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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-01-29
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susiea isls mos rrouinsss surgeons and physi.
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results ! h~sis'ac RENE ~ The phssicisns
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daughter of thss dfesdfai mslsdy. pr. ksnns-
dyss TAv0HITR REMEDY alone effected Il.
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conf lstsly failed. Ny daughter to-day spjoys
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10 credit due, Nv wife also vas Ia very poor
health, dus 10 some liver difhcuity with which
she had suffered long uhi's until chs became
very much reduced 10 ferh. trial OF DR.,
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complete restoration " her health, which she
had not enjoyed for years. She had gsirtd in
nesh and strength, and thus eecured perfect
keAlah, and this 10 LUE ENTIRELY TO DIR.
kRhKEDYT RAvORiTE REMEDY. AZ for
myself, heirg engaged Ia the grocery and com
mission business which makes II necessary for
me 10 tast the quality Of different articles like
butter, etc my tense OF taste and my stoma cb
were seriously injured. Everything seemed 70
nauseate me. and fearful Of dvspepsiA in its
mnst severe form, tried DIR. DAVID kENNE-
DY'B FAvoRlTE Remedy. The first bottle
Afforded immediate relief, and from that day TO
this ean say tina, Fayorlte Remedy has restor.
ed ms 10 perfect health. These are facts which
claim prove that DR.. Kennedy's Favorito Rem
edy 10 the best medicine in the world for those
afflicted with the above difficulties II any one
IN the city Of Troy doubts the Truth OF these
state ments let him come 10 me and will prove
them. have recommended Favorite Remedy
TO hundreds aud with the came good results.
Yours, etc, wM. WINDSOR
Corner Canal and Mount River sts. Troy. NY.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-01-29

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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-01-29

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02

Today II chap was going around with q
placard on his back which read, Look
only 50 so" Someone had found Il
clothing store card and fastened it upon
the fellows back for fun and the victim
was greeted with laughter, the cause OF
which he could not understand until a
friend told him. The writer of this TT,
members a little occurrence which took
place in Moline couple of years ago and
which was ludicrous III the extreme. The
publisher of newspaper in that city had
a boy, in fact has him yet, who was. and
presumably is now, as full of fun as il
was possible for his diminutive body tt
be. He always looked solemn and inno>
cent, however and when he appeared the
most Respondent those who knew him
well were confident that huge joke was
on the tapis In almost all printing Off
ce8 there are cards on which are printed
the words Dead" and Alive" These
.
are used as guides to the printers as to
what type may or not be distributed
Matter which it is desired to keep stands
ing is called "alivc, and that which may
at once be brought into active use is
termed dead" One day the devil" pur
Joined one of these cards and fastened il
to his fathers coat tail, and soon there's
after the "bOss" walked down town in a
dignitied way, announcing in bold black
type three inches deep on white card
that he was dead" The roars of laughter
which greeted the ears of the gentleman
soon told him that something was up, and
he finally discovefed what it was and re-
moved the cause of the merriment.
Another amusing incident in the same
city was the spectacle of booty chap,
who one day staggered around the streets
with the card of well known drug firm
1t read Fuller end Fuller"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
She Wants TO be q Star.

In the upper part of the city there lives
a young lady who is 'struck" on opera.
and since the Amelia Goldberg. Brilliantt
concert she has the fever worse than ever
She got hold of one of the supposed
pictures of Miss Goldberg and tackled it
up against the wall of her room and pro
ceeded to arrange her tresses after the
style of the Goldberg hair as represented
in the picture. After accomplishing this
feat as nearly as possible she startled the
household with some operate singing and
wild and weird MARBLES. Next the fair
coming star secured copy OF the hand
bills containing sketch of Amelia Colds
berg and the puffs she has received in
various newspapers, and frequently while
reading stopped to remark that Rock ISL
and should have prima donna, and she
was Of the opinion that she would be able
soon to make the city feel proud of her by
exercising her great vocal powers on the
operate stage. All this commenced sew
eral days ago, and has been continued up
to the present time. The new "star" con
| tiuues to MARBLE and twist her hair nj a
Brilliantti Now here is a chance for
some entcrprislng manager to secure Il
prima donna without going to Paris fol-
her. We do not know the exact locality
of her residence, but the trained ear of {
musical manager would have no trouble
in locating the house were he to get with
I in four blocks of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
Sparks From the smoksstack.

The special car of General Superinten
dent Clark, of the c., NJ. & st. P. road,
was attached to Conductor Tilton's train
last night.
Engineer Lou McGovern, of the night
express on the c. NJ & St. P. road, is in
great glee, as he now works the lever on
one OF the straight stack, spark arresting.
cinderless engines, lately introduced. 1t
is provided with splendid air pumps and
all modern improvements, and never fails
to respond to the rein of its driver. Its
number is 251.
Although most of the railroad boys
spend holiday at home once in while,
Engineer Frank Bliss. on the G. M. & st.
IP. road is not so fortunate. Six days
out of the seven he pulls the day passen>
ger from Savanna and back again. He is
seldom late, and then only when some
Unforeseen accident occurs. If there is
any virtue in the new tangled engines now
on this road, we think Bliss should have
one, and we will make motion to thai
Ieffect. He is one of the oldest men in the
service, and deserves the best among the
best.
We are indebted to Conductor Thos
Fuller, and and Mr.. Ed. Berry, of Moline
for a box of 'speckled beauties" suppos'
ed to have been captured in the regior
of Lake Oconomowoc, Wis, by the above
renowned anglers. As before stated
Fuller has taken weeks lay off, and i
is supposed that his shadow has grown
several inches in circumference.
The c., NJ s. St. P. railway compan,
is sending out silk patch to any lad,
, who will send her address and two cen
stamp to A. v H. Carpenter, of Milwau
kee, the general passenger agent. TIL
patch is an advertisement for the road
but it will prove novel addition to
collection of strange designs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
Public Notice

For the convenience of the public liv-
Ing in the lower part of the city, the
ARGUS has established branch office at
DeSantos drug store, corner Ninth street
and Fourth avenue, where box has been
placed for the receptacle of news and
subscriptions. In writing personal news
be sure and write the whole name plainly.
In ordering the ARGUS sent to your home
you can leave your address at the branch
office and the same will be regularly de-
livered, Give the street and number
when ordering your paper. Mr.. DeSanto
will be pleased to answer any questions
pertaining to the business.
The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa,
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
| the office door in which communications
can be deposited when the office Is closed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
Water Works

Superintendent Kerr, of the water
works, has compiled an interesting paper
relative to the pumping of water at the
works and the cost thereof for the nine
months ending on December 81. The
report shows that there was a total OF
800. 1853, $50 gallons pumped in the mime
months, or 275 days. The average pei
month was 49,109.57S gallons, and the
daily average 1,346, $50 gallons, 1t cost
81 ,654 for coal to run the works during
these nine months, an average of $l1711
per month and 1857 per day, The
smallest number of gallons pumped in
one month was in April, and the creates
in the month of December. The report
will be submitted to the city council at it:
next meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02

another change has taken place in the
Davenport Gasette, and one, which it is
claimed, will result in the paper being
doomed for keeps, as it has been placed
at last on firm financial basis A new
company has been organized, composed
OF DR.. Samuel ROlfe Miller as president
and treasurer; A. ]. Hirschl, vice presi-
dent; r. Buchanan, editor-in"chief, and
Frank Robin secretary and general mans
sger. The members of the above organ
ization are all new men with the excep-
ton of Mr.. Rohm, who for some time
past has been business manager OF the
gazette. The new company has pur>
chased and paid for everything in full,
and start out upon the new year free
from debt and with bright prospects for
future success. DR.. Miller, the president,
is very wealthy, and for some time has
had desire to enter the journalistic
field. Mr.. Buchanan, the new chief
editor, is a veteran journalist, having fol
fifteen years edited the Cherokee, Iowa
Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

Now settle down to business
School begins again next Monday.
Lont forget that good resolution.
Ten degrees below zero this morning
A. II. McCandless, d. d. s., dentist
Mr.. M. Weiss, of Presumption, was in
the city today.
The Turner society will hold a meeting
in Turner hall this evening.
County Clerk Donaldson issued thirty>
five marriage licenses in December
There were 345 births and 170 deaths
in Rock Island in 1884.
Bet you cant write it 1885 every time
yet.
A number OF tramps lodged at the city
Jail last evening.
Read skating rink advertisement on
first page.
Hackmen will soon be crossing the
river on the ice again.
Polo on bicycles at the skating rink to
morrow evening.
John O'Neil and wife, of Gable, were in
the city Wednesday evening,
Mr.. c. w. McGovern, of Orion, was in
the city Wednesday evening on business
Three loads of country produce We're
weighed on the city scales yesterday.
Mr., Aug Herkert is suffering from i
severe cold and is quite hoarse.
Take your children to the matinee a
the skating rink tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. John Fitzpatrick, one of the solid
citizens of Rural, was caller at the ARGUS
office today
Mr.. w L. Coyne, the insurance agent
has returned from weeks visit to the
Garden City.
Fred WOllenhaupt is desiri Gus of skat
ing another race with James Cahall o
Milan, for $25 a side.
DR.. H. D. Flower. oe Fulton, was il
the city this morning for short time, OIL
his way TO Peoria.
The county clerk and his assistants is
sued 378 marriage licenses during tht
past year.
Matinee for children tomorrow after
noon at the skating rink. Admission i
cents. Evening, Is cents.
People were crossing the river on foo
today and found the ice pretty thin i
some places.
Trio lodge, No. 81, A. F, & AsM., in
stalled its officers elect last evening. Tn
installation was not public.
! DR.. j. w. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Secon
lavenue. d1yr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
A Lime Association .

A number of gentlemen interested in
the manufacture of lime and cement, met
at the Harper house this afternoon for
the purpose of organizing lime associa-
ten. There were present Messrs. Geo.
A. Metzgar, George Moore, and A. E.
Lyford, of Port Byron, M. G. Mills, j. j.
Donahue and Homer J. Lowry, of Wilton,
Iewa; o. W. Joiner and A. Hurst, of Ma
suoketa, Ia, and..J. j.. Johnston, Cordova
After an informal discussion of the bene-
Ats to be derived from an organization
the object OF which is to fix a basis oil
standard of prices on lime and cement
the Illinois and Iowa Lime Manufacturers
association was organized by the election
of George A Metzgar, of Port Byron
president; A Hurst, of Maquoketa, Iowa
secretary and NJ. G. Mills, of Wilton
Iowa, treasurer. The above officers con
stitute the executive committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
The Taachars.

County Superintendent of Schools
Southwell, City Superintendent Kemble
and Principal Hatch, of the high school,
returned last evening from Springfield,
where they attended the thirtY>first an
nual meeting of the Illinois State Teach
ers' Association. They were the only
representatives from this county. The
meeting was quite well attended and very
interesting. The discussions were benefi-
cial to all and of such varied nature that
much valuable information was dissem,
mated.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Prof. James H. Brownlee,
Carbondale.
Vice Presidents-One from each con-
gressional district.
Secretary-Leonora Franklin, of Belvi-
dere.
Treasurer r. Walker, of Rockford
Executive Commlttee-O. s. Cook, o.
Chicago; s T. Gillian, of Danville; and
Emil Dapprick, of Belleville.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
winning Winhs.r

The ARGUS couple of months ago
mentioned the fact that gentleman
named Mr.. Willis G. Emerson, was writ,
ing a novel at the Commercial hotel en-
titled Winning Winds" He went east
with his work in October 1t has Just
been published by Carleton & Co. in
bound form and makes a book of 1856
pages. 1t is deeply interesting novel
and proves the author to be q bright writ.
er of fiction. We notice, some names of
local interest as three of the characters are
named Banes. Mr.. Emerson was in the
city yesterday and presented Mr. J. G..
Banes with copy of the work. He lives
at Creston, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
No More Free Puffs.

One of our exchanges publishes the fol
lowing rate for puffs;
To call man progressive citizen, ,"
when it is known that he is lazier than a
government mule, 81 20.
Referring to deceased citizen as "a
man whose place will long remain to be
filed" when You know that he was the
best poker player in town, S217
Calling a female "a talented and re
fined lady, valuable acquisition to socie-
ty,' with variations. Sa75.
Calling man liar during a cam
paign to advertise him, twenty five cents,
with proportionate reduction if the fight
becomes too warm.
Referring TO an old citizen as relic
of antiquity" seventy five cents.
Calling newly made lawyer "a legal
light of which the profession should feel
proud" $1,25.
Extra rates will be charged when the
party is well known, as it takes more to
counteract the influence a long residence
is supposed to exert.
Candidates for Office will be charged in
proportion to their wealth as a guarantee
that their promises to the constituency
will be fulfilled We usually require thai
their first years salary be left with us a:
guarantee of good faith only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
County Building.
TRANSFERS.


3O-DavidB B. Jennings TO Wilson Elem
ing, ne4 net "a, 10, Be, $500
Edward H. Guyer to Frank Riley, lots
II and 12, block 6, Thompson & Wells
addition to Rock Island, 1926.
PROBATE.
31-Estate of n. J. Hubbard, deceased.
Widows REIMBURSEMENT and selection
filed and approved.
Guardianship of L. P. Mclaughlin
Guardians account filed and approved
Guardianship of minor heirs of Celia S
Woodruff, deceased. Letters of guardian
ship issued to M. M. Corbett Bond flee
and approved
Estate of Reuben Earhart, deceased
Petition for sale of real estate 10 pa
debts filed.
LICENSED TO WED.
Jan. 1-Jofield Huber and Miss Eli
Wheeler, both of Edgington; Michae
Shay and Miss Bridget H. Groden, botl
of Edgington.
| 2-Martin W. Kelting and Miss CLAIR
TRnelas. both of Marengo, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
A CITY'S SUCCESS.
Rock Island Prosperous and Her PEG.
pie Happy-..Future Prospects.

The old time style of giving tabulated
statements in business reviews at the close
OF year has gone out of favor. These
long winded tatnlar reviews are difficult
to compile, and after their publication
they are merely glanced at by the reader
and passed by. A simple. and concise
statement of facts is the better way
to tell of clty's condition and
people will read what is set forth.
Rock Island. in the year just closed, has
been as prosperous as any of her neigh
bors The general trade was as good as
could reasonably be expected in presi~
dental year. These presidential years are
generally termed off years by business
men. The reason that they are thus des-
lSnatcd is that the excitement which a
presidential year always creates tends to
cause a depression in business. This is
true all over the country. and Rock Island
did not alone feel the effects of the "off"
year. Toward the close of the
year business revived In fact
Immediately after the presiden-
| tial election there was noticeable in
crease in all business which was augment
ed by the holiday trade.
There was not much building done of
any prominent character yet many coy
residences were built The lumber cut
was very large in both the lower and up
per sawmills, the grand total aggregating
in the neighborhood of 10000 900 feet of
logs cut. The factories all did thriving
business, which would have been greater
| but for the unfortunate shutting down of
the B. D. Buford & Co. plow works
The country produce business on the
market was very good, and the live stock
trade business, which was confined main>
ly to the purchase of hogs by j. S. Gill
more, was fully up to the average of 9TH
er years. In fact the years business was
pretty generally satisfactory. all things
considered.
Rock Island starts out in 1885 will
fattering prospects for future success
There are not many idle men about town
who are willing to work. Our factorie,
are all running-that is. all tina
usually run IN the winter time
The starting up of the pillow works recent,
ly has had much to do toward restoring
business prosperity and will help greatly
to continuance of the same The pros
poets for a prosperous year are as goOC
as any have ever hitherto been and W,
have no doubt that the close of the yea
will see the people happy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
EriuId

People who are compelled to cross to
Davenport these days suffer greatly with
the cold on Armstrong avenue between
the bridges. :, The biting blasts come
sweeping up the river. making the trip
across the river bitterly cold one. How
gladly would the people avail themselves
of nice warm street car to make the
iripif there was street car line between
the two cities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
A Smoker

w. A. Glockhof, the tobaccOnlst, some
time ago offered as prize Sc nicer
chaum pipe. Every person buying %
cents worth of cigars received a mum
bered ticket or "chance" as it is called
The drawing was open to January 1st
Number 81 drew the prize, and Mr.. A
Ghristy, traveller of j. NJ. Christy & Co.
held that number and thus gets So pipe
for % cents, besides the cigars he obtain
ed when he invested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
TelADhOnic.

Yesterday the telephones in the C. b.
& Q. offices in the tri-cities were removed.
Just why they were is at present unknown.
Fl would seem that railroad offices could
not well get along without telephones.
Morgan s. McCandless the dentists, and
Alex Steel & Sons have also had their
telephones removed 1t isn't often that
a telephone is removed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows; January wheat, 78s; Febru-
airy, 79s; March, 74a; May, SD JAMS
nary corn. 34s February, 35s; May, 3St
January oats, 25s; February, 25i; May,
80. February pork, $11.574; March,
81. 20; May, $1,000. February lard,
$3.50; March, $500. January ribs, S.
S74; February, $3.50 March, S5.973
Hogs, $4,000; light, 81 20 to 81 As; mixed
$42 to 81 35; heavy, 81. 40 to $500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
santa's Head Quarters.

Santa Claus this year has engaged head'
quarters with B. Berkenfeld and he wants
to see all the little and big folks, old and
yang, where for several years, you have
bought the finest Christmas toys and
candies in the land. Come again and we
will please You. Remember the place
Fourth avenue near Twentieth street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
The Tournament.

Messrs. Goldensteen and Symes report
that the prospects for the proposed tour
nament are flattering They now have a
scheme ON foot to secure Harper's theatre
and place a table on the stage. Schtafer
and Cation have been written to for dates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg $S.25
range, nut and No. A $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered; all best quality Of
Anthracite coal BIacksmith's coal, Con,
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff Z. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02
LIE DAILY ARGUS.
FRIDAY, JAN, 2, 1886.
Business.

This evening the Rock Island Business
Mems association will hold its adjourned
meeting in the city hall. The Hennepin
canal project will be the main point for
discussion, and all members are expected
to be present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-02

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, 1885-01-02
NEVER GIVE DIP.

If you are suffering with low aud de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that viii 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 a
| bottle by Hartz s. Bahnsen.