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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-11-21
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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-11-21

This Wonder of Modern Chemistry
repsnsng the Vitality the body supplying all
Powers and Functions of the System to the specific
Heterogeneous Of the Heryo4s and Blood Systems Nervous Pros
ncapacity for Study Business Noises and
Ears, Loss of Energy and Appetite Being Restorative
Permanent and are frequently shown from the first
Strength which
calm refreshing AT patient gains
lips red the brighter the skin healthy
the head and beard showing
Importance of the action of the medicine the nutrition gives
the suitable Aninating
element Of HE which has been wasted and exs important
Nurt Tonic and Ingng character thereby checking all wasting Of
that Saoyant Energy OF the rain and Muscular System
ergetic; entirely dull inactive sluggish
which all their action Price, $3.50 bottles
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
LANGLEY & MICHAELS San Francisco, Wholesale Agts,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
HAkES BROUGHT HOME.
The Fugitive COnnterfeiter Locked up
in DayenpOrt..-A Well Laid
Scheme Successfully
Operated.

George Hakes, the counterfeiter who
fled from Rock Island two weeks ago
yesterday morning, when it became
known that his pal, Wilbur F. Norris, had
been arrested in Davenport for passing
counterfeit money, which he had hand
in manufacturing, is locked up in pc,
lice station at Davenport. Early yester-
day morning Chief Kessler, of Davenport
telephoned Marshal Eckhart that Hakes
would be in on the train from St. Louis
and to look out for him. The marshal
went to the c., B. & @. depot, but no
Hakes was there, but Conductor
Willis informed him that Hakes
had come up from St. Louis and
left the train at Moline. The marshal sent
Officers Brennan and Carey onej road in
the direction of Moliue. while he and
Chief Kessler, who had come over in the
meantime, walked up the railroad track
When they reached the government
bridge, there stood Hakes with Bob Sol
ONION, who is also a well known river
man. They were waiting. they said, for
Officer Garland, of Davenport, who was
coming over to conduct Hakes to Daven-
port. "You needn't mind that" said
Chief Kcssler, come with u.s." and the
prisoner was escorted to the armory. Then
he related an interesting account of his
capture, and how it was affected, to the
marshal
He said Solomon had visited him at st.
Louis, and had told him that 800 had
been offered for his arrest, and that if
he would come back, Officer Garland
who had put solomon up to the scheme,
and he (Solomon) would receive the re
ward, Which they would turn over to his
(llakes) family, who were in want. The
plan worked: Hakes was willing to sur
render himself, if his family was to be
cared for, and he came. Yesterday after
noon he visited his wife and later in the
day accompanied Chief kcssler to Daven-
port, where he was locked up. Although
the plan appeared to be cruel way Of
bringing the fugitive to justice, it
was good one and was well worked,
and Hakes has shown an admirable quail =
ity IN being willing to sacrifice himself up
that his family might be provided for
The police of both cities have known of
Hakes' whereabouts ever since he went
away They traced him to Kcokuk and
st. Louis, but did not feel disposed to en-
tail any expense in catching him. Strat-
egy was resorted to and that brought him
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
SUICIDE BY STANDARDIZATION.
The Refuge Sought by Frank Burger,
Formerly OF this City.-POyerty 6nd
Dissipation Cause the Act.

MANY in this city will remember Frank
Burger; he resided here from 1862 until
twelve years ago, when, because of his
dissipation his wife secured divorce and
he went away, his wife afterwards mar
rvng Mr.. Shantz. After leaving Rock
Island little was heard of Burger for a
while. He drifted aimlessly about and
on the evening of Saturday. Nov. 10, half
crazcd with drink, he applied at Mercy
hospital at Davenport, for admission, and
was received. He was suffering too from
erysipelas. He told the Sister Superior
that his name was Frank Burger, and that
he was from Aliens Grove. He was
placed in room and remedies were adj
minis.ercd which eased his suffering and
restored his reason. Then he said that
he came from near Fairport, where he had
been working as corn husker; that he was
in the hospital in May, 1882, sufferer
from intermittent fever, and was so well
treated that now he applied again. He
told DR.. Cantwell, hospital physician for
the week, that he was Sc years of age, that
he was widowcr, and that his two chill :
dren lived in Rock Island He improved
from the hour he was received in the hos
pitai, and Friday evening he was almost
well. Saturday morning DR.. Kup, sue
cceding DIR. Cantwell in visitation, saw
him and thought he was nearly WELL At
o'clock that afternoon, male nurse en-
tered his room, gave him glass of milk
and asked him If he wanted more. mo,
] shall want no more milk" he replied
At 3 o'clock the nurse entered the room
again-and there was Burger suspended
to an IRON bar which was across the win.
dow black in the face and lifelcss. He
had taken his red cotton handkerchief,
topped it about his throat, tied the ends
to the bar. which was not five feet from
most touching the floor, and stranglcd
himself. in that position. The nurse
called the sislcr superior, who instantly
directed that he be cut down, in the hope
that HE might not DC extinct. But all
efforts to restore life-were useless. Cor
oner McCortney was summoned. He held
an inquest, The verdict was death by
hanging-his own act" The deceased
was penniless nothing but bunch of
six keys, with a strip of cloth which bore
his name attached to tbe ring. He was
buried at the expense of the county.
The deceased leaves six children. Fred,
Willie, Charles, Minnie and Mrs j w.
Mason, of this city, and Frank Burger, of
Beardstown. Mr.. Fred Burger spoke in
very high terms of his father this morn>
ing said that he was kind hearted and
but for his addiction to drinl, there would
have been no jars in his domestic life.
The body will be taken up in the future
and given decent interment.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
Those Horrid Lights.

1t was last Thursday night-Thanks-
giving. The clock on the island had Just
struck 10. 1t was dark, very dark, and
a pair of lovers were bidding good night
at the gate; it was not the garden gate
it was the front gate. His arm was around
her trim waist, her head rested lovingly
on his shoulder. Suddenly there was a
hiss in an electric lamp near by, and al
though in the eighteenth part of a second
four feet of sidewalk lay between the
two, it was too late. for a couple of
blocks away a sinful reporter, who had
been feeling his way through the inky
blackness, had caught on" Perhaps
certain parties can take advantage of this
innocent little item and by becoming
posted in regard to just what moment III c
light will sh inc, can act accordingly
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
JEFFERSONIAN SORROW.
The County Democratic Club Adopts
Fitting Resolutions on Vice Pres.
ident Hendricks Death.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Rock Island county Jefferson club Satur-
day evening. B. d. Buford. j. W. WEIGH
and E. W. Hurst were appointed to pre-,
pare resolutions on the death of Vice
President Hendricks, and the committee
reported the following, which were unan.
imously adopted:
WHEREAS, The members of the Jefrtr.
son club of Rock Island have learned
with profound sorrow of the death of
Hon. T. A. Hendricks. vice president of
the United States, MS tribute of respect
to the illustrious man whose death ma.
tion mourns. it is
Resolced, That in the death of Thomas
A. Hendricks we deplore the loss of a
statesman, who, as congressman, senator,
governor and vice president. performed
all the duties devolving upon him hons
estly. fearlessly, and with commanding
ability; as lawyer at bar noted for its
eminent men, he was the peer of anv, and
as citizen, by his stainless private life
and his qualities Of heart and mind, he
so endeared himself to his fellow CITIZENS
that the place of his residence is overs
spread with gloom which bespeaks the
presence of public calamity, and the
prejudice of party is absorbed in the
overlooking tide of national grief.
Resoloed, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to his widow in this hour of
her great bereavement
1t was decided that copy OF these
resolutions be forwarded to the widow of
the lamented statesman.
DR.. Clifford L. Higgins, of Hillsdalc,
was elected member of the club Dr..
Higgins has heretofore been strong res
publican, but serious thought upon pubs
lie matters has caused him to change his
political ideas. He is n welcome acquisi.
ton to the county democracy
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
DEDICATED.
Haverly 8 Minstrels.

On December 8, Haverly's Ministries
will give their novel entertainment at
llarper's theatre. The Chicago Times
says:
The Grand Opera house was filed to
the doors last night, and would be again
and again with the same mirthful and
musical attraction. 1t is but rejecting
the popular verdict to say that Mr.. J. Ii ..
Haverly is furnishing the public with the
most admirable minstrel and specially
entertainment that has been upon the
boards at any time. The ensemble is
superb. The minstrel features are fresh
and catchy, the gags new and spicy, the
changes alert and the music pleasing.
The performance of THE Craggs" are at
once the most startling and graceful this
continent has ever witnessed. Mr.. Hav-
erly could not but enjoy the ovation paid
his performance, while the hearty cons
gratulations of his host of personal friends
here must have delighted him.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

The electric light company, which mas
the Davenport contract, is progressing
slowly. They expect to have the lights
IN operation about the beginning of Feb
ruary. They are letting the contracts for
the towers and have already on hand a
lot OF wires. Mayor Claussen has res
celved good many inquiries regarding
the Jenny electric light, the details of the
contract made, etc. The Burlington
aldermen ale discussing the question very
earnestly, and will probably have a sys-
TEN in operation before long. The cost
of the light in this city," says the Daven
port mayor. ''is very cheap, and is only
$500 more a year than the gas, which
docs not begin to give satisfaction to our
people. The cost of gas is $11 900 a
wear"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

AT A o'clock yesterday morning, fire
was discovered In the Newcomb House
block at Davenport. Flames were issu-
ing from Webb's crockery store. The fire
department was got on hand and the
flames were soon under control, although
they had made their way into Emersons
"fair' store. The fire started in water
closet belonging to the crockery store.
The damage by fire and water to the
building will foot up 800 to s., 900
insured. The damage to the stock of
Emerson, by water, is estimated at 81 900
at least-there was bad drenching of the
central portion of the double store, The
damage is covered by insurance. The
damage in Webb Bros. store was not ex-
tensive. There was no damage at all in
any of the other stores.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
To SQe for Damavas.

Major J, Nj. Beardslcy left for St.
Louis this morning to bring suit against
the Virgins Ferry company for personal
damages occasioncd by one of the cons
panys boats carelessly coliding with a
fiat boat of which Dick Farrell and Geo
Reddig, both of this city, were occupants.
Reddig had his jaw bone broken and re-
ceived several other bruises in the acci-
dent. He is now lying seriously i'll in
this city. The company offered HIM $500
at the time of the accident, November 90,
but he refused it, feeling that he could
claim and get more.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

Fulton is to have strong firm in the
wholesale liquor business in the persons
of Col. II, b. Burgh and Capt. J. NJ.
Beardsley. Capt. Beardsley has been un>
til short time ago deputy collector of
internal acvenue. and he made Il good
official Col. Burgh has for sixteen years
been il the service of the treasury depart
ment OF the government rs special age mt
and gaugcr, but he has rendered his res
ignation. The new firm has secured a
store in the heart of Fulton, and propose
short time
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
c. G KNELL.


Are what the human race has been
seeking since the days when the flaming
sword in the hands of an angel, turned a
rather thinly clad lady and gentleman out
of home that was a perfect paradise, in
to the cold uncharitable world. To hunt
up boarding house was Mr.. and Mrs.
Adams first undertaking. They bought
a Rock Island paper and sat down on the
watch tower under a fig tree to read the
stale adds, and talk over the prospects of
the election. Not n house was for rent,
no nicely furnished front room for gen
tleman and wife; nothing even to be had,
not even stick of furniture for that
was before the sound of the RaeN, no
body had died) so they and their children
commenced looking elsewhere. The old
folks were never able to find anything
like the old home, sweet home, their &C.
cidcnt deprived them of,
However, several years after this event,
10. of their distant relatives went west
to grow up with the country, and they
built up thriving cities all over tie pair
les and along the banks of the great
river. Now see how these descendants
are progressing. Motors run at large on
our streets to scare off trade and horses.
Then think of Z
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

Mr. G. b. Marshall, tho newly appointed
democratic postmaster at Cordova. entered
upon the full discharge of his duties on the
14th of the present month. He was born
and raised in this county, and has consc.
quently large acquaintance in this sec
ton. From the time he was old enough
to take an interest in public affairs he has
been identified with the democratic party.
Although young man Mr.. Marshall has
served in many places of trust. such as
town clerk, Justice of the peace, and as
SCISSOR. He is possessed of excellent
business qualifications. and will conduct
the affairs of the postotfice IN creditablc
manner. His appointment gives general
satisfaction.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
First Ward Republicans

The republican voters of the First
ward met in Mr.. Charles Engel's store
Saturday evening, and nominated Mr..
Frederick j. Hodges for alderman, to
fill De vacancy caused by the resignation
of Alderman John G. Lafrenz. Mr.. w.
J. Gahagen was chairman of the meeting,
and Alderman II. c, Schaffcr, secretary.
Mr.. Gahagcn was on motion directed to
work at the polls.
The national or workirgmen's society
of the First ward, met Saturday evening
and nomin Ned John II. Gardner for all
derman
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

The resignation of Col. II. b Burgh,
as special agent and gauger o the Treas
ury department, to take effect immedi
ately, will no doubt hasten the appoint
ment of his successor James Il. Johns
ston and Arthur Burial are the aspirants
for his shoes, and they have been hunting
up Endorsements quite diligently of late
The selection of either of the gentlemen
would be acceptable to the democracy of
the county.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
Will WIN

BY judicious nomination at the eau
Gus tonight, the democrats of the FRS,
ward can be successful at the polls tomor,
row. The republican nomination is de-
cidedly weak, and would not make a de
sirable representative in the council. The
democrats have several men who would
make strong race, and be acceptable to
all classes if elected. Let the right man be
brought forward.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

Squire Ha ives turned ST. so into the
city treasury today-his collections for
the month of November.
Chris Olsen was fined SO and costs for
intoxication BY Magistrate Bennett this
morning. He had check for $50 on his
person, which Deputy Marshal Hull had
cashcd. aud after the fine and costs were
paid, turned the remainder over to OF,
sens wife.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
Not Dead, But Only Iniurad

The ARGUS created wrong impres
sion regarding the condition of Myron
Severance. He was not killed outright in
the railroad accident at Monmouth re-.
Gently, but beyond few bruises is unin-
jured. From the tone of the letter re-
ceived by Circuit Clerk Bowman, it
would appear that his injuries were Of a
more serious nature
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
The National League.

The Rock Island branch of the Nation,
al league. at its regular meeting held in
Norris hall Sunday afternoon, Nov. goth,
adjourned to meet this evening at 7
O'Clock. for the purpose of completing
business on hand. Every member is re,
quested to he present.
THOMAS f. CARY, President.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
Yesterdays Services,

THE BROADWAY CHURCH.
A novel service was held at the Broad.
way church yesterday. 1t was termed q
Thanks Offering Service" which con-
sisted of responsive exercise, after which
Rev. w, S. Marquis preached an interest.
ing sermon from Exodus XIV. 9th to 9th
verses:
Aud the Lord spoke unto Moses saving:
Speak unto the children of Israel, that
they bring ME an offering; of every man
that givth it willingly with his heart, We
shall take my offering.
And this is the offering which We shall
take of them, gold, silver and brass.
And blue and purple and scarlet and
fine linen and goats hair.
And rams skin dyed red, and badgers
skins, and shittim wood.
Oil for the light, spices for the anoint-
ing oil and for sweet incense.
Onyx stones and stones to be set in the
ephod and in the breast plate.
And let them make me a statuarv. that
may dwell among them.
The thanks offerings were then taken
up, the members of the parish dcpositing
an envelope in which was incloscd the
amount donated. The donation ranged
all the way from copper cent
to twenty dollar bill, and when
Treasurer Ferguson counted up the coli
lections he found it amounted to 1888. 81,
which will be used for church purposes.
DEDICATED.
The new German Lutheran school
building adjoining the church property on
Twentieth street. was formally dedicated
yesterday. The occasion was also the
nineteenth anniversary of the dedication
of the church The services were beau,
tiful and impressive, and were conducted
mainly by the children and teachers of
the school. Rev. &. A. Mennicke deliy.
cred an appropriate address. A full de.
scription of the new building, which was
devised by Architect Guido Beck, and
erected at a cost of 81 800, was given in
these columns at the time the plans were
drawn
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
Done in Six Months.

That coil OF hair on the back of your
head. dear lady. In is better than moth
ing and deceivcs nobody. 1t six months
or less from to day you may dispense with
it if you are inclined to give Packers
Hair Balsm fair trial. CleanseA the
scalp, restores color, delicious drs -
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

Pea coal, 500; CRATE and egg. 81 IS
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. Black smith s
caol, Conncllsvillc coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue. f. G. Frazer.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

A Japanese inventor has succeeded IN
making good quality of paper from
common seaweed. 1t is thick in texture,
and so transparent that it can be substitu-
ted for glass in windows.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

Some people when they see all advertisement ina
reads
In the same old fashioned way,
phey say 'Oh. T-haw, were getting tired
OF having this same music every day
OF course 'ti4 expected every merchant VIII say,
That he cannot be undersold;
No matter how strong competition may be,
He's got a corner, and to that he will hold
Perhaps you won't like some things that say
To Stir up the whole creation;
I'm peculiar, you know, and 50 very odd,
But It's the thing 10 stir up the nation.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30

rheumatism is primarily caused by
acidity of the blood. Hoods Sarsaparill~
purifies the blood, and thus cures the disa
ease,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
County Building.


21-Robert Kirkman, by Master to II j..
NJ Babcock, vi nwi, and set nwI, and
net sw l. and mel nwi, %, 10, 4.w, 81,
9ol' II, and mel nwI aa, 1G, 4w; 81
215 %.
Jane Westlake to Mary G. Kennady,
lot 10, block |, III. r. Edwards addition,
Moline, ST.
David Davis to Arson b. Cadding, pit
lot Is, Belcher & Sigsworths addition,
Port Byron, $500.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-30
Matrimonial.


At the residence of the brides parents
in Drury township, by Rev. j. S. Lu'z
Mr.. Charles DeGraff, of Buffalo Prairie,
Illinois, and Mrs. Laura Lcech, of Musca>
tine. Iowa, were united in matrimony
Nov. %. 1t was very pleasant occasion
to all persons present, happy little wed
ding party at which everyone felt that he
was having an exceedingly pleasant time
AT exactly IL noon the bride and groom
were standing in front of the minister
taking the marriage VOWS. Mr.. DcGralf
and wife soon go to Nebraska, where he
owns farm and where they expect to
make their future home. Charlie will be
very much missed in the community he
has so long resided, but we all wish him
and his, much prosperity and happiness
in the new home.