The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-08

The Gazette reporter appears to he un-
acquainted with tue names of our city
officials, Judging from his report this
morning,
May Bros have been busy the past few
days taking an invoice of their stock.
They completed the work today and pro-
nounced it big job.
Bane'S dyptheria remedy will cure all
cases of dyptheria. 1t is sure preventa-
tive; give it trial Sold by F. NJ. Whoa
ton.
Dr. W. S Keller, of Bowling township,
died on Monday of cerebro spinal menin-
gifts. He was thirty three years of age.
Mr.. " F, Johnson, of Springfield, has
our thanks for a copy of a pamphlet con-
tanning the vote of the state at the gen
eral election held in 1858.
A fashionable and fair sized audience
was present at Harpers theatre last even
ing to witness Augustin Days new COM
edy of 1908, or casting the Boomerang"
The play fully merited the good reputation
that had preceded it, and the different
parts were admirably taken.
Judge Smith says there is large amount
of business to be transacted at this term
OF court, as many cases were left untried
from last term. One cause Of this was
that the court room Was uncomfortably
cold, so that court was adjourned earlier
than otherwise
Mr. j. c. Rasmussen, the photogra pher,
Is kept busy at present, taking the photos
Of the children who participated in the
fancy dress party at Mrs, l. NJ. Buford's
last Saturday. They are taken in groups,
and look exceedingly handsome.
Mr.. O. GroVan commenced today to
move his stock of drugs in the Keller
strass building As soon as he vacates his
old stand Mr. l. Liberman will begin the
work Of fitting it up for his merchant
tailoring establishment 4 large archway
viii be made between the two rooms, thus
giving him an elegant double store John
Foik & Co. will do the work
MIR Joseph Murphy, the renowned Irish
actor. will present his famous drama,
Kerry Cow at the Bartis opera house
Davenport, on Thursday evening No
one but an Irishmau could do justice &c
the character, and that Murphy is an
Irishman not only his speech but every
action on the stage shows.
Nh J. L. Haas sued Adam Alday, of
Moline, f0r attorney 5 fees. before Squire
Cooke, and a judgment was found in favor
of the plaintiff for $25 Alday brought
the case before the circuit court, and
Judge Smith added 10 per cent damages
besides the original judgment.
The ladies who had charge Of the man
agement of the children's fancy party,
hold meeting on Thursday morning. 10
discuss the feasibility Of giving a child.
rcns fair, and have the participants
attired in their fancy costumes. This
would he Il good idea, and the ladies
could thus get some substantial return for
all the trouble and expense they have
been to in making preparations for the
fancy party.
We have received TIE Legat Adoiser
for January 1884 1t contains several
new features which will command atten-
ton from large class of readers Among
the new departments added are following:
Farm Law Schools and School Law, 3"
and Public Roads These are subjects
of general interest in every community
Price, one dollar year Address TIE
LegaI Adgiser, Chicago, H.
Never skip the advertisements when
reading newspaper. They show Just
what live business men are about, and
every one who has trading of any kind to
do will find that it pays to trade with
those who advertise. Business men who
do not advertise ale not up to the spirit
of the age, and their stock fingers on theil
hands. Those who advertise turn theil
stock quickly, make fair profit, and
always have new supply to select from
This is fact, as can be demonstrated by
every successful business house in the
country.
Springfield Register; Mr.. Charles Over
rocker, secretary of the Western Amateur
Base Ball league, reached the city yes
terday morning, and will remain until
tomorrow, and see what he can do towards
getting Springfield into the league. He
saw some of our ball men, yesterday, ant
will have further conference with then
today This scheme seems to be the only
available one for Springfield, the coming
season From here, Mr.. Oyerrocker will
| go to Peoria
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