice.

E. Fl. Barker is prepared to furnish
ure channel ice delivered to any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address p O. Box, No. 972.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
IT, w. HURST.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
II Office in Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
land National Bank, Rock Island, Ill.
sept-26 dWtf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03
LOCAL BREVITIES


Coroner Smith Tuesday replevined a
quantity Of goods seized by the sheriff as the
property of D. E. Buckingham \ Co on a
writ issued by Roberts & Co. of Philadelphia.
Sheriff Martin Tuesday seized the property
of Benjamin S. Clark, jeweler, No. 4O7
Market street. Mr.. Clark, it is said, was
a heavy loser through the recent failures Of
d. L. Buckingham Il Co.
The house of David Murphey at
Trainers station on the p, W. & B. rail-
road was destroyed by fire Thursday
morning. A pet dog gave the alarm by
barking and waking Mr.. Murphy, who
barely escaped with his life from the
burning building. ..-......
The steamer 8. A. Mccall started on
her regular trips between this city and
Pennsgrove Thursday. 1t WAS found that
some Of her steam pipes were rusted
through and she WAS taken to the yards
of tine Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
where repairs were made in time for heI
to resume running Friday morning. She
will make three trips 3 day on Tuesday
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03
OCEAN PLEAS.
Cape Blay 10 Have One That VIII
Probably Cost $4,000.

Philadelphia Record.
The taking of soundiDgs for site for
the proposed ocean pier at Cape May
beg sn early this week. The projectors
OF the scheme have had two sites placed
at their disposal-one from the foot of
Decatur street by Mr.. Denizot, and the
other in front of the Stockton Hotel by
John c. Bullitt of Philadelphia. The
building of pier at this resort has been
talked of for several years, bat 1t Las now
assumed practical shape. he plans
have been drawn and estimates invited.
The latter were received yesterday anu it
will now be decided whether to build the
pier Of iron or Of wood. The plans
call for structure 1000 ieet
ia length aud 80 feet in
width. They provide three psvilions-
one at the surf, tine second in the middle
of the structure, which will contain
restaurant, and third at the ocean end,
which will be- large enough to sooommo-
date 1000 people. An iron structure
will cost $50, 900 and assula noes have
been received from iron men atd builders
that 1t can be erected within 80 days.
A wooden pier will cost but $4,000. If
wood is determined upon the piling
Will % copper snehtuou, III oIuef W fesisl
the cons ant wear Of the waves, and be
heavily braoed with iron to Withstand
the winter storms. The capital for the
enterprise Is at the command OF the pro-
jeotors, and, although the amount
OF the capital stock has not
yet been fixed, the par value
OF the shares will be $50. Addi-
tional steamboat accommodations are
also to be provided, the boats to land at
the pier. A fine double. deck steamer
which is now running on q southern
river will run on the Philadelphia line,
while there will be steamer every other
day from New York. Charles K. Lands,
will also erect an ocean pier at Sea Isle
City for the New York boat. An attempt
has already been made to oppose the
projected pier. Mr.. Denizot has been
approached for the use Of his site for an
ocean pier for promenade purposes,
steamers to be prohibited from landing,
he to receive in lieu of the site ope-fourth
Of the stock. Competent judges figure
out dividend Of rs per cent. from the
projected pier.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03
SMYRNA.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, March 2S.-The social given
at the town hall last night under the
auspices OF the young men of the town
vas much appreciated by the participants.
Quite number of spectators assembled
aud witnessed the exercises which were
continued until an early hour this morn
ing. Primrose orchestra furnished the
music which was pronounced very good.
SMYRNA, March 31.-The original New
Orleans University singers appeared at
the town hall Saturday evening before a
large audience.
School election takes place at the new
school house on Saturday afternoon April
9th, when two commissioners will be
elected In the place Of D. T. Smithers and
William A. FAIRIES, whose terms expire.
The Juvenile Missionary Society held a
meeting on Friday evening in the M. K.
Church when annual officers were elected
with the following result: President,
Bertha Hoffvcker; First Vice President,
Eva Wilson; Second Vice President,
Florence Beck Recording Secretary, Nj.
Lizz'A Hall; Corresponding Secretary,
Sue Quigg Treasurer, Amelia Winter |;
0rganist, Maggie Walker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03
Lew ~.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
LEwEs. April 1.-The wrecked schooner
Riverdale sunk to the water's edge by col
lisiun Rs before reported drifted out to sea
and went down The coast Sunday, passing
Indian river inlet about night. Captain
Ma, sey's body washed ashore near
Rehoboth life saving station Sun
we're seen in the harbor clinging to
the vessels bottom at an early hour in the
morning, were not saved il a mystery. The
accident occurred inside the works in the
midst of pilot boats and large vessels directly
in front of the harbor life station, and yet
the men went down begging for assistance,
while not a single effort was made to render
any.
Sloop Potosi. owned at Millsboro by Mr..
Hastings, was dismasted early in the morning
and the crew of colored men were taken Off
in the afternoon.
Schooner William P. Orr owned by A. l..
Burton OF this town, lost deck load of wood
which washed ashore d iring the day.
The wreckers, owing to the high sea run
ming made no effort to leave shore. but con-
tented themselves at carting pine wood lum-
Der aud other debris up from the shore.
The schooner Annie NJ, Reynolds owned at
Milford by Messrs. MeColley, Hall, Marshall
and Others in ballast to the Breakwater for
orders, dragged inside the bar, slipped
anchors and sailed on the beach in front oil
town, where she now lies high and dry.
Schoon'r Matte Holmes, coal loaded, from
Philadelphia for Portland. Me-. is high ur
on the shore near the railroad pier, and Ii
badly strained.
Coroner James arrived here with hi;
deputy, Pepper, last night, and will hold al
inquest on the body of CAPTAIN Massey thu
morning, after which the captains remain'
will be sent to his late home at Frankford
where his young grief stricken wife await
| them
The weather here this morning is cold ant
cheerless, and though it is the beginning o
the second month Of spring it has all the ap
| pearancs Of winter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03

While shooting with a gun at hat
which boy placed on the ground at the
corner OF Tenth aud Spruce streets,
Tuesdsy afternoon, Benjamin Writ ACCT
teutRlly wounded Freddie Messick OF Nc.
923 Spruce street iu the leg. The little
fellow only felt stiDsing sensation
ard did not know at first
what had happened. The wound is
now sore but will probably soon heal.
Writ returned to his home, on Ninth
street near Spruce, but later In the after
noon, being informed that the police were
after him, fled from the house. Officer
Adams, being under the impression thai
the man was thief, pursued him, but
after long and exciting chase he gave
up the pursuit. When last seen Writ
was beyond the Shellpot woods.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03

A Woman Hurt whtIe Returning
From y Funeral.

The funeral of tn late Mrs. Mary Rowe
took place Monday. and was attended by
a long string Of carriages to the place of
interment, in the Cathedral cemetery.
On the return, the carriage containing the
family OF B. III. Jones, whose wife was cousin
to the deceased, drep up at Mrs. Jones
door, No. 719 West Fourth street, and the
driver had dismounted and was in the act of
handing out the inmates, when the horses
took fright and started up Fourth street at
full speed. Those remaining in the carriage at
to Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Jones baby. AS the
horses started, Mr.. Jones' brother sprang
into the carriage. grabbed the baby and
jumped out after the team had crossed Madi-
son street He was thrown from his feet in
landing, and Immediately rolled over, with
the child in his arms, out of danger. The
child thus came OFF with unimportant bruises.
Immediately afterwards Mrs. Ryan jumped
from the flying vehicle and was thrown to
the ground with such force as to bruise the
back OF her head very badly. She was car
ried into the house and DIR. Fahey called in,
who pronounced her injuries not of dan
gerous nature the shock to her system being
almost as serious as the bruises themselves.
Mrs. Ryan is about As years old.
The horses continued on up Fourth, across
Market street, where one OF them fell ir
crossing, and on to Poplar street before they
were stopped.
The team ran into one OF George W. Bush
Il Sons coal wagons at Fourth and Poplar
streets which resulted in stopping 1t. One of
the horses slid 90 feet on its knees and the
badly skinned its leg on the wheel OF the coal
wagon. The team belonged to the livery
stable of William Martin at Third and Orange
streets. The coach was complete wreck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-03
New York NJ. L. Conference.

Asion'Ate7 froo5 lpihpalcn Of opecial Wlfos'
NEW York, April 1.-The New York
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church began its annual session in this
city to-day. 1t WAS expected that Bishop
Simpson of Philadelphia would preside
over the deliberations of the body, but
as he WAS taken i'll few days
ago, Biahop Harris was selected
to occupy the chair. The business trans
acted this morning was principally intro
ductory. The Lords supper was cele-
brated, aud several new delegates intro
duoed. John Paul Cook OF Franco, who
came to the United States as a fraternsl
delegate to the general confer
ence to be held in Pailadel-
phia on May LIST, made an address.
He said that the work OF the church in
France was progressing finely, that the
French people were anxious to hear the
gospel interpreted from the Methodist
standpoint ard that row that police sur
veillanc' had been removed great results
were to be expected.