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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

Mr.. j. II. Yore has returned from
Washington, where he has been for somt
time. He met Mr.. Niece there, hard a
work, trying to finish up his business sc
that he can get home, which he expect:
to do inside of a couple of weeksS Mr.
Yore was introduced to President Cleve-
land, calling on him with large Illinois
delegation. He says that the opinion
prevails there that the Hennepin canal
bill will get through at the next session
sure. lie can only hope that the opinion
will become reality.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
Back From Arkansas

Capt. Lamont returned this morning
from Hot Springs and Little Rock, Ark,
where he has been for a pleasure trip
with Capt. John NJ, Congcr, superintenr
dent of the Diamond 10 line of steamers.
The captain met viii Thomas formerly 4
well known coal dealer in this city, at Hot
Springs. He is now agent of the Iron
Mountain road and the Malvern e Hot
Springs railway, and is doing extremely
well
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
No Loafing.

A blacksmith shop, moi. q mile from the
ARGUS Office, has sign painted on a
board and hung up inside which bears
the legend mo Loafing." There is somc>
thing very exciting going on outside when
that blacksmith shop does not have from
three to dozen of the prohibited class
lounging about. Perhaps the sign is to
unemployed mortals about what the sugar
paper is to flies attraction that
draws.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
The Ethrnal Grind

Two scissors grinders have arrived in
the city to do the town. They came
from Peoria where they spent the winter
The incessant ringing of their hand bells
is heard wherever they go. and the small
boys gather to see the fire works when
their grind stones throw off the sparks
from some knife or pair of shears. These
men are sure harbingers OF. spring,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
Extending { he Service.

The postoffice money order system is
annually reaching some new field Some
new commission is being almost cOn-
stantly established, and the latest is be
tween Hong Kong and Egypt, and the
United States, of which Postmaster Halves
has received notification. The new ser
vice will be open April /, after which SIM
Lee can send his earnings to his brother
Chinaman at Hong Kong so that he can
sneak around the back way and get into
the United States and start up another
laundry. The rates are the same as all
other foreign rates, the English, however
deducting small amount for services in
making the transfer Another new deal
is that direct money order communication
may now be had with Sweden, instead of
by way of Germany as formerly Nor
way and Denmark orders will still be
through Germany. Money order treaties
now exist between the United States and
the following foreign governments: Cana,
dian, British, German, Swiss. Italian,
French, Jamacia, New Zealand, New
South Wales. Victoria, Belgium, Portu>
gal, Swedish, Tasmania, Windward ISL
and Cape Colony, Hawaiian, and Queens
land; Hong Kong and Egypt are includ-
ed in the British treaties. Russia, AUS
tria, South America, Spain and Mexico.
are still outside of the limits of the sys,
tenn, but it is probable that not many
years will go by before money can be sent
through the postofiice to any of these
places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
To Thor New Home.

Ralph NJ Babcock and wife, (nee Miss
Louie Silvis) have started for their new
home in Buena Vista county, Iowa.
They go prepared to enter into the de>
lights of housekeeping, taking with them
carload of household goods, the finest
outfit that ever went out of this county
with young couple, and turning it
around it can be said with truth that it is
one of the finest couples that ever went
out of this county with an outfit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
FuII-FIedged M. d.

Messrs. Frank and VIII j. Bahnser
have returned from Chicago where vii,
liam graduated with honors from the col
lege of physicians and surgeons. He hat
not yet decided where TO pitch his ten
and practice his profession. but is favor
ably impressed with Minneapolis as
good place for young man to locate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
At the Y. M. C. A. Rooms

The second of the series of Protracted
Talks given by the Young Mems Chris
tian association Will be this evening at
7;45 o'clock by DR.. c. B. Kinyon. The
subject will be "A few facts relating tc
the human organizations, and their main,
tainance,' these talks are free to The
members and their friends, either ladie.
or gentlemen and are of interest to all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded Sold al
fifty cents a bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
The Sewer Pump.

Superintendent Kerr is putting the
sewer pump IN order, in preparation for
the high water which has already almost
reached the point where it will be neces
sary to use the pump. 1t will take but
eight inches more of rise, and at the pres
ent rate but few more days will be res
Quired
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
St. Patricks Day.

This is st. Patrick's day, the anniver-
sary so dear to the heart Of every son of
Erin's Isle. Its arrival seems to be less
observed now than formerly, and the only
recognition of the event this year is the
ball Of St. Patrick's Benevolent society
at Turner hall This evening when the
wearing Of the green will be general.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Not Seeking It.

Mr. w. II. Lundy denies that he is
seeking the nomination for the mayoralty,
and does not desire to stand in the light
of an office seeker. At the same time he
says he can have the nomination if he
wants it, and what is more he can be
elected. There is nothing like being
confident
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

Sheriff Reticker received dispatch this
morning from Gov. 0glesby, stating thai
the state would offer an additional reward
of $500 for the apprehension and arrest
Of Patrick McDermott, who murdered
Daugherty, and that it would bear hall
the expense of his capture. This makes
the full amount of the reward Offered
$500, the county having already offered
$500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
County Building.
TRANSFERS.


14-Rufus A. Smith to Curtis NJ. Hub
bard, pit swl 12, IS, 2e. $500
George Mixter to Ethie c. Clement, pit
lot 8, Mixers sub division, outlot "a 81,
Is, 2w, 800.
VIM. H. Wheaton to James McShare,
NJ sci SO, 1G, 3w, $4,000.
Daniel Wheaton to VIM. H. Wheaton,
swt "a, 1G, 3w, $4,000.
William Ketchum to Sarah A. Burket,
undivided ] sw} s, 20, Be, 81.
Charles Stamm to Augustus Yost, pit
sci Sc! 0, 1879, $500.
John Kctchum to Sarah A. Stout I'M
divided, ] s. 20, 2e, $500.
Albert johnson by Master TO Charles
A. Ford, e3 lot s, block 1, Pitts, Gilbert
& Pitts first addition to Moline, SG40.
Henry Fluegel to Carroll Remley sw3
10, 16, 2w, and mel nwl 23, 16, 2w, SO, :
600.
John NJ Gould to Silvan Boat Club pit
lot 1, block 1, old original town of Mo-
line, 81.
D. Guessing to f. Christensen undi,
vided Z lot 5, block Q, South Moline, SO, :
900.
PROBATE.
16-Estate of Philip Kennedy, de-
ceased. Inventory and account of per-
sonal property and debt filed. Claims
allowed.
Estate of VIM. Tindall, deceased. OrS
der authorizing administrator to cons
pound claim against john Dickson, George
Dickson and Vim. Young.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
PROBATE.

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, 1885-03-17
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE aud egg, SS.25;
range, nut and No. $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal, Com
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
Ond avenue. DIFF E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

Mrs. Southworth numerous grandchil>
dren call her Grandma Emma"
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12

ON August 1, the Torrington Register joined ''the noble army of martyrs ?''- the editors who publish "home printed outside" The Register seems to have joined on probation or as an experiment. It Is not yet full-fedged "home print cd journal " for it will still make some use of the principle of cooperation, using stereotyped plates to some extent.
 Many of the home printed outsides fatter themselves that they occupy 9 high and mighty position. From their lofty eminence of self conceit they are won't to look down with contempt on their meek but meritorious brethren of the ratent outside. It is but repeti- tion of the parable of the Pharisee and the publican.
 Of many home printed outsides, it can be truthfully said, "Thou art weigh ed in the balances and art found want ing" To avoid this righteous verdict many of them resort to the use of stere- otyped plates, which certainly improves them for stereotyped plates are species of patent outsides, good imitation or counterfeit of genuine patent out side.
 Some of these mongrel home printed outsides put on airs and claim there is a great difference between t,ceedle dee and f,cee7ze dum; well there must be, for a genuine patent outside is far superior to home printed sheet that uses stereo- type plates.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
sHEFFIELD.

Nate White of New York spent Sun day in town.
 George Gordon is spending two weeks vacation at his home
 Will McMurry of New York is visit ing at his grandfather's, MT John R. Briggs.
 Richard Brown, wife and three child ren, of New York are visiting at D. J. Vosburgh's.
 Harvey Vosburgh, former clerk at E. J. Vosburgh's store is visiting friends in town.
 A game of ball between the "Weay- ers," of Ct Burlington, and the End. nine of Sheffield, last Saturday, resulted in Q score of AS to 34 in faver of the weavers."
 Jack Massey, catcher in the 2d. B. B club, had two fingers badly bruised while playing game Saturday. Noth- ing serious, but quite painful.
 Goodrich Hubbell, after few week illness, died last Wednesday, aged 6s years. Mir Hubbell had been resident of Sheffield for the greater part of his life, and will be much missed by his large circle of friends.
 The funeral of James Stanton, who died Thursday, Aug. 9th, was largely attended. from his late residence under the mountain, on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Sophia Mitchell of Brooklyn is visiting friends in this village.
 Mrs Newton E. Heath of Stockbridge is stopping at home for few days.
 MT James Gage of Hudson, N. Y. is guest at Hillside cottage.
 Rev MT Lord of Goshen preached last Sabbath on the Hill and at this place in exchange with Rev W. H. McDougall.
 Messrs John Wood. George Hughes and Charles Beck went to New York on Friday to attend the funeral obsequies of General Grant.
 Miss Mary Wilson of Long Hill is visiting friends in this village.
 Miss J. Mattison of Plainfeld, NJ. is with Mrs R. R. Pratt for short sea- son.
 Mir and Mrs James H. Thompson of New Britain are at the old homestead on Cream Hill.
 Mrs Orson Nickerson fell down a flight of stairs last week, injuring her self considerably.
 Thomas Fenn is off for 8 vacation of a week to New York and thence to New Haven.
 The Red Stockings challenged the Lime Rock club to play last Saturday, and suffered defeat by their "profession- al'' aid. Charles Whitney and the " foul ball i" came in contact, which gave the former beautiful mahogany -colored eye, and "knock down " in the first degree. Score 20 to IA
 School meeting was held in the knowl. edge box last Thursday evening and re, suited in the appointment of David l.. Smith, committee; John Wood, clerk and treasurer, and James A. Cochrane, collector.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
PINE GROVE CAMP MEETING,

Mir. Flynn of New Milford has recent ly built cottage here.
 Mir Drums house has been enlarged and he now has 25 or more boarders.
 The facilities for sheltering and feed- ing horses, has been largely increased.
 Geo. R. Wilcox, who, recently pur- chased the Sheffield place adjoining the camp ground, will furnish the null titude with delicious meals at reasonable prices. He has made extensive prepar- ations and will be able to accommodate larger number than MT Sheffield could in past years. Special attention will be given to the care and feeding of horses.
 Last Sunday afternoon bible read ing conducted by Rev Mir Clark of New York state was held front of the preach CTS stand.
 A prayer meeting will be held Wed. nesday evening, Aug. 18th, at Mrs Rath- bone's cottage.
 Sunday school will be held Tn front of the preachers stand, next Sunday morn ing, and in the afternoon there will be preaching.
 Last Saturday. the Methodist society of Canaan, removed all their stoves, cooking utensils, crockery, tables, chairs, bedding &c. &c., from the boarding house which they have conducted for years. The articles were offered for sale or rent, at very low figure, but the new lessee was unwilling to pay the price demanded. It will be quite an ex- pensive job to substitute them.
 Quite number of cottages here have been improved and made more conven- tent by the addition of piazzas and kitch- ems.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
ORE IMILE.

Edith E. Oakley, daughter of Dr J. G. Oakley of New York city, is stopping at B. F. Sanford's.
 Mary D. Sanford returned home on Monday from a two weeks visit to friends in Brewsters, N. Y. and New town, Conn.
 Mamie Paul has gone to her home at Sylvan Lake, N. Y.
 Robert Clark of Williams college is visiting at George Cooks.
 John O. Collins of the health depart ment of the city of New York is board ing at N. Warmers with his family.
 Willie Quinn, boy six or eight years old and son of Patrick Quinn, fell Mon day and broke his arm.
 We are told that Jennie Paul is soon to have a new organ.
 The Brook Pit mining company are shipping over 100 tons of ore day.
 Mrs B. G. Fenn has gone on a visit to her fathers ct Canton.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Minnie Bulman of Lime Rock, will return from her vacation August, 10, and will be with her class of music. Wednesday August 12; Miss Minnie Near from Bridgeport, will return with her for few weeks visit.
 Miss c. J. Dudley and Master Will jam Beers, both of New Haven, are guests of Geroge W. Hall and A. c. Randall.
 Fred Bartlett of Torrington, was in town one day last week.
 Wm Shephard is out of town on a va- cation.
 Miss Cora Tucker is visiting friends in Torrington.
 H. w. Harris, former resident, but now of Litchfeld, was in town over Sunday.
 Hon Daniel Brewster has just return ed from weeks recreation at the salt water breezes. During that time he has visited Coney Island and other famous sumer resorts.
 Miss Carrie Calef of Bridgeport, is visiting at Mrs O. B. Maltbies.
 Miss Chapin of Ashley Falls and Miss Chipendale of North Adams are guests of Mrs Walter Chapin.
 A sad accident happened here last Sat urday afternoon, August 8th. James Homles' oldest boy, Robert, aged IA years, while in bathing near "White bridge" was drowned. Not being a good swimmer, he was taken down by the current which is strong there. His cries for help were heard, but to late ]; he was dead before help could get to him. His body was found after good deal of diving by Wallace Van Tassel. MT Holmes and family have the sympa- thy of the community in their bereaye- ment.
 The following horses were speeding on the park, Saturday afternoon. Isaac Hornbeck's horse, Root Knights horse, T. Fuckers horse. While there Chas. Owen bet Tucker, 5000 that his horse could not trot mile in 3:15. The bet was taken and won, the horse making mile in 3:084.
 Taylor's congress of cabalistic wond- CTS will give show here in Citizens hall for three nights, commencing tonight, Wednesday Aug. 18th. Prof. Taylor is the original and well-known magician, and prestidigitateur. They give an en- tire change of programme nightly.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Services were held at the M. E. church, Sunday evening. Rev Joseph Smith preached an able sermon on the death of General Grant. A large mum Der were present.
 This village was we'll represented at Sharon, last Thursday, to help dedicate the monument erected there to the memory of the soldiers. A fine colla- tion was provided for in the Town hall. The speakers were numerous and the occasion will long be remembered. This post was represented by all it's members.
 H. l.. Beers and Seymour Hollister spent the Sabbath with friends in Woodbury.
 Miss Jennie Bierce is visiting at her uncle's, David K. Bierce's in Sharon.
 The heavy wind few days ago did no serious damage in this village and we consider ourselves favored, as it was Ierr1Dle gale.
 The harvesting of grain and hay is nearly completed and tobacco cutting will be commenced by some in Q few days.
 Milk, which has been drug in mar ket, is now in great demand as the price has been advanced Short feed has hindered many in sending their usual quantities.
 w. c. Stone is assisting with his team in building abutments and pier for the new iron bridge belonging to the town of Kent, crossing the Housatonic river about four miles south of this village. James Ives manages the farm during his absence.
 Hon V. c. Beers, wife and son Ralph, visited friends at Ashley Falls last week.
 The post-office here was closed Satur. day from one to 5 P. M., while the flu, neral of General Grant took place ir New York.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
Samuel Greer Resigns.

With the resignation of Samuel Greer Fl. X c. W. railroad loses one of ab1est and most valuable men. MT. ser is no theorist or experimentalist, he is Q practical railroad man, of F years experience, and we venture opinion that had all the departments he business of the road been as ably iaged, thoroughly, yet economically ducted, as Mir. Greer's department been, the road would have been in CT financial condition, and the trav- lg public better accommodated.
 he Winsted Herald of Aug. ', says Tuesday of this week roadmaster w of H. & c. w. road rendered his :nation, to take effect after lapse te month. This actio n on the part Z Greer will be surprise to most le and will be regarded by friends
 e road with deep regret. Mir Greer
 con Identified with the road from
 outset, and has been in working
 sss constantly ever since. For two
 past he has had th1s step in con-
 lation feeling need of q period
 which he regards as never likely
 he while he is responsible for the
 0d of the company he has 80 long
 faithfully served" s
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
Dedication in sharon.

The soldiers monument at Sharon, Ct, vas dedicated last Thursday. The day vas one of transcendent beauty. A arge assemblage was present, and the exercises were of an appropriate and inn ,ressive character. The programme as ,ublished in the last issue of the NEWS, ras fully carried out. The dedicatory ddress by Col. A. H. Fenn, of Wlnsted, as an eloquent and masterly product n. The oration by Rev. Hiram Eddy, D., was full of patriotism was wor- ly of the speaker, and the occasion in
 ct, veteran who has known Dr. Eddy
 r years, says he never delivered bet
 oration. Sharon people will long
 member the occasion, and 1t will be
 corded upon the pages of history.
 le visitors speak in the highest praise
 Sharon's hospitality and they appre-
 .te the superb and bountiful collation.
 Tfch the ladies of Sharon provided for
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
AMEN IA.
I Crowded out last week.]

OLOHu0u Oub ldBb week.
 The Eastern Duchess Park associa- tion will hold their first annual fair September l, 2, and 3. The premiums on all kinds of stock, fruit, etc., have been considerably raised. Good stabling and forage will be provided free for all stock exhibited. and the most liberal treatment will be extended. The work on the fences and buildings is nearly completed. An effort will be made to have the coming fair the best ever held in Amenia.
 Frank Cameron started last week for Hunter, Dakota, where he is to engage in harvesting the wheat crop on Mrs O.W. Fowler's 700-acre wheat farm.
 Mrs Fowler has recently erected an imposing and symmetrical mansion, about three-quarters of mile east of Sharon station, in which she expects to make her home with her husband, Prof o. w. Fowler, the eminent phrenolo- gist and lecturer.
 A ripe tomato was picked from the garden of W. J. Dedrich on the 23d of July.
 The Salvation Army meetings at Ame- mia Union are we'll attended weekday nights, while Sunday nights the church will not hold all who come to e see and be seen. Some 75 persons have experi- enced a change and joined them.
 Judge G. G. Reynolds of Brooklyn is visiting at MT George Kirby's.
 Mrs Judge Elliot of New York city is stopping few days with friends in town.
 The "poet". l.. R. Stanton made a flying visit to Kent Saturday and Sun- day-and, by the way he makes flying visits quite often.
 H. Cooper's horses ran away one day last week, while attached to 8 moving machine, which was Q wreck other. wise no damage.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12

CAMP Dude, is located at Lake Wara- maug, New Preston, Ct. What bless ed thing it would be if all the dudes in America could be compelled to camp there continually. The U. s. govern ment could well sfford to build stock ade around them there, place guard over them, furnish them rations and ci- garettes during their lives, but it would bankrupt any government to clothe the dudes according to their hearts desire.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
NEW HARTFORD.

The memorial exercises for General Grant in this village consisted of tolling of bells from to 2 P. NJ. and memorial services in Town hall beginning at 2 P. NJ. The public buildings and many of the private residences were hand somely draped.
 Rev F. H. Adams has started on his vacation. The church will not be open ed next Sunday.
 Rev MT Graniss of Columbus, Ohio, who made so many friends hereabouts years ago when he officiated at St Johns church, was in town last week.
 Dr and Mrs E. D. Curtiss are at Cot tage City.
 MT Walter Adams, accompanied by Miss Grace Adams and Miss Anna Car. ter, drove to Norfolk last week Tuesday to be present at three of the open-air concerts given on the park there by Differs octet. Mir George Bancroft and family and quite a goodly delega tion from Eaglewood went up Wednes day. ...... .5 ....
 Mrs Richard Evans of Lee, Mass. ,and Mir and Mrs A. J. Loomis of New Jer sey with their two children are at Nil Walter Beaney's. ..
 The Greenwoods company's mills started up Monday morning, Where is the new school house ? I, the old one made safer or better ventllat ed because lot has been purchased or which to erect the new one
 Mir W. B. Adams is at Lake George.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
CoRRESp0 0NDENCE.

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 NS- Write only on one side ofthe paper and send someshing oaoh week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send Tall at once, "but let us hear from you from week to week, if you can't give more than two items at a time, remembering that neloS is not improved by age