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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
THE SLEEP OF DEATH.
Abraham Levi Passes to Another
Northeastern Sketch OF his Lilr---
The Funeral.

AT his home, 1112 Second avenue nj
$50 this morning, occurred the death OF
Abraham Levi in the sixty ninth year of
his age. Deceased was born in Wurten-
berg, Germany, June 9th, 1917, and came
to America thirty-eight years ago. lie
settled in Philadelphia, where he en-
barked as wholesale merchant, and en-
Dyed prosperous business for several
years, and until 1882, when he went to
Minneapolis. On June LIST, last, he came
to Rock Island with his family with the
determination of spending his declining
years in quiet, and away from the scenes
of an active business life. He has not
known well day since his arrival in the
city, not that the climate failed 10 agree
with him, but there seemed to be general
breaking down of the entire system. He
sank and rallied; from day to day until the
time of dissolution. as mentioned. The
immediate cause of his death was a ma
lignant tumor
With the widow are left six children
Solomon, at Laverne, Mimi, Mrs. +. d,
Kohn and Mrs. Mayer Rosentield,. of this
city, and Mayer Julia and Ellie at home.
He was a thorough business man, and OF
unquestioned integrity and honor. The
funeral will be held from the family home
on Second avenue at 10 o'clock Monday
morning
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
Police Points.

Torrance Flanagan, Jr., pleaded guilty
to stealing lap robe from w, II. Nun
ger at the Rock Island house barn, in the
county court, and Judge Adams sentenced
him to three years in the reform school at
Pontiac.
Pratt, charged with counterfeiting was
again taken before Commissioner White
at Davenport yesterday, and for the third
time placed under So. 800 bonds, making
a grand total of $500 in all. Nothing
new has been learned in the Pratt case
Mrs. Pratt left Thursday night on the II
| o'clock train for her home in Boston
where her folks live. Deputy Marshal
Susenmiehl leaves with Pratt this after
noon for Keokuk, where he will hand him
over to Marshal Campbell.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
, DESERVED PROMOTION.
The Burlington Road Has Use for
General Agent II. d. Mack in
Higher Offices.

II has been announced in railroad cir
cles that about the first OF the new year
the Burlington road will make several
official changes which will interest Rock
Island and benefit it materially. 1t is I'm.
derstood from good authority that Mr..
W. D. Sanborn, at present division
freight and passenger agent of the st.
Louis and Rock Island division, with
headquarters at St. Louis, will after that
date represent the company's Pacific
coast inter ests in San Francisco, and
that he will be succeeded in his present
position by General Agent H. ID. Mack,
of this city who will, however, continue
his office here. This change will be ben :
efical to Rock Island fir ON the fac, that
the general otfic es of the freight and pas
senger Offices of this division of the
road will be located here. and it W i'll bring
to the city Mr.. Mack's working force of
clerks numbering six or seven from st.
Louis. The general business of the di-
vision will be done through this office
and under Mr.. Mack's supervision.
An ARGUS reporter called upon Mr..
Mack this morning. but that gentleman,
like the majority of railroad men, is
something of clam when appro ached on
certain subjects. He did not deny the fact
that thare was Il probability of his being
promoted, and his only answer to an in :
quiry concerning it, was that he hnl not
yet been officially notified of II change.
The honor conferred upon Mr. Mack has
fallen upon as worthy shoulders as the
Burlington road has in its employ. Mr.
Mack entered the employ of thee, b IL
Q. six years ago last June, when he sew
cred his connection with an eastern road
and accepted the positson of ticket a@en,
and chief clerk under E. L, Ripley. who
left the Burlington and associated him
self with the Wabash system, Mr.. Mack
was put into his shoes, and later ht
was made commercial agent or genera
agent, IN charge OF the company busi'
ness in Davenport. Moline and Rock Isl
and. Mr.. Mack IS railroad man
through and through, and his RAPID rise
in the company's estimation is the result
of sherc merit and industry. Courteous
and obliging in all his dealings, he has
made hosts of friends in Rock Island, not
only for himscl f, but for the company h,
50 ably represents. 1t is probabl TIA
he will receive official notification of hi
promotion in day or two, an,
other subordinate charges will fol-
low Mr.. Mack's place in the office
here will be filled by promotion in tho
office, the %" having IL firm belief il
civil service reform.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

Will r. johnson, the popular Second
avenue jeweler, has received the finest line
of holiday jewelry that has ever been
displayed in Rock Island. The stock
consists mostly of silver jewelry- which
is the rage at present-such as oxodized
and plain silver pins. pins surmountcd
with pearls and gold. solid silver goods,
| silver vest chains for ladies, bracelets, and
silver of every imaginable design and de-
scription. If you want to see a fine line
of silver jewelry inspect viii Johnson's
stock It will cost YOU nothing
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

r, Helm the car coupler man. arrived
home today from a successful trip in the
interest OF his business He says that
wherever his coupler is used, it gives
good satisfaction.
Do you want to buy your brother a
present, or your husband present, OF
your father present. or anybody else a
present? If so 60 to the popular Golden
Eagle and see the pretty things and low
prices.
Mr.. E. V. Robinson. representing the
world renowned XXXX coffee, is in the
city selling lots of goods as usual. Mr..
Mr.. Robinson's genial ways have won
him golden opinions from all his GUS
| TONERS.
The Rock Island road has issued it:
customary monthly sheet, the Western
Trail, which is replete with valuable in
formation. statistical information. ect.
showing the extent of territory traversed
by the great system.
| 80, for the completion of the Daven,
port & Rock Island Horse Railway" ex'
claimed pedestrian today after making
his way on foot from Davenport to Rocl
Island through the binding snow, ant
there was no other alternative, save tc
squander fifty cents on a hackman.
Swan Youngren, the popular proprie'
tor of the sample room on the corner OF
Fourth avenue and Ninth street, has il
his front window mammoth specimen
of white swan stuffed, which is greatly
admired by all who have seen it.
Henry Goeddeke, driver for Tegeler &
Co, and Miss Kruse, of Davenport, will
be married this evening In Davenport a
the residence of VIM Stuhr, a traveln!
salesman Of the same firm. Mr.. and Mrs
Goeddeke will at once go to house keep
ing on Fifth avenue near Twenty
street in this city.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

Mr.. VIM. Mullen, depot postal clerk AT
Davenport, detailed to transfer the mails
from one train to another, lost on last
Tuesday evening bunch of letters con,
tanning probably thirty or forty. Who
ever found the letters has failed to return
them. The letters were tied to-
gether and handed to him by
q St. James hotel hackman. Mr.
Mullen says he placed the bunch on
the mail trucks aud made the trip up to
the Car on the run and it is probable, he
says, that he lost them while going to the
car. He feels confident that they were
not stolen. Mr.. Mullen denies all respon-
sibility in the loss of the package of let,
tiers and says he did it through "A matter
of accommodation. Among tie letters
lost was one containing the insurance
policy of the deceased Ferdinand Rodde-
wig, which will cause considerable
trouble. Letter carriers should be eX-
pected to deliver safely all letters handed
them while collecting their mail, and il
shey do not they should be held RESPONSE
Bile for the same.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
I,RlEFLETS.

Santa Claus at McCabes.
Christmas at McCabe Bros,
Wicker wire sets at McCabe's.
Raining alligators at McCabe's.
Fancy handkerchiefs cent and better
up to 81. ut McCabe Bros.
Sliced animals, sliced birds. disected
maps, all at McCabe Bros.
Trombones, comets. harmonicas, at
half price, at McCabe's.
Jack in the box and jack out of the
box, at McCabe Bros.
Fancy bed lamps % cents at McCabe
Bros Open evenings.
Query; Why is McCabe Bros the bust
est place in this section?
Writing desks and plush and alligator
portfolios at McCabc Bros
Follmer, Clogg & Cos. silk umbrellas
for holiday presents for sale at McCabe
Bros.
Purse chateaines, the very latest con-
ception of style, just placed on sale at
McCabe Bros.
Children's hoods and fancy Jersey cans
25 per cent less than former prices, at
McCabe Bros.
Websters latest edition unabridged
dictionaries 1915. Wire dictionary
stands S1.97 at McCabe Bros
Clocks, hand mirrors, perfumes, mani
icure sets, Christmas cards, Books, etc,
at McCabe Bros.
| Books, books and more books ut half
price during the holiday season at Nc,
| Cabe Bros.
Remember the Diamond Edition" OF
poets at % cents, and a special of - mo
fiction at "a cents at McCabe Bros.
A new line of pocket books and hand
bags Just received at McBros , too exten>
sive and too varied to undertake de
scription of, but just the neatest and
incest holiday presents one could con-
ceive of
The largest stock and lowest prices on
| silk handkerchiefs in the northwest is AT
McCabe Bros, Nearly 200 styles from / l
cents to 81 90 each.
| The very latest and most elegant as
well as most fashionable Christmas pres
ent Is u handsome silk umbrella, McCabc
Bros. are showing the very newest con :
lection in these goods.
Steam boats, trains of cars, checkers,
dominos, playing cards, autograph and
photograph albums, scrap books. toys, in
fact everything to please your best friend,
and make home happy now ready at Nc
Cabe Bros.
The fashion is on the increase--in fact
it amounts to almost mania, the rage
for making Christmas presents. Fol
years McCabe Bros have made mos
careful study of this growing tendency
and have labored in season and out oil
season, and increasingly devoted theii
time and talents to the procuring Of The
most select and delicate souvenirs for tho
holiday occasions. This year they hav,
far excellcd any of their former efforts a.
undsputed evidence of which their five
large stores are packed with the choicest
novelties and crowded with customers
from morning until o'clock at night
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
Ths Rrarh EIestrls Light oamnanx,


The he WY elected directors of the Rock
Island County Brush Electric Light COM
pauy met at O'clock Thursday afternoon,
and elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows:
President. r. Johnston.
Secretary-C Speidel.
Treasurer-A d. Housing.
SUPPLEMENTARY Baisdell.
that Mr.. Johnston has been elected to the
presidency of the company. The direc.
tors must think they have got the right
man in the right place.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
The Woodmen's Sociable

The Rock Island Camp, Modern Wood
men OF America. gave ball and sociable
at Armory hall last evening, which was a
highly successful affair in all respects.
There were many present from the Camps
at Moline and Davenport, and a splendid
good time was had by all. Supper was
served at the Taylor house, and an elabo>
rate spread it was 1t reflected great credit
upon Mrs. Trenkenschuh, who prepared
it. Dancing continued uptil AN early hour
this morning.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
The Homs Trustees.

Col. Joseph G. Rowland, of Qlincy;
Gen. Daniel Dustin, of Sycamore. and
Col. l.. T. Dickson. of Danville, were yes
terday appointed by the governor as trus
tees of the Illinois soldiers home to be
erected at Quincy. They are old soldiers.
Col. Rowland was major of the 10th
Illinois infantry, is at present II banker,
and has been tor several years mayor of
Quincy. Col. Dickson enlisted in an
Ohio regiment when the war began and
served throughout the entire rebellion.
He is at present a grain merchant, aud
has served several terms as mayor of
Danville. Gen Dustin is physician by
profession. but has for some years been
prominently identified as republican
politician. Gov. Oglesby does not seem
friendly disposed toward Rock Island.
He snubbed us in the appointment of a
commissioner, and now again when an
excellent man had been recommended to
him as a trustee, he again ignores our
pressing claims
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
Be Wise IN Time

One would suppose that from the NUM-
Der of patients which continue to crowd
DIR. Nichols Office daily, that half Of
Davenport and vicinity is sick. Although
he has been in Davenport less than three
months, his success has been wonderful.
and his cures marvellous All who have
failed to find relief from local aid will act
wisely to avail themselves of this rare op.
portunity before it is too late.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
New Saloon.

Mr.. Joseph Valentin has leased the
premises on the northwest corner of
Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street. the
room formerly occupied by E. Strate. and
has stocked the place with a fine line of
wines, beer, liquor and cigars Free
lunch every day between the hours of 0
and / a. m. MIR. Nalentin guarantees
first class goods and first class treatment
to all who choose to favor him with a
call
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
New Postmaste RS.

Congressman Niece has recommended
the appointment of John d. Stevens as
postmaster at Carthage, H., and d. W.
Gould at Moline. He will in the course
of week or two make recommenda>
ton for the postmastership of his own
town--at Macomb. McDonough county.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

The following officers were elected by
Germania lodge No. 6, A. O. L. W. ias1
evening: NJ. W, Rad. Schwecke; Fore
man, C. Kols; Ovcrseer, c. Ritter: Re
corder, Il. Roehler; Fiuancier, A. Grcos-
muehl; Treasurer, F. Ludolph; Guide, Jos
Stroehle; |. W. F. Plog: o. W. W
Ihrig; Trustee, F. G.. Schroeder.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
Hard Coal Marker

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, 80 %;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Black NTH S
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal.
1908 Second avenue. L. G.. FRAZER
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

A special meeting of the Rcck Island
Building Association will be held on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 10. at o'clock
for the purpose of loaning money. 105
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
TIRE and Accident

Insurance in reliable companies a; loves
rates. apply to E. Lieberknecht, real EST
rate, loan and insurance agent. and nota-
ty public Collections made. Office III
Second avenue. eodtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

f. E Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections, loans money, and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postotfice block, Rock Isl
and III ds&w1y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
RIVERSIDE COOKING Stoves
RASMUSSENS CARD.
Wherein we Claim to Excel our Councillors.


with It, To those who acquainted
Photographs the exhibition
Y. ~ -
ENTERPRISE
We
ave added
gallery
nao Circular
Garden
land
Antique Interior In
adding the of
backgrounds
for rich effects and artistic posing.
prices for the reason that among professional people only au and shers
Photographic
o the
public
work; could fac ha
of
the other galleries
OF n
heap
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
pples Cheap.

the city, to be sold very cheap at 1915
Second avenue.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12

A Marble Top Chamber Set,
A Wood Top Chamber Set,
A Dressing Case,
A Bureau,
A Wash Stand,
A Bed Stead,
A Chiffonire,
A Ladies Secretary,
A Secretary Book Case,
A Library Book Case,
A Parlor Desk,
"A Desk for Office,
A Chair for Office,
"A Side Board,
A Hall Rack,
A Dining Table,
"A Parlor do
A Fancy do
A. Pedestal,
A Card Table,
A Parlor Set,
A Sofa,
A Patented Rocker,
A Lounge,
Divan,
A Te te- a-tete,
A Niana Rocker,
A do Chair,
A Reclining Chair,
A Plush Chair,
A Window Chair,
A Wire Spring,
A Coil do
A Hair Mattress.
A Cotton do
A Wool do
A. Moss do
A Comforter,
A Quilt,
A Commode,
A Bee. Lounge,
A Sofa Bed,
A Folding Bed,
A Rattan Rattan Rocker,
A do Chair,
A do do (Plush),
A Nobby Rocker,
A Brussels Carpet,
A Tapestry do
A Wool do
A Smyrna Rug,
"A Drugget,
A I Oil Cloth,
A Curtain Pole,
A Pair Turkaman. Curtains,
A " Portierer do
A " Lace do
A " Window do
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
OR

Japan Silk Drapery,
--AND
Ever so many. more articles to
select from too numerous
to mention.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-12
Japan Silk Drapery,

c. C KNELL'S
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-08-15

colo is one of its leading symptoms,
which is relieved by pressure. Paraly-
sis of the limbs is another well-marked
indication. Sulphate of magnesia has
been recommended as an antidote. A
dram of sulphate of magnesia
five drops of dilute sulphuric acid
and twenty drops of tincture Of
hyosyamus in two tablespoonfuls OF
camphor-water every two hours till the
bowels are relieved. and then thrice
daily for five days, is the treatment
which some consider most appropriate
under. these circumstances.
In drawing this article to close, we
desire to impress upon our readers the
vital Importance. in all cases of poison
ing. of being able Immediately to adj
minister the antidotes, while the med
ical man is being summoned. Many
valuable life would undoubtedly be
saved were the precautions before men,
toned adopted without a moments
delay Chambers journal. M g4
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-08-15
A Change Of Policy.

China is devoting what time it can
spare from the discussion of its struggle
with France to the consideration of q
decree which has been issued by the
Empress to the effect that, whenever
the time serves, railways will be per-
mitted in China. This announcement
has created no little excitement. and
has excited lively spirit of opposition
on the part of several sections of
Chinese society. The literati, the
walkers in old ways, the respecters of
the past, are dead against the innova-
ton. Confucius made no allusion to
railways in his writings. and as. had he
approved of them, he would doubtless
have said so. this is in their eyes final.
The class who objects to the introduce
ton of European ways and customs are
even more averse to the change, but the
chief and by far the most serious oppo-
sltion will come from the very numerous
class who obtain their living by the
navigation of the rivers and canals
which form the thoroughfares of China.
These regard the introduction of ia l.
ways as a direct attack upon their
means of getting livelihood.-N Y
Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-08-15
TOO FRESH.

loved a pretty German girl
Fresh from the Rhine;
wished with all my heart and soul
That she were IN ne.
Iasked had she "A heart to give,
And she sad mine"
begged nv title German girl
So fair, so fine.
To come along with me some day
Abroad to q ne.
"You'll sure accept ono treat from mo-"
And she sad nine" E,rrr
I did not urge her then to take -.
That treat of nine; 400 -.
] simply said; You're beautiful,
All but divine: 'fs'i'
Z But II another YOU should love-"
And she sad nine"
20, what n cruel. tickle heart ii.l ifsh
Must then be thine; n.,l,
And yet you can not wed but one;
Your choice assign; t-
viii you not choose a husband, dear?"
And she said 'nine."
/ grew impatient with that girl ,i.li-4
Fresh from the Rhine;
1said: You think such jokes as these
Are very fine.
Perhaps you have husband now"
And she said "nine."
90, tell me plainly, lady fair,
Fresh from the Rhine,
Why do yon always answer me .tta
With, nine. nine. miner
Itch kann NIGHT English" All she meant
Was simply: 'nefn."
q. III. Jcssop, In Judge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-08-15
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"A young man sent twelve stamps
to an advertiser to learn chow to make
money fast" and was advised in reply
to glue five-dollar bill to the bottom
Of his trunk.-Troy Times.
You may have seen a young man
on one side of gate and maiden on
the other side. Why they talk so long
is because a great deal can be said on
both sides.
"A Boston tailor stamps his bill
heads with picture of the forget-me-
not. He should substitute the golden
rod. the significance of which is down
with the dust. IN. Y. Journal. ~.
"A woman who has taken in sewing
for couple OF years to support lazy
and drunken husband says it is surpris-
ing that the Board of Health has not
had her indicted for maintaining a
nuisance. Norristown Herald.
diamonds found in dream" is
the head line in contemporary. II this
story can be authenticated its author
can realize handsome sum by disclos-
ing what he ate before he went to bed.
M Y. Graphic.
1t is stated that out of one hundred
men who parade in brass band at least
forty are dummies and only pretend to
play. 1t will be seen that bands are
more considerable than is generally sup
posed. -Philadclphia Call.
"A new York circus is advertising
for the second year a sacred white
elephant. An animal that can keen the
company of circus n for year and
sacred mus certainly be
curiosity worth stealing under the tent
to see. = Yonkers Statesman.
Here, jerks, that watch YOU
traded me two weeks ago and warranted
to be good horse-timer won't keep any
time at all. 1t won't 90 more'n half the
time" well. told you it was a first.
class stop-watch. Chicago Herald.
An Illinois doctor thinks he has
found sure cure for rheumatism in
geranium leaves. Perhaps he argues
on the principle that like cures like; for
spooning over geraniums in the garden
after dark during the summer is a
Eavorite way of catching the disease
with many susceptible young persons.
-LopeH Citizen.
Il neber wastes my time in wushin
lat wuz like de man whut am greater
IN er way up yander. / doan kere how
high de buzzard fly-way up 'mong de
got ter come down arter
,r while an be jis ez low ez bird whut
,ouldn' fly hat 80 high.-Aykansaw
Traveller.