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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
THE CITY in BRIEF.

Mrs. Rush Field. of the Rock Island
house, is visiting in Chicago.
Oil 10 cents per gallon at Streckfus'
grocery.
Miss Eva Swain and Miss Kate Latter
have gone to Cable to spend few weeks
with friends.
The regular monthly meeting of the
library board will be held next Monday
evening.
Roads are too muddy to allow of far>
mers hauling much country produce to
city this week.
Mr.. c. c. McIntire, the dry goods mer
chant, will go to Chicago tonight to pur-
chase large stock of goods.
DIR. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
c. F. Henderson, cashier of the Moline
National Bank, was in the city for a short
time this morning
The regular monthly meeting of the
Rock Island Liquor Dealers association
will be held next Friday in Turner hall.
A large number of Moline young peo-
pie attended the opening of the skating
rink in this city last evening.
The Bain's Tea & Coffee Co. give to
customers this week buying pound of
special tea, one half dozen fine handker>
chiefs-colored borders.
The Misses Ella and Amanda Cool,
daughters of Mr.. Isaac Cool, of Cordova
are visiting at the residence of City At
torney Corbett.
E. H. Johnston, of Port Byron, PRESS
dent of the Rock Island county bar asso-
citation, was in the city stopping at the
Harper house today.
If Saturday night is pleasant there will
be big crowd in attendance upon the
Milan democratic rally. 1t will be one of
the liveliest meetings Milan has seen in
many long day.
The Bain's Tea & Coffee Co. know that
the road to success is in the volume of
business they accomplish. That's one
reason why they can give to their patrons
one half dozen fine handkerchiefs-col-
| ored borders
Chester L. Pratt. formerly Rock Island
and Moline reporter for the Davenport
Gazette, now registrer of deeds for Ed
munds county, Dakota, is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Davenport and Rock
Island.
Something like $500 has been raised in
Moline for the benefit of the family of
the late Swan Griberg, the unfortunate
man who lost his life while returning from
a republican meeting in this city week
ago last night.
And now we have another change in
the weather, and the most agreeable one
for a week. The clouds cleared away last
night and the moon shone brilliantly all
night, and today the sunshine has been
bright and cheerful.
J. B. Zimmer's tailors are nearly all at
work again, so that he is prepared to
make all promises good. If you want a
first class suit at reasonable price, Zim-
mers is the place to go.
There will be mortgage sale at 10
o'clock, Saturday October 4th, at the coart
house, of lot of horses, buggies, car
riages and cutters formerly the property
of John Evans of this city. The buggies
and carriages are all nearly as good as
new.
George Goestel is making popular
success of his management of the Taylor
house. He is getting up fine farmer
trade and is proving most popular host.
Georges many friends in this city will be
pleased to know that he is doing we'll.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
Fire the Cannon

For the past two or three months
cannon has stood on Third avenue near
the Armory building. 1t stands in the
gutter with its big mouth pointed toward
the tramp room of the police station.
The big gun obstructs the gutter and
ought to be removed. Besides that the
wheels are rottening because of the con.
tinued exposure to dampness to which
they are exposed. The cannon, together
with another one located in the stone
ward, belongs in the court yard and should
be taken there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
winning Winds"

A novelist named Willis G. Emerson,
has just finished novel of thirty-eigh'
chapters, with the title that heads this
article. He had rooms at the CONNER
cial hotel, and it took him three months
to complete the work. 1t is love story
and is dedicated to E. P. Roe, the novel
list. Mr.. Emerson is the author of sew
eral novels of merit. He is now in New
York city for the purpose of disposing of
his manuscript.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P. Keator, Editor of Fl.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes: For
the past five years l have always used DR..
Kings New Discovery, for coughs of
most severe character, as well as for those
of milder type. 1t never fails to effect a
speedy cure. My friends to whom have
recommended it speak of it in the SAINT
high terms. Having been cured by it oe
every cough I have had for five years,
consider it the only reliable and sure cure
FOR Coughs. Colds, ETC." Call at Hartz
& Bahnsen's Drug Store and get Free
Trial Bottle. Large Size $1.O0.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
iHE DAILY ARGUS.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2. 1884.


Supervisor Swanson is lying very i'll at
his residence. He is suffering with an
attack of brain fever, and physical pros>
tration. He is delirious at times and res
qulres constant attention. DR.. Gregg is
attending him, and hopes to pull him
through all right, a hope i'll which the
many friends of Mr.. Swanson JON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: October wheat, 7SB; Novem-
Der, sos; December, S23. October corn,
573; November, Az. October oats. oct.
October lard 81 32l Number of carloads
of wheat received, 232; corn 305; oats,
1A1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
Jewelry Stock at Cost;

As wish to retire from the jewelry
business l will sell at cost my stock Of
watches, clocks and jewelry. Would pre-.
fer to sell the whole stock TO one party
This is grand opportunity for anyone to
engage in the jewelry trade. The bust,
has been established great many years
MRS D. SCHMID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
Attention, Committeeman.

All ward and township committeeman
are requested to complete their canvass at
once, and return books to me.
AUGUST HUEsNG,
Chairman County Com.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
County Building.
NATURALIZATION,

First papers-Edward F. Pfffer, of
Moline; Frederick 7. Fletcher, of Rock
Island
Final papers-George Clark, of Rapids
CITY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02
Bed bugs. Flies !:

Flies, reaches, anrs, beg-bugs, rats,
mice, gophers, chipmunks, cleaned out
by trough on rats" 15c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-02

Wanted Immediately -One hundred
laborers by Capt. A. ]. Whitney, at the
levee.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
sM&w&w1y
sunday Services.

CHESTNUT ST. NJ. E. CHURoH--Preaehinga at 101s
q. m. by Rev:,J. W. Bashford, Phi. D., on Commun-
ion with God' the sermon will be followed by COM
munion service. At p. m, "Come.'
CHURCH OF CHRIST. Cor. May and Danforth Sts
Preaching at 1870 a. IN. and $50 p m. by Rev. j.
G.. Holloway. Evening subject: "Alegory of the
two women; GAL w. %, %.
CONGRESS STREET Nj. E. CHURCH-Communion
service at 105s a. m. Preaching at p. m. by the
pastor Rev. E. T.Adams. Sunday School at 1.30
p. M. Prayer meeting at z p. m.
FIRST UNIvSRsALIsT CHURCH Rev. Henry
Blanchard, pastor, Services at 1O1a a. m. Sunday
school al 1915. Pastor will oficate.
FREE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH-Preachinga at 101A
q. m. by james McWhinnie, pastor. Communion
service at p. m. Prayer meeting at p. m.
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH-Cor. Cumberland and
Casco SITS Rev. j. M. Lowden, pastor.-Sabbath
School 11s pm; Preaching by pastor p. M;
Prayer meeting at z.
sF1RsT BAPTIST CHURCH. Sabbath school at Las
m. Preaching by Rev. A. X. Small, pastor, at
. p. m. Missionary prayer meeting at 7.30 p. m.
LIBERAL FRATERNITY.-C Congress Hall, p. 80 p.
M. subject Resolved, That the religions of the
different nations of the earth advancing civili-
cation more rapidly than science and education.
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH, New High St-Rev.
Thos A. King, pastor. Preaching tomorrow morn
ing. Subject: "The Shepherds of To-day"
PARK STREET CHURcH-The pastor, Rev. John A.
Bellows, will preach at 1890 a. m. Sunday School
at I'm.
PREBLK CHAPEL.-SuDday School at 2 p. M.
Preaching by Rev. Mr.. Phelan, pastor ct 3 p. m.
Concert service by the Band of Mercy at tn pm.
PLYMOUTH CHURCB.-Rev d. NJ. Seward, d. D.,
will preach In Plymouth church pulpit tomorrow
morning at 1910 o'clock Communion service at
$50 in the afternoon.
PORTLAND SPIRITUAL TEMPLE--Good Templars
Hall. Congress st. Lecture by DR.. H. P. Fairfield
Of Massachusetts,, trance speaker at and 7.S0
o'clock p. m.
STATE STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
Mrs. Emily Mclaughlin, of Boston, will speak on
the subject of temperance Sabbath evening SERVICE
at 80 O'Clock.
SECOND ADVENT CHURCH, Union Hall, Free st.
Preaching by Elder Frank Burr at 1O1a a. M
and p. m. Sabbath School at IL m. Prayer meet
ing at p. m. ALI are welcome.
S. d. A. MISSION HALL 4531s Congress st.
Preaching by Elder r. S. Weber at 3 and p. M
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. - Preaching
by Rev. Z. M. Cousins, pastor, at 1890 a. m. and
at p. m. Baptismal service In connection with
morning service Communion p. m.
WuLIsroN CHURCH Preaching by Rev. l.. II.
Hallock, pastor, at 10. 80 a. m. Sunday School at
SPIN. Prayer citing 7.30 p. m.
WooDFoRD's CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. =
Preaching by Rev. S. w. Adriance, pastor, at 1890
and 2. Communion at 3. Sunday School at IL,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03


Cloudy and raw yesterday. Mercury 46o at
and south.
The "silver Stars" beat the Young
Wretches" at base ball by score of % to 10.
The new steamer Cadet goes on her route
today.
The annual May Festival at Westbrook
Seminary took place last evening and was
highly enjoyable affair.
Mr.. Preston j. Elwell had his shoulder
pulled out Of joint by risky colt, few days
ago at Cumberland Mills.
The sloop Northern Light and schooner
Pettsngill collided just off the harbor, and the
sloop lost her stern davits.
Members Of the Grand Masonic bodies, the
Thomas Orchestra and the Romany Rye Com
pany will fill the Falmouth Hotel next week.
The regular monthly business meeting of
the Diet Mission will be held at the Fraternity
rooms, No. Free Street block, this afternoon
ct o'clock.
The eighteenth annual meeting of the
Maine Homeopathic Medical Society will be
held In the Aldermen's room, City Building,
Tuesday, June Sd, at 10 o'clock a. m.
DO not forget that today, from to II a. m.
the poor children will be admitted free to the
dolls loan exhibition at No. 625 Congress
street.
The Maine Indian Association will hold
meeting at the Friends meeting house, Oak
street, this afternoon at o'clock. a full at
tendance is especially desired.
Mr.. Joseph Ross, whose hand was accident
ally injured by the explosionRof cartridge
few days ago, has injured the hand since
then by playing ball and it will have to be
amputated.
The little difficulty among the weavers of
the Westbrook Manufacturing Company is
settled, and they have acquiesced in the u
per cent. reduction, which only brings the
price down to that paid by other corporations.
The executive committee Of the Soldiers
and Sailors Monument Association endorse
the entertainment to be given at the Biiou
rink by the Sons of Veterans, Monday evening
next.
The Ancient Order OF Hinernisns dance, at
The music by Chandler was excellent and all
present exerted themselves to make the occa-
sion delightful affair.
There should be large sale OF articles at
No. 665 Congress street today in aid of the AS
ISOLATED Charities sale, and thus make many
deserving poor people happy and afford them
encouragement. This is the last day of the
sale.
There will be social gathering and enter
tainment at the rooms of the Young Mems
Christian Association next Wednesday even
ing. Refreshments will be served Members
Of the Association and their friends are cor
daily invited to attend.
Mrs. s. FL. Doten, superintendent of the
boys department of the Y. M. G. A., having
returned from Florida, will be pleased to meet
the boys at the rooms of the Association this
afternoon. During Mrs. Doten's absence, Mrs.
Helen M. Humphrey served most acceptably
as superintendent.
A party of gentlemen from Brockton. Mass,
came to Portland by boat yesterday morning,
and stopped at the Falmouth Hotel. They
visited the dry dock and left for home BY the
p. m. train. We made inquiries as to the
truth of a rumor that the gentlemen were ne
gotiating for the dry dock property but could
not verify it.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Twice shipwrecked.

Last fall Emile Legune shipped in Port
land brig for West India port On Novem-
Der 18th the vessel was run into and sunk by q
steamer off Cape May, and the crew had only
time to get off the wreck, leaving everything
behind them, before the vessel sunk. Legune
with the rest of the crew, was taken TO the
Seamans Friends Home, where, he says, they
were badly treated and made to pay from
their advance wages when they shipped
again, for everything they had, and more LIE.
gune returned to Portland and on February
I'D he shipped in the M. B. Tower for Nassau.
then ce to Baracoa, Cuba When off Bermuda
about 200 miles, on March 9th, the vessel was
struck by tornado and experienced terrible
gales for several drys. The particulars of that
voyage were published at the time Monday
Legune arrived home at Peaks Island, all
ready to ship again.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03

The Eastern Railroad Company offer our
citizens, in our advertising columns, an excur-
sion OF peculiar attractiveness. The company
will run special express train to Boston at
a. m. Tuesday next, arriving at the Hub at
10 a. m. in order that ample time may be
afforded their patrons to rest before attending
the great farewell Thomas concert in the
afternoon. The tickets will be placed at one
fare for the round trip, and will be good not
only on the special, but on every regular train
going and returning May 9th and 7th.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Tempera nee Address.

Mrs. Emily L. Mclaughlin of South Boston,
will deliver an address under the auspices eff
the Portland W. G. T. o., in State street
church, Sunday evening, May 4th. Miss Nc
Laughlin is an earnest and eloquent advocate
OF temperance reform. The fact that she is
the superintendent OF an important depart
ment of the National W, q. T. N, and had
place as ore Of the leading speakers at the last
great national convention of the society ought
to be enough to insure her a cordial welcome
to our city. A collection will be taken to de-
fray travelling and other expenses of the
speaker. The public are invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
FOuuG.

Yesterday morning gentleman notified the
police that on the evening previous while his
WE and himself were driving at Spurwink,
they saw woman who answered the deecrip-
ton OF Mrs Emery, who strayed from the
Eastern Railroad station. as mentioned in yes.
terday's PRESS. Mr.. Emery and Officer Han
son drove to the place indicated, AMI, in
piece OF woods near by the Cape Elizabet tn
poor farm, found Mrs. Emery and brought her
to this city. She refused to say word and
clutched firmly in one hand q bunch of May
mowers she held the afternoon previous. Mr..
Emery was on the way to the Augusta insane
asylum when she ran away. She declines to
speak, her insanity taking this form at times,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Negotiations for Church Property.

The Casco street Free Baptist Society pos
sess large and handsome lot on New High
street, corner of Cumberland street, on
which it has been the intention Of
the society to build handsome church at
future day. Negotiations, however, are in
progress for the purchase of the Plymouth
church from that society, and at meeting on
Monday evening last committee was ap-
pointed by the Plymouth society to meet
committee from the Casco street in reference
to the matter. The committees will report
later. 1t seems possible that the negotiations
NAV prove successful
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
somers, Gold Hat.

Someis, the Halter, 253 Middle street, is
nothing If not enterprising and seems deter
mined to keep abreast Of the times at all
events. Since the opening of his new store
some weeks ago, he has introduced several
novel features into the business, which have
received the endorsement of numerous class
OF customers. To cap the climax he has re-
Gently had made an enormous gold hat, of the
popular fat brim pattern which can now be
seen in front of his store, making one of the
most unique hanging signs in the city. The
dimensions of the hat are six feet four inches
in length, four feet six inches in width.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Anniversary Service.

The sixth anniversary of the Gospel Tenn
peTance Mission will be observed tomorrow
with the following exercises: ATT a. m. the
ordinance of baptism will be administered to
number of converts at the foot of Wilmot
street. At 10 a. M, the communion service,
and reception of members into the church will
occur, At II q. M. a love feast will be held; at
2.3O p. M. exercises by the Sunday school will
be held. The evening services will be held in
the City Hall at o'clock, and will consist Of
reports OF the work for the year, speaking by
converts. and others. Singing by the chorus
choir of fifty voices with instrumental accom-
paniment. The public are cordially invited to
all these services.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03

Mr.. W. I. Doty has been steward for some
time at tho Falmouth Hotel aud has made
many friends in that capacity He has received
and accepted avery advantageous offer to go to
Groveton, N. a., TO take charge of the books
OF the estate of the late Gilbert Soule of that
place. Yesterday as proof of the esteem in
which he is held by the employees of the hotel,
and by Mr.. J. K. Martin, the proprietor, Mr..
Martin and some of his friends in the house
presented him with an elegant diamond stud.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Soldiers, Monument Association.

A meeting of the shoe dealers and manutac-
turers was held last evening to form an associa.
ton for representing that branch of trade at
the Soldiers and Sailors Fair. Mr.. M. G..
Palmer was chosen chairman, Mr.. T. r. Cart
land secretary, and Messrs. W. P. Goss, j.
Green, B. w. Deane, j. Webb and T. R..
Cartlend, committee. 1t is the intention of
the boot and shoe people to make display
that will be a credit to them. Mr.. G. j.
Walker, of G. J. Walker & Co., has generous
ly donated 500. The association will meet at
Wyer Green & Co.'s, in Browns Memorial
Block, at 7.30 o'clock, Monday evening next.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the registry of
deeds:
F. Pearson, land and buildings. $125
Windham-Albert N. Sayward to Thomas
81: Williams, land and buildings. $500.
Raymond-Samuel Names to Winthrop b.
Names, land and buildings. $500.
Nsples-Nancy Lakin to Rosannah @
Hasetop, land 5000.
Harpswell-Paul @. Randall to Paul c.
Alexander, land. $65.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03

An accident occurred at Cumberland juno
ton on the Maine Central Thursday evening
at 6 o'clock. The five o'clock freight was pro-
ceeding, all right, when by some accident a
hay car was thrown from the track and the
trucks pulled out of the Car following. 1t took
little time to clear the track, but no one
was hurt and the damage was light.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
New RuiIdinys

Messrs. Davis and Baxter will erect fine
brick block on Fore street-in the rear of their
present block-which will be three stories
high, 100 feet long and so feet deep. The
Portland Packing Company will use the
building for their counting-room and ware
house, and the present building of the COM
pany will be devoted to grocery firms. Mr.
Sylvester will have the joiner work, aud Mr..
James Cunningham the masonry.
Inc same mechanics will have the work for
the handsome dwelling house which will be
erected, corner of West and Vaughan streets
by Mr.. Walter Davis
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used
when children are cutting teeth. 1t rel ewes
the little sufferer at once; 1t produces matt al,
quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherUb awakes as 'brght as
BUTTON" 1t is very pleasant to taste. It
soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and
Is the best known remedy for diarrbea, whether
arising from teething her causes Twenty
five cents bottle.
decI SM&W&w1y
"Adamson's Cough Balsam still contin-
ues to sell better with US than any other copgh
preparation; in fact We sell more Of it than all
others together. 1t sells itself
~. W. PERKINS & CO.,
"Wholesale Druggists, Portland, Me-"
APPS MW&S&w
DE-. w. Wilson will be in Portland on Mon
day or Tuesday next, May 9TH or 9th, and will
be at the Falmouth Hotel. my24t
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Reauiel,, Mnss.

A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at
10 o'clock yesterday at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception for the Pepose of the
soul OF the late Thomas D. Murray of Cor
ham. The oelebrant was Rev. J, j. Stourton.
A large number Of relatives and friends were
present, among whom were Governor Robbie
and Mrs. Robbie, Mr., Harding and others
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Excursion 20 Rnston.

Our readers will remember that the Boston
& Maine will sell tickets to the Wagner Fes-
tival in Boston at one fair (S25O) for the round
trip Tuesday next, tickets good for return on
any train either Tuesday CT Wednesday. This
is capital chance to visit the Hub.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
O. .. Circuit Court.

FRIDAY.-United States by Indictment VS..
William Frazier, Mary j. Frazier and John Part
low for conspiracy to commit offense against the
United States by receiving, buying and concealing
merchandise imported contrary to law. On trial.
United States Attorney Lunt
Townshend and Meaher.
Adjourned to Saturday at 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
Municipal Court.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFOhE
FRIDAY.-Mary Ives. Intoxication; continued
for sentence.
John Butler, John Riley. Edward Howard. In
toxication; fined 81 and So costs each.
Charles Donworth; Intoxication; fined So and
costs.
John Brown. Search and seizure; fined 500
and costs. Appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-03
THE Kinks.
PROF. w1ssLow,s LAST EVENING

PROF. wISsLow's LAST EVENING.
Prof. M f. Winslow, who has so satisfactorily
managed the rink in Storer Bros.' block, scored a
brilliant success at that resort last evening as an
expert. No finer exhibition has ever been giyen
here by any professional and none other has been
Round after round Of applause greeted his skiIlfn
movements particularly of features novel to people
here. The rink will close for the season tonight.
NOTES.
The first game of polo in the city league will take
place at the Buou next Thursday evening between
the Munjoys and Woodfords.
Another polo club called the "Resoutes'' has
been organized in this city with the following organ
lzation Manager, @. X. Gage; Captain and First
Rusher, Chas. w. Evans; Second Rusher H. Whit
tier; Half Backs j. H. Hannaford and F. C. Bibber:
Cover Point, G. K. Gage; Goal Tender, 7. Mullins:
Cover Goal, G. A. McMahan.