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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
THE TEMPERANCE MEETING.
A Large Attendance and an Enthus.
iastic Audience at the Opera
House Last Night.

The ladies Of the Womens Christian
Temperance Union have been contem-
plating for long time the temperance
meeting which was held at the opera house
last night. Every effort was made to
make the meeting success, and if the
attendance goes to show anything there
was nothing lacking. Long before the
doors were open the sidewalks were
crowded with people, and when the doors
were opened the rush to secure seats was
sight to see. Everybody was looking
out for him or herself Every seat in the
house was soon occupied, but still the
people came. The aisles were soon filed.
Likewise the stairways. AT half past seven
the curtain arose, and male
chorus, composed of 40 voices
sang Work for your Master" in per-
fectly harmonious manner that called
forth loud applause. Then followed a
chapter read from the bible followed by a
prayer. After this the male chorus sang
another song, and collection taken up.
This was followed by solo, Arm, Arm
for the Culprit" Mr.. Will Collins singing
the solo part, in his well known and char
acteristic manner, every word being
articulated in clear tone. After this
solo, Rev. Father Mackin, in a five min
utes speech. introduced the speaker of
the evening, Rev Father Jas. NJ. Hagin,
of Chicago, who in clear and audible
voice delivered one of the most logical
temperance lectures ever delivered before
Rock Island audience He was frequent
ly interrupted by loud applause The
speaker occupied about an hour and a
half. After the lecture, the male quartet
sang another song, after which the bene.
diction was pronounced, and the people
returned to their homes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25

The late Greir Stanley, veteran soldier
Of the rebellion, late of Co. F S9th Hi
nois Vel nifty, was buried from the
Ninth street NJ E. church, and the church
was filled with friends. The Rev r. G.
Pearce officiated, and made fitting
eulogy on the dead soldier. Maj. Gen.
John Buford Post 243, G. A. R., took the
corpse in charge from the church and
escorted it and the mourners to Chippian
mock cemetery and there performed the
last sad rites of burial according to the
ritual of the Grand Army of the Republic,
under the command of J NJ R-iicitr, P.
c., Comrade T. ]. Cevell, O. ~, acting
as chaplain. The services were very
impressive, showing the love and respect
of comrades for each other, who touched
elbows during the great rebellion. One
by one the veterans are being mustered
out of this life by the Great Commander
and the honors paid to the patroit dead,
and their memorable deeds, will make
American citizenship more reputable, and
maintain and perpetuate to future gene
rations the union and authority of the
United States of America.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Dan W elch.

Dan WEIGH is granger. When at
home he lives near the bucolic village of
Milan. And, by the..way, this very same
village, bucolic, etc., is getting to be no.
torious with our police. for nearly every
man arrested during the last two weeks
hailed from Milan. But that is neither
here nor there, so to our tale. Saturday
Dan came to town to do some trading.
After doing the trading he commenced
tackling booze" He soon became full
too full for utterance. Then Dan went
up and down the avenue streaking things
red. Officer Etzel espied Dan and grab
bling him by the collar he yanked him to
the Armory. There he reposed until this
morning, when he was brought before
Chopper. Being arraigned, he said he was
guilty and Chopper fined him So and
costs. Not having money enough TO pay
up he was sent to Jail for ten days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Hennepin Canal.

The following appeared among the
Washington news in yesterdays Chicago
Tribune
The friends of the Hennepin canal have
held another meeting. They report prog
ress in the canvass of the members. They
say thai the prospect for the passage Of
the bill is so good that if it fails it will be
owing to the inattention or Indifference
of some members of congress, whose con
stituencies have right to expect their
best efforts IN favor of the passage of the
bill
There is no city Lore deeply interested
in the success of this bill than Rock Island
and in fact it is the all-abIorbing topic
The people are closely watching theil
representatives to ascertain whether they
are warmly supporting this bill or not.
The ARGUS trusts they will leave nothing
undone to further its interests, for the
least indifference manifested by them now
would be suicidal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Our Citizens in Texas.

Martin Prick arrived in town from
Texas late Saturday evening. Prick has
hit things hard in that land of bullrushes
and low boys having secured several big
contracts. He has come back to secure
one of our brick manufacturers to GO
thithcr. We hope he will meet with sue
cess. We know he WILL too. We have
a number of citizens in that godforsaken
state who are prospecting like a green bay
tree. Down in that country where roughf
and toughs grow on every bramble bush
they seem to know agood man when they
see him, and as all our citizers who have
gone there are, not good, but truly good
they extend to them helping hand, and
aid them in securing sustenance. 1t is
from this fact that, if we ever emmigrate
we should go to Texas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
The Comet

The comet of 1912 that is now visible
in the heavens is no small affair. 1t is not
bald headed, but has fine crop of ethe-
real furze on its head and occupies front
seat in the southwest, having the appear
ance of a star of the second magnitude
1t is said to be sitting right close to the
orchestra and Venus at this time The
thin haze above the comet is its tail, with
which it mops the side Of the milky way
and scatters red juice in our sunsets. This
comet has the peculiar habit, it is said OF
carrying its tail over its head, and when ii
makes a sweep like a squirrel whisking
away butterfly the other starry fellows
climb out of the road like a frightened
ninepin. However, laying all Jokes aside,
it is now claimed that the red sunsets, are
in some manner connected with the tail OF
this comet. This idea is not generally
accepted, however, by the scientists, as
they claim that the red sunsets are due tc
the volcano of Krakosta, on the afternoon
of August Sd, 1888 They say the red
dust from the volcano causes the red sun
sets. How true this is, we know not, as
we are not scientist, and arc no relation
to one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
The Poll Tax.

The Rock Islander of last week censures
Mayor Mott because he enforces the pay
ment of the poll tax, and says he is no
friend of the poor ma1. This statement
is characteristic of the untruthfulness of
that sheet The poll tax amounts to
$3.50 and the law says if it is not paid,
the city can enter suit and collect So. 90
from each person that refueeS to pay
Does the city do this7 No, it only col
lects the original amount, $3.50 If Mayor
Mott so desired he could collect twice
that amount, and he would be upheld by
the law. Mayor Mott is, and has always
been the friend OF the workingman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
The Skating Rink.

There was a big attendance at the skat.
ing rink Saturday night In fact the
crowd was too large to either lock on Oh
to skate. The attraction was the grand
march on skates, and May pole dance
The march was executed in fine style. The
dance was also executed in fine style by
Misses Minnie Crubaugh, Carrie Davis,
Title Johnston, Nora Carroll; Messrs.
Elmer Abbott, George Peasants. Ionic
Hoffmaster and Will Doty with the
exception of one break, in which one
young lady lost hercap, The graceful and
artistic skill exhibited on roller skates by
Misses Carrie Davis and Minnie Crubaugh
was commented on by everybody present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Sam Lee.

This wild eyed heather. who runs a
washee washee on Eighteenth street. was
standing on the corner of Seventeenth
street and Second avenue last night about
10 o'clock. He wanted to go to Moline
Several kids commenced bothering him and
finally got the heathen's ire riled and he
set upon the gang, and cleaned them out
in less than three minutes One of the kids
had bloody nose, another received a
black eye, and the other two kids would
have been served likewise had they not
incontlently fed. Sam is adarling on the
knock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
HERE AND THERE.

Dubuque has new female barber in
the way of novelty.
Ribbon sale this week at McCabe's.
This was pay day on the Chicago, Mil
waukce & st. Paul road, and the EN- ployes
are going around with smiling faces.
Masquerade February 29th. Those hay
ing invitations can get suits on that day
at Turner hall. $685.
MI. Fred A. Bill has been appointed
general passenger and ticket agent of the
Diamond 10 line of steamers, with head
quarters at Dubuque.
The wholesale stock of gents ties and
scarfs from F. A. Fletcher s. Co. failure
will be sold this week at McCabe Bros.
Frank Mayo, the actor, played "Davy
Crockett" for the benefit of the Ohio river
sufferers at Dubuque, Saturday night. In
order to do this. he was compelled to
cancel his engagement at Lacrosse.
Gents scarfs sold at wholesale by
Fletcher & Co.. at from 5000 to $3.50
per dozen McCabe Bros, price this
week 20 cents each.
The Rockford papers did not publish
on Washingtons birthday. 1t is to be
hoped that the editors utilized their vaca-
tions by resolving in future to pay more
respect to Georges best known character
istic
The ribbon stock Of the bursted G. A
Coutant & Co., and the gents ties and
scarfs from the collapsed F. A. Fletcher
& Co., stock of gents furnishing goods are
placed on sale this week, by McOabe Bros.
at about 80 cents on the dollar.
On and after the first of next month the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road will
use c. o. D. checks on baggage matter
that is heayier than is allowed by the
rules of that company.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless, dentists, Bird avenue
and goth street. Telephone 6S. 21dwtf
There will be mass meeting at the
First Methodist Episcopal church to-
morrow night, for the purpose of organ
izing Citizens League. Secretary Pax
ton, of the Chicago league, is in the city
and will be present to explain the v ork-
ings of the society. The object of these
orders is to interfere with the sale OF
liquor to minors and habitual drunkards
Have you seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan & McCaudless make. They
are much handsomer than the rubber and
cost no more. Call and see them at the
corner of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Personal Points.

]. s. johnson, of Reynolds, is in the
city.
]. s. Knowles, of Port Byron, spent
Sabbath In town.
Mrs. Col Burgh returned to the city
Saturday evening from Peoria.
E. H. Bowman, of Andalusia, was
swinging around the city this morning
Cryus Valentine, one of Rurals truly
good sons, was in town this morning
Hon. j. B. Roach, the mayor of Litch-
field, H., is visiting friends in the city.
Miss Mamie Folsom returned home
from her visit to Peoria friends Saturday
evening.
J. T, Limpson, of Morgan, Kansas, is
the city paying visit to relatives and old
friends.
Walter Swanson, Co. B, U. S. A., sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is
home on a two weeks furlough.
Rev. r. F. Sweet, pastor of Trinity
church, returned from his visit to Chicago
and Freeport on Saturday evening.
Mr.. j. f. Robinson left for Springfield
this afternoon, where he goes as a delegate
to the Grand Lodge Of the A. 0. U. w.
DR.. Calvin Truesdale went to Cam
bridge this afternoon. where he was
wanted as witness in c., B. s. Q. rail
road case.
Miss Kitty Armstrong, an accomplished
young lady of Lyons, Iowa, is paying ,
visit to her friend, Miss Hattie Clifford oil
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaskel, and vii
and Harry Truesdale, Of Minneapolis, ar,
in the city on a visit, They will leave fo
home tonight.
The following notables arrived h0mt
yesterday afternoon over the c., r. l. 6
P. road: Hon. II. C. Cleaveland, Jane
S. Gilmore, Capt. George Lamont and ex
Mayor Henry Carse
Mr., VIII Simpson, for a long time con
nected with the Chicago, Burlington {
Quincy office in this city, has left for ST
louis, where he will enter the Wabasl
office as secretary for Mr. E p Ripley
win is fine young man. and we predic
that some day he will be president or su
perintendent of some large railroad.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
The Fire Ladies'.

The fire department held meeting Sat
urday night for the purpose of electing
a chief and assistant chief of the fire de-
partment. The meeting was largely
attended, and an active interest taken by
all. Chief johnson made an address tc
the meeting, formally declaring that under
no circumstances would he again serve a:
chief. A ballot was then taken, which
resulted in no election. All the candidates
having withdrew, Jacob Ohlweiler was
elected by reclamation, and -afterward:
George Alter was elected assistant. A
vote Of thanks was extended to the retir-
ing chief: 1t was also decided to send 6
representative to the national chiefs con-
vention to be held at Washington, at the
expense OF the fire laddies. There being
no further business the meeting ad-
iourned,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Fire at St. Paul.

B. D. Buford & Co., of the Rock Islant
Plow Works, received a telegram last
evening stating that their branch ware
house in st, Paul, occupied by Mast, Blu
ford & Burwell Co, was entirely consumed
by fire. The company have since learned
that the loss was covered by insurance
B. D. Buford & Co. had just commenced
to ship plows to the north. They are il
receipt of kilograms to hurry forward al
orders for shipment, so Mast, Buford &
Burwell Co. have probably made arrange.
ments so that nothing will interfere will
their business. The premises and build
ing belonged to another party, conse
quently the firms loss was light.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Dimick's New Landau

AS reporter for the ARGUS was passing
the carriage repository of L. D. Dimick
today his attention was attracted to new
landau" which Mr. Dimick has just re-
ceived from Studebaker Bros, the cele
brated carriage manufacturers of South
Bend, Indiana. The new landau" com
bines all that the most fastidious could
desire. The interior is finely upholstered
with extra fine broad cloth, and appropri-
ate trimmings ornament the work. The
glass work is the finest French plate, OF
double thickness. The exterior is finished
IN the best style knownto the experienced
painter An electric bell aud mirror arc
among the conveniences inside and an ele
waited seat for the driver adorns the front
A glance at the carriage pleases everybody,
and all of the many who saw it today pro
nounce it the finest production of 8
landau" ever seen in this country. 1t i:
rich in finish, very appropriate carriage
for weddings, funerals and parties. A
new style of rcckaway is also late arriva
at the repository, and is modern style
built more especially for calling purposes
Studebaker Bros. are the largest builders
of fine carriages in the world and theil
goods take precedence over any other fol
style, durability and finish. ALI who are
interested in fine carriage should cal
and inspect these new arrivals at Dimick't
repository.
Mr.. 0. J. Dimick received in the SAINT
car road cart of unique design, which il
a present from Studebaker Bros. HI
hitched one of his fast horses to it thi:
| afternoon tn 500 how If worka
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
An Accident.

Charlie Henshaw, who works in
Christy's cracker factory, was out coast
ing near the hopfeld yesterday. While
sliding down an embankment a buggy
drove by, and Charlie in his haste to get
out of the way, collided with tree,
bruising him considerably about his face
and body. Charlie should take warning
by this, and instead of coasting on Sunday
should attend the Sabbath school.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
A PROBABLE CLEW.
Evans, the Lirery Man, Finds his Horse
and Sleigh at Monmouth.
Illinois.

Mr.. Evans and Chief of Police Phil
Miller received word from the authorities
at Monmouth, that they had in their pos
session sleigh and horse which answered
to the description of the sleigh and horse
used by the men who robbed Peetz Jew
elry store to get away in. This news
seemed to be too good to be true, but as
it came from perfectly reliable source, it
was determined TO pursue an investigation.
Accordingly Mr.. Evans wrote to the au-
thorities at Monmouth giving them an
accurate description of his lost property,
and Observation-Disclosures receiv-
ed telegram stating that the property in
their possession Tailed with his descrip-
ton. There can be no doubt of this fact
The horse and sleigh have been found but
where are the robbers. Have they crawled
into their hole and drew the hole in after
them? In conversation with Chief Police
Miller an ARGUS reporter was enlightened
in the ways of the crooks and their
modes of operation. Mr.. Miller is forcibly
Of the opinion that the robbers were pro
fessionals, and that they were from Peoria
He spent several days in Peoria looking
for them, but in vain. They covered
their retreat in skillful manner, as none
but the real genuine simon pure profes
SIGNALS knew how to do This new clew
at Monmouth will now be followed up.
1t is the best kind of clew, and the po-
lice are in hopes it will lead to the capture
of the bold robbers, 1t will add a star to
their crown if they can catch the daring
trio, and they will receive handsome re
ward besides.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
aoods at Your Own Prices.

Mr.. Henry Regensburger,s stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale, Mr.. II
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance OF
the stock of goods. Mr.. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his well as
sorted stock of underwear caps, gloves,
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valises.
This stock must and will be sold at the
shortest possible time. Avail yourself OF
this opportunity and call early.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
The County Buildings
PROBATE


23-Guardianship of Chas J Ander-
son, minor. Letters of guardianship
issued to Olof Abraham. Bond filed and
approved.
Guardianship of Lefty ], Drury, minor.
Report and resignation of Jane Stakcman,
former guardian, filed and approved. Re
signation accepted Letters Of guardian
ship issued to James r. Underwood.
Bond filed and approved
Estate of John Shay, deceased Claims
Of S. NJ. Boney, Philip McDermott and
c. II. Dibbern allowed, all in seventh
class
Estate of Otto johnson, deceased
Claims of Axel Swanson. Nordenskiold
Singing Society (2), etc, allowed, all in
seventh class, and claim of c. Piper in
fifth class.
Estate of Christian W. Nelson, deceas-
ed. Inventory filed and approved.
TRANSFERS
22-E. II. & L. E. Requa to Randeline
Requa, pit lot 4, block IS. Rock Island
$1,000.
22-Bcrnharclina Knell to c. 4. Vince
lock, pit lot 2 block 4, Moline; $1,000.
2S-Jacob Dodge TO And F. Solder
strom, e3 lot s. Dodge's addition TO Rock
Island; S115,
David Cleland to Mary A Hart, lot 10
block ,Hakes' addition to Milan. $500
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Rockwell T. Rutledge, of Alpha, to
Miss Sarah E. Jordan, of Rural
Thomas n. Corns, of Coal Valley, tc
Miss Annie Dawson, of Gable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Wilton, Iowa. Review


Jacob Riley, of Rock Island, is one of
the most successful and reliable dealers
in, and manufacturers of marble monu-
ments and tombStones in this part of the
country. He makes speciality of fine work
and fine designs. His latest designs are
unique and original, aud are attracting
much attention. Not long since he sold to
Rev. j. W. Kynett, of Upton, monu-
ment of Quincy granite, eighteen feet in
height Last Tuesday Mr. J. n. Gardner,
travelling agent of Mr.. Riley, showed us
the design of monument to be erected
20 the memory of T. E. Ingham, Esq, in
Oak Wood cemetery. 1t is to be a mas,
sive column, eighteen feet in height, pro
portioned as follows
BaSe-1S inches-2 it 8 in. square.
Plinth-16 inches - # 10 in. square.
Dies it. i fit 4 "
Cap-1 fit 10 i fiji "
Full Gothic design for base and cap.
The chief elegance of this monument
will consist in its massive, perfect proper
tons, richness of material and rare beauty
of design
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Married.

At the residence of the brides father in
Edgington, on Thursday last, Feb. 21st
occurred the marriage Of Mr.. Abel H
Lever and Miss Georgiana johnson. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. G
W. Lewis. The bride is a daughter Of
Edgingtons well known and popular citi.
zen, Mr.. Storer johnson. The ARGUS
wishes the young couple much joy and &
fair share of this worlds goods.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
A Picnic.

The lecture at Harper's theatre last
night was picnic, tiguratively speaking,
for some Of our young people, two couples
of them, anyway Two couples of love
sick people were engaged in squeezing and
kissing each other in the vest stairway
leading to the gallery in the opera house.
And the fun of it was they didn't seem to
care whit if the bystanders did catch
on" for they kept it up as long as the
lecture lasted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Duty and Pleasures

Prompted Rev. r. F. White, of Green
ville N. Y, to write that in eight hours
after his wife began to take Athlophoros
for an attack of inflammatory rheumatism
she surprised all by walking from room tc
room, comparatively free from pain" The
Specific Cure" as Mr.. White calls it,
went directly to diseased parts. reduced
the inflammation, assauged pain, and
worked rapid cure, as it invariably
does.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
And Still They Come.

William Scott, one of the popular loco
motive engineers on the c., R. l, & P.
road, who resides on the bluff near Elm
street. was passing the cigars around yes
tcrday in honor of the arrival of twelve
pound boy at his house at a. m. Sun
day.
Henry Folsom is the happy father of a
girl-a first born, who dates her arrival
Sunday morning, February 81.
Mr.. Irving D. Burgh is the very proud
father of a son, the first born.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
journalistic.

The air is burdened with a rumor that
the Chicago Inter Ocean has sent two re-
porters to this meek O. the woods to in
vestigate and write up" the new bridge
over the river between this city and Dav-
export. If the brethren are in the city
they will be cheerfully furnished with q
few pointers" by calling at the ARGUS
office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
Market Reporr.

Tie quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: March wheat, 81 Is; May,
OFT. March corn, 52t; April, 53b; May,
So. March oats, 31B; April 39B; May,
S6B. March pork. $500; May, $18 80.
March lard, S9.6s3. May, 1885. March
ribs, 1896; April, $9.42; May, 9.523
Hogs, $4,000; light, 1926 to $500;
mixed, $3.50 to $870; heavy, S7.05 to
$3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-25
A Noisy Man.

A man named Pat Keblin made himself
quite offensive to decent people in Har-
per's theatre last night. He was drunk,
and besides had whole big pint bottle
full of tangle foot in his side pocket TO
boot. He was standing in the parquet,
and several times swore aloud at some
ungodly kids, who seeing the condition
be was in, we're teasing him. If our eff
eient peelers can catch Patrick, he will be
made to put up or press brick for the
city.