The Rock Island Argus., 1884-03-01
The Argus, always Thought
full of Your Interests, has
Gone to the Trouble of
Preparing a List of ''Desira-
BILE" Young Men Residing
in Rock Island.
They are all Open for Propos-
ais, and will Make Excel
lent Husbands.
THE ROLL CALL.

stated that 1t would print list OF de
sirable" young men for the benefit of
manageable young ladies. Today it
takes great pleasure in making good that
promise. We know we will gain the
good will of the fair sex, and thus be
fully compensated for the trouble we have
gone to in preparing the list. 1t also
gives us pleasure TO think that we may
save some young men from the horrible
fate of bachelor, and this surely should
be enough recompense. 1t is glorious
thought, to know that we are looked upon
as benefa ctor TO the human race-that
we have stepped in and broken the ice
between the bashful young man, and the
doubling damse! The young man who
has been keeping bachelor hall for years.
sewing on his own buttons. etc, may be
fore long find himself ensconsed in a cosy
cottage, with gentle bit of feminity by
his side, and his life a bed of roses.
What glorious picture to young man
who chews tough beefstcak in a boarding
house three times a day. and spends all
his money at the roller skating rink;
and won't be thank the ARGUS for his
happy position in life? if he don't, he is
an ungrateful brute, and should be
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We wish it explicitly understood that
no boquets, chromos, or any other tempt
ing offers will be received from these chill
dren of adversely by the ARGUS, for the
good it has done them Gifts of all kinds
will be rejected. We wish our good deed
recorded simply as the work of charity,
and in that light only, We will also add
that the fighting editor has been in close
communication with Sullivan for the past
month. and is anxious to try his skill as ii
''knocker" Without further comment
we produce the list:
LOOK AT THEM.
Allmeier. Emmanuel; a good soul wan
deriug aimlessly around in search of a
wife. Favors tall girls, but is not very
particular. Will soon propose himself, if
not invited by some of his lady friends
Aster, VIM, A; good young man with
smiling face. Cupids darts have been
shot at him several times, but they have
never penetrated. He will probably be
a married man before the end of 1884
Abbott. Elmer E.: fastidiouo, spruce
looking young man, with loving ways
that endears him to the gentler sex. Is
great admirer of womanly beauty, and
openly avows his intention of marrying
at the first opportunity,
Byrnes. James E; rather reserved in
the presence of ladies, but after the ice is
broken is g pleasant acquaintance.
Babcock, Tim A; report clerk at the
C. R. l. & P, freight office tall and slender
and admres sleighing parties Wants to
be engaged.
Burns, John; not in a hurry to get
married, but knows great many pretty
girls, and if proposed to by any of them,
he would not dare to refuse.
Burns, Henry; always ready for a frohc
with the girls; does not seriously contem-
plate matrimony, but could be caught
without much difficulty,
> Bollman, Joseph; his smiling counten-
ance is plain evidence that he is somo
body's darling. A young man of exem
plary habits, and good church member.
Would not have to be converted by the
girl who marries him.
Briggs, NJ M; has a livery stable full
of fine horses, and does lucrative busi-
ness. Would make good husband if he
could be induced to leave single blessed
ness. If at the end of 'S4 he is still a
bachelor there is absolutely no hope for
him.
Carter Chas. c.; a young physician of
good standing An exquisite mustache
of the blonde order, and one of those an
gelic creatures whom to know is to love-
Cook, John F.: a regular daisy, that brags
on his shape. Has made many female
heart flutter by his sugared words, which
flow from his lips with ripping sound.
Carr, Ira; never yet able to summon
courage enough to pop" the question.
Is sweet on pretty girl In town, but so
far she has refused to ask him to be her
partner for life.
Connolly, Alvin Fl. valued employe
at the Rock Island Lumber & Manufactur-
ingcompany; is quite a cociety young man.
and dresses elegantly. Had better EN-
brace the opportunity, for numerous caps
have been set for him.
Cooke, James K. !; a polite young man,
with tender blue eyes; would make good
dude, if he was so inclined. Is engaged
at the County Clerks Office, and has
made out so many marriage licenses, that
he could procure one readily. Is spoken
for, but by playing a strong hand might
carry off the prize.
Doyles, 0. NJ. never speaks as he passes
by; wants to be engaged, and is not
particular whether she is blonde or a
brunette.
Denkmann, Fred a brunette, with a
mustache that at once catches the female
eye. Has commanding figure, and at
tractive style. Is open for proposals.
Bunker, II. Otto;o on the blondish order,
and good dresser, Enjoys ladies society
exceedingly. Is rather tickle, but thinks
if he was proposed to, he could be true to
one
Davis, Thomas B.; of the firm of Davis
& Co., plumbing and gas fitting, Good