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The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
Buying Dakota Lands.

.'Oh, yes" remarked sharp faced,
prosperous looking passenger from the
west this morning; Dakota is great
country. I've just come from there. It's
going to be great farming region, and
there will be good towns up there by the
hundreds. That's my business starting
new towns. During the last two years
I've laid out, named, and started up three
new towns. Money in it, l should say
SO. What do lots bring9 | don't sell.
No sir; haven't sold lot for fifteen
months. Give 'em away every last one
of 'em. You can have the title deeds of
dozen right now if you want 'em. No,
sir>ree, the man that tries to sell town lots
in Dakota gets left"
How in the world can you make any
money giving away town lotsf" put in
the scribe.
Gust as easy as rolling off log.
There's ten million people in this country
hungry to get hold of enything they can
get for nothing They swallow town
lots as if they were oysters. I send ont a
peck of deeds by mail every week to
eastern parties who have replied to my
immigration circulars. The lots don't
cost 'em cent, but they must pay the
recording fees. My son,in-law is record
er. The surveyors charges must be paid
My youngest son is the surveyor. That's
just starter. you know, to interest the
lot owners in their property, as it were
That's what we call the preparatory state
Then comes the real business of the trans
action. Local improvements must be
made, and the city council Chats me, my
sons, son>in>law, and two hired mem lev,
les special assessment. The first thing
is grading street Then comes sidewalk
Then sewer. And if they stand it we claI
on fence But the most of 'em won
stand it. After paying out few hupdreC
dollars for grading and sidewalk the mos
of 'em fails to whack up. OF course tn
city treasurer Chats me) takes possession
under the law. Why. with land at So 81
an acre the recorders fees alone make u
even, and the special assessments are
regular bonanza. Can l give you half Z
dozen lots today?' But just at this mo
ment the conductor shouted "all aboard,
and the enterprising Dakotian was not al
lowed to make land transaction wit
the ARGUS man
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24


The elegant Libbie Conger is due here
for st. Paul tomorrow night.
The palatial race horse. Mary Morton,
is expected down early tomorrow morn>
ing.
The Josephine will be at the disposal
of excursionists from Davenport and
Rock Island on the Fourth of July.
The Pittsburg went south early this
morning loaded down to the waters
edge. She is making excellent time for
such heavy cargo as she is carrying.
Ben Lamont has been appointed sole
agent here for the Rock island and Gins
ton daily packet Rebstock. Ben possesses
the native genius of his genial dad, y
who is regular veteran on the shores of
the great Mississippi. He will work up a
mighty business for the packet he repre-
sents, and will make the other upper
boats hustle for the trade they get. The
Rebstock leaves at O'Clock every after
noon for Clinton.
The Diamond Jo Steamboat company,
through its General Passenger Agent, Mr.
Fred A. Bill, has issued one of the hand
soonest little souvenirs we have seen this
season. 1t consists of pretty little fold
er containing views along the Mississippi
which cannot fail to attract the eye ant
please the taste of the prospective tourist
The Diamond 10 company is par excel
lence the most energetic and enterprisine
steamboat company on the western riv
ers. Mr.. Reynolds, the president of tn,
company, is fortunate in having such abl'
officials as Mr.. Dickey and Mr.. Bill
whose popularity and efficiency no on,
questions. The Diamond Jo grows il
favor each year among tourists and ship
pers.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
THE GRAssHOPPERsTATE.
LETTER From A FORMER Rock ISLAND
ER, Who Is Now LOCATED IN NEBRAs-
KA-INTEREsTING Tories.


RR, VINO IS Now LOCATED IN NEBRAs-
KA-INTEREsTING Tories.
GENEVA. NEB., June 20.
EDITOR ARGUS Thinking that let
ter from here would not be unlnteresting
to some of your readers, many of whom
have friends in this county-there being
hardly township in Rock Island county,
but what has its representatives here-I
will give you few items.
We have as fine a country as lays un-
der the sun, and it is prosperous too.
What fifteen years ago, was painless
prairie, bounded only by the horizon, is
today one of the finest agricultural dis
tricts of the west The first settlers found
no timber except little scattered along
the stream. Now the country is dotted
with groves; scarcely farmer but what
has from one to twenty acres in timber,
and it is nothing uncommon to find trees
six, eight, and even ten inches in diane
ter. The native timber here is principal
ly gray ash, box elder, cottonwood, and
elm, with some walnut, maple and oak.
In the groves are to be found nearly all
native varieties together with some of the
most valuable kinds to be found else>
| where.
The scarcity of timber and the high
prices of lumber and long distance it had
to be hauled compelled the first settlers
to either dig a hole in the side of hill or
| lay up house of prairie sod-but the
dug out" and the sod house" have
nearly all gone-in their places are neat
frame houses, and in many cases the
buildings are both large and elegant;
good granaries, good stables and good
houses are to be found upon nearly every
farm. Yesl and a good we'll! If there is
one thing more than another that this
country can boast of, it is good water
and plenty of it. All that is necessary is
to bore a hole in the ground with well
augur put a wooden tube into it, attach
q wlndlass and bucket, or pump, and
you can draw therefrom as good and
sweet a draught as was ever drank.
Every one nearly has out an orchard
besides small fruit, and every year the
fact becomes more patent TO everyone
that in the near future this is destined to
be good fruit country; although there
will not be as good a crop as last year
owing to severe freeze about the first of
May, which killed all the early blossoms
Small grain is looking well, and corn
considering the lateness of the planting
season, is good; grass has made a bettel
growth than have ever seen before. W.
have had great deal of wet weather the
past two months. but with ordinarily ia
vorable weather we will have as goot
lcrops this year as We have ever raised
and that is saying much, for since thu
hot, dry winds of the southwest have
ceased 10 blow over us, and our unwel
come friend. the ''grasshopper, has dis
continued his visits, for the present, a
least, our crops have been uniforml,
T good
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
Briefs.

81 cents.
Field day tomorrow at McCabe Bros.
DR.. McCan dless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. If
Lawns 81 cents.
Ell. Farwell, of Preemption. was
caller at the ARGUS office today.
Advertise in the half>cent-a>word -col>
lImn of the ARGUS. 1t will pay you.
Mrs C. L. Thompson left this morning
for Rutland. Vt, for visit with relatives.
DR.. J. W. Stark, Dentist. 1722 Second
avenue. d1vr.
Mrs. s. Keator and childred went to
Fort Wayne. Ind, this morning.
Lawns 81 cents at McIntire & Co. S
Thursday morning.
Unanswerable bargains in summer silks
for balance of this week at McCabe Bros
Oliver Olsen, Esq, has returned from
his Rockford trip.
Jacob Glaeser and family returne d to
their st. Louis home yesterday morning.
Sensational sale tomorrow at McCabe
Bros. Note well the hours, as no devia-
tions in time or prices will be made.
Get your awnings, tents, wagon COW
ers, ETC.. of G. H. Young, III Main ST.,
Davenport, Iowa. apl15dtf
A nice line of aummer silks 29 cents a
yard for balance of this week at McCabe
Bros
John Ring, of the popular Elm street
saloon, will spread grand lunch on Sat-
urday evening next.
Thomas Smith was elected clerk of the
Modern Woodmen on Monday evening
instead of Thomas Smart, as we had it in
yesterdays issue.
| Aid. George Henry is keeping bache
lor's quarters these days. His wife has
gone to Barstow to visit relatives, and hi'
sons are camping on Big island.
Ex,Alderman H. c. Woodward, of Mo
line, who has been living in Arkansas the
last year, is in the city on business fol
the Pitts Manufacturing Co.. of LII
) Sale.
! The work of lowering the water main
on Second avenue from Sixteenth stree
has been commenced, 1t was found thil
morning that the pipe was originally laid
only four feet deep when it was though
| ! it was at least five feet.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

The assessors book of Coal Valley
township has been returned to the county
clerk by Assessor William Adams. 1t
shows the amount of property assessed
to be $104, 1851, which is $1,07O less than
last year.
There will be special meeting of Trio
Lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ. Thursday
evening for work. By order OF w. M.
W. B. PETIT, Sec.
Stephen Ball, vice president of J. |.
Cases mammoth threshing machine works
at Milwaukee, and Jesse Walruth. super
intendent of the same, spent yesterday in
the city. They investigated the new tire
machine at the Moline plow company''
shop in the afternoon.
Thursday morning McIntire & Co
place on sale another line of their cele'
brated lawns at 81 cents.
A field day at McCabe Bros. COM
mencing tomorrow at 10 o'clock sharp
and until 12 ffoon, they will sell hool
skirts at cts each; from 12 until p. m
large cart wheel shade hats all colors ant
best quality at 12 cts each; from o'clocl
until closing time, ladies full silk clocket
unbleached genuine balbrigan hose at /
cents a pair. Note particularly the hour
as no deviatlons will be made.
John Connell was before Justic,
Hawes this afternoon for stealing a watc
from w. w. Harson at Moline som
days ago. He plead guilty to larceny
and was held in bonds of $100 for az
pearance before the county court. II
went to Jail in default Conwell returne
the watch to its owner and then Marsht
Eckhart arrested him for the crime.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
County Building.
rpANsFuRs

22-E. B. LaRue to Nathaniel Dor
rance, ! 81 Sc II, 10, De, and e3 ne3 IA,
10. 2e, S1.500.
FL. w. Candee 10 John w. Good, pit
lot 2, Candee Place, Moline, $2.250.
Bethena Bartlett to James Corbin, e2
WI nw4 80, 18. lie, $1,000.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
Mosenfelder & Kohn,

The Reliable One Price Clothiers,
1879 Second Avenue and 100 Eighteenth
st., between Champions Book Store
and First National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

Round trip excursion tickets to st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka
Spirit Lake and all other northern sum-
mer resorts, will be on sale at the c., X
|. Il P. Moline avenue passenger station
during the summer. Rates to above
points same as all other lines.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written at current rates
Agency established 1874. Office ovel
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

Horatio Seymour was rs years old last
week. He still believes in Cleveland and
the democratic party.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

A good buggy horse for sale. Enquire
at 1103 Fourth avenue, Rock Island. tt
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

The forests of the United States cons
prise 412 species of trees, belonging to
l5S genera
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
Honsa Numharinp

House numbers, in variety of styles
for sale at my shop. No. 1915 Third av-
enue 16 3wks CHAs FIEBIG.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
THE DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE "a. 1885.
Lawn sociable.

There will be lawn sociable at the
residence of Capt. T. ]. Robinson tomor-
row evening. 1t will be given by the
ladies of the First NJ. E. church, who are
sparing no efforts to make this the initia'
tory entertainment of the kind this sea-
son. grand success. Supper will be
served from to 10 p. m. Everybody is
invited.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
NECKWEAR.

A very extensive line. Don't fail to
get the P. K. Tecks,-6 for % cents.
gAdditional help has been employed
for Saturdays SO that every one can be
waited upon without delay.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24
STRAW AND FELT HATS.

Another big invoice just received; we
have all the leading styles in Markmans,
Manillas. Pearl, Brown and Black Stiff
Hata
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-06-24

SUMMER UNDERWEAR.
Gauze Shirts at Is, 25, 35 and so cts.
French Balbriggan Underwear at 75c.,
worth $1,25.
Jean Drawers at 40c., never sold under
30 cents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-08-22
Letter from Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Lis

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.s
july 10, 1885.
Editors Of Herald:
Never since the funeral of the Martyr
ed Lincoln have the people of the Capt.
toll of the prairie State had occasion to
display their grief as it was manifested
here on the SLh inst. 1t was here in this
city where was commenced the military
career, which made the name oil Grant
immortal.
nlinoisians have good right to be
proud of the fact, that Of the three
characters who stand out most cOnspic-
uOusly in the history Of our country,
two we're citizens Of Illinois when they
entered upon their grand career: Lin
coin the marty red President and Grant
the successful military Chieftian. 1t is
a matter Of pride 10 them that while
one Of them grew up among them to
those magnificent proportions Of state
manship which drew towards him the
eyes Of the nation and made him the
foremost man in the Republic. The
other, received here the first recogni-
ton Of that genius which astonished
the world and won a glorious triumph
for the cause Of freedom and Union
The one departed from amongst them
at the call of the nation to undergo
four years of crucial anxiety and suffer
ing which ended with the assassination
and was returned to them just as the
sunbeams OF a restored union began to
struggle through the smoke Of battle
The other went from them a modest I'M
assuming soldier 10 fight the battles Of
his country, and finally, as Commander
Of the Republic in the field to receive
the sword Of the leader Of the rebel ar
mics at Appomattox. And the people
Of III. cannot but feel that it would
have been more in keeping with the
modest retiring character Of our patri-
otto dead and far more in harmony
with the wishes Of the people Of the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-08-22


Mr.. EDITOR: Please allow me a
small space in your columns to tell my
side Of the story as you have all heard
the other side, 1t is only FAIR that
should have something to say iu the
matter. Ny husband was jealous I sup
pose, but without d reason, only this:
James Dodge persuaded this man
Simms to bring his child to our house,
for me to take care of, and also to
board them when they were not at
work. The man had recently been in
trouble, and consequently had bad
name, but as long as ne behaved him
self properly in our house hold L was
willing for him to stay, which I can
truly say he did, He had been there
some time when they had some trouble
concerning Simms child, and since then
Simms never came there any
more only once, and he came to get
a spade which Dodge had borrowed
And there was a little SANDER in the
paper concerning the time that we were
both III Kirwin was advised to 60
to Kirwln on some land business, and
as S. had a good conveyance, L asked
him to take me to Kirwin which he did,
but nothing Imprudent was thought Of
Now there is no one on earth which re-
GREETED the death OF James Dodge
more than I, although we have always
had a great deal of trouble, loved him
truly ;but his drinking and gambling and
his abuse in the family was more than 1
could bear, 1 had left him several times
before this last time. Once a kick
which put my arm out Of joint, another
time a bruise on the head, and other
times he has put me out of doors and
tore my clothes from off my person,
and have had to go to some neigh
Dor TO get something to put on. But
we would probably become recon.
eiled to this last trouble if it had not
been for his mother and brother which
lately came from Ill. They we're hired
to stay at my house by James D. to
swear for him. He says, 81 shall have
them stay here and guard you with two
revolyers and l know that they will swear
ANYTHING I tell them to, and if you viii
not live with me, you shall
not live at all; and am going to put
this land in mothers hands so that if
you do leave, you can never. get any
thing" And can say that if the old
lady had staid away and not meddled
with our affairs that James Dodge
would have been alive to-day.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Z. Z. DODGE,
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$3.50 IN ADVANCE.

whole country, if his remains had been
placed here beside those of his ilustri-
Gus Comp where was begun
that grand upward career which placed
him upon the highest pinical Of fame
attained by any citizen of this republic.
Now that o. S. Grant is dead, he viii
be allowed to take his place in history
as one of the grandest men of any era
in the worlds history, and the people
of III. in common with those of the en-
tire nation win never cease to rever-
ence his nnme. T.,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-08-22
Jack creek

Rot having seen any items from our
neighborhood for quite long time, /
thought perhaps the readers Of the
HERALD might be glad to hear what we
are doing.
Harvest and stacking is nearly finish
ed, and the farmers are putting up lots
OF hay and are plOughing for their fail
grain; nothing daunted by our partial
failure in some of our small grains but
every one seems pleased and hopeful.
AS for our corn we might say it's good
yes, very. very good. Although we had
so much wet weather during harvest
only a small portion of our grain is lost.
So much for thorough going men who
are not afraid of work, but would rath-
er set their grain shocks out to dry half
a dozen times than lose the food God
had given them. We have only one or
two exceptions among US.
The big iron horse crossed Jack creek
going west a few days ago. But oh!
what putting and grooming and scream
ing ne made. I verify believe he had
not had a feed of oats that morning.
Little ones looked amazed; big ones
happy The crossing Is about three
fourths of a mile north of the VIM.
Bissel farm. The depot will be near
the crossing. When we get the Marvin
and PhiHipsburg road through here our
town wiz to some extent resemble a fox
and geese board. But come and 1 think
YOU will receive a welcome, for com
petition is the life of trade.
Many of our people contemplate
building new houses this fan. They say
when it rains a real Kansas rain every
thing in the house is liable TO get very
damp, if the house roof is dirt.
Father Goodei is building quite a large
and commodIous house. we are glad
to see him fixing things more. comtOrta-
bic for old age. His health is very poor
and ne is almost entirely helpless. His
great granddaughter funeral was
quite largely attended at his place, Aug.
End. Father Goode oficiated, by re-
quest of the parents. Thus our loved
ones are transplanted from this world
of suffering to the garden Of eternal
bliss.
The Iev. Mr.. Dilts, Of Almena,
preached an impressive sermon to the
people Of the U. B. Church, Aug. 9Th,
II a. m. At . p. m. the Rev. Van
Wrinkle preached. Our house is open
to all orthodox denominations, and
their services gladly accepted.
Many of the neighbors are attending
camp meeting and conference at Athena
this week.
Peace and good viii prevail, so thinks
an OBSERVER.
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The following isthe closing paragraph
from the report of Hon. A. B. Jetmore,
who was appointed as Deputy Attor-
ney General to investigate matters at
Dodge City. The Commonwealth
thinks it a clear case where those in
authority should act. Where the law
is not enforced, anarchy and misrula
are bound TO follow.
At present, as it seems to me- the
ordinary peaceful methods are made
ouate 10 the enforcement Of the laws in
Dodge City; terrorism pervades the So
cierv, and good citizens, guilty Of no
crime, but because they are disposed TO
support the constitution and favor the
enforcement Of the laws Of the state,
are compelled to fee from their homes
and their families to save their lives.
Mob rule seems to be omniPOtent and
supreme.
/ therefore submit to your considers
ton the above facts, as q basis for an
application TO the Governor of the state
for aid, or such other action as yous ~
your wisdom may deem best.
But prompt and vigorous action, az 10
seems TO me, is unquestiOnably demand
ed in the premises.
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When a person makes false state
ment IN order to get liquor from drug
store to drink he is liable to be fined
and imprisoned. A.man at Lindsburys
not long since, bought five bottles o.
beer to cure 2 horse that had the
heaves Upon discovery and accuse
ton, he plead guilty to obtaining tEe
beer on a false statement and was
sentenced to thirty days imprisonment
and pay a fine Of one hundred dp.lars.
Topeka Capitol
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Churches,

baptist services, Rev. N B. Holman viii preach
Il at the Presbyterian church, on State street be-
tween Fourth and Fifth, the hrst Sunday in every
month at IL o clock a. N. I-Sl
TOresbyterian Church, on State street between
L Fourth and Fifth. Preaching by the Pastor,
Rev. Theodore Bracken, every Sunday at II o clock
a. NJ, excepting the first -uuday in each month.
sabbath school everv -unday at 10, a. T-2l
NE. Church, corner of Third and G streets.
III Preaching by the Pastor, Rev W. Il. Aneu,
every two weeks at II o'clock a. III. Sabbath
school every Sunday at 10, Ii. N. General prayer
meeting every Thursday evening. Young folks
prayer meeting each Saturday evening 7-21
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Secret Societies.

N. A r., Phillipsburg Post, No. e, meets ut
u their hall in Phillipsburg, each saturday eve
ming after full moon. All sOjOuruing comrades
are invited TO be present. q. W. Lowe, Z.
j. NJ Sallee Adjt. ~
H. F. q A. NJ, PhHlipsburg Lodge, No. l84, hold
Irregular meetings at their hall, on Saturday on
or before the full moon in each month. NlslUng
brethren are cordially invited 10 attend Frank
Strain W. NJ. F, Il. 81. butcher. Secretary. 7-21
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The Herald.
PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS.
Arrival and Departure of Mails,

Mail east and west via. c. B Mo Pacific 4. R..
arrives 4 d. m, leaves Tsp. m, daily.
Alma and ipsburg-Arriyes e p. 10, Mon
DAYS Wednesdays and Fidays; leaves p.
Long Island and PhilliDsburg-Arrives II and
leaves p. m, on tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days.
DAYS and Fridays leaves 8 a. ms Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
Wagnersville and Phillipsbuagh-ArIiyes , p. IN.
and leaves 3 D. m on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Post Office Hours-,pens a. m, closes at p.
N. Sundays opens 9 a. m. and P. m, clio es 10
a. m and 1870 D. m Money order business closes
at 6 D. m. NomOney order or register letter bus
ness transacted Sunday.
H. c. SPA ULDI> C, p. NJ.