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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Sabbath Services.

The Rev. S.. S. Cryer will officiate in
the Central Presbyterian church, as usual.
Sunday school at $50 a. M, ]. NJ. Buford,
Superintendent. Young peoples meet
ing at $50 p. m.
"The Hidden Christ" (10:45 a. M and
can Expression of Agony" (7:30 p. N.Y.
will be the topics of the Rev. I. W. Read,
pastor or the First Baptist church. Sun
day school at $50 a. M, ]. w. Welch,
Superintendent.
Twentieth street Evangelic Lutheran
church: the Rev. c. A. Mennicke, pastor
Text at 10 a. m, Eph. v: 5 8. Thema
"Die auch fuer Glaeubige wichtige Wahr-
belt, dass Gottes Zorn auch mach Christi
vollbrachter Versoehnung uber dies Kin
der des Unglaubens komme."
Trinity church: Rev. r. F. Sweet,
pastor, Morning prayer, service and
sermon at 1915; communion at 12; even
ing service at 7:30 p. m; Sunday school
at $50 a. m; Robert Hudson, superinten-
dent Trinity Mission: services with ser
mon by the pastor, Rev. r. F. Sweet at
$50 p. m. Sunday school at $50 p m.
'Zachariah's Vision of the Man and
Horses Among the Myrtles" will be
preached upon in the United Presbyterian
hurch, by the Rev. ]. A. Reynolds, pas
tor. Service also at 100 p. m. Sunday
school at $50 a. m, Hugh Warnock,
Superintendent. Young peoples meeting
at p. m.
Prepare to Meet Thy God" Q0,45 a.
m) and The First Sermon Under the
Great Commission" G:90 p. m will be
the subjects discoursed upon in the
Christian chapel, by the Rev. J, II.
| Wright, pastor. Sunday school at 915
a, m, F. H. Kaupke Superintendent
Young peoples meeting at 6;15 p. M.
The Rev VIM. S, Marquis, of Minonk
Woodford county, will preach in the
Broadway Presbyterian church at both
services. Sunday school at 9:15 a. m,
DIR. j. w. Stewart, Superintende mt
Young peoples meeting at $50 p, M.
subject: What use Shall we Make of the
Bible?" is and Jno v:39.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22

1t has been known for some days that
the ferry company and Captain Robinson
were working up scheme for a new
horse railway bill. The Captain has been
making the most frantic appeals to some
of his friends to join him in the new
scheme. He has been sleepless in his
vigils, calling on his friends at all hours,
day and night, to enlist them in his favor.
Neither the ferry company nor Robinson
will be mentioned in the new bill. 1t was
introduced yesterday in the senate.
The Introduction of this bill is a forced
acknowledgment from the ferry company
and its friends that this community de
mands the railway. The bill now on the
house calender will no doubt yield as
much revenue to the government, as the
ferry cOmpany's bill in the senate, which
it is supposed contains Mr.. Davenports
81 900 proposition. In the first bill the
secretary of war fixed the compensation.
Let everybody that wants bill apply at
once. Won't we have a Jolly time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Senator Hunt.

Senator George Hunt, of Paris, H., was
In the city yesterday. looking over the
political field here. George is candidate
for attorney general on the republican side
of the house. By profession he is a
lawyer. He has represented the 33d sem
atorial district in the Illinois senate for a
number of years. As one horse politi-
clan, George is some. He Stacks up"
along side those smaller political lights
Cullom, Clark, Van Sellar and others.
He has been reelected time and time again
through the apathy that exists in the dem
ocratic darty of his district. If the demo
ocrats had only nominated + q
good man, and worked for him, Hunt
would never have been senator. An
ARGUS reporter hunted the town over
yesterday to find Hunt and interview him,
but he could not be found anywhere. We
hunted for Hunt, but he had hunted his
hole. But probably it was well we didn't
find him. They are having "a Kilkenny
fight in Hunts congressional distric! the
18th-and Hunt didn't want to be inter-
viewed by the newspapers. What he
would say would be like unto jumping
out of the skillet into the fire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Personal Points.

John Seilman, of Milan. is in town.
D. E. Ray, prominent citizen of
Drury, was in town this morning.
Mr.. Samuel Heagy, the wide awake
citizen of Hampton, was in the city to-
day.
Mr.. Thos. J. Howard, has returned
home from two weeks business trip in
the west
Mr.. J. r. Warner, of St. Paul, is
spending few days in the city, visiting
his relatives and friends
Miss Annie Wiley, who has been spend
ing the winter at Palatka, Florida, arrived
home yesterday evening, and expresses
herself delighted with the land of or
anges.
Rev. S. s. Cryer returned from Terre
Haute, Ind, where he preached in the
Presbyterian church last Sabbath. The
people of that church have rendered him
a unanimous call to become their pastor.
The congregation of the Central Presby-
terrain church in this city are loath to part
with Mr.. Cryer, and they will use their
utmost endeavOrs to have him remain
with them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
HIS Birthday.

Yesterday was George Bowers birthday
George is a negro. but his birthday is
none the less dear TO him on account of
his color. Having become possessed of
some money-a mighty strange thing for
George-he set in to observing the event.
He commenced to bowl up" and soon
got full, and running over. Then he
waltzed into Hawley & Hills grocery
stole and got to cavorting around like a
Comanche Indian. He was incontiently
fired out of the back door. There he
setto making Rome howl, and his howls
attracted Andy Etzel, who gently, yet
firmly, grabbed him by the neck and
marched him TO the Armory. This morn
ing he was brought before Chopper for
trial. He listened to the account given of
Georges carrying on and then fined
him S. andcost. which George had not,
so he was committed to Jail in default of
payment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22

Fishermen are good deal like bears.
They pass into state of lethargy in the
fall and reappear in all their pristine vigor
in the spring. The ancient devotees of
the rod and line in this region are begin
ming to wake up. The first lone fisher
man to invade the ARGUS this season
came in yesterday. He said he had just
come in from little trip to Rock river.
He explained that the ice was rotten. He,
at the risk of his life, had CROPPED his way
out to the middle of the stream aud dug a
hole. Then he dropped his bait. In
three minutes or less he felt tug. After
few moments he hauled forth pickerel
so big that the vacuum he made caused
the ice to cave in for more than forty
rods. Time and the manifold evils of life
pass lightly over the head of true fisher
men. He never loses his grip on the
realms of fiction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Grand Army Of the Rsnuhlie.

The G. A. r. department of the state OF
Illinois have displayed their generosity by
donating the sum Of $1,50295 to the
Sufferers along the Ohio river.
Col Thomas J. Covell has been reap
pointed Aides Decamp of Mai. Gen. John
Buford Post, No. 243, of this city, for the
ensuing year.
Gen. Macomber, of Fort Custer, Mon
tana, writes to the Grand Army Post of
this city, asking for picture of the late
Maj. Gen. John Buford, after which
Grand Army Post, No. 2, of that place is
named. The request will be complied
with
Old veterans of the rebellion are scat.
tered all over the world, it would appear.
A charter to organize a G. A. R. Post has
been forwarded to Yokohoma, Japan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Following FAY.

A second Freddie arrived in the CITY
this morning, being attracted hither by the
magnetism Of Fay Tsmpleton, she of the
operate profession The young man was
very asthetic in his manner. and had all
the appearances of dude. BY his restless
and nervous manner it could readily be
seen that he was in love With the sweet
warbler. He blew into the city at an
early hour, so early in fact that Fay was
yet in the sweet realms of draamland.
But the young Adonis could not wait
until his love was awakened by the blue
birds chirping at her window. His heart
Was Hopping up and down like a churn
dasher, and he must hold immediate
converse with her ladyship. So a bell
boy waltzed up to the gilded chamber,
wherein reposed beauteous Fay, carrying
a tender epis:le from the young man who
was pacing the office floor four stories
below But Fay was sleepy, and sent back
word that she would be down by and bv
Cold chills ran down Freddie's back at
this somewhat cool reception, but his
burning love could not be squelched He
sought solace in the dining room, and
after drinkinga glass of hot water felt more
at ease. After some little time, long weary
minutes to the love sick youth, the bright
vision of his JOY made her appearance.
The greeting was most tender, especially
on his part, and he was lost to all other
surroundings while in her presence.
Probably he is an old sehoolmate of Fay's,
but it is most likely that the fair song
stress has made a mash"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
The TempIeton ODera.

Fay Tmpleton has always been prime
favorite with our people and her La Belle
Coquette given at the opera house last
night, in no way diminished her popularity.
The plot of the play, while tame for Fay,
is ludicrous enough to be amusing, and
within the conception Of all. The opera
house was well filled, every seat in the
parquet being occupied. Miss Temple
tons troupe this year, while not so large
as in former years, is first class in every
respect. Especially was this noticeable in
the singing last night. Encore after
encore was given to the singers of the
troupe. As for Fay, her voice grows
sweeter and sweeter each year, also
stronger, The troupe play in Davenport
this afternoon and tonight, where, no
doubt, they will be greeted with full
houses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows; May wheat, 94s;; June, 964.
March corn, SCI; June, 81; July, 500
April oats, 80; May, 34I; June, 34s.
May pork, S1s.o24; June, $3.50. May
lard, $685.; June, $9Gs3 May ribs.
$3.50; June, $9.524. Hogs, $500: light,
$3.50 to $3.50; mixed, 500 to $3.50
heavy, $6.75 to $3.50.
Yesterdays quotations in Chicago were
as follows: May wheat, 95b; June, 81
May corn, 56a; June, 81; July 500. May
oats, 30; June, 35s. May pork, $1s.07;
June. $18.123. May lard, $500; june
$9.674. May ribs, $3.50; June, $3.50
Hogs, $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
RalInf Maatinn

The ladies of the relief society will hold
a meeting at their rooms on Sixteenth
street and First avenue next Monday af-
ternoon, at which meeting business of the
greatest importance will be transacted.
The ladies are very energetic in their
endeavors to alleviate, all in their power,
the sufferings of the poor and needy
There is but a small amount of money
left in the treasury of the society, and
there is great need of funds to accomplish
the work mapped out by them. If you
have anything to contribute to the poor,
place it in the hands of the society.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Oucks.

The ducks have begun to arrive in
great gangs, and the enthusiastic gunner
is abroad in the land The best spring
duck story we have heard yet was told by
a street gamin to the ARGUS man yester-
day. The gamin is the proprietor of an
old army musket, into which he pours
handful of powder and handful of shot
when preparing it for slaughter. He told
the reporter in n great state of excitement
that he had been out the day before and
saw 81 ducks in slough. He blazcd away
and killed all 81 of them. When asked where
the extra A came from, he looked wild
for moment. then explained that they
took leave and flew to another pond after
he pulled the trigger,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Thew We're Bounced.

There was big racket at one of the no
tells the other day Some of the help, in
Guiding both boys and girls, were having a
picnic in the rear of the hotel, when the
proprietor suddenly made his appearance,
and scattered them right and left. One kid
jumped out of window hollering muir
der Another was not so fortunate as to
escape until he got his Jacket" pretty
well warmed. As result there are a
couple of vacancies in the hotel now
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
A Meeting.

Rev. A. Harper, of Port Byron, presi-
dent of the Rock Island Sunday School
association, has issued call for the exec
utive committee of the association to meet
at DR.. Stark's Office next Tuesday morn
ing, for the purpose of making arrange
ments for holding the annual Sunday
school convention next month. Superin.
tendents Of Sunday schools are particular
ly requested to be present at the meeting
of the executive committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Fell the Crack .

just as we got orders to go out and
look for more news to fill up at . O'Clock
this afternoon, small kid, news boy,
known as "Dutchy No. g. tumbled into
the river on Sixteenth street. The gamin
was standing on the bank watching the
ice, when all at once his head became
dizzy and he fell in head first He was
rescued by couple of c., B. & Q. section
hands, who were standing close by. They
grabbed him just in time, as he was going
down the third time Had he not been
gobbled up, he would have been shining
as little angel just now.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Administrator S Notice.

Estate of Fredericka Trostel, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Admin
traitor Of the estate of Fredericka Troste
late of the county of Rock Island, state Of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the County Court OF Rock Island
county at the office of the clerk of said court in
the city of Rock Island, at the May term
time all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All persons III
debted to said estate are requested TO make inme
date payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of March, A. D., 1884.
WILLIAM TR0STEL.
mar-I5-d3W Administrator
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
The Race

Tonight at the rink, occurs the race
between those champion roller skaters,
Franks and Daniels. The race is only a
mile stretch. but it promises to be lively
one. There will be large crowd in at
tendance, Next Wednesday night there
is to be Phantom party at the rink,
which will be something new for Rock
Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Fast Time

A Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul train
made lively run yesterday, between this
city and Cordova. The train was Especial
train, and had on board DR.. J, W. Cow
den, Of this city, who was summoned to
Cordova to render medical aid to Mrs
Isaac Cool, mother.in law of Mr.. Joseph
Johnson, of Cordova. The distance is
twenty one miles and the time consumed
in getting there was twenty eight minutes
and fraction over.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
ThA RAnnrd

During the past week the record of en-
igrant cars that have gone west has been
large. The Chicago, Milwaukee and ST.
Paul lolks, up to this morning sent out
twenty cars and the Rock Island and
Peoria folks have sent out eighteen cars
This makes thirty-eight cars of emigrants'
goods, sent west, and all this week. The
railroad boys say that there will be a
grand rush next week On Monday there
will be nine cars of emigrants from Piper
CITY, for Dakota.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
THE RAFTERS.
List Of Raft Boats and Their Conf
manders for the Coming Season.

As the days grow on apace and it is
evident that only short time will elapse
until the great Mississippi is free from
ice, the steamboat men are commencing
to get ready for the seasons work. Boats
that are in need of repairs are in the hands
of the carpenters, and will soon be ready
to sail on the water blue. The present
indications are that river business will
boom this summer, and consequently
active preparations are being made for the
work ahead AS there are numerous
river men in this vicinity, it will be of
great interest to them to know the com
manders of the different raft boats, list
of W hioh r,uhlieh holow-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
In Town.

Crazy George struck the town this
afternoon about three o'clock, with his
gorgeous outfit. He had no terror of the
mud, of which he brought considerable
with him. For fear his donkeys might
run away he tied them in front of Cramp-
toms store. He then proceeded to clean
off his stecds. AS usual a large crowd of
urchins gathered around and commenced
to quiz him, They have a picnic with
George, who is bothered considerably by
their talk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Danforth and the Ferry Company

We have been looking over the old files
Of the ARGUS, in days of yore, when Dan.
forth wrote for it. He said some very
wicked things about the ferry company
and Robinson. As soon as we get time,
We may give some choice extracts for the
amusement OF our readers The ferry
company owns Danforth, now, Hence
the difference between then and now
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
A Boat

Workmen were engaged this morning
in getting the little steamer that has been
imbeddel in the ice all winter near the
waterwnrks, in a condition to get out
from its Imprisonment when the ice clears
out The steamer is to be thoroughly
ovcrhauled, and large amount of repair
ing done toit. 1t was thought that a new
engine would have to he put in the boat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
The County Building.
TRANSFERS


20-Phillip Keene to George B Sweger,
pit lot 2, block l, H r Edwards addition
to Moline; 1926.
Philip Keene to VIM o Long, pit lot 5,
block /, H r Edwards addition to Moline;
$685..
5 S Guyer to Gates & Wightman, lots /
2, and 5, block 2. Port Byron; SEQ.
Mark Ashdown to F S Gates, pit outlot
49, "a, 10, lie; 5000
James Tubbs to F s Gates, l acre in
mel %, 10, lie; $1,000
Jacob Bleuer to Abraham Smalley, pit
sw 2, II, 1w; $780,
John B McGuffie ct al to David Rich
erson, pit lot 5, Edgington, 8, is, 3w;
$500
PROBATE.
21--Estate of Joseph Konnell, deceased.
Proof of death filed. Will admitted to
probate.
Estate of Jane NJ Brasher. dece ased.
Proof of death filed
Estate of John Fl Steinhauer, deceased,
Inventory filed and approved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Alderman Lafrenz.

The old man of the sea, Purser Dan
forth, of the Rock Islander, makes an
assault on Alderman Lafrenz, the demo
cratic candidate in the First ward, as well
as in the great manufacturing establish
ment in which he is employed. We hope
voters without regard to party will sup
port and stand by Mr.. Lafrenz.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22

DR.. Prices Vanilla flavor is extracted
from the vanilla pod. obtained from Mex
leo This popular flavor, as made by Dr.
Price, embodies all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free from
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor, get DR.. Prices Special
Flavoring extracts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
New Instruments.

Mr.. John Bleuer, Jr., leader of Bleuer's
band, today received from London three
Of Bcsson & Cos celebrated musical
instruments, which will be used in the
band. One of the instruments was a
eornet and the other two trombones
They are highly finished, and are of the
best make. Mr. Bleuer has ordered three
more instruments from Cincinnati, which
will arrive shortly. He is making prep
arations for the campaign, when music is
quite frequently in demand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22

Sealed proposals for stand privileges
at the Base Ball Park, will be received by
the undersigned up to 8 o'clock, a. M,
Thursday, March 27th. Plans and speci
flcations of building can be seen at my
office. also requirements of contract will
be given. A bond of 5000 to be filed
with bid JNo Z. FLEMING,
marco St Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS
Rock Island County
In the Circuit Court, To the May Tenn 1851,
In Chaneery.
Albert Cool, Vs. Jane Quick Ann Mccain, Thea
dore Cool, George Cool, Mary E. Cool, and john
Beardsworth.
Affidavit of uon-residence of the said Ann Nc
Cam and Theodore Cool, implicated with The
above defendants, having been filed in the Clerks
office of the Circuit Court of said County notice
is therefore hereby given TO the non resident de
PENDANTS that the complainant filed his bill Of com
plant in said Court, the Chancery side thereof
on the 18th day Of March, 1884, and that there
upon a Summons issued out of said Court, where
in said suit is now pending, returnable on the
first Monday in the month of May next, as is by
law required. Now, unless you, the said non res
ident defendants above named, Ann McCann and
Theodore Cool shall personally he and appear be
fore said Circuit Court, on the first day OF the
next term thereof, TO be holden at Rock Island in
and for said county, on the first Monday in MAY
next, and plead, answer or demur tothe said com
plainant's bill of complaint, the same and The
matters and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed and decree entered
against you according to the prayer OF said bill.
Rock Island, Illinois, March 18th, 1884
L. F. HARSON, CLERK.
NJ M. CoRBETT, Compts Sol. mar l5d4w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
A SENSIBLE MAN WOULD Use

Kemp's Balsam fer 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, 1884-03-22
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the first
day of April, "A. D., 1884, in the city of Rock la
and an election will be held for the following Of
fcers. to wit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One Alderman for two years in the First Ward.
One Alderman for two years in the Second Ward
One Alderman for two years in the Third Ward
One Alderman for two years in the Fourth Ward
One Alderman for two years in the Fifth Ward
One Alderman for two years in the Sixth Ward
One Alderman for two years in the SesenthNATd.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One Supervisor for one year
Four Assistant Supervisors for one year
One Assessor for one year.
One Collector for one year.
VOTING PLACES.
First Ward. at Chas Engel's Store.
Second Ward, at Phoenix Hose House.
Third Ward. at Wide Awake Hose House
Fourth Ward, at Rescue Hose House.
Fifth Ward, at No. 2l26 Fourth, Avenae.
sixth Ward, at Cable Hose House.
Seventh Ward, at Centre Station.
Which election will open at 8 O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until { o'clock IN the
afternoon of that day.
Dated this 10th day Of March, 1884
ROBERT KEHLER,
did City and Town CLERK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
I. O.. q. z. Mntina

The members of Ucal Lodge, No. COS,
|. 0. o. F.. are hereby notified to meet at
their hall on Sunday, March 80, at II 80
a. m. sharp, to attend the funeral of the
late Bro w. II. Barber. All sojourning
Odd Fellows and members of sister lodges
are invited to attend with us.
]. K. GROOM, N. G.
w. V. STAFFORD, Sec.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
Sale Of Household Furniture at 1909
Third AvanuA.

As am preparing to leave the city. l
wish to dispose of some of my effects,
such as dining table, bedroom set, re
frigerater, wardrobe, small writing desk,
carpets, sewing machine, kitchen furni-
ture, etc,
Mrs. s. W. BLACKBURN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-22
TAXES

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors office in the Armory to
JAMES JOHNS On,
~ If Township Collector.