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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13

For some time there has been paper
in the Rock Island house with the follow
ing heading;
A proposition for the organization OF
the long talked of commercial travellers
union. Something that every live bust
ness man has seen the need OF and de,
sired. All commercial men must use the
public thoroughfares constantly, and
hitherto there has not been that dstinc-
ton made in rates due them. The object
of the organization is;
First. Protection against the present
high rates on travel to the regular com
mercial traveller.
Second. To secure better accommoda
tons for the comfort and safety of the
traveller, and greater care and less charges
for baggage.
To secure greater indie unity to the
traveller and his family in case of bodily
injuries, or death from accidents, through
the carelessness of those operating any
public conveyance,
Fourth. To provide for mutual indem'
nity as fraternal brotherhood to all its
members who become disabled by acct
dent or protracted sickness.
Believing that the only way to secure
the proper legislation on the things men>
toned above is by union of those con
cerned; therefore to open the way in This
all commercial men who favor an organ
ization for the above named purpose will
please place their name aud address be-
low.
Then follow directions to hotel keeper:
and to travelling men signing. The ex
hortation is signed by the 9. I. U. com
mittee, by Boyer, secretary So5 Franklin
avenue, st. Louis, Mo.
Appended to the heading are invent,
three names of commercial travellers WHIT
have stopped at the Rock Island nous
and desire to join The lists were to hav
been sent in Yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
An Expression of Gratitude.
DAVENPORT. March II. 1SS

DAVENPORT, MaTCl IL, 1850.
Editor of the ARGUs:-Last Sunday
evening as my sister and lady friend
were coming home from spending the
afternoon with friend, their horse took
alright at something and ran away Had
it not been for young man who jumped
out of his buggy and caught the horse by
the bit, holding on until the horse stop
ped, they would have been hurt, if not
killed. As soon as the horse stopped the
young man got another man to drive the
horse home, then jumped in his own
buggy and was off before the ladies could
thank him for what he had done. !
learned last night that the young mans
name was George Wakefield, of your city.
As do not know his address, and my
sister and would like to thank him for
doing US the great favor he did. will you
please thank him in your paper for us?
Respectfully yours.
EDWARD HOLMAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
THE CITY In BRIEF.
signs. 313, 18th street.

Sweeney signs, 313, 18th street.
A. II. McCandless, ID. d. s., dentist
Music at the rink tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. L. s. McCabe went east this morn
ing on business.
DR.. j. W. Stark, Dentist 1929 Second
avenue. d1yr.
Mayor Mott is better today. He was
up and about the house this morning.
DR. A. I. Hawley, dentist. corner Sev~
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
Sweeney signs, 3l3, 18th street.
d. N. Richardson, of the Davenport
Democrat, was in the city yesterday.
Music at the rink tomorrow afternoon.
Sweeney-signs, 313, 18th street.
MI. and Mrs. w. S. Knowlton will give
a progressive euchre party at their resi-
dence this evening.
Have you seen the new Dunlap hat, if
not, call at Liberman's and examine it.
Free music at the rink tomorrow after>
noon.
Pay your taxes. Only few days re-
naming before they will be delinquent.
Mr.. Krell's Office hours are between Z a.
M. and p. m.
Robert Motif, of Bowling, returned his
collection books yesterday He has
turned in over $4,000 AS a result of his
labors.
cases of ginghams and seersuckers in
new shades TO be sold at Z! cents; for
Saturday only at HofTmaster's
John Volk has the specifications for
residence to be erected for John Whitsitt,
of Mercer county, this spring. 1t will be
comfortable, roomy home when fins
ished.
Wanted-agents to sell lubricating oils.
Liberal commissions given to the right
men. Address, Cleveland Refining Co,
Cleveland, Ohio. DIT
Miss Lee Cook, the efficient operator at
the central telephone station, has been
visiting friends at Linn for the past three
days. Miss Sue Cook filled her place
during her absence.
French, Scotch and domestic ginghams
and seersuckers in spring styles, apron
checks, etc, at y cents yard for Satur
day only at Hoffmaster's.
The time for paying taxes to the col.
lector is limited, and it will be an advan-
tagc to tax payers if they pay their taxes
and save per ccntagG and costs. Hours
Il. m. to s p. m. d. F, KRELL,
Collector.
Herbert d. Blakemore formerly pat
ent solicitor in this city, with an Office
with Parks & Peasants, is in the city on
business. He is now located in Cincin>
natl.
5000 men wanted at once to sample
some of that fine old Kentucky whisky
which has just been received at Fred Ap>
pel4uist's.
One of the many good old ladies of
Rock Island attending the great Moody
convention in Davenport yesterday, was
robbed of her pocket book. We always
wondered how anything of religious
character could flourish across the river.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
SUBURBAN SIFTlNGS.
MILAN, March II.

MILAN, March II.
Geo. W. Strayer will leave in about two
weeks for Redfeld, Dakota.
Christen Keller, Of Bowling, moved his
household goods for Kansas on Wednes
day.
A large number of our citizens are at
tending the Moody services at Davenport.
BY mutual consent F. n. Young & Co.
have dissolved partnership. F. N. Young
is now sole proprietor
Johnston's mills are looking for some
thing to knock the back water out Of the
| river
Disway South has opened boarding
house In the building known as the Nc
Chane building.
We will see a new sign hung to the
breeze in few days that will set the ma
tives to thinking.
Miss Lille Martin, the telephonesoper
ator of Moline, has vacation for a
month and is at present visiting friends
here and in Rural.
John Hinder, who has been out of bus
mess for the past year has been benefited
in health very much and will begin the
saloon business again commencing with
the new license year.
The Rural folks are looking for a sen
| sation. Their scribes are numerous and
their fate is becoming more disastrous rs
each article appears. The latest sensa>
ton has not made its appearance yet and
the event is very important
VIII Little, of tina Sac and Fox agency,
Indian territory, is here on short visit.
A large number are consulting with him
on the Oklahoma country. He is thor
oughly posted through all parts of the
Indian territory
Jacob Adams, the genial bookkceper
| who has been employed for number of
years at Sears Sons mills, resigned JAM
| uary 1st and since has been resting to res
cruit his health. He makes his appear
ance occasionally down town feeling
much improved and says he is the happi-
est democrat you ever heard Of.
The candidates for councilmen who
were selected at the caucus last Saturday
night were elected Monday by good mas
iorities. Geo Brown was also elected
police magistrate, although John Dick
| sons commission will not expire for two
years yet. If Mr.. Brown cannot receive
bis commission in two years hence anoth-
er one will have to be elected for the I'M
expired term which will be two years.
There are about three candidates IN
the field for town treasurer. One has
made his intentions known by being re-
sponsible for the funds for very small
remuneration; the second has had the
grip for a long while and feels very san
guine that he is the successful man, and
then the dark horse is man who thinks
he viii bob up serenely in the course OF
human events.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
Her AtOnement

Arson Ponds great military drama
Her Atonement-wil he presented at
Harper's theatre Thursday evening next,
with its wealth of scenery, camping of
soldiers, military band and orchestra, and
the original cast which won such popular
favor in all the principal cities. Every
adjunct possible is produced to give CONS
pleteness TO the strong and touching
drama, a story of the late war, play as
purely American as the flag that carried
our boys in blue TO the front. Over one
hundred people are employed in this
grand production. The two grand mill
tary scenes, the departure of the troops
for the seat of war in '63 and the return
of the volunteers in '65, bring back men,
cries of the turbulent times of % years
ago, and many an old soldier finds him
self giving vent to his feelings in loud
applause, for it reminds him of the time
he shouldered his musket and marched to
the front in defence of the glorious stars
and stripes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
RASMUSSENS ANNOUNCEMENT

Islander says Some beautiful engagements from pic
lures finished India Ink by RASMUSSEN attracting much
ton Photographic work be growing better daily
speaking prices says 81 do not would needed every
dollar obtanab the dishonest trick of competitors who
work 81 per dozen, get customers into their gallery
when that fifth work, that price
but good they per DOZEN Mr. Rasmussen gives every
customer different positions showing proofs from all
The Photographers Bureau of Chicago says "amusseDs
gallery fitted with back grounds and accessories TO degree that
unequaled in any gallery in this vicinity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
A Sad InurnhV.

Wednesday DR.. Martin, of Coal Valley,
received information by telephone, of the
death of Mrs L.. B. Thomas, at Angus,
Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were resi-
dents of Coal Valley up to two years ago,
when they moved to Angus. Yesterday
another telegram was received by mem
Der of the Masonic order in this city ask
ing that members of that order of which
Mr.. Thomas was a member, might meet
them on their arrival in this city this
morning. When the train arrived Messrs.
&c. l.. Walker, w. s. Parsons, IL. p Hull,
IS. j. Collins and J K Cooke, as well as
a number of friends a1d relatives, were
waiting at the upper depot. They accom-
panied the remains TO Coal Valley where
the funeral took place from the Presbys
terrain church this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the 9Th
day of April, A. D.. 1885,, in the respective wards
or precincts and at the usual voting places in the
city of Rock Island, an election will be held for
the following officers, tO-wit
CITY OFFICERS.
One Mayor for two years.
One City Clei X for rwo years,
One City Treasurer for two years,
One City Attorney for two years,
One Aldermas in the First Ward for two wears
One Alderman in the Second Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Third Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Fourth Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fifth Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Sixth Ward for two years,
One Alderman in Seventh Ward for two years
TOWNSHIP oFFICER'.
One SUPERVISOR or one year.
Four Assistant Supervisors for one year
One Assessor for one year,
One Police Magistrate for four years,
TWO Justices of the Peace for four years,
Three ConStahes for foCr years.
Which election shall he open at s O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until O'Clock In the
afternoon Of that day.
ROBERT KOEHLER,
City and Town Clerk.
Dated Rock Island, III. this 18th day of March.
A. D., 1855.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1886.
Gen. Prentiss at Moline.

This evening Gen. B. M. Prentiss will
deliver his famous lecture on The Bat
tie of Shiloh" in Moline, under the
auspices of Graham Post, G. A. R., of
that city. A number of veterans of this
city desiring to attend, special car will
run from Moline to this city after the
lecture to accommodate those who may
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg. 1926
range, nut and No. $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal Blacksmith's coal Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. DIFF L. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13

SPRINGFIELD, $40 p. m.-lSpecial] -
In joint session today the democrats only
answered to roll call. the first second,
third and fourth ballots were the same
Morrison getting 98 votes, Black 1 and
Ward /,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13


IS, 1885.
Arp Heinrich Martins Miss Lizzie
Buell. Col c G Rock Island Paper Co
Charlson Plog Mr. and Mrs
Clinton Miss Amelia Ryden John
Carroll James St Louis Monsieur Alexis
Chase c W Schiebie Frank
Carlson Aug SChiilman John
Courier J Sanford James IL
Compbell W Lea Smith Mrs Lou NJ Hager
belmont Miss Stella Smith Mis- Louisa
Edward George Turk Chas
Egar Miss Joe Thomas II c
Frazier Miss Ella Publisher independent
Gregg Robt Nollmcr Miss Bertha
Honeycutt Surfing Wollfrum Mrs Babatch
Kurth Mrs Vim Weygandt MrsAC
Hoppe VIM Webb Frank
Lukmau Ben NrGdc JOAN
LmbeTg ii WooduI Nm
ZegleT Miss Rena
FOREIGN LIST.
Have Paul TIeske HcngO.
MERCHANDISE.
Hagerty j G Schlemer George
McEncry Matthew Swanson John
Give the number of the list when calling for
advertised letters.
c. W. HAYES. p. n.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
Posf.ponement,

The special meeting of Rock Island
lodge, No 65S, A. F. & A. NJ, announced
for tonight, is postponed till next week.
ARTHUR BURRALL w. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
County Building.
PROBATE.

11-Estate of Christen Wigers, de
ceased Will admitted to probate. Let
tiers testamentary issued to C. F. IIemen
way. Bond waived by will.
Estate of Benson Huntley, deceased
Letters of administration, cum testament
to annexo, issued to Celestia Huntley
Bond filed and approved. VIM. ". John
ston, VIM, d. Goodner and Jno. G Par
menter appointed appraisers.
Estate of Charles Martens, deceased
Report of sale of real estate filed and APP
proved.
Estate of Rachel Boncy deceased. Or
der authorizing sale of personal property
at public sale
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13

Log lost-In Moline, black and white
spotted fox hound; S. reward. Return to
American Express agent, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-13
TRANSFERS

10-Elizabcth Shearcr to John Obi
weller, pit lot .. old town OF Rock Island,
$3.50.
B. Wightman to F. S. Gates, lot l,
block Is, old town of Port Byron, $50.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Marriage licenses were issued by Coun-
ty Clerk Donaldson to the following cou-
Piles: Elmer E. David, of Dewitt, Iowa,
and Miss Florence Walker, of Yuma:
Ralph M. Babcock and Miss Sarah L.
Silvis. of Carbon Cliff; John Olson and
Mary Olson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-12-25

CANAAN.
c. w. Delliber has gone to Berlin,
N. H., where he will engage in the
harness business.
d. d. Ripley has opened a shop at
Delliber's old stand.
A. G.. Barrett has bought a farm OF
Thomas Blodgett on Canaan hill.
The play, Through Snow and
Sunshine" given by the Young Folks
Dramatic Club at Grange Hall last
week drew only small house, and il
was repeated last Tuesday night.
There will be a Christmas tree and
exercises consisting of music, speaking
by the children and select readings, at
Grange Hall, Dec. %.
Presiding Elder Granger held Sc
ries of meetings commencing Sunday
and continuing until Friday evening.
Holton's is one of the places of at
traction nowadays for the little folks
and for the older ones too.
Mrs. E. Gilmore has gone ION visit
to her friends and relatives in Maine
to remain through the winter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-12-25
GUILDHALL.

The long wished for snow has CON e
and the lnmbermen's faces are not
half as long as they were week ago
The saw mill is shut down and will
not start again until spring, and the
familiar faces of the workmen, who
were as likely u set of men as can be
found in any place, have. disappeared,
but we hope to see them again when
the mill starts.
NJ. f. Morton of West Concord com
menced a singing school last Thursday
evening, which bids fair to excel in
,lumbers, his school last winter which
speaks well for him as teacher.
The winter school in the village thai
stopped on account of the teachers
sickness, commenced last Monday.
The stores are full of nice Christmas
goods, and the merchants are ready tc
wait upon whoever may wish to buy
as they doubtless prefer to wait q
while before they commence TO make
presents themselves.
There are to be Christmas entertain
tainments at both churches, at the
Methodist on Thursday and the Con
gregational on Friday evening, wher
it is hoped all will be present with
their friends and enjoy the pleasan
holiday custom of congregating to
gether and waiting in patience unit
the presents are distributed, every
one expecting that some friend viii
remember them with a present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-12-25
LUNENBURGU.

A large and expectant audience, that
filled the M. E. Church, greeted the
Hon. Geo. N. Dale last Friday even.
ing, and were we'll paid for their time;
their expectations were fully met judg'
ing by the best of attention, coupled
with highly complimentary express
sions at the close of his lecture. Mfr.
Dale took for his subject one of those
most prominent eras in history which
mark the succeeding steps of q pro.
gressive civilization, viz: liking John,
the Barons, and the Great Charter. I"
The speaker commenced by briefly re-
ferring to the parents of Thomas o
Beckett, and that great man himself /;
and then portrayed in vivid language
the character of Elinor, wife of King
Henry ii, during those years when she
was intriguing with her sons against
each other or their father. lie related
the rapidly occurring events which fl
nally brought John into the possession
OF q usurped crown. that which be
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-12-25
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. e. Springer of Merchandising,
Pa, writes: " l was afflicted with
lung fever and abscess on lungs, and
reduced to a soalkiag skeleton. Got a
free trial bottle of DR., Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which
did me SO much good that l bought a
dollar bottle. After using three bot
ties, found myself once more q man
completely restored to health, with q
hearty appetite, and gain in flesh o.
, 48 pounds" Call at J G RAwsoN's
Drug Store and get free trial bottle
of this certain cure for all Lung Dis
eases. Large bottles $1.00.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-12-25
HOW ATHLETES TRAIN.
An Interesting Interview with
Two OF the Leading Muscle
EIcn Of America.
Discovery Of a New Means OF Impart.
ing Strength and Nerve.

"What a musclew
This exclamation was made by the
writer after inspecting the biceps Of
Mr.. George LeBlanche, the celebrated
- athlete, often known as the Marine. His
shoulders and arms, which were bare,
showed immense layers of muscular
growth which stood out clearly and were
as hard as rocks. His entire appearance
indicated person blessed with perfect
health and unusual physical powers, -.
Have you been In many battlesF
asked the writer.
Yes, in about fifteen. The last one
was with Pete Mccoy and 1t is probable
a meeting will be arranged with Jack
Dempsey some time during the winter. /
should also he pleased to meet Dominick
McCaffrey at any time"
"How do you train for these meetings.
81 exercise an hour and ahalf every day
with the air-bag and | am careful of my
diet, eating only meats and nourishing
food"
How about drinksP
81 do not drink anything strong, not
even tea or coffee There is one thing,
though have found very valuable, and
drink it when in training. 1t gives me
additional strength and helps my diges-
ton. i use it instead OF Basis ale. which
has commonly been used by trainers"
What is iii"
"Hoptonic."
"What is there about It to help your"
81 don't know exactly, but suppose II
Is the peptonized beef, hops and malt
which it is said to contain. At all events
1t is a great help to me. and believe il
would give strength and health to any
one who would use 1t. There is Patsey
Sheppard who trained Sullivan, and is
one Of the best trainers in the country
He HOnfnuiC oil fha hiIa M thiTlkS
the world OF 1t. :"
After q few more remarks on the sub
ject Of physical development the reporter
babe Mr. lie Blanche good day, and called
on Mr.. Sheppard Mt No. II Harrison ave
Mr. Sheppard is very courteous in his man
ner, and has probably done as much tC
develop muscle and science in this country
as any other one man.
do you find 1t difficult to bring out thu
strength and power of your pupils'" wa
the inquiry.
"Not IN most cases. l insist on havins
my directions followed to the letter
though"
And what do you directs"
Good exercise, plain food and nj
liquor"
ut was once common to let mon have
Bnss's ale. do not now. use Hoptonic
which l find is not only a gentle stimu
liant, but strengthens the muscles anC
braces up the nerves wonderfully. Jus
before men get through training they art
liable to become little nervous and no
sleep well. ] give them uoptonic and j
steadies their nerves and gives then
healthful sleep in remarkable way. !
you have never tried it by oil meals d.
So"
The writer left Mr.. Sheppard greatly i'm
pressed with two things: First, that an.
man or woman can increase the strength
and help the nerves by proper care ant
diet and secondly, that any preparation
that combines nourishing qualities witt
gentle stimulant and can be used witt
such great good by athletes must be Of TIL
greatest benefit TO thousands who need t
have their weakened energies strengthen
ed and their health renewed.