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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
SUBURBAN SiETINGS.
COAL VALLEY, Oct. 1a.

COAL VALLEY, Oct. IL.
The weather is fine and the farmers are
pushing their fall work,
David Lyons attended the Masonic
grand lodge Mt Chicago last week
l.. l.. Barton is attending the medical
lectures at Iowa City.
T. B. Thomas was here on his way to
Chicago to purchase goods on Wedncs-
day last
Mrs. w j. and T. j. Ransom, of Rock
Island, were here on Wednesday visiting
relatives.
Mr.. John Ransom and Joseph Young
are going to stop in Rock Island one
with ". j. and the other with T. r..
Ransom.
John Pryce has got an engine and has
it set up and is drawing water out of
his shaft, which is over one hundred feet
deep. He has not found the lower vein
of coal yet.
William and Frank Killing went to the
st. Louis fair on Monday evening, and
returned Thursday morning. Like every
body else they report it as being a grand
affair.
John Ransom has sold his farm to Rob
ert Smith. 1t is in the environs of the
village on the west side. 1t has some
conl in it that is not yet worked out. 1t
contains twenty-five or thirty acres. Con
sideration 81, 900
Our old friend S. II. Gordon has not
had IA road strewn with flowers in his exit
to Kansas. After his delays on the road,
his rOublpS To pOmnlV with tho stock
laws, his Inconvenience to get house in
which to expose his goods for sale, and
last of all the delicate health of Mrs. Cor
don. who is Frustrated and suffering both
mentally and physically, and not likely to
be restored again to health. are certainly
Affections more grevious than most peo-
pie could endure. The peoples sympa-
thies are with Mr. Gordon.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
Work for the Needy.

The harness makers who held positions
in the harness department at Rock Island
arse nal up to the first of July, and who
have been idle from thea to the present
time, will be glad to know that an order
has been issued for them to return to
their benches in a day or two. There are
twenty-one in all. and their enforced idle
ness has hampered them pecuniArlv
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
County Buildings.

12-Andrew J. Reeves to Oliver ].
Shirkley pt sci, 3, 16, 5w, $50.
Henry. A. Day to Otis j. DimicIi. lot
So, South Rock Island, S175
Josiah c. Heck to Wicklitfc Kuncklc,
pit nw4 mel, s, Il. Nv. 800, and John
Heck, Sarah Norton and Ellie Agnew to
WicklfTe Kunckle, same. 81 800,
VIM. A. Christianson, pit lots and 7,
block Z. Stewards sub division, outlet
3, South Moline, 5, Is. 1w, $3.50.
PROBATE.
Estate of Anna G. Stechalin deceased
Letters of administration issued to Frank
W. Blocklinger. Bond filed and APP
proved.
LICENSED To WE'D.
14-John j. Williams, Miss Eta X.
Young, Moline.
Charles Gustafson, Miss Caroline Carl
son. Port Byron.
David Wolf, Evart, Mich. Miss Amelia
Rosenticld Rock Island
II. f. krell, Miss Louisa ]. III, Rock
Island,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
Notable Presentation.

Last evening Rev. Father Flavin, late
pastor of st. Marys church in Davenport.
whom Bishop Cosgrove has recently
transferred to Des Moines, was presented
with an elegant silver tea service by the
local division of the ORDER of llibernians.
The gazette, in speaking of the presenta>
ton, says:
1t was II fitting manifestation of the
high esteem of the donors and the sug>
gcstion to present Father Flavin with II
substantial token in recognition of his
character, ability and friendship only
took definite form Monday, but the local
division was not long in arriving at the
determination it reached. When the Wis
itors had assembled within the pnrors of
the residence, Mr.. A. j, McGnirl aid
vanccd and delivered the presentation
speech in his most happy and effective
manner. He presented the gift as to,
ken of the esteem of the members of the
A o. II. He dwelt upon the recipients
deep sympathy with the Irish movement
and their cause and the objects of the
land league, which was to elevate and
disenthrall the Irish people, of his pat
riotism, his scholarly attachments, his
sincerity and worth rs a priest of the
Catholic church and his perfect character
AS a man. Rev. Flavn accepted the beau
tiful gift and responded with evident
emotion ana deep feeling. lie regretted
his departure from Davenport and sever.
ancc from SO many friends to whom he
had become devotcdly attached. His in
dividual preference was not to be consid>
cred and the instructions of II higher
authority were to he obeyed. Brief re
marks were also made by Aid. 7. +,
Walsh, r. L. Sharon, +. J. O'Mcara, p.
j. lIagarty, John Lillls, James Quinn and
7. f. llallgan. Rev. ID. j. Flanncry in
his remarks referred tohis long acquain~
lance with Row. Flavin, his associations
with him as II student in years gone by
and subsequently as priest, ever finds
ing him the perfect man. After bidding
Rev FlaVin final farewell the IIibernians
departed for their homes regretting his
departure. The tea set, which was pur-
chased mt krchcrs. consists of eight
pieces, is beautifully engraved and cost
800, Upon it is inscribed the following:
Presented to
REV. MICHAEL FLANIN
AS n Toi>cn of Love and Esteem
by
Division No. :, Ancient Order of IiiherniauS,
Scott county, Iowa, October 18Th, 1855.
Rev Flavin leaves on this mornings
passenger train for Dcs Moincs, TO assume
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
No Choice Vet.

5. PiN7FIELp, Oct. 1i-lSpecial. i
The commission has taken II large num-
Der of ballots with no selection, and has
adjourned until Z O'Clock this evening
terdIy. II. &. CLEAYELAND.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

Pea coal 500; crate and egg, 1910;
range, nut and No. 4, $500 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith's
caol, Conncllsvillc coke and charcoal.
1908 Second avenue. f.. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

L. W. Hurst represents the lcadin'
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written nj current rates.
+ @,nry established 1874. Oilicc Owe
Rock island National Bank
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
FIRE and Accident

Insurance in reliable companies at lowest
rates, apply to Il. Lieberknecht, real cs
tate, loan and insurance agent. and nota-
ny public Collections made. Office III {
Second avenue. codtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

a Biepville cannon. with which Indians
We're Killed n century ago. is stationed in
front of police headquarters III Mont-
gomery, Ala.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

Pure blood is absolutely necessary in
order to enjoy perfect health. Hoods
Sarsaparilla purics the blood and
strengthens the system.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14
Masonic.

There VII be- a special meeting of Trio
Lodge, No 81, Thursday evening, Oct.
18th, for work BY order of the W. NJ.
VA. B. PETIT, Sec.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

Two ladies went out to buy up
some goods,
To make a success they hunt up
every nick of the woods;
To start let us see what kNELL
has got,
For at home here we will COM
mence on the spot.
They look through the stock
and think its immense,
The assortment is large and the
style, elegance;
Every story and department is
as full as it can be,
And how it pays here we really
can't see.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

as full as it can be,
And how it pays here We really
can't see.
Now, really Mrs Brown, know
we cannot do better,
You see yourself the goods are
as represented to the letter;
But, really Mrs. Jones, | can't
decide just yet,
And before | shall purchase |
want to see another set.
You've heard of the village on
the other side of the creek,
And there we will go at the end
of the week,
l don't object to have people
look round,
TO see where the best goods for
the least money are found.
know that | cannot be under
sold,
However, if | say so, they think
am bold;
I want to treat every one fair
and square,
In this way l think | will get
my due share.
My business is built up on prac
teal experience,
And spiced from the start with
true perseverance,;
Its hard to start without any
money,
And those who have tried it
know it is not all honey.
The next week my customers
came back as expected,
Their tour of exploration they
had just perfected;
No where in these parts could
they do so we'll, 4
So they decided to come back
to G. G. KNELL.
They admitted that my styles
in every way did excel,
And there was more to select
from they could truly tell:
My stock entire was ahead Of
any they had seen,
For through every store over
there they had been.
To sell them now was as easy
as rolling a off log,
For the skies had got clear and
they were out of the fog;
They concluded hereafter it was
useless to look around,
For right here in Rock Islam
to buy they were bound.
Why carry the money away
from the town,
While all that is spent here
helps rs all around;
We shall support home industry
every time if we ken,
For I make most my goods and
employ a number of men;
They all have to live and spend
their money right here,
And that is the way to keep the
machine in good gear.
Now in conclusion my friends,
lust wish to say,
If you want Furniture and Car
pets just come this way;
And if perchance, | cannot suit
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

The Massachusetts nanufari turing city
Of sa Lawrence has lost IN ~ la''on since
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

Division No :, Ancient Order of II iherninus,
Scott county, iowa, October 18th, 1855.
Rev Flavin leaves on this mornings
passenger train for Dcs Moincs, TO assume
the duties of his new charge
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

They admitted that my styles
in every way did excel,
And there was more to select
from they could truly tell;
Ny stock entire was ahead of
any they had seen,
For through every store over
there they had been.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

To sell them now was as easy
as rolling off log,
For the skies had got clear and
they were out of the fog;
They concluded hereafter it was
useless to look around,
For right here in Rock Islam
to buy they were bound.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-14

The next week my customers
came back as expected,
Their tour of exploration they
had just perfected;
No where in these parts could
they do so we'll,
So they decided to come back
to G.. G. kNELL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

as also in Baltimore, until 1858, when he
moved'to Washington, D. G. From that
date until its completion. in 1872, he was
engaged in working on the Capitol ex-
tension. From there he moved to Chi
cago, Ill, and was employed in fitting up
the stone work of the Palmer House.
until he decided to make use of his rights
as q citizen of the United States, and
took soldiers homestead in November,
1878, on Big creek, south of Collyer, upon
which he resided until his last sickness,
his closing hours being passed at his
eldest sons, John Burns, jr., on Big creek.
He served his country as private OF Co.
E, LIST District of Columbia regiment. He
leaves four children, Mrs. Geo. Bremmer,
of Georgetown, Penn, and two sons in
Chicago, H., besides the one here, who
has faithfully shown his love to the close.
Funeral exercises were conducted at the
at the house of Rev. Elliott, of the Smoky.
To the bereaved family the sympathy of
the community is extended.
VIC,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

Mr.. A. E. Warren, wife and daughter,
of Denver, reached town Wednesday
morning, and were the guests of DR.. Con-
ger. Yesterday morning Mr.. Warren and
his family proceeded to Bismarck Grove,
where the great Western National Fair
will be opened on Monday next. Mr..
Warren intends to make display there
for the Platte Land company of Colorado,
in whose employ he has been for several
years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
Preparing for the Cholera.


Chamberlain & Co., of Des Moines,
Iowa, have received five car loads of bot
ties so as to be prepared to supply Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, in case bowel complaints or
cholera are epidemic this summer. Their
preparation is success and a great ia
vorite for bowel complaints throughout
the northwest. Sold by B. WAGNER &
co.
]. B. Brenton & Co., druggists, Adel,
Iowa, say: 1--WE have sold hundreds OF
bottles of Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy to residents OF
Abel and vicinity, and always keep a
bottle open for dispensing in doses, and
we use it in our own families whenever
occasion requires. We have never known
it to fail in any case, and we have seen il
used in bowel complaint in all its forms,
and the most severe and dangerous ca.
ses. The medicine has our fullest conf.
dence and endorsement as a life pre-.
server" Sold by
B. WAGNER s co.
Another Life Saved.
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di
arrhna Remedy cured me of chronic di
arrhea after years of standing, when il
seemed I could live no longer, I was
growing SO weak. Mrs. E. GLEASON,
Salem, Dent CO.. Mo
For sale.by B. WAGNER : co.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
W. H. WILCOX.

No. 1893. Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan.
September 3, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Thomas Law against William
Zolsdorf, for abandoning his home.
stead entry no.. 1873, dated April
10, 1880, upon the sw IA sec 8, tp Is &,
T % W, in Trego county, Kansas, with a
view to the cancellation of said entry;
the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office on the 21st day
of October, 1885, at o'clock p IA, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment.
BJF HANNA, Register.
Osborn & Monroe, Attys. 34O
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

"A man by the name of Wilmer is hav-
ing a residence built a short distance
east of Mrs. Fuson's house. Mr.. Wilmer
lives at Vesper, Lincoln county, in this
state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

This is the final result of the grand
drawing at B. Wagner & Co.'S last Satur-
day: Saddle, No. 872; gold piece, 1868; CT
CARS, 1923. S. G. Peacock drew the pipe.
He has possession of it. The other arti-
cles are not called for yet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

Mr.. w. O. Robinson, land and loan
broker from Bloomington, Neb., called at
this Office on Thursday. He was hunting
new location, and seemed to have a
strong eye on Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

Those who intend to SOW wheat this
fall will have it all their own way, as far,
at least, as the weather is concerned. The
WORLD believes that an unusually large
acreage in the New West will be sown to
this grain this season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

Jones & Ferris's drug store was
moved on Tuesday and Wednesday into
the old post-office building. These gen.
tlemen, on utilizing the room which is to
be afforded by their new addition, will
have a model drug store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

The work of finishing off the upper
northeast corner room of the opera block
is under Roadway. This room is to be
occupied by one of the departments of
our public school.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

g. Washington Hewitt, old soldier
drummer, trapper and agriculturist, has
raised quite crop of what he calls Smith.
sonian Institute blue flour corn. It has
eight rows to the ear, and the grains are
big.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
STRAYED OR STOLEN !

Wednesday night of this week,
from my premises, about IL miles
southeast Of Wa-Keeney-
One, brown mare, branded "a" on
left shoulder, and 4 years old. With
her was yearling colt of buckskin
color and white legs. A suitable re-
ward will be paid for the recovery of
either or both Of these animals or
for information leading to the same.
ALFRED LAWSON.
September 4, 1885.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

Deacon Croft has been raising the
roof on his coal shed two or three feet.
He seems to sniff business in the advanc-
ing autumn and the whole winter, if, in
deed, his mind has not reached into the
time when cold old Boreas tries the ut
most patience of the sweet spring time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

-SunAowers are finding standing room
in nearly every spot of cultivated or cult.
vable ground where the hoe is not kept al
work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

w. o. Beardwe1 lives nine miles
north of Wa-Keeney. He sells vegetables
here by the wagon load. Day before yes
terday he presented to us radish of his
raising, which measured fifteen inches in
length, and it was large in proportion. II
had been growing sixty days. Mr.. Beard.
we'll has roasting ears which have been
only sixty days in coming from the seed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

There is said to be over toward the
northeast part of town "circus," with
Willie Stayt as manager. He is reported
to have owls, snakes and various animals
and other articles of curiosity to the chill
dren. He has one thing-or is said to
have-that we don't want him to let our
7-year-old boy attempt to ride again with
out providing feather bed for him to
fall on. That is trapeze said to be.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
Mr.. G. w. Harrison, of Andover, T

Mr.. G. w. Harrison, of Andover, But
Ter county, in this state, was in town in
the front of the week. He has purchased
two quarters of section of land north of
Wa-Keeney, as much to the south, and
seven lots in the north part of town. On
these lots, he expects to build residence
in the spring.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05


In a few days, we shall have ;
full line of Presumption blank:
printed. The price for each Of these
will be the same as for like-size
blanks of other kinds.
The copy for these blanks comes
from approved sources.
The proof Of each blank is sub.
mitted to the scrutiny Of Register
Hanna, who, besides being old in
the Land Service of the Government
is practical printer.
These blanks, to be brief, are
warranted to be perfect in wording,
printing, quality of paper and all
other essentials.
Big reductions made on lots of
500 or more.
The blanks here named will be
added to constantly until we can
supply every blank needed at the
land office, whose printing by us is
justifable on business grounds.
We mean precisely what we say,
and wish every atom Of Saxon in
this statement to have its full
weight: We are not to be. bucked
off the track by foreign opposition.
We buy our printing paper in Kan
sas, and, as rule, send for nothing
outside Of the state which can be
had within it. When we know we
are getting an article reasonably, we
don't haggle about prices either.
We aim to assert, IN letters of living
light, to be observed especially by land
attorneys in this land district, that
if any foreign agency offers bargains,
you can, upon authenticating properly
its offer, haze it duplicated right IN
this office!
Don't send away for what you
can buy reasonably at home. That
is not the way to build up country
If land agents will not work for
the region of country in whose
lands they deal, who can be expected
to do so?
Cash must accompany all orders.
Yours regularly,
ProprietorW EsTERN KANSAS oRLD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

All persons indebted to Charles
Benedict are requested to call and
settle by the 10th Of September, or
he will leave bills in hands for col
lection.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
No. 1852 Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan.

No. 1862 Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan.
August 81, 1885.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Adolphus B Cooper against Cor
nelus Murphey, for abandoning his hid
entry no. 1897, dated May %, 1878. upon
the Q 4 ne ! sec %, TIP IL 8, q W, In
Trego CO., Kan, with view to the can
collation. of said entry; the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at thus
office on the 9th day of Oct, 1885, at ]
O'Clock pm, to respond and furnish ties.
timony concerning said alleged abandon
ment.
$40 WI PILKESros, Receiver.
A 81 Mair, Atty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

Homestead Notices. .........$ .O2
Homestead Afidavits. 80. .O3
Homestead Applications. -. .O2
Homestead Application Aft
davits.. OF
Same Affidavits for use before
District Clerks. .......... .O2
Timber Culture Notices. -. .O2
Timber Culture Affidavits. 90. .O2
Timber Culture Applications. .02
T. C. Application Afidavits. OF
June, 1880, Final Proofs. -. i. 03
Contest Testimony Blanks. =. .O6
Notices to Post Up on Land. OF
Applications to Purchase for
Cash .O1
Citizens Dec. Statements. 90. OF
Soldiers 80. .02
Homestead Proofs ...::...... .O6
Presumption +" .......... .O6
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
No. 1892. Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan.
Co~xo,obo, 1QOE

No. 1892. Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan.
September 8, 1885.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by Lewis G Kellam against Edward
L. BAfkart, for abandoning his home
stead entry no. 1854, dated May 10, 1879,
upon the Sc IA sec Is, tp Is 8, r23 W,
in Trego county, Kansas, with view to
the cancellation of said entry; the
said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this office on the 9th day OF
Oct, 1886, at 1 o'clock p m, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
$40 BJF HANNA, Register.
Osborn & Monroe, Att'ys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
Important.

ImpOIIdnI.
When you visit or leave New York City
save baggage, expressage and carriage
hire and stop at the Grand Union Hotel,
opposite Grand Central Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at cost OF one
million dollars, reduced to $1.OO and up
wards per day. European plan. Eleva-
tor. Restaurant supplied with the best.
Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
to all depots. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Hotel
than at any other first-class hotel in the
city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05
RIGHT IN THE RING
WITH
A Full Line of Govern
ment Land Blanks |
Special to Land Attorneys Through
out the Western Kansas
Land District /!

We have printed, and have in
stock to sell, the following Govern
ment Land Office Blanks at the
prices annexed:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-05

ALI persons wishing to purchas
u. P. r. r. lands, call on
JOHN A. NELSON,
u. P. Land Agent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18
Stocking Ponds with Black Bass.

In Vermont as in New Hampshire, the
stocking of ponds with black bass and the
protection of these fish by statute have been
very much overdone The law forbids TAX
ing them until June 25th. Few persons can
take them at all in July and August, be-
cause the boys in the country have not the
necessary tackle, and do not know how to
use it if they had it. By the middle of Sep
tember the fish decline any bait, spoon or
fly. Thus fish is introduced into waters
from which it will never be eradicated
which will destroy almost all other fish
certainly prevent increase OF other fish by