The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

Mai. Gen John Buford Post G. A. R.
No. 243, held a regular meeting last night
and transacted considerable business.
Mr.. c. L. Walker departed for St. |
Louis last night, where he has legal busis
ness demanding his attention.
Democratic mass meeting at Turner
hall tonight. Let there be a large attend |
ance.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
Mrs. NJ L. Levi. of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
is in the city visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. |. Heinsfurter.
Mrs. j. z. Mott has been suffering from
a severe attack of illness for the past few
days, but we are pleased to state that she
is now much better.
The funeral of the late James Kennedy,
of South Rock Island, took place from
st. Joseph's church this afternoon, and
was largely attended.
The Blaine and Logan club are getting
ready for a big "hurrah, and as soon as
the moon gets full they will commence to
paint things all variety of colors.
The Eighteenth street sewer question is
not yet settled, and one of the main
points in its construction is where it is to
be built. 1t is supposed that the next
squabble will be on its location.
John Wilson and wife, accompanied by
their daughter, Miss Ella, are in the city,
visiting the family of VIM. Jacobs, on
Tenth street.
States Attorney Parmenter and wife,
accompanied by Miss Ellen Oloff, have
gone to St. Paul and Minneapolis on a
visit
Mrs. E. D. Sweeney, accompanied by
her daugher, Miss Amy, left the city yes
terday afternoon for Colorado Springs,
where they will remain couple of weeks
Mr., VIM. Geeting, representing large
Dubuque candy mandatory, is in the
city visiting our confectionery dealers.
MI Ben Harper and family have ar
rived as far as Chicago on their way
home from the east. They will be here in
a few days.
John .. Freed the veteran shoemaker,
has again resumed business, and can be
found at No 100 West Seventeenth street,
in the rear of the Rock Island house
Mr.. c. E. Frizelle, travelling representa-
tive of the Union Pacific railway, has
been in the city for the past few days
drumming up business.
When you want reliable fire, life cy-
clone and tornado insurance at low rates
call on W. l.. Coyne, corner Seventeenth
street, and Sd avenue. d3m
The Stars will go to Iowa City tomor>
row and play II match game of ball with
the club at that place. 1t is to be hoped
that the Stars will cover themselves all
over with victory.
Mr.. John Mcconnell, formerly of Bow
ling township, this county, but now Of
Prairie Orchard, Nebraska, is here on {
visit to relatives Mr.. Mcconnell brought
back with him from the wilds of Western
| Nebraska a fine specimen of the Prairie
dog
We take pleasure in calling attention t.
the advertisement of the short hand ant
type writing institute of Davenport. 1T
teachers are selected from the best shor
hand ability and professional skill in the
land. The system they teach can be com
pleted in less than half the time it take
to complete other systems. Description
circular sent on application to B. c
Wood, business manager.
In town in Michigan they have passet
an ordinance against "Only a Pansy
Blossom" peek boo, "Wait Till tn
Clouds Roll by jennie, Who will Blu,
my Roses Red" and a number of othe
songs Anyone heard humming or sing
ing these wonderful musical production
will be fined S. and costs Rock ISLAM
is noted for her sweet singers, and if sucl
a gag should be imposed upon them the
shock would be very severe.
Besides buying fine trotting horse
Deputy Sheriff Silvis has purchased a
elegant new buggy and harness. He ha
now one of the finest turnouts in the city
When he goes up to Carbon Cliff with hi
new outfit the citizens will open thei
eyes in wonder to see such style as th
deputy will sling on.
Under the skillful labor of the paper
hangers, kalsominers aud painters, tn
Rock Island house has commenced t
improve greatly in appearance. With
thorough overhauling of the rooms, tn
putting down of new carpets and gene
raj cleaning up, large increase in pat
ronage is sure to follow. Mr.. Field wi
no doubt prove model landlord, and wi
see that his guests are well cared for.