The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-04
Town Talk.
A disagreeable day, sure.
Twenty nine days this month.

several uayS'
Frank Wheaton has had the interior of
his store considerably beautified.
Railroad travel is picking up, and hotel
business is better in consequence.
Yesterday was train Sunday on the
Chicago & Northwestern road.
The river is clear of ice from St Louis
down.
The Old Settlers had good representa-
ton here today, considering the weather.
The pigeon tournament of the Forester
gun club begins at Davenport tomorrow
The politician is already beginning to
polish his joints for the city campaign.
Schuyler Colfax will lecture in Port
Byron on Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th,
1t is said that if L. B. Block returns to
the city, he will open general stationery
store.
Mr.. Charles Etzel and Dorotha Duhr-
mann. both of this city, will be united
in marriage tomorrow evening.
Oscar julius Wellnitz filed declaration
of citizenship with County Clerk Donald
son on Saturday.
A fourteen pound was new acqaisi
ton to the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferdinand Gross on Saturday.
The County and Circuit Clerks object
are now all tore up, ard they are exper
fencing the pleasures of moving house
The portion of the city council who did
not go to Washington will meet at the
council room tonight, and then adjourn
to a stated time,
w r. Daniels, of Cedar Rapids. insti
tuted conductors brotherhood in this
city last night He was assisted by sew
eral gentlemen from abroad
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor.
d McCandless, dentists, 3rd avenue
nd Goth street. Telephone 6S. 21-dwtt
Sewer gas is bothering the occupants of
the Peoria depot, and workmen arc max
ing the necessary repairs
Saturday brought out large corps OF
loafers and each street corner was well
patronized by this indolent class of peo-
pie.
The ground hog could not have seen his
shadow today He could have a nice time
sliding around on the ice, however.
The Rock Island postoffice war will now
be carried on at Washington, where the
two principal contestants are circulating
among the gentlemen of influence
Several republicans announce them
selves as candidates for township collec-
tor. They are little too previous, ant
stand good chance of being showed
in ,"
In the county court on Saturday John
Walker pleaded guilty to stealing a pail
of shoes from Olson & Ce. Judge Adams
sentenced him to ten days in jail and tc
pay fine of 81 and costs
Rev r. F. Sweet, the new pastor o.
Trinity church, has taken rooms at the
Harper house, where he will remain until
spring He win then bring his mother
from Freeport, and move into the parson
age.
Exchange; A wasp weat buzzing to hi.
work, and various things did tackle; ht
stang a boy and then dog, and Their
made a rooster cackle. at last upon {
drummer's cheek he settled down TO drill
he p.odded thore for half an hour, ant
then he broke his bill
Rev. J. c. Holiday of the Broadwa,
Presbyterian church, has accepted the cal
from GAINESVILLE, Ohio, having made sucl
announcement 10 his congregation yes
terday morning. He will preach his fare
well sermon next Sunday.
When you want reliable fire and lif
insurance allow rates, call on w. /
Coyne, corner of Seventeenth street an
Sd avenue, up stairs, Rock Island, III. d3n
Mr.. Herbert B. Blakemore expects hi
father and family to arrive from Cincin-
natl next month, and locate pcrma
nently in Moline. They have bought TIT
Frank Gould place. Mr. Blakemore is
patent solicitor, and has his office will
Parks s. Peasants
The subscription books to the capita
stock of the Black Hawk Paper compan
was opened on Saturday, with Messrs
John H. Wilson, and James M. and r. 5
Montgomery as incorporators. 1t is thei
intention to operate the mill TO its fn
capacity,
The New Flying Dutchman" or tn
Shadows of a Dream" will be presente
at the Burtis opera house, Davenport
tonight and tomorrow evening 1t i
ciassed among the leading spectacula
plays, and has had very strong run dul
| ing the present season.
This is so vile that we daren't credit
to andybody:
'Omother, may go out to skates'
| 20 yes. my darling daughteri
| Be sure you don't fall on your pate,
But sit down as you oughter."
The ground hog representation ap
pears to be the correct theory. SatuI
+day the weather was all that could /
desired, warm and pleasant. But ii
ugly beast saw his shadow, and at ono
disappeared to remain six weeks. An
now the boreal blasts sweep down ON u
and the fond hopes of an early spring al
nipped in the bud.
Kewanee Independant: Mr. and Mrs
Frederick Coovey of Cornwall, tn
county, have been fearfully afflicted,
the death of four children, by diphthcri
within a week. The first one died c
| Fridav tho 18th and VINO h,Iripd IN SIlr