davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1884-08-16

For REST-A four-room house. APP
ply to Charles McGarvey.
, 1884-08-16

just the thing for characterization.
large variety at Rhodes & Troxell's.
, 1884-08-16

FoR SALE offer my residence pro
perry on Seventeenth street, adjoining the
residence of II. H. Warren, for sale. In
quire of II. Housman, Cheyenne.
, 1884-08-16

AT the Star Restaurant. Open all
night.
, 1884-08-16

hniEht ~ waterbury
Have just received at their musical en-
porium, 3l2 Ferguson street, acomplete
line of elegant pianos and organs, Martin
and Bruno guitars, and Dobson banios,
which they are selling at surprisingly low
figures and on very easy terms. Give
them a call soon and make a selection.
Mus. ID. NJ. KING, Manager.
, 1884-08-16
rAMPAs PLUMEs

Ellis keeps the boss soda water,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
SpurlocE.

This great and good man, who is now
being tried at Geneseo, for crookedness, is
having q hard road to travel The evi-
dence, 50 far, goes to show that he is
guilty. A number of witnesses have
testified to seeing number of indiscreet
acts upon his part and also upon the part
of the woman in the case, Mrs George.
All the testimony goes to show that if an
intimacy did not exist between Brother
Spurlock and Sister George that Spur
lock is more than human flesh and blood,
for no human breast can the passion re
fuse and resent the overtures which were
made by the woman to the dear brother
In fact, we are now almost persuaded
that there is something rotten in Denmark
about this matter. Either Spurlock is
guilty, or he is prosecuted saint, and
lied upon wonderfully.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Personal Points.

J. W. Anderson, of Yuma, is in the city.
j G. Lemon and lady. of Aledo, are in
the city. visiting relatives.
Mr.. A. NJ. Guild, formerly landlord of
the Rock Island house, IS in the city on
visit
J. A. Scarf, of Yuma, was instown this
morning and procured Il marriage license
to marry Miss Katie Devine.
Mr. VIM Meyers, of McCabe Bros.
establishment, left for Chicago last night
on business.
Mr.. J. B. Elliott of Marston, Mercer
county, was caller at the ARGUS office
today.
Supervisor D. NJ Martin, one of the
solid citizens of Hillsdale, was in the city
last evening.
Mr. L. R. Peyton. of Trenton, Mo-,
owner of large coal mine, is in the city
on business.
Mrs. A. w Bruner, wife of the genial
ticket agent at the R. |. & P. depot. is
visiting friends in Chicago, consequently
A. w, is in mourning,
| Miss Maxwell, talented and accom-
plished young lady of Denver, Col, is
being entertained by Miss Maggie Murphy,
on Twenty third street.
Mrs, A, c. Burial and daughter, N ISIS
Alice Burial, will leave tomorrow on an
extended visit to friends in New York.
Baltimore and other cities.
Agent Morton, of the Rock Island &
Peoria road, went down tow4L4s Peoria
yesterday Afternoon, to make arrange
ments for carrying large excursion party
over his line.
B. D. Buford, Esq, has gone to St.
Paul, to ascertain what his exact loss was
from the fire that consumed his warehouse
last Sunday morning
Charlie Anderson, one of Peorias goody
| good boys, if there is any in that ungodly
city, is in town, paying visit to hi:
friend Lou Mapes, of the c., r. l. & P
| railroad force
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
A Nice Dining Hall.

The painters have almost completed
their work on the Harper house dining
room, and change for the better is no.
ticeable on every hand. The work has
been executed by Messrs. Rabe & Heit-
ahrends, and they fully sustained their
reputation as firstclass artists. The walls
and ceiling are respondent with bright
and attractive colors. and some elegant
frescoing has been done The large and
costly mirrors which surround the room,
beauties the appearance to large degree.
Mr.. Ben Harper can congratulate himself
upon having one of the finest, if not the
finest hotel west of Chicago. The travel
ing public appreciate his efforts to accom-
date them in first class style and c0nsc-
qnently the business at the popular
Harper is on the boom. The hotel is a
credit to our city and an honor to the
proprietor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: April wheat, 03l; May, 9S;
June, 99s. March corn, 523; April, 53l
May, So; June, $751; March oats, 80;
April, 323; May, 1868. March pork. $3.50;
May, SIS. Is; June, $500 March lard,
$9.52; April, $685.; May, 1915; June,
March ribs, 1925; May, $940. Hogs,
$4,000; light, $500 to $500; mixed,
$685. to $3.50; heavy, 1896 to $3.50.
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows: March, wheat, 91l; May.
67S. March corn, SO, April, So; May, 81
iiarch oats, SO; April 33s; May, 1853.
March pork, $3.50; May. s1S.173 March
lard, $9.574; May, $9173. March ribs,
$685. May, $94O. Hogs, 5000;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Don't Hurry.

Young woman, now that you are being
courted, you think of course it is all very
well, and that it will be nicer when you
get married. But it wont. He doesn't
know himself. and you don't know him.
When he sees you as many times day as
he wants to, may be more; when he sees
your head done up every morning in frizz
papers, and the boom is off the rye; when
he comes home at night and finds your
back hair on chair, and your mellifuous
snores disturbing the echo of the night
from the adjoining bed; when your home
contains good deal of washtub, cradle
and stove, he wont stand in front of the
house for an hour, out in the cold, watch
ing the light in your window. He'll be
thinking rather of getting out of the
house; and the grocery, or the Office, or
lodge room will be dearer to him than it
is now. Young woman, protract this
courtship as long as you can. Let well
enough alone. A courtship in hand is
worth two marriages in the bush You
are having the best time you will ever
see. Stand the young man off as long as
possible. Don't marry until the last
minute; don't do it until you have to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
THE CITIZENS LEAGUE.
The Meeting Held at the First M. L.
Church Last Night.

About one hundred persons assembled
together in the lecture room of the First
Methodist Episcopal church last night, to
hear the address delivered by NJ. A. Pax
ton, of Chicago, inregard to the workings
of the Citizens League in the city of Chi
cago; also to consider the ACCESSIBILITY of
organizing such a league in Rock Island.
After devotional exercises Rev Pearce was
elected president. who introduced Mr..
Paxton as the speaker of the evening.
The gentleman then proceeded to tell the
audience of the workings of the league in
Chicago; what great and good things it
had done. The league was organized in
1877 with only few members. 1t had to
fight over 5000 saloons. These saloons
were making drunkards out of the boys.
Over 10000 boys and girls in the city of
Chicago were regularly visiting these
saloons. They were sold whisky, beer or
anything they wanted over the bar. One
third of the criminal cases tried in Chicago
were cases of young boys. The committee
went to work. A number of saloon
keepers were arrested, convicted and fined.
Then they turned their attention to
preventing the crimes instead of
trying TO cure them. They met
with success. They now had the saloon
keepers at their feet, begging for mercy.
The address was listened to with rapt
attention, and the speaker was frequently
applauded.
After the speaker had got through
speaking, it was decided to organize such
league here. A committee of seven
gentlemen, as follows: W. F. Gilmore,
George Mixter, E. W. Spencer, II. C.
Blackburn, H. kingsbury, f. Murphy and
E. Burrell were appointed to prepare a
plan of organization and to arrange a
date for general mass meeting to be
held in the near future. Then an oppor-
tunity was given to those to Join the
league, and some twenty or twenty five
persons put down their names The
meeting then adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Davenport.

We feel like congratulating Davenport
Her citizens have quit trying to get to
heaven via the suicide route, and have
gone to making this round earth interest
ing to live in Just now that city is all
tore up" over a scan mag case in
which one of its most prominent ply
sicians, DR.. Emeis, is charged with having
tried to outrage lady named Luebbe,
wife of a musician, The doctor was
called to see the lady. He found her in bed
He felt her pulse. Then he prescribed some
medicine, Then he left, after having been
requested to come again that evening. He
called in the evening. 1t was at this time
the outrage was said to be committed
This is the lady's story. The doctor
AYERS that it is a case of blackmail, simply
that and nothing more.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

There is much speculation rife among
our politicians as to the future of the
greenback party in this city and in the
county. 1t is said that the party, or
rather the remnants of the party, are
without an acknowledged leader 1t is true
that there are several men who claim that
they carry the greenback votes in their
pockets, but they cannot deliver the goods,
even if they should be so fortunate as to
consummate sale. There is no doubt in
the political circles that the greenbackers
will put a county and u city ticket in the
field, but the ticket will not draw from
the strength of the other parties to any
great extent So say the politicians Of
both parties. When party has several
leaders who are all clamoring the for
heads of the others, there can be no unity
in the ranks of the party. There are too
many factions-too many politicians
whose feelings must be assuaged. This
is why the greenbackers of this county
are all torn up and why they will moi
be able to show any considerable strength
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
List of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date Feb. 49,
1884. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Bagger s. Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents, Wash
ington, D. c.:
Baker, C A, Moline, wheel cultivatOr
Carver, r l., Presumption, sulky elevator
Fem. G n, ProphetstOwn, paper bag holder.
Frysinger, Jacob and C, Rock Island, packer
for -four, bran, etc.
Goodwie, David, Oak Park lumber drier
johnson, Nathaniel, Harrisburg, wagon tongue
support.
machine.
LLOYD, John J, Streator, car coupling
Martin, Jacob NJ Sterling automatic carrier sys
TEN.
Miller Jno G, Champaign, harness tongue slide
Munton, James, Chicago, indicator for time roll
ing apparatus
Paradise. W j, Aurora, cock for air brakes
| Plumb, Fawcet, Streator, ditching machine.
Reynolds, Z II, Prophetstown, check row corr
planter.
Stock, c F, Peoria, ball trap.
Won der Heydt, Herman, Chicago, self winding
watch.
Winger, E, Frseport, windmill
|
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE
Stewart Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
wendt, H. 1902 second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS.
Wilmans, ]. NJ Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postoflce. Best advertising medium in the
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. fine job department in connec-
ton with the establishment.
pEsTAURANTs AND CoNFECTIoNERS.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIOSERs'
Wimans, J. NJ, Post Office Block
SALOONS,
Wolff, CHI, Market Square.
Westphal, John, 1872 second avenue.
MATCH MAKERS.
Bromley G. A, 1917 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Goods at Your own Prices.

Mr.. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale, Mr.. Fl
.Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought 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, 1884-02-27
The County Buildings
TRANSFERS

TRANSFERS.
25-J. r. c. Field, by Master, to
Martha A, Campbell; lot 7; s and 9,2, II,
2w, Aiken's subdivision; 81 800.
J. R. c. Field, by Master, to Martha
A. Campbell, lot 10, Aiken's subdivision;
$3,O03.1s.
26-Fritz Gest to Chas. Trottnon, lot
8, block 81, lower addition to Rock Island;
$3.50.
Anna Westberg to Andrew Beckstrom,
e4 NV ne 3, II, Nv; 1925.
John Tebben to Peter Suhlsen, sw sw
80, 10, Be; $2,160,
LICENSED TO WE'D.
26.-Wm. G. Fleming and Miss Franz
A. Allen, of Port Byron.
James 7. johnson and Miss Mary
J. Doyle, of Rock Island.
j. S. Leman and Miss Matte Gilmore
John Scarf and Miss Kate Devine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Valid, Peter S, Chicago, razor strap.

The thousands who suffered with rheu-
matism and neuralgia had hard time of
it till the discovery of Athlophoros. Now
they needn't suffer if they don't want to-.
S. r, Dennen, D. D., third Congregation
al church, New Haven, writes thus:
Have long been victim of rheumatism.
During a recent severe attack l COM
menced to take Athlophoros on Friday
Sunday l was in my pulpit. Monday l
went to Boston well, and have remained
so. You have indeed found specific.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
New Armature.

The new armature lately purchased by
the Rock Island County Brush Electric
Light company, arrived last evening. 1t
weighs over 1000 pounds, and will be
placed in position as soon as possible.
This will enable the company to furnish
from twenty to twenty-five lights, and
therefore will increase the business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
A Barometer Fiend

A fellow was going about town this
morning, peddling barometers, which he
said would tell when the weather was
going to change. If the fellow had ba-
rometers for sale which would guarantee
the weather not to change SO often, he
would meet with better success, and prove
& public benefactor, besides
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

1t is becoming more and more evident
every day that the people of this city
need spicy paper. We have the best
evidence in the world, for the demand for
extra copies Of the ARGUS is on the III
crease at the news stands, and our carriers
lists are being increased by new subscri-
bers every day. Twelve cents and half
a week is cheap for paper that gives all
the city news.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

The dependence of man upon wheat
bread for bis best nourishment makes it
important that the break be light, pala-
table easy of digestion. DIR. Price,
Cream Baking Powder is the best means
we have for securing those ends. A ma
ton of houseEeepers have been using it
for years and found it always the same,
pure and healthful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

Lawrence Barrett, the great tragedian,
will give performance liz Davenport next
Monday night.
The Saml of.Posen combination will
hold down the boards in Moline next Mon.
day night.
As there is nothing going on in the way
of amusements in this city that night,
these entertainments Will be literally pat
ronized by Rock Island people
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
A SENSIBLE MAN WOULD Use

Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs.
1t is curing more cases of coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, Group, and all throat
and lung troubles, than any other med
icine. The proprietor has authorized O.
Grotjan to refund your money if, after
taking three-fourths of bottle, relief is
not obtained. Price so cents and 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Shrove Tuesday.

Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday or Pan
cake Tuesday, as it is vulgarly called. 1t
is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, and
was one of the days of preparation for
the penitential time of lent 1t literally
means confession time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
The Deacon.

The good Deacon Halves is sadly dis
quoted on the dizziness of the times in
legal matters, 1t has been many day
since Halves has had a case to adjust.
During all this dullness the deacon is
posting himself up on politics.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
2tf

Have yon seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan & McCaudless 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, 1884-02-27
INVESTIGATION Finished.

The waterworks folks have got through
investigating. They found the inlet pipe
all right, Some parts of the pipe, how
ever, will have to be relaid, as soon as
the weather will permit it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
A Petty Thief.

Last evening Just before dusk Officer
Etzel discovered man stealing couple
of oranges from some baskets in front of
a Second avenue fruit store. The officer
made the fellow put the oranges back
where he found them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Poor Farm

The poor farm committee Of the board
OF supervisors are busy looking over the
accounts of Steward Butman, and invoic-
ing the goods at the poor house, prepare
tory TO making their annual report.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Late.

The Wild freshman" on the Peoria
road was over an hour late last night,
caused by being delayed in starting from
Peoria
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

Market square is not so lively today.
However it is not clear deserted, as there
was several loads of hay there this fore
noon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Song Service.

The Presbyterian chorus is practising d
number of new pieces of music to be rem
dered next Sunday night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Bears.

Two Italians with bear struck town
this morning and delighted the children
by making the beast dance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
A Social.

The young people of the Broadway
church will give a social at Mr.. A Steels
next Friday night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1883
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors office in the Armory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
IL If Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Police Magistrate.

A police magistrate is to be elected this
spring. Wonder how many fond souls
will "shie their casters in the ring after
the Office"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Took q Tumble.

One of the carbons in one OF the lamps
on the electric light tower near the post
office fell down. 1t -w2s replaced to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

Emory's Little Catharic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purly vege-
tablets cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27

Yesterday it was warm. Today it is
cold. 1t is also trying to snow, but its no
90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Religious.
Lent.

Tonight is the regular night for holding
prayer meetings in the various churches.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
VIII Dance

There will be a masquerade ball at
Turner hall next Saturday night. 1t will
be subscription affair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Services

To-day being the first day of lent, the
Catholic and the Episcopal churches are
holding services to commemorate the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
Sold Out.

n B. Sawyer yesterday sold to A C.
Shaffer his stock and fixtures of his store
on Second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
In Twenty-Four Hours.

"Benson's Oapcine Porous Plasters
cured my lame back in twenty-four hours
j. M. c. Pure, sure, Zoe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
NOTICE..

WANTED-Agents; send stamp, and learn how
to clear $1,000 annually to Standard Library Co,
Rayenna, Ohio. feb gd2w
FOR SALE-Old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-27
q Change.

Today Is Ash Wednesday and therefore
is the first day of the lenten season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-21

EfOR RENT-Houses from SIS to $40. Jas
l. Dillon, 235 Commercial street. o0aa
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-21
NICOLAY,S AUCTIONS.

A UCTION SALE OF SO CHOICE LOTS
IA on Seventh street and adjoining streets on
Dayton's Bluff A II. Nicolay will sell at auc-
ton, Wednesday, Oct. %, at 2 O'Clock, on the
grounds, thrty-eight valuable business and resi-
dence lots, as above, in the best part of Day
toms bluff, only three to eight blocks from the
Seventh street fill, including three splendid lots
corner Maria avenue and Third street, with fine
shade trees A large portion of these lots are
situated within only one and half blocks of the
Many OF them surrounded by Improvements.
TO be sold as follows: First-Lots corner Maria
avenue and bird street Second-Lots on Sew
enth, between Sinner and Hope streets. Third
Lots on Beech street, near Arcade. Fourth
Lots on Dawson and Margaret streets. Fifth
Lots on Margaret, Dawson and Earl streets, in
Ranney & kelers subdivision, SchGrmeieris
Seventh street addition and Lyman Dayton's ad-
dition to st. Paul. Now is the time to buy for
speculation or immediate improvements. II you
wish to double your money i'll few months be
sure and attend this important sale. When the
Seventh street I'LL is completed street cars will
run by some of these lots, and within only a
short distance of the balance. Then all this
valuable property will sell for three and four
times more than at the present sale. Terms
liberal. The buses to attend the sale will leave
the Merchants hotel and my Office, 116 East
Fourth street. at O'Clock sharp. For maps,
hand bills, and full particulars, apply to A. H.
Nicolay, auctioneer and real estate agent, ZIG
East Fourth street, next to corner Robert, OPP
posite new National German American bank.
Nicolay's Real Estate Auction Sale, No. l., $685.
1856