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Little Falls transcript., 1885-02-06

session.
Besides the public school at Motley
the people support select school, laugh
by Mrs. May Lyle: About forty scholar
are in attendance.
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w a'e pleased to state that Mrs. r.. J
T.Whi,e of St. Paul, whose serious lines
has been noted in these columns, is nov
rapidly rcgaining her health.
It you want TO see some sport com { t
the Popular rink and see Polo played o.
Tuesday evenings. The boys arc getlin
SO they play it real gently new.
The bill authorizing Morrison count
t.: issue bonds to fund floating indebted
ness passed the senate ON "Wednesday
aud will doubtless become a law
Dir. Nom berg, one OF The proprietor
of the Sauk Rapids brc>ery, was il
town on Saturday last. Business IN hi
line is proSps ring in sauk Rapids,
J. c. I!es,'i has been can, ASSN 70
his agricultural machines in the towns g
l:elle Prairie, Ripley and Moncrsvii.
this week, and repor1s good success.
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Mr.. Sterchon has bcu .ht out the t.,
est Of Mr.. Thing, his former pa"laer, il
The Leland rink, and is nov running it
lie has changed the name 10 the I ;yorite
Hon. A. j. DeMeaIes Of Sauk Rapid
has removed to Stevens Po:nt, Wis. II
was one of the representatives in the las
Minne> ota legislature from this district
The hotel at F't. Ripley caught Br
from Il stoyepipe on Monday and had
rarrow escape from destruction. tn
prompt assistance Of neighbors was al
that saved it,
A large crowd attended social dane
al Milo Po.trr's residence last evenina
aid enjoyed the usual good time whie
is provided for those who attend dance
at that place.
E. " Collins is already energeticall
canvassing for the sale of the agriculture
machines for WHICH he is local agen
aid is at present in the southwester
part of the county.
KetZlaff IS Olrein ba have receive
their stock cf sample III achiu:s, consist
ing Of Oybcrnc's hasyes,crs. reapt:s an
mowers, and farmers are re .,ucsted t
call and examine them.
VIM. BtdGe!d is hauling sever,
thousand feet af logs 10 Latond's mil
and viii have them sawed in the sp:in
into lulib Der which lie will! use in putin
up buildings on his farm.
Philip Gross intends to move his sto,
building to the site west Of his hotel, an
move his saloon frnpa the hotel into IL
store, lie is compelled TO do this
order to obtain mare hotel ro' m,
A "Caynival Of Nations" don't seem
be as drawing an attraction in Lift
Falls as in larger cities. The carniva
at st, Paul and Minneapolis this Ye'
were yer! Interesting anal popular.
A meeting of the Ladies' Aid 81 cie1
will be held at Mrs. G. y, Auver's c
next Wednesday afternoon, Feb.
important business will come before II
meeting. and a full attendance is desire.
The Vevndale Journal states that
F. HartShorn of Motley has opened
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
aDVICk TO MOTHERS

Are You disturbed at night and broken
ri ymli resi- 10y sick child suffering and
crying With pain OF cutting teeth1 1t so,
send al once and get bottle of Mrs.
WINSTON Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculable
1t viii relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. Ii cures
lysenlery, diarrhoca, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems The gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to til,
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
slcians in the United States, and is tol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
feb % -m-w-s m l-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
They Come High, Affections Do.

BALTIMORE, Nd, July - w w Down
ing, well known society man, began suit
Monday for $4,000 damages against J. P.
Rhodes, leading merchant, for alleged
alienation Of his wife's affections. Mrs.
Downing has filed cross bill alleging
cruelty on the part of her husband She
was formerly Rhodes wife, but he obtained
divorce ON the ground of inlidelity.
CHICAGO, July -. Fred Ullman, of Min
neapolis, has brought suit in the superior
court against Thomas s. Quincy, secretary
and treasurer of the Northwestern Travelling
Mems association, for the alienation of his
wife's affections. He claims that the pair
violated laws both human and divine in
November last, and he wants solace in the
sum of $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
Loss of Flesh and Strength,

with poor appetite, and perhaps slight
cough in the morning, or on first lying
down at night, should be looked to in
time Persons afflicted with cOnsnmp>
ton are proyerhially unconscious of thcir
real state. Most cases commence with
disordered liver, leading to bad digestion
and imperfect assimilation Of food
hence the emaciatlOn, or wasting Of the
flesh 1t is form of scrofulous disease,
and is durable by the use of that greatest
of all blood cleansing, anti-hillious and
invigoraling compounds, known as DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
Nervous DebIlltated Men

You are allowed free t,ih If thirty
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Nollac Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and PER
manenl cure of Nervous Debility, loss OF
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred.
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa
ton, terms, etc, mailed free by address,
ing Noltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd & W.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
Heavy Loss by a Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, July % Fire destroyed the
Wells & French conpany's establishment,
corner Blue Island avenue and Paulina
street, about II O'clock Monday night. The
car shed, 6OOx3OO; the shops. 30Ox50O, the
planning mill, blacksmith-shop thirty three
cars, and large amount OF seasoned lum
Der were destroyed. the loss being not fan
from 500, 900, on which there is a two-third
insurance About 500 men are thrown out
of employment 1t is supposed the works
will be Immediately rebuilt The fire i,
thought to have been caused by spontan
eous combustion, as it was first seen at a
spot where the painters were in the habit oil
throwing oiled rags and other refuse
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
The Postof1ice Mill.

WASHINGTON CITY, July %. The presi
dent Tuesday appointed the following post.
masters: Miles }. Finten, at Streator, Ills
James X. Bogert, at Wilkesbarre Pa John
l.. Handley, at Fairfield, Ills; S B. Rade
baugh, at Urbana Ills; Clinton Rosetti, al
Dekalb, Ills, George 2. Sanford, at Lans-
ing, Mich.
j. B. McNamee, of Ohio, has been ap
pointed law clerk at $4,000 in the office OF
the assistant attorney general interior de
partment, H. o. Billings, of Illinois, has
been appointed chief of the presumption
division land office, vice Howes, of Yer
mont, removed. John McMurray, of
Pennsylvania, has been appointed chief Of
the land and railroads division, vice Sturges
of Indiana
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
WAITING roa THEIR OLD JOBS.
John Roacb's Men Stand by Their OLD
EMPLOYER.

John Roacb's Men Stand by Their Old
Employer.
NEW YogK, July q. Only a few of the
late employees of John Roach have sought
work at other factories, most of them agree
ing in the belief that the works would soon
be open. Speaking of the feeling of sympathy
for Mr.. Roach among the workmen, one OF
the former in the mechanics shops said:
"Three hundred and sixty men signed the
resolution we sent Mr.. Roach last evening,
and the number would have been 800 had
every man employed by John Roach been
present when the paper was circulated. We
all had confidence in Mr.. Roach and we
shall patiently and hopefully wait to see him
come out of his troubles
Mr.. Stephen w. Roach was the only men,
mer of the firm at the office of John Roach
& Sons Tuesday morning. He reported
that Mr.. John Roach had nearly recovered
from his prostration, and would in a day or
two be able to attend to the duties incident
to the examination into his affairs by his
assignees. MIR. Roach repeated his state
ment of Monday that it would be several
days before the schedule of liabilities and
assets would lie ready.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
A GREAT DISCOVERY

Mr. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia, says
"My wife has been seriously affected Will
cough for twenty five years, and this
spring more severely than ever before
She had used many remedies without re,
lief, and being urged to try DR.. King
New Discovery, did so, with most graft
flying results. The first bottle relieved her
She has not had so good health for thirt,
years. Trial Bottles Free at Hartz 4
Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large size 500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
Remarkable ESCAPE.

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, Ind, had a
very narrow escape from death This is
his own story; One year ago ! was in
the last stages of consumption. Our best
gave my case up / finally got
so low that our doctor said | could not
live twenty four hours My friend then
purchased bottle of DR.. VIM. Halls Bal
sam for the lungs which benefited me.
continued until am now in perfect
health, having used no other medicine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
NEVER GIVE UP.

If You are suffering with low and lie.
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, genera
debility, disordered blood, weak con.
sttution, headache, or any disease of &
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will bC
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters. Sold at fifty cents &
hottie by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

TOLEDO Ohio, July 22.-The special grand
jury convened for the purpose of examining
into the late Polish riot, has. after being out
fifteen days, made its report. Nearly 100
indictments are found, many for higher
nffenses Eleven were indicted for murder
in the first degree, seven for second, five foT
manslaughter, seven for shooting with intent
to kill, thirty three with assault with intent
to kill, and thirty with malicious destruc,
ton of property. The prisoners will not be
tried until the October term of court
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

CHICAGO, July % Chicago elevators, as
per official returns, contain ID S93, 425 bushels
of wheat, S34, 1872 bushels of corn, 393. l2l
bushels of oats and s, 1876 bushels of rye,
making grand total of 16, 10 7S4 bushels
against Is, $50, 736 bushels a week ago and
A, 564 500 bushels at this period last year.
Visible supply of grain in the United
States and Canada: 80, $50, I91 bushels of
wheat, 5, Az, 996 bushels of corn, 2, ass, 1916
bushels of oats, 1888, 1853 bushels of rye, and
1913, 512 bushels Of barley.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

CHICAGO, July % Mrs. William La
brock, of 2l2 Ogden avenue, succeeded in
raising the neighborhood Monday evening
About 10 O'clock she ran wildly about the
house, alternately grasping her throat and
pressing both hands ON a spot just
beneath her waistband, between times
uttering the most piercing screams.
By great efforts an officer and DR.. Duncan
forced themselves through the crowd and
into the house, when it was finally ascer-
tanned that the woman had taken two swal-
lows of benzine from bottle on the bureau
instead of the collie medicine she wanted
The stuff had taken right hold, but by the
aid of the physician it was induced to let
go in about an hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

and we might also say-time and pain as
well, in our advice to good housekeepers
and ladies generally. The great necessity
existing always to have perfectly safe
remedy convenient for relief and prompt
cure of The ailments peculiar to woman
functional irreguarity constant pans
ami all the symptoms attendant upon
uterine Observation-Disclosures Us to recon-
mend strongly and mqualiliedly DE-
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription -wo,
mans best friend. II will save money
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
We Caution An Against Them

The unprecedented success and merit
of Ely's Cream Balm-a real cure for ca
tarrh, hay fever and cold in the head
has induced many adyentnrers to place
catarrh medicines bearing some rcsem-
blance in appearance. style or name up
on the market, in order to trade upon the
reputation of Ely's Cream Balm. Many
in your immediate locality viii testify in
highest commentator of it. Don't be
deceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm
A particle is applied into each nost.iI; NJ
pain; agreeable to use. Price fifty cents
of druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
The last word of that unbappy king

The last word of that unhappy king,
Charles | of England, is said to have been
Remember We also say to our read
ers Remember that Mishler's Herb Bit,
tiers is without rival in the treatment of
diseases of the blood, liver and kidney
complaints, constipation. piles, indiges-
ton and the kindred ills of human flesh .
James Clark, of Lancaster, Pa, was cured
of fever and ague, and after his recovery
he remembered to write to the manufact-
urers and express his gratitude, There
are thousands of others like him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

Hay Fever. have been great suit
ferer from Hay fever for Is years | read
of the many wondrous cures by Ely
Cream Balm and thought | would try
once more. In Is minutes after one APP.
plication | was wonderfully helped. Two
weeks ago commenced using it and now
| feel entirely cured 1t is the greatest
discovery ever known or heard of
Duhamel Clark Farmer. Lee, Mass
Price 80 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

FORT RENO, l. T., July % The Chey.
ennes have yielded to the demands of the
government, and hundreds of them are now
gathered here to be enrolled ON the books OF
the agency. The reason the Indians OPP
posed the census taking is found in the fact
that many of the chiefs have been drawing
rations for much greater number of lodg
ers than really exist Gen. Sheridan re-
viewed the troops here Monday, about Isl
men being in line
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
The Texas Railway Pool.

New YORK. July %. The Times Calves.
ton dispatch says that though the con-
ferring managers of Texas railways have
not yet formally adopted pool, certain
members admit that one has practically
been agreed upon, subject to minor changes
of detail The term will be five years, the
basis for the first year is the relative amount
of gross earnings for 1884. According to
this, the percentages will be about as fol-
lows: Missouri Pacific, SO per cent; South.
ern Pacific, p per cent. Houston & Texas
Central, IS per cent Gulf, Colorado & Santa
Fe, 10 per cent; Texas & St Louis, per
cant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
OppnsAd 10 Strong Drink

''Parker's Tonic is delicious to the pal,
ate; It invigorates, but docs not promote
a love for strong drink; it cures cough
and colds it purities the blood thus cur
ing kidney, liver and lung troubles, and
rheumatism. 1t should be kept in eveA
home, G. II. Sherman, Photographic
Elgin. III Place it in yours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
Doing just Like "a Republican,

NEW HAVEN, Conn, July 22. President
Porter, of Yale college, says that while he
voted the regular Republican ticket, and
was not mugwump, he now thinks that
President Cleveland's course in regard to
civil service reform has commended itself
to thinking Republicans. The president is
doing as MIR. Porter would like and expect
a Republican president to do
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
UNIVERSITY OE VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mine weekly
begin 9th July, 1885, and end 9th September; have
proved of signal use.-1st, to students who de
sign to pursue their studies at this or other Law
School; End, to those who propose to read private.
ly; and Sd. to practitioners who have not had the
advantage of systematic instruction. For circu.
lar apply (P. O. University of Va 10 JoHE q
MINOR, Prof Com. and Stat Law. d-w-lm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
An Amazon m fanard

KINGSTON, N. Y, July % Mrs John
O'Reilly, revolver in hand, Monday, drove
away from the street in front of her prop
erty the linemen who were attempting to
cut off branches of trees in order to string
telephone wires. She stood guard all day,
and no wires we're put up
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

A celebrated physician declares that
Hunts Remedy will cure any case of
kidney disease that can be cured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
PARTITION SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.
Rock Island County. 1 -

NiAl FfE tliiNbiNr
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court; In Chancery.
Katie Reilly vs. Thomas Reilly Barney Reilly,
Patrick Reilly Katie Harten. Margaret Mack
anboa, Engene Reilly. Ir., John Rel ly Michael
Riley, Maria Reilly and Eugene Reilly .-Parti
tou--Generll No. 2G12.
Notice is hereby given that by yirtne Of a de
cree OF said court, entered in The above entitled
cause, on the 10Th day of June, \. ~ 1885. shall
on Friday the 3ist day of Jny, A. D., 1855. al The
hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon, at the north
Poor of the Court House, in the city of Rock Isl
9nd in said comfy Of Rock Island. to satisfy said
decree, sell al public yendue, to the highest and
best bidder cash, that certain parcel of land.
situate in the county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois. known and dcS crihed as follows, t0-Wit:
The sonth - feel Of lots and - in block of
Thompson n Wells addition to the city Of Rock
Island.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this Both day of
June, \. D., 1S55.
HENRY CURTIS,
Master in Chancpry, Rock Island Co., III.
PARKs 4 PLEAsaNTs ComFl'ts Soltors. did
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

On the topof the bog is an inclined cover which
pres euis the rain from entering: attached 10 the
covers. on top ANA bottom. are springs which keep
them always Clased len The top cover closes
it strikes d beli To itt y0a know that your paper
has come. Its the finest invention Of the age,
The ABsUs Is the agent III the city for these box
e.. They are supplied TO the AH.ers Subscribers
st a very low Price.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
New Advertisements.
lmportants Canyassers

WANTED live Cauvassers in every county
in the United States to sell FJAaS PATENT RE
YER IRLE SAD IRON, which combines Two sad
irons, P usher. Fiutef. &c. one iron doing the
work Of an entire set Of ordinary irons. ) self
heating by gas or alcohol lamp. DOES AWAY
WITH hOT KITCHENS. Price moderate. y
large and lasting income insured 10 good canvass
ers. Address, for circulars &c, FOX SAD IRON
co. . Reade ST. n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
n. n. CORBETT.

ATTORNEY ATLAW. solicitor in Caanccry and
IL Notary Public Abstracts. Loans and Collec
lions. Office, Euford's Block, 2d avenue, ovtt
la kcr's .i"welry store. nov 30-fly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
Buchlen's AYnica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 20 cents per box For sale by
Hartz &, Rahnseu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
GUIDO BECK,

A RCHTECT. Second Avenue. over Peoples
Il National Bank. Eook Island Illinois.
NN-ll-NlN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

The month of May produced more sur
cides throughout the country than two
or three ordinary months.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
A Clear Skin

is only a part of beauty;
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it. Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAM
II DAicc in Masonic Temple block, over Rock l.
land National Bank. Rock Island, III
srpt-2d dWIf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

Water strongly impregnated with tar
is becoming very popular in Europe as
an mss ctjcide.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAM
IL Rock Tsaud HIS Office in Post ono, HutIl
my, over Mitchell S lsudc'- Bank, Rooms Ne 5
aud 10. HovSl-dWlr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
The Acme Ledger
AND
BILL HOLDER.

A device for keeping small and transient
counts the latest and best: necessity 10 every
business man; uneZceled for strength, beauty
aud convenience.
some of the advantages 10 be derived from the
use of this Ledger are:
/. All the small accounts are by themselves in
a safe place and made tin bill FORM with one to
three writings saved.
, For collection the book may be carried in
the pocket If the bill is paid is torn out; if not
It is ready for the next time.
B. When parties call to pay mach time is saw
oil as the bill is ready 10 be receipted.
The Ledger il not limited to any special bust
ness, Int can be used to advantage in any retail
business
Any business man who il on the lookout for
Practical and tlme-saying inventions cannot af
ford 10 pass this without a trial, which involves
40 risk ~ the bills furnished are alone worth the
money for the purposes of bill heads or state
Weuts.
County Rights for Sale.
All orders promptly filed. Price of Ledger
with / 0b0 bill heads, neatly printed 1915.
All orders for the Ledger and all requests for
county rights, must be addressed to
j. W. POTTER.
ARGUS OFFICE, Rock Island, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22
II. c. CONNOLLY.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW-Otiice with j. It. k,
II worthy, les SecoHdaVenue. aug -dw6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-22

KTANTED -Laaies and gentlemen in city or
w country to take Ii hit work at their own homes
So TO 81 DAY can he easily made; work sert by
mail; 10 canyassing. We have good demand for
our work and furnish steady employment Nd
dress. with stamp, CROWN MEG COMPANY,
291 Vine ST, Cincinnati, Ohio