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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Rodman Rifles.

The Rodman Rifles had their annual
meeting last evening. The military Or
ganization elected officers as follows:
President-F. NJ Wheaton; vice presio
dents-W H. Steel, G. G.. Carter; secre.
tary-C. A. Stoddard; treasurer-Geo. II.
Cook; directors-W. H. Steel, Allen
WEIGH, W. II. Stevens, Harry Eads.
The corporation known as the Rodman
Rife Co., chose the following officers,
according to law, for the ensuing year:
President-C. G. Carter; vice presi>
dents-H. Abel, j. K. Cooke; secretary
George Roth; treasurer-George H.
Cook; trustees-C. G. Carter, T. H..
Thomas, G. G. Craig, L. E. Knocke, W.
81. Steel, George Hoffmaster, George
Meace
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
County Building
PROBATE.

15--Estate of John Dietz, deceased
Appraisement bill and widows aware
filed and approved.
Estate of VIM. Hoffman, deceased
Proof of death. Will presented for pro-
bate. Deposition of s. A. Lynde, one Of
the subscribing witnesses taken in proof
thereof
Estate of Chas. A. Benser, deceased
Inventory, appraisement bill and widows
award filed and approved. Widows re,
Inquishment and selection filed and APP,
proved and order on administrator to
turn over property selected to widow.
LICENSED TO WED.
15-Barnhart Rosenberg and Miss Car
rie Siber, both of Viola.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

capital stock of $150,000 and total liza,
bilities of 100000; its earnings were
$7s,62131, of which $64 S09.11 was by
the freight and $14,312,20 by the passen-
ger department; its totalincome, $40, 907.-
SS; its operating expenses and taxes were
$5S, 1853. 10; its additional expenses, S2l,
600. The dividends declared amounted
to So, 600 and the balance carried forward
to next year was $5,05456.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
The Grand Opportunity.

1t would do you good to see how happy
are they who now patronize the Golden
Eagle. A large number of those fine
Waterbury watches have already left this
mammoth establishment, and all are sat
isfed that their clothing has not cost any
more than it can be bought for in any
first class store, and when they receive a
present of rs useful an article as watch
they go forth beaming with smiles and
pouring blessings on the now world wide
famous Galden Eagle. The solid facts
are that the Golden Eagle gives you more
for your money than any other house in
the three cities, and makes you present
of an elegant Waterbury watch or clock
These time pieces will keep as good time
as those costing fifty or seventyfive dol.
lars. Remember that with a purchase of
SIS or more you are to receive one of
them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Barney McAuley.

On Thursday evening of this week Bar
ney McAuley, the eminent comedian will
appear in the Burtis opera house in Dav-
export in his great creation of Uncle
Dan1" in "A Messenger from JAWS Sec,
ton" McAuley as a deputy sheriff, is
immense, and he has good supporting
company. Besides being a good actor hi
is a genial, good hearted man and make
hosts of friends wherever he goes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Base Rail,

While the neighboring cities are still
haggling and prophesying about base
ball, this city is as still as a graveyard on
the subject Tins leads us to think what
wonderful changes is wrought by the I'M.
iinching hand of time. In early spring
Rock Island was all agog over base ball,
and it was subject to all idiosyncracies
of fertile mind. The very air appeared
to be laden with base hits, home runs,
and other base baltic expressions But
now we hear no such sounds. The tuck
was all taken out of the sport when the
managers laid do wn the willow, as it
were, and retired to private life. For
amusement, therefore, we are now sadly
in want, and nothing d;spels the monoto-
nv of the situation but an occasional free
lunch or an animated dog fight That we
have greatly degenerated in sportful glee,
is evidenced by the sombreness which
floats on the circumambient air, our only
ambition being, seemingly, to lay oul
clutches on as much of this worlds goods
as we can conveniently wrestIe with.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Held up.

There was highway robbery in DAY.
export last night. Mr.. Charles Priester,
a grain buyer was walking along one of
the principal streets at late hour of the
night, when he was grasped by the throat
by man, and his head damned against a
building While in this position another
fellow picked his pockets, obtaining SIS.
Mr.. Priester was not hurt much. The
police are after the robbers, but as Mr..
Priester cannot give very accurate de-
scription of them there is little hope Of
capturing them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Ferry MononolY.

The interests OF its (the ferry's) owners
are against bridge railway of any de-
scription-Ferry Monopoly Organ, Sept,
IS, 1884
Just SO! The ferry owners opposed
the building of the government bridge in
the first place, and then opposed its being
opened to the public, and afterwards
sought to make it toll bridge. Those
are doubtless their interests and views.
but the public are different.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Consecrated.

The Rev. Henry Cosgrove was conse>
Grated bishop of Davenport on Sunday.
Bishop Cosgrove is popular both in and
out of the church He is a man of great
piety, and very popular with everybody
Oh account of his pleasing disposition.
The Davenport Democrat devotes five
columns to a report of his conservation.
1t was one of the grandest affairs in the
history of public demonstrations in Dav>
ennnrt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
The Iaffarann Climb

The Rock Island jefferson club will
hold public meeting tomorrow evening
at Turner hall, in honor of the adoption
OF the federal constitution. Mr.. j. H.
Eckles, a prominent young attorney of
Ottawa, will address the meeting. He is
a fluent speaker, and large audience
should greet him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Today was the day fixed for the swims
ming match between the youthful mem~
bers of Prof Blessings athletic classes at
the Turner hall. The match was to have
taken place on the Sylvan rowing course,
but recently the government officials shut
the water off in order to make some i'm
provements in the pool and now there is
nothing but mud two or three feet deep
where the boys had hoped to make the
water fly. The race will probably take
place on some other water soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
IN CHANCERY.

15-Chancery; Amanda McNeal VS.
Daniel McNeal, ct al; motion for rule
ON complainant to file bond for costs.
Foreclosure: Alanson Sinnet VS. Maria
S. F. Berger, ct al; Masters report filed
and approved and execution awarded for
deficit. James Taylor VS. Samuel P Ball,
ct al; defendant J Huber called and de-
faulted, bill taken pro confesso as to him,
etc Reference to Master to take and re-
port proofs. Fanny s. Fish VS. Benz
Roth, Masters report of sale filed, decree
approving same and execution awarded
for deficit. Martin Bear VS. VIM IL. Nc
Laughlin, ct al; Masters report filed leave
granted the complainant to amend bill
instanter, amendment fled, hearing, find
ing for complainant and decree of fore>
closure and sale.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Roller Rinklets.

The ARGUS takes pleasure in announce
ing the fact that Fred Burger broke
ground today for the new roller skating
rink to be built by the Collins Bros, 1t
is to be located on the corner of Fifteenth
street and Fourth avenue, and will be
160xS0 feet in size. 1t will be completed
by the 18th of November, and next sum
mer the Messrs. Collins intend to add SO
feet to the building. Lovers of roller
skating may rest assured of having one OF
the finest Kinks in this part of the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
The River.

The river continues to rise.
The White Eagle is expected up tomor
row.
The St. Paul will be down on Friday
The Josie is expected to pass up this
evening on her first trip to St. Paul.
The Mary Morton passed up at an earl!
hour this morning.
The Pittsburg passed south today.
Numerous raft boats are passing south
daily.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Reduced Rates.

On the occasion of the Hon Carter II.
Harrison's speech in this city, the c. NJ.
& St. P, the R. l. & P, and the R. l. &
NJ. Co., will carry passengers from all
stations on their several lines to Rock
Island and return for one fare for the
round trip The G. r. |. & P. will carry
party of twenty-five or more persons
from Geneseo for the regular excursion
rates. Their tickets will be good TO re
turn on any regular train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Struck by Lightning.

During the electric storm last night the
City hall in Davenport was struck by
lightning. The flag staff on the bull ding
was smashed to splinters. The tower of
the building was also somewhat damaged,
but the bolt had spent its force be,
fore it reached the building so that the
latter escaped injury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Bowling.

NJ. M. Corbett, ESQ, our wide awake
city attorney, will go to Bowling tomor~
row evening to address democratic
meeting at that place. The Bowlingites
can make up their mind to hear a good
speech, founded upon facts, for it is
characteristic of Mr.. Corbett to say moth
ing which he cannot prove.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
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. Ill
P. S.-Also 10 lots in my sub division
at fair grounds at half price; 90 acres ad-
joining Boyer's farm; 65 acres in lower
end of city including all of my Rock
Island improved property. Enquire at L.
D. Dimick's repository, Rock Island. DIT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
French Dinner.

Today Mike Magrum treated his per-
sonal friends to French dinner. Mike
is an epicure, and what he undertakes to
do be does well. His French dinner was
greatly praised by all present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
s'HE DAu.y ARGUS.
TUESDAY, SEPT, IS. 1884.
Painting IN.

Mr. Blythe, proprietor of the CONNER
clal house building, has concluded to have
the entire building painted. 1t is to be
painted deep red Mr. Banes is doing
a good business in the Commercial hotel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

15-Attempt to procure an abortion:
Richard W. Lloyd, motion to quash on
first, third, fourth and fifth counts of the
Indictment overruled, order of arraign
ment as to second count set aside and
vacated, arraignment of the defendant in
open court and plea of not guilty entered
by defendant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

The committee on town and town ac>
counts submitted the following special
report, which on motion was received and
adopted
Your committe on town and town &C
counts would report that the county clerk
be directed to extend taxes for roads and
bridges and town purposes in the several
townships, as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Trough on Corns. y

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. 15c
Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft
corns, warts, bunions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Clrcult Court

In the circuit court today the case of
the People VS. Lloyd is being tried before
jury. 1t is an abortion case. and at
tracts considerable crowd of loafers.
The docket today contained the follows
ing:
Alanson Sinnett VS. Maria s. Black, ct
al; was tried and settled
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Apple Jack is near relative of Demi
John.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Your committee would respectfully Iep-
resent to your honorable body in refer
ence to the electric light bill that they are
informed that the light for which the
county pays has been frequently out, but
have not been able to ascertain the num-
Der of times. They respectfully suggest
that arrangements be made with the city
marshal to keep note of all the outs that
the just abatement may be made in favor
of the county.
All Of which is respectfully submitted,
E. Ii. BOWMAN,
DAVID FITZGERALD
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS

ANNUAL SEPT TERM, A. D., 1884.
Thursdays Proceedings concluded.)
The committee on public expenditures
submitted the following report which was
received and adopted:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Sn-
pervisors;
The committee on Public Expenditures
claims would beg leave to report that they
have examined all claims presented before
them, and recommend the payment of the
following. and that the clerk be directed
to issue orders for the several amounts to
the several claimants. to-wit:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Geur comnittee would further recom>
mend that the towns and road taxes be
extended by the county clerk TO the
respective amounts recommended By the
supervisors of Coe and Canoe Creek
All of which is respectfully submitted,
JOIN AsTER,
NJ SCHooNMAKER,
NJ J. MCENIRY,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

The New York Tribune OF Thursday
last says: "The Board of Directors oi
ne Illinois Central Railfoad Compspy
met yesterday aud decided to MAKE no
change in the executive management.
The meeting had been looked to by rai,-
road men with great interest on account
Of the recent numerous rumors that ther,
would b. important changes in the off
crrs. At tae annual meeting shorr time
ago the directors did not organize by tn
election Of officers, and it was reported
that the old officers would be retired at q
later date The result of yesterdays
meeting shows how unfouuded the vari>
Gus stories were. James G. Clarke wns
re- elected president, Stuyvesant Fish
vice president and L. V. f, Randolph
treasurer. The only change was the sp-
pointment Of William j. Maurice as acts
ing secretary. Mr.. Mauriac has BEEN
the assistent secretary. Lynde A. Catlin
the old secretary has served the compa-
ny,in that position tor twenty years and
his duties were performed not only with
credit to himself but with entire satisiac-
ton to the Board of Directors and the
stockholders. He declined a reelection
aud it was only by mis- own wish that he
was permitted to retire. Mr.. Clarke, the
president, has been long in the seovicc
Of the company as general maneger. He
was the vice president when he was pro-
NOTED to be president upon the resigna,
ZION Of William X. Ackerman some time
ago. Mr.. Clarke has his Office in Chica'
20 and is highly esteemed among rail-
road men. Mr. Fish, who became first
vice president when Mr.. Alderman re-
tired, Is Of this city, and has been long
and layorably connected with the com-
pany."
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

The proof of the pudding is not chewing
the string hut in having an opportunity
TO try the thing yourself. Branum
& Goodwin the druggists, has a free trial
bottle Of Dir. Bosankos Cough and Lung
Syrup for each and every one who is afflicI-
ell with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Cons
sumption or amy Lung affection.
Whisky. whisky. the purest of whis
KY sold BY Rranum & Goodwin.
Beautiful books Of all kindsat Branum
& (ioodwin's.
Don't fail to Try Soluble
Pacific Guano, sold by
McCord.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

The Aurora Gll) Journal writes ofthe
|eogg concert in that city,and says, the
Vine Louise was as resonant as usual,
hich, by the way, she should be, being
i seasoned. The editor Of this paper
akes no preteusionsin The way OF musi-
criticism, but when genuine $500
and, spiral, stub-and-twist, back-actlon
li-adjusting, fuIl-jeweled. rip-snortlng
nglomeration comes to town he piopo
to hump himself. Kellogg's has ev',
Pntly not, like wine, improved with old
Her upper registers up stairs near
skylight, while the lower register Is
PSI tor repairs The aforesaid Kellogg
eiiormed her grand triple act OF singing
|lling the eyes, and talking TO some one
the wings ut the same time. Her
nlles at the audience were calm but de-.
imined. but her smiles at the teller"
fhind the scenes were divine. Her
nging, when she condescended 20 pay
attention to the audience, 70 our
lncal ear (thc other ear being carefully
Plded up), seemed 10 be a blending OF
Y fortissino creseDdo dam-f-no, or care
lher. Her costume was harmonious
pending of the circus,tent and balloon
yeei and was very gorgeous, barring q
Eadency to spill some Of the contents
utat the top.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12
wasHINGTON LETTER
:, ,.sular correspondent,

.u, regular Correspondent,
.suSeroN, D. G., Mch. 29nd. 1884.
While the House of representatives is
,,I;nc with Indian appropriations the
sssts % d lingering over the question Of
.';oual % aid to public schools. There is
Sonbt that both measures will get
,ouch their respective Houses without
% acs alterations. The Indian bill
mains r little new legislation, and calls
oyer Eve millions. One provision is
n 1--WE thousand be used FIR the de
.t;on and prosecution Of men who sell
sisky M to the Indians, This was urged
m important feature by the Commis-
ausr Of Indian affairsa Another item
suircs esery agent't0 submit an annu-
senslls Of the Indians of his agency (;
amation that will prove of great VAL
d future appropriation committees,
uecislly in providing ior Indian
hools :,
The House passed the bill to retire
trade dollar, discussed District fnan-
b,iefly, and talked about the expedi-
cy Of legislation to prevent the man,
,eture Of adulterated food, which is
bdernining the health of the people
NJ use it. Several Members paid their
spects to the so called "dairy products"
utterine, Oleomargarine, and cleamer-
The patent Office was the subject of a
ap speech from Senator Platt, of Conn,
fipg the delivery OF which the charac-
ristic inattention of those to whom
argument was supposed to be made,
even more marked than usual, He
Inted the Patent Office organized into a
berate DE partment, urged that it
eded more room and q lager force IL
form TIE increasing work, and dwelt
the value to the country Of inventive
|nius,
|The Senate disposed Of several unim
rtant measured, among which was a
passed to improve coinage in the
litter OF metals, devices and inscrip-
lns
During debate on the hfucauoAa
Senator B|alf Mas ie4 70 cohnplll
nsell broadly 70 the wopsi! ehose' ahu
manner that comments him loEJ
Ermore to feminine favor. Ho was
led by Senator Beck Of Koatl,c..y he"
|ch il would help intelligent suffrage
tne sixteenth amendment iecehtty re-
Fted favorably from MI blj.if5 cnhi'
ttee should pe ,adopte9, Ky y ti-g1
ne d'd not kno" sAe4o "''' tA'
Ehtest question o. t'.e ssFI-.o-isL y
men among all races
enator Mailoaels ly4HG "a his fuoAl ~
Arlington hotel seriously ~ "lEnf
chills, resulting rom oVerNp'Ni ~
up all o. hionday hlghC a'tenaiAS "
Efesponosnce' 9hpuiu lo @ no. Leco,:' Y. :,
Democrat would he returned 70 hl'
|ce IN the Senate, thereby leaving tnP
pnnllcans put one mal0fl'y - tna'
Pnch ofCongress. me virginia 9en"-
has occupied ms seat IN the ehamoe'
little OF late, ms tlme haVihg oeeh
Foted principally 10 ms own pfNHte
Ptmes. bis absence mas hoe h'eh lel''
Meyer except when y9a " h4y Fe'e
Ede his presence desirable. rs.
mere are now TWO coi9fc ( hepuP'l
Members IN the houSs't hePtqssn'a
g, v nara Is rom I'!r'h Na,oll'a'
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

General Chalmers, Of Mississippi, adj
yises tic Indededents and Greebackers
of that State 10 ally themselves with the
Republican party for this canvass, and
urges them to join and send delegates
lon Mississippi to the National Repub-
liciD Convention,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12
NOTICE
NOTICE
UNITED SrATEs LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATEs LAND OFFICE,
jackson, Miss, Feb. %, 1884
Mite. il hercb, given thai | will be
prppn u on the 18th day OF April, 1884,
betwrcu lcga. tiours. 10 RECEIVE nppllca-
tiuns "a. enter the Norh east quarter
north ea-i quarter, seq iou ", loAnshlp
%, hop Ii ranger eas,, Chociaw Meridian
tGrensda Couniy) II G. RERR,
Feb go, Jw. Register.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

Mineral water is health, and that is
LIZ great factor OF life, and to get this
ESSENTIAL element Of human happiness,
|ust 90 to Branum & Goodwin's and take
nye cent drink OF the pure, exhilarat-
Pe, life giving Silurian liquid.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

Laudreth's garden seed are conceded
10 be better than any other. Hughes &
Nance have them for sale.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

. Come and buy suit OF the incest fit
ting and prettiest clothing in. town, at G.
j. Austin u Cos.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-04-12

For weak enGamed or sore eyes use
DR.. Jacksous Indian eye salve sold by
Hughes & Nance