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The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
Row 10 Get Trade.

The Albany Evening journal says:
Entering the store of a prosperous city
merchant yesterday, gentleman, stran.
ger in town, expressed surprise at the busy
scene that greeted him. He inquired of
the prop pretOr how it was that he was get
tind more than his share of business in
these dull midsummer days. The mer-
chant replied: Il attribute the excellent
business | do every summer to Just two
things First, advertise bargains and
keep my store before the public; second.
when the public calls ! satisfy it by keeps
ing my advertised promises. 1t cost me
sc, 900 to learn this lesson, and it has paid
me at least $4,000 During three sue
cessive summers during the hard years
that followed 1873 | ran behind in this
store at the rate of 1000 every year. |,
however, made up my mind that there
was business to do and that ] would do
it.. In the middle of the worst and
were absent on their vacations and half
of the force in the store was idle, | start
ed in and spent 1900 in advertising
midsummer bargains, remnants, old
stock, and SO on. Within a week my
store was so full of business that had
to send for every clerk who wasAway and
added two extra clerks. That year, in
stead Of loss of So, 900 in the summer
| made SO, 500 besides what / paid for
advertising. | have kept it up ever since.
That was the most expensive lesson
ever learned but it was the most instruc-
tive and most remunerative. If had to
start in business again. as poor as when
started. | would make it a rule TO spend
at least one half of what my rent cost in
advertising in home papers. | would not
waste it in cheap methods, but would
spend it judiciously and in the best and
high priced department and in the best
and largest papers
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief Her
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh so pounds, in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hartz
& Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 100.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

The text of the bill to tax old bache-
lors recently introduced in the Georgia
legislature. is gravely stated by the Sa-
vannah Times to be as follows:
A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit
the evil of too many old bachelors in the
state of Georgia, and for other purposes:
Section /. Be it enacted by the general
assembly of the state of Georgia, now
convened, that from and after the passage
of this act all male inhabitants of this
state who have arrived at the age of 80
years, and who have never married, shall
be taxed So so per annum for the enjoy-
ment of this unmarried state, and each
year 50 long as they shall enjoy the enviN
able position in life of single blessedness
Sec. 2. BE it enacted by the authority
aforesaid: That the tax so collected shall
be appropriated to the school fund in the
county where the old bachelor paying said
tax may reside, in order to pay the tut
ton of children who have no fathers. and
that said taxes shall be collected in the
same manner that poll taxes are collect
ed.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the
authority aforesaid: That any old bache-
ior falling under the provisions of this act
shall be relieved from this extra tax by
marrying And the good ladies of our
good and grand old commonwealth are
hereby earnestly requested to join the res
formers and moralists of the country in
order to correct this most monstrous and
ruinous evil which now stalks abroad in
our sunny south and would be virtuous
land.
Section a repeals all conflicting laws.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
In Trouble.

Albert Weidenhof, butcher, who has
been running small shop on Sixth street
south Of the Kuehl house. Moline, is in
financial trouble. His horse, wagon and
harness have been seized on an execution
sued out by Charles Schultz, to whom
Weidenhoff is in debt to the amount OF
$11. The property will be sold ten days
hence at constable's sale.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
Death of Mrs. Sweet.

The estimable mother of Rev. Il. +.
Sweet, breathed her last in Chicago last
night. She was 70 years of age. was
born near Boston, Mass She leaves two
married daughters besides her son. \the
pastor of Trinity church, this city. She
has always made her home with her son.
She was woman of true christian char
acter, and an affectionate and devoted
mother. Her husband died many years
ago.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

TUESDAY. SEPT, /, 1885.
Briefs.

Briefs
Hurrah for Henry
Summer has flown.
Write it September 1st.
This is the month of fairs.
The jefferson club will meet in special
session next Friday evening.
Mr.. John Babcock, OF Hampton, was
in the city ON business yesterday.
Money to loan on chsttels-22S Main
street, Davenport, Iowa.
Wild ducks will soon be flying north'
ward.
The "untamed bison of the Third
ward" scores another victory.
Old Joe used his influence against
Henry with the usual result.
Advertise in the half-cent>a>word d col>
umn of the ARGUS. 1t will pay you.
Wesley Cain, of Hillsdale, is in town
today
DR.. ]. W. Stark, Dentist, 1922 SecoDc
avenue. d1vr.
S. A. Lynde. ESQ, and wife, of Chi
cago, are visiting in the city.
DR.. McCandless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. If
The Moline schools commenced yester>
day. The schools of Davenport and Rock
Island begin the fall term next Monday.
Mrs. E. w. Hurst and Miss Grace Bab>
cock have returned from their pleasant
visit to Wisconsin.
An extra coach is attached to the Rock
Island & Peoria trains this week, on ac-
count of the Henry county faIr at Cam
bridge.
Edward George and Henry Duke, o
the Buford & George Implement compa'
ny at Kansas City, are in the city OF
business.
The bar docket for the September tern
of the Rock Island county circuit cour
was issued last evening by Clerk Bow
man. Court convencs next Monday.
Intelligent persons desiring employ
ment on good salary, should read tn
notice of the peoples health journal, o
Chicago, in this issue.
1t is about time that Danforth fount
out that the present is a democratic ad
ministration, and that Butterflies have n,
influence with it.
Messrs. Richard Battersby. of Goa
Valley, and E. T. Wilson, of Rural wer
in the city today. They are both demo
Gratis of the Jacksonian stripe.
The Rock Island house is out with
brand new express wagon, made expressl
for the benefit of the travelling publi
who patronize that hostelry.
Simon Kerns has been appointed su
perintendent of the iron department c
the Rock Island pillow works. Kerns wa
formerly connected with the plow work;
but has more recently been in the emplo
of the Deere Plow company in Moline
The many friends and patients in Roc
Island of Mrs. Dr. Keck, Of Davenpor
will be glad to learn that she will be {
her medical infrmary tomorrow, and Civ
personal attention to all visitors for IL
next two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
Those Bold Burglars.

Moline was burglarize1 last night-at
least house in that fair city was Some
time during the midnight hours, the res
idence of NJ. Y. Cady, in the east part of
town was entered and dollar in cash
and cameo set taken. They also helped
themselves to lunch.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

A bank note in colors will be issued
shortly by the bank of Scotland. The
colors are put in SO that no counterfeiter
can call photography to his aid.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
Don't Start on a Journey

until you secure policy in the old Trav
elers' Life and Accident Insurance Co.,
of Hartford.
HAYES g. CLEAvELAND, Agents.
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A WELL WON DISTINCTION
G. A. r. ENCAPMMENT
MILAN, Sept. /.


The G. A r. encampment, under the
auspices of the J. w. Muse Post, 1863, will
be held on Big Island Sept. Z, s and 9.
The boys" bave made the biggest kind of
arrangements for all who attend to have
a good time. A plentiful supply of tents
have been secured, and all old soldiers
and people attending will have the use of
tents free The camp will be pitched in
Loyd's pasture, Just north of the first
bridge, a place most suitably adapted for
it, it being connected with the Milan
road, cars pass by it, and street cars also
pass by it every half hour for the watch
tower (half mile distance), fare 5
cents, or to Rock Island, fare 10
cents a miles distance) The Rock
river passes on both sides of
the camp, and campers can pass spare
time in fishing for the finny tribe, which
can be plentifully caught. No extra
charges will be made on the ground. The
boys are going in for good time, and
| they are going to have it. During the
encsmpment a meeting will be called for
the purpose of forming a county organi-
zation, and all old soldiers are earnestly
requested to be present. Come We good
people rich and poor, and attend the first
encampment of the kind ever held In this
section of the country; come and get a
real taste OF army life; eat hard tack and
beans, and meet all the old soldiers once
more.
The people of Rock Island, Moline and
from all over the county are invited to
participate, as the post are making grand
preparations. Everybody come.
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD.
Concerning the annual meeting Of the
Illinois National Guard association to be
held in Rock Island next month, the fol-
lowing circular has been sent out by the
secretary:
ROCKFORD, H., Sept /, 1885.
| By direction of the executive commits
tee you are hereby notified that the next
annual meeting of the Illinois National
Guard association will be held at Rock
Island on the 21st and 22d of October,
1885. The association will convene at
| 10 o'clock q. m. of the 2lst.
Your attendance is earnestly requested.
Bring with you officers of the |. N g.,
who should belong to the association.
We hope to have an interesting pro-
gramme and meeting Among the at
fractions will be visit to the govern
ment works.
Very Respectfully,
Col FRED C. PIERCE.
Recording Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
Boat Racing

The lrrawadI Canoe club will give
three races at Black Hawks watch tower
next Saturday, Sept. 5, at p. m. Six
canoes enter into the race. First race,
single paddle; second tandem race, and
the third an upset lace.
b. DAVENPORT,
Superintendent Rock Island & Milan
Street Railway Co. At
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
If Travelling on Business

or pleasure, insure in the old Travellers
Insurance Co. against accidents.
HAYES & CLEAvELAND, Agents.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

The latest fancy in note paper is of
distressingly bright red TIM, and it is
known as III Mehdi.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

will secure $1,000 in case of death, or
Sl5 per week if totally disabled, in case
of accident. in the old and reliable Trav>
elcrs' Insurance Co, Hartford
HAYES & CLEAvELAND, Agents.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

The cheapest place in the
three cities to have your boots
and shoes repaired or made is
at the Central Shoe Store.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
MILITARY MATTERS.
The R0dman Rifles Accorded Deserved
Reception on Their Return from
Camp---Capt. Abelfs Pro-
motion.
RECEPTION.

RECEPTION.
A silent though none the less successful
movement was put on foot late Yesterday
afternoon, and the carrying of it into eff
feet last evening was no less or surprise
to the local military boys upon whom the
honors of the occasion were conferred,
than to the citizens generally. 1t is so
seldom that the real worth of the Rodman
Rifles is publicly demonstrated at home
that there was something of novelty in
the affair of last evening
But when the train bearing h0meward
the Rifles from their weeks camp with
the other companies and regiments of the
second brigade at Springfield, arrived at
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy depot
there was in waiting on the platform,
Biehl's brass band and a goodly number
| of citizens. The Rifles were escorted to
the Rock Island house where an informal
reception was held and then the
boys sat down to the first round
square meal they had partaken Of
for seven long days. There were no
speeches made nor anything said to indi>
cate who was at the bottom of the af-
fair; and the boys were still at loss to
know who were the movers in giving
them such pleasant surprise. They only
know that it was given as a compliment
to them for their fine military department
in camp. and as mark of interest taken
in them at home. The Sixth, to which
the Rodman Rifles belong, was acknOwl-
edged the best appearing and behaving
regiment in camp, and the Rifles con
tributed their share towards making II
such
WELL WON DISTINCTION
was that which was given Captain
Harry Abel, of the Rodman Ri
tles last Friday. At ballot
of the commissioned officers of the Sixth
regiment for junior major of the regi-
ment, Captain Abel was unanimously
elected to the position. 1t is mark Of
distinction which has been attained only
by his recognized efficiency and ability a.
a commander, and his personal military
bearing and department Capt. Abel ha.
not decided yet whether he will accep
the position or not.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

29-Beni. G. Carlson to John Ohlweil>
er, pit lot 5, block 80, Lower addition,
Rock Island, 81.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
County Building

31-Estate of Thos r. Johnston. de-
ceased. Claims allowed Executors re-
port filed and approved.
Sept Estate of Gertrude Sherer, de-
ceased. Inventory filed and approved
Guardianship of minor heirs of Helm
rich Frick, deceased Guardians account
filed and approved. Receipt and release
of Alvina Frick, one of the guardians
Wards filed and approved and guardian
discharged as to her.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01
LICENSED TO WI

Sept. 1-Gustav Johnson, Swedona
Mrs. Sophia johnson, Gable.
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

TILT WE ~ u
Concerning the annual meeting Of the
Illinois National Guard association to be
held in Rock Island next month. the fol-
lowing circular has been sent out by the
secretary:
The Rock Island Argus., 1885-09-01

f. MOORE. E. l.. GOLDsBURY,
n GoLDsBURY. j j. FELKIN.
BERNARD LAGER, H. c. CLEMENT.
From their action it is evident that the
coopers are determined not to work un-
less the manufacturers pay them six
cents. The latter have not yet deter
mined what they will do.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

MIR. z. A. Clark, of Atlanta, Ga, in
speaking Of $4,000 in gold, desires to
say to the readers OF this paper, that
the whole of the above amount was
spent in a frmitless effort in finding
relief from terrible Blood Poison
affecting his body, limbs and nose
presenting ugly running ulcers. He
il now sound and well, having been
cured by the most speedy and won
derful remedy ever before known, and
any interested party who may need
. Blood Purifier will learn from him
that three bottles of b. b. B. restored
his appetite, healed all ulcers, relieved
his kidneys, and added twenty-one
pounds to his weight in thirty days.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

The East Tennessee Farmers CON-
vention convened in Knoxville the
first Of the week. and after sitting two
or three days, adjourned Wednesday.
Washington county was represented
by the following delegates;
A. S. n. DobsOn, President; J. A.
Keebler, w. C. Keczle, T. d. Klepper,
B. n. Mathes, Jas. G. Copp, Qucni
Stout, l.. c. Peoples, 5. II. Pouder,
VIM. Powell Enos Kinchelo, Walter
P. Brownlow, Judge s. J, kirkpatrick.
Mr.. Montcastle, w. NJ. Mitchell, DIR.
Armstrong. John Collins, Azor Miller,
John NJ. Baylcss. WIN. Taylor,
Granulated sugar lGc. per pound, at
! D. Brummit ( Bros, Elizabethton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

We give our readers about nineteen
columns of solid reading matter in
this issue, every line OF which was set
up in this Office. We use no patent
matter, and do not intend to use any.
II you like this issue OF TIE COMET
show your appreciation by renewing
your subscription, If you are not a
subscriber, II the business men of
johnson City will patronize our paper
literally, we can offord to give it
more attention, and make it more
interesting. We want to make THE
COMET first class newspaper.
Hoes! Hoes!l Hoes!!! Cheaper
than ever, at d. Brummit & Bro. 5,
Elizabethton.
Jellies. Sauces & canned goods in
every variety at W. G. Mathes & Br0.
We sell Hour and meat for cash, and
cash only d. Brummit & Bro, Eliza
bethtOn.
New York Cream cheese Best at
w. G. Mathes & Bro.
We intend to sell cheap for cash Or
produce. d. Drummit & Bro, Eliza
bcthton.
W. G. Mathes 4 Bro. Keep the
freshest & cheapest Oranges & Lemons
in Town.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

BY virtue OF three rendi expos issued
by w. +. Mathews, clerk of the Circuit
Court of Washington county Tenn.
tested the Bird Monday after the 4th
Monday OF March 1885, will expose
to sale, to the highest bidder for cash
on Saturday the 9th day of June 1885,
in the town Of johnson City, Tenncs-
see at Science Hill Institute the fol-
lowing property to wit:
One tract of land and house the
same known as Science Hill Male and
Female Institute, or 50 much thereof,
divided into lots, as may be necessary
to lazy Off said three rendi erpOs. Said
land described more fully as follows
to wit:
Beginning at a stake near three
blackjack stumps on the east side OF
road descending down Brush Greek
running north % degrees, east 81 i
poles to u stake c. G. Taylor's line
south 81 degrees west Is poles to u
small hickory and chestnut-oak,
joining Taylor's corner in Hoss line
north 33 degrees west s poles to q
stake on side Of road then with the
meanderings Of the same as follows
north 231. degrees, west So poles
south IL degrees, west l51a poles
south 6 degrees east As poles to the
begining about two acres. Levied on a.
the property of the Board of Trustees
of Science Hill Male and Female In.
stitute to satisfy first judgment in
favor of Hunt & Lide $l32.36 and
costs. Second a Judgment in favor
of Grant, Stevens Il Co, for $l15.7t
and costs. Third a judgment in favor
OF II. II. Crouch $120.96 and costs
This May 10, 1885.
JoHS SANDERS,
Dep. Sheriff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

w. G. Mathes & Bro. have fitted up
the room over their store in the best
style, and are prepared to furnish the
public with the best cream in any
quantities, at reasonable rates. En-
trance up Cargillc's stairway.
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Clerk and Masters Sale Of Land.

GLEN VarGHS } In the Canccry Court
ut J0nesb0ro, Wash
WILLIAM A. VAUGMS. } ington county. Tenn
Pursuant to decree of said Court, in tn,
above styled cause, rendered at its November
term 1884, will on the I'D day of May, 1885, at
the Court House door in JonesborO, prscccd to
sell at public cutlery to the highest bidder for
cash In hand, the track OF land situated in the
nh civil district of said county, adjoining tn,
lands of Ruth King, Magdaline shcrfey and A.
J. Barnes, attached as the property of the de-
PENDENT, and mentioned and described In the
pleadings and said decree and ordered to be
sold, subject only to lien for purchase money as
therein SET forth. To satisfy the Judgment
against the defend0n for the costs of said cause
including this proceeding. This April 90, 1855
A. b. BOWMAN, G. q VI.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

A good chance for party wishing
a good home. Two story house on
Maple St., next door to John W. Hun
ter. Garden already in. Stable, els
tern and outbuildings. Apply to
ii. ID. CLARK,
Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

We have just received u few daisy
suits that we intend to give you big
bargain in, and want you to come and
see for yourself. We challenge any
store in Johnson City to show as good
goods for the money. These suits are
youths size. Selden Nelson 4 Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
Painless Eye Water.

Reynolds, Ca, Aug. 10 'S4.
DR.. J. \. DICKEY,
Bristol, Tenn.
DEAR SIR You will please ship
me 6 doz. bottles Of Eye Water of tn,
same. 1t is the greatest thing ever
heard of am selling it from Is t.
20 miles around. Send at once.
Yours Respt., l.. ii. TAYLOR.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
NOTICE.

Having bought Robt. j. Rankin's
stock OF dry goods, notions, hardware,
queensNare, clothing, shoes, hats, &c,
we are now prepared to sell this stock
at about one half OF its actual value.
We want You to come in and price
our goods, aswc know that We can
save You money. We will also keep
Il full supply of groceries and country
produce on hand. We will deliver
any goods bought of us, free, to any
part OF the city. Yours truly,
SELDEN NELSON & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
Lumber Wanted.

Jas. A. Martin, at City Hotel, wante
to buy green or dry poplar and wal
nut lumber, in wagon or car load lots.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

Entered at che PostOfles at Johnson City, Tenn,
as Second Class Matter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com
plant, you have a printed guarantee
ON eveyry bottle OF Shiloh's Nitalizer.
IL never fails. j. Ii. Jones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
Car Load

If STANDARD MOWERS e. RAKES
arrived, Latest Improved, Best in tho
world, see Henry Lyle, Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

THAT HACKING COUGH can be
so quickly cured by Shiloh's cure. We
guarantee it. }. Is. JONES.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made mis-.
cradle by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is the remedy for you. For sale
by J. Ii. Jones.
CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Ca.
tarrh Remedy. Price 80 cents. Nasal
Injector free. j. Il. JONES.
For lame back, side or chest, use
Shilohs Porous Plaster. Price %
cents, at ]. ID. Jones.
SHILOH'S COUGH and Consump.
ton Cure is sold by us on aguarantee.
1t cures Consumption. J. d. JONES.
SHILOH'S vlTALIZER is what
you need for Constipation, Loss Of
Appetite, Dizziness, and MI symptoms
" Dyspepsia. Price 10 and IS cents
per bottle. For sale by J. b. Jones.
GROUP. WHOoPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. Sold byJ. b. Jones.
WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspep-
sia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's
Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you.
For sale by ]. b. Jones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
E.nsa Notice.

All persons owing taxes for the yeal
1884, in District No. o, of Washington
county Tenn, must come up and pay
them on or before May 20. For | will
collect by levying after that date. So
pay and save trouble.
S. Ii. Poudcr, Dept Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
Subscription price, oae year,

No name entered on the subscriptions book un'
less payment Is made in advance,
At the expiration OF the subscription, the
paper will be promptly discontinued.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

The pleasure Of your company is
requested at an Auction Tea Party, to
be given at Austin Springs, Tenn,
June 18th, at 5 o'clock, P. NJ.
Each lady will be expected to pre-
pare supper for two, which must be
put up in a small box, basket or pack
age, with the young lady's name
marked oil the outside. The auction
Ger will take each package and sell to
the highest bidder. All bids shall be
bona-tide; no one will be permitted to
withdraw his bid. The highest bid
der shall pay to the treasurer the full
amount Of his bid he will then he en-
titled to the package. The purchaser
Of the supper will be entitled to have
the young lady for his guest who con.
tributed it. After the supper the even
ing will be devoted to social and in
nocent amusement. Proceeds Of the
supper to be applied to the furnishing
Of the church at this place.
COMMITTEE OF INVITATION.
Mrs. V. Devault, Mr.. w. v. Devault
G. w. st. John. w. G. Long,
Miss S,lllie Austin, Ii. c. Austin.
Alice Long, II. G. Emerson
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23

THAT HACKING COUGH can be-
so quickly cured by Shiloh's cure. We
guarantee it. }. B. JONES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-23
Market Report, Corrected Weekly by
WILL HARR.
SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.

Johnson City, May %. 1885,