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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Trial List.


The Rock Island county Bar assOcia,-
ton met yesterday afternoon and
arranged the following trial list for next
week: On Monday, No. 8. Henry L.
Bullen VS. George W, Dow, ct al; assump.
sit and No. IA the people VS. Henry Hay
den, ct al; debt. On Tuesday, No. 9, J .
GREENWOOD & Co. VS. J. s. keator,
assumpsit and No. 12 Sprague, Warner
& Co. vs. L. B. Mapes & Co., assumpsit
On Wednesday. No. 10 Van Patten &
Marks VS. L. B. Mapes s. Co, assumpslt
and No. 81 Henry Darts Sons VS. L. B.
Mapes & Co., assumpsit. On Thursday
No. 80, Peter Knutson for use VS. Adolph
Weckel, assumpsit, and No SO, Marty
Kelley for use VS. Meese & Judd, assump
sit. On Friday, No. 90, Klein & Som
mer VS. J. Frank Ankrum, replevin, ant
No. 43, Mclaughlin & Miller vs. John s
Boney, assumpsit. On Saturday, No. As
Jacob Evers VS. John Warner, ejectment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
How They do Crack,

Listen to the murmurings of the COM
petitors of the Golden Eagle. They all
feel envious of the great success which it
has attained during the last year. They
call it the prize humbug and other names,
but the Golden Eagle goes right on at,
tending TO its own business, and the
masses come and go all well satisfied with
the great bargains they receive there.
With first class credit the Golden Eagle
discounts all its competitors from the fact
their purchases are more extensive. The
giving away Of presents was the means OF
forming many acquaintance with
the people in this section, who
are satisfied with the goods they
have bought at this place and unan-
imously agree that the prices are lower
than at any other place. Some of the
small fry would like to sell low if they
could, hut they 'Kohnit." They try and
"Mosey" up to the Golden Eagles prices
but it don't work; they are young yet but
will learn more as they grow older. Peo>
pie who want first class goods made up
in the best style at the lowest prices, do
not patronize the small concerns where
the assortment is poor, but they go to the
largest houses like the Golden Eagle,
where they can find full assortment of
everything.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Drowned While Drunk.

Coroner Halves and Deputy Coroner
Eckhart returned from Cordova lasteven.
ing, where they held an inquest on the
remains of young man named Clarence
Brown. 1t seems that Brown, with two
other companions named John Robinson
and Martin Love, had been drinking in
the village saloon pretty heavily all day,
and shortly before midnight Thursday
they got in skiff to cross the river to
Princeton. After they got out in the
river, Love and Martin made an
attempt to exchange places for the pur-
pose of rowing better, and in doing SO
upset the skiff, and soon the trio were
struggling in the water. Robinson chung
to the boat and Love swan TO shore, but
Brown sank to rise no more. The body
was soon taken from the water, but all
efforts to revive the victim proved futile
Coroner Halves empanneled jury com
posed of Isaac Cool. foreman; A. S. Eye,
R. s. Cool, ]. J. Johnston, L. V. Eek
hart, and A. s. Marshall The jury re-
turned verdict that deceased came to
his death by drowning while drunk on
liquor furnished him by man named
Drexel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Pioneers.

While OF the old settlers picnic yester-
day, the ARGUS reporter had the pleasure
of meeting with several very old settlers
and heard them recount their adventurous
life when they first arrived in this county.
The Oldest gentleman on the ground
yesterday was Squire David Pinck-
ley, of Milan, who was born in Pennsyl>
vania on the first day of December, 1879,
which will make him So years of age the
first day of next December He is re-
markably hale and hearty man for per-
son of his age. 81 have not an ache nor
pain in my body" he said; mot even a
corn on my foot. l think nothing of
walking from Milan to Rock Island, and
feel just as well, although, of course,
not as active, as when l was only %.
He located in Milan in 1916, when the
country was very sparsely settled.
William Miller. of Taylor Ridge, arrived
in Rock Island county just thirtyeight
years ago yesterday-Sept. 5, 1886 While
attending the picnic he was also celebrat-
ing the anniversary of his arrival to these
parts.
Supervisor James Taylor, of Taylor
Ridge, came here in 1S42, which gives
him front rank among the early timers
Daniel Mosher. of Hampton, will cele'
brate his eightysecond birthday mex
Tuesday, the 9th OF September. He is ont
of the very first settlers
DR.. E. H. Bowman, of Andalusia, wa.
s. years old the fifteenth of last August
He came here in 1S43, and going to Blacl
Hawks watch tower, he climbed to thu
top of large tree and took in the gran(
view there presented. He was all alone a
the time.
Louis Wilson, of Rural, is 70 year
of age, but does not belong to the oil
settlers society, not coming here unit
1850.
| Dr. P Gregg is in his 10Th year, AM
has always taken an active part in tn
proceedings of the society.
| Besides the gentlemen spoken of, Their
were President E. P Reynolds. SOUR
Chopper, James Glenn Ira Weatherhead
John A. Boyer, Samuel Goode. and man.
others.
The lady members of the society wer
also present in large numbers. but the re
porter did not summon sufficient courdg
to ask questions in regard to their age:
as he has had experience in that directio
: before, and knows how sensitive tn
feminine sex are on that subject. SuffiC
to know that many of them came her
: with their husbands, and worked an
, drudged like noble martyrs,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Dohlman.

One of the most genial souls that in
fest this terrestrial globe, is 0. G. Dohl
man, the caterer at Black Hawk watch
tower. He runs a model hotel at this
pleasant summer resort, and those who
come under his care have no cause tC
complain for want of attention. DOLL
man did rushing business at the old
settlers picnic yesterday, and fed every,
one who went without lunch basket.
He also disposed of large quantity of
ice cream aid other delicacies, so that all
went away satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06


Yesterday evening, little girl about
nine years of age was brought to the City
Hall, in Rodgers hack to make inquiries
so that her mother could be found She
got ON the train at Rock Island provided
with the following letter addressed to
Conductor Hitchcock:
Mr. Hitchcock, Dear Slr:-You will
please take charge of the little girl AIDE
laide Curtis, and deliver her to her moth.
er, who will probably meet you at the de
pot In Peoria. Her mother was formerly
Mrs. Mirandi Curtis, and is now known
as Mrs. Alex Davis or Mrs. Jim Smith
Davis or Smith used to work on the streets
digging sewers. He is said to live near
the depot Mike Bergan, who worked in
railroad shop as blacksmith, knows
Davis and knew him in Ireland before he
came to this country. Employ carriage
if necessary
No one knows the lady referred to and
she was taken to the Peoria House to
await further developments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Tha RiYar.

The Josephine will be here on her reg>
ular trip tomorrow.
The F. G. A. Denkman came down with
large raft of logs this morning, being
assisted over the rapids by the Pilot.
The Libbie Conger came from the north
today, and after taking on a goodly
amount of freight and quite a number of
passengers she passed south.
The White Eagle did not arrive at this
port until this morning. She has big
trip, and the difficult navigation makes
her progress up the river slow and uncer-
tain.
The Sidney passed up the river on hcl
Dakota excursion this morning. The fare
from here was only 5000 for the round
trip to Blsmark. and yet only few took
advantage of the excursion.
Capt. c. W. Durham, the jolly cons
mander of the Gen. Barnard, arrived home
from down the river last evening He
says there are three steamboats, and
twenty-four barges on their way up the
river to point above Dubuque, to do
somework. The fleet will probably pass
here tomorrow.
The elegant and palatial new steamer Of
the saints line Gem City-is now run
ming between Keokuk and St. Louis. She
is said to be the fastest boat on
the river, and probably will make a
trip north next week. On her trial trip
last Tuesday she averaged twelve miles
an hour up stream with tremendous
load of passengers on board.
River men are considerably amused
over little race between the West Rambo
and Pilot, two raft boats, which occurred
the other day. The Rambo which prided
herself on being the fastest rafter on the
river backed out from the landing at LIE
Claire and set up scream of defiance
challenging the Pilot to come out for a
race. People ran to the river bank think
ing some accident had happened, so loud
and terrific were the whistles of the Rom
DO. The Pilot accepted the challenge
and the boats started up the river with
the Rambo showing the way two lengths
ahead There was raft coming down
and it was understood that the boat first
reaching it should have the job of pilot
ing it over the rapids. After nip and
tuck race of five miles the Pilot went to
the front and won the race in good shape.
Now she carries the broom and screams
defiance at her defeated rival every time
she gets within hearing distance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
A Picnic Party.

Yesterday party of young people from
the country, with their friends from the
city, had a very pleasant picnic near
Black Hawks watch tower. The day was
spent in games and fishing, and good
time generally was had by all. The names
of the party were: Ed Hollister, Oscar
Marsh, Charles Boyles; Misses Clara Hol-
lister, Emma and Addie Boyles, Anna
Dumbell, May Condor, Lettie and Ida
Kendall, all of Hamlet; Lewis Edgington,
of Reynolds, Ira Kerr, of Des Moines, J.
s. White, 0. M. Boyles, Al WEIGH, Miss
Luken and Miss WEIGH, of Rock Island;
Miss Flood and Miss Rogers, of Hopkln-
ton, Iowa. The party numbered mines
teen and they were jolly crowd.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Robbing the Mails.

A curious and systematic case of letter
filching from the postofice has just came
to light A clerk in Loeb's clothing store
found two letters directed to E. G..
Heckle, of Rock Island. They were lying
behind dry goods box in front of the
store. The clerk returned them to Mr..
Heckle, who found, upon reading them,
that they had come from his old home in
Pennsylvania, and had been mailed over
month ago. One was from his father,
who wrote that he would find enclosed a
check for $25. OF course the check was
gone. He had received checks from home
before, and his father had always made
them out to E. G. Heckle or bearer and
it is presumed the check in the letter
found was made out in the same way,
and some one drew the money. Mr..
Heckle has frequently written to his rela-
tives in the east within the past two
months, and was surprised that he did not
get an answer. The matter is now plain.
Someone has been taking his letters out
of the office. He has laid the matter be-
fore the proper officials, and one of these
fine days the mail thief will be caught.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
wedding Annli |, 1

Twentyfour years ago today In the city
of Baltimore the couple who are now, and
since the above mentioned date have been
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Kerr, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony. The
twentyfourth anniversary or their we'd
ding day finds them healthy, happy and
prosperous. receiving the congratulations
of many friends. May the sun shine as
brightly through the remainder of theil
lives as it does today; and may the
worthy couple live to see many returns Of
their wedding anniversary is the mani
nous wish of many friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Police Pickinrs.

Edward Rock is on his way to Penn
sylvania Yesterday be stopped off here
to rest and revive his dropping spirits.
He revived the latter to such an extent
that last night he could not tell dry
goods box from a six story building. He
was vigorously pounding on the door of
Stephen Stader's house on Moline ave-
nue. late last night, demanding admission
when Officer Green came along and run
him in. This morning he was before
Justice Chopper charged with having been
drunk and disorderly. Maybe ye think
I'm Irish, but I'm not, I'm French,
Squire" remarked the prisoner with an
elegant brogue. Five dollars with costs"
dryly responded his honor, and Mr.. Rock
paid up and continued his journey east>
ward
Arthur Gamble isn't fellow to gamble
on as a sober man. At least that was the
case last night. He was found lying on
the sidewalk In drunken stupor by Off
Ger bunker and after some difficulty was
induced to adjourn to the police station.
This morning he paid SIS for the good
time he had last night.
Henry and Michael Fluegel are broth
ers who live down on Fourth avenue. j
R. Sutton also lives in part of the same
house. Last night they had one of their
periodical rows and whooped things up
generally. Marshal Miller this morning
swore out warrants for the arrest of the
trio charging them with disturbing the
peace. In the police court this morning
Sutton pleaded guilty at once aud was
fined S. with costs. The Fluegels were
inclined to fight the case and employed
Lawyer Haas. NJ. NJ. Corbett APP
peared in behalf of the city. After {
good deal of talk they concluded to plead
guilty and were each fined SIS with costs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Major Logan l.


Mr.. J. W. McCabe, of the enterprising
dry goods firm of McCabe Bros, is bub-
bling over with JOY today. He is well
known lover of fine horse flesh as visit
TO his stables will disclose. The sorrell
stallion, Major Logan. has always been d
particular pet, but today he thinks more
of him than ever, he having won the 2:3s
trot at the Cambridge fair yesterday
There were five horses in the field: Major
Logan. Roxie, Longfellow, Dick and Arch
P. Logan trotted beautifully, winning
in three straight heats; time 2:41. 1891
and $40. We are glad that Lo>
gan walked away with the party,
not only because he belongs to
McCabe, but also from the fact that he rs
native of Rock Island. 1t makes our
heart throb with JOY to hear the name of
Rock Island heralded abroad as great
town, whether it achieves honor through
one of its statesmen, a fine blooded horse,
or yellow dog All we care to know is
that Rock Island is on top.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Crops.

Supervisor Campbell, official cores
pondent of the department of agriculture
from this county, makes the following
report of the average OF the small grain
crop when harvested: Wheat 105, rye 50
oats 80. Uunder the head of present
ent average condition he gave: corn 100
potatoes 100, sorghum 100, apples 70
grapes so. The number of stock hogs fol
fattening, as compared with last year, hi
gave at 80, and their average condition as
to weight and size at 10.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
TAYLOR.

Mr.. Albert ]. Taylor will leave for the
west again tomorrow night in the interest
of the Rock Island Lumber & Manufact-
uring company. There is no doubt about
Taylor being good salesman, and it is
nothing unusual for him to dispose of
several car loads of lumber a day. He
would be big card in the millinery bus
mess, however, as he could sell yards of
ribbon while he is selling inches of lum-
Der He has persuasive way about him
that would at once captIvate the sternest
milliner in the land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Pnnr Thing

The Union man said that if the street
and alley committee insisted in putting
down those iron crossings there would be
music in the air" The umbrellaite has
evidently amost queer conception of what
constitutes music. The wailing of a
lost gosling, or the piping of pondful
of bull frogs would be soothing contrast
to the dirgeful strains that eminate from
the windpipe of this doleful parsonage.
Even the soul torturing and sense distroy
ing hand organ would be more accepta-
bla
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Indpe Adams Court.

James Gardner and Mrs. Thomas Jews
ell, the clipping colored couple, who
some time ago skipped out for Galva, and
were subsequently brought back, were
before Judge Adams in the county court
last evening Both pleaded gully to adul.
terry and fornication. The woman was
fined 800 with costs, and the man was
sent to Jail for four months. Thus, as
ever has it been found that the way OF
the transgressor is indeed hard.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
New Club Room.

The Butler campaign club has secured
the room on the corner of Nineteenth
street and Second avenue, formerly occu'
pied by ]. Hoesli & Son as a saloon, anC
will have their first meeting there thi:
evening The room was fitted up Will
seats and desks today. There will be nc
speaking this evening except brief re
marks by members of the club.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Liberal.

Hon. Bailey Davenport showed his unr
bounded generosity yesterday by carrying
the old settlers and their families to Black
Hawks watch tower and back free OF
charge The Milan railway is now in exN
cellent condition, both as to cars and
track, and the running of cars is managed
in a manner that would do credit to life
long railroad man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06

A. J. Hill and John WEIGH were ar
raigned before Judge Glenn in the circuit
court at late hour Thursday afternoon
They are the only two criminals IN the
county Jail. Hill is charged with assault
to murder and WEIGH with larceny. The
court appointed Capt. Parks to defend
WEIGH, and Hill retained Major Beardsley
as his counsel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
The Coal Vallev Jubilee.

The democrats of Coal Valley are hay
ing a jolly time this afternoon, and the
iolli6cation will be continued this even
ing. The handsome new flag ordered
some time ago was flung to the breezes
this afternoon from the top of fine new
pole also erected this afternoon. M. NJ
Corbett and E. W. Hurst will address the
gathering this evening. There will be
good music in attendance, and the affair
altogether will be one Of the finest the
town has ever witnessed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tess. Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic OIL
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold al
fifty cents bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06

SATURDAY, SEPT, 6, 1884
For Rattar or Worse.

Mrs. Mary Cornelle, the lady who came
here from Belleaire. Ohio, and whose
trouble with her husband was fully de-
tailed in the ARGUS Thursday, has con
cluded to accept her husbands offer to
paw her S. per week toward her support,
and thinks that after while he will relent
and they will again live happily together.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
A New Club .

Young men who are not members of
the democratic clubs already organized
should not fail to attend the meeting at
Turner hall this evening and join the new
marching club which George Alter pro-
poses to organize. All young men should
belong to some one of the clubs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
NntIca.

The democrats of Black Hawk and vi
cinity are requested to meet at the Milan
town hall Tuesday evening, Sept 9th, fol
the purpose of organizing a campaign
club and transacting such business as
will come before the meeting.
G. J. DAVIS. Chairman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
0Aaf MntAs

On Tuesday evening, Sept.9th, at 7:S0.
there will be service for deaf mutes al
Trinity church, conducted by the Rev. A
W. Mann, deaf mute priest. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06

The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa>
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
the office door in which communications
can be deposited when the Office is closed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-06
Qnanlng Lunch.

Messrs Symes & Luce, of the Eight,
eenth street sample rooms No. 1870 and
1872, will give grand opening lunch on
Saturday evening, to which they invite
their friends, dat
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-12
The Highest Award.

Among the brewed beverages of the world the Anheuser- Busch Beer, made by the Anheuser-B Busch Brewing Associ- alton of S;. Louis, Mo, takes the lead. The highest awards have been given this beer over all others wherever exhibited both in America and Europe notably, at Philadelphia in 1876. at Paris in 1878 and a, the Worlds Exposition, Amster- dam, 1885, on which occasion all of the European brewers of note competed for the prize. These facts supported by the popularity of tke Anheuser-Busch beer among beer consumers everywhere are indisputable.
 For the convenience of their trade the Associa.;"n has established beer and ice depots {; numerous points throughout the country, where the dealer may obtain supplies ;7 small quantities and avoid the delay ,hich would be occasioned if compelled 70 order direct from St. Louis They have an extensive depot of this kind in Little Rock under the manage ment of H. F. Mons, who will give prompt attention to all shipments. Ad- dress all orders to
 H. F. MoNs, Manager,
 Little Rock. Ark
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-12
AYERS AGUE CURE

contains an ANTIpoTE FOR ALL aALAnIAL DISORDERS which, so far as known. is used in no other remedy. It contains no Quinire, nor any mineral nor deieterious substance whatever,and consequently produces no injur- ious ehectupo the constitution, but leaves the system as healthy as i, was before the attack.
 WE WARRANT AYERS AGCE CURE to cure every ease of Fever and Ague, Inter mittent or Chill Fever. Remittent Fever. numb Ague, Bilious Fever and Liver Complaint caused by malaria In case of failure, after due trial, dealers are authorized, by our c:rcu- lar dated Iu!y I, rs5a- 10 vefarf st< srerey. Dr. J. C. Aver q Co. Lowell, Mass.
 Sold by all Druggists.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-12
A First-Class House

There is probably no house in the south carrying larger or more complete stock of Wins and Liquors than Nick Kupferle, at his wholesale establishment, II7-I25 Main st., Little Rock. His stock embraces Bottled Beer. Ale. Porter. Ginger Ale, Sel,zer and Apollinaiis waters; Montebello, Dry Monopole. Cliquot. Roederer and the celebrated Royal Champagne; Rhine wines, Clarets and California wines Hoff-s Malt Ex- tract, Green and Clark's Champagne Cider, also, fine whiskies and cigars, case goods and general saloon supplies. With stock complete in every detail, dealers may send their orders with a cer- tainty of their being filled promptly and at the lowest ruling prices.