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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
SOCIETY SOCIALS.
Laurel Lodges Ball Last E,ening.-.A
Delightful Afiair-.-COming Events
In Society Circles.

A. o. U. W. BALL.
When the last tunes of the merry waltz
died away in Armory hall last evening or
at O'Clock this morning rather, there
ended one Of the most successful balls
and genuine social good times that has
been held in Rock Island for many long
day. 1t was the sociable and ball given
by Laural Lodge. No. 4, Degree of Honor
Of the A. o. U. W. Despite the inclem-
ency of the weather, which of course had
its effect in Keeping the people away to
certain extent. there were from thirty
to forty couples present. Prior to the
ope ming of the ball, Biehls orchestra dis
coursed happy music in the A. o. U. W.
hail. and Prof. s. T. Bowlby gave sew
eral entertaining and amusing vocal Sc
lections. The ball was grand success
in every particular.
The various committees discharged
their duties with such becoming taste
that we give their names:
On ariangements-Mrs. A. Altimus,
Mrs. j. b. Johnson Mrs. II. Harris Mrs.
F. G. Hemenway. Mrs. l. G. Peck, Mrs.
Mrs. VIM Gray. Mrs. J. N, Huntoon, Mrs.
A. j. Cook.
On invitation--W. II. Judge. F. Lu>
dolph. r. H. Robb, J. b. Johnson.
Reception committee-James Blaisdell,
G. W. Mcbride. Amos Altimus, James
Hardin.
Floor managers c. Peck F. G.
Hemenwsy.
The supper was by no means II part of
the evenings entertainment to be over
looked. 1t was prepared by the ladies of
the order and was without doubt one of
the finest spreads ever displayed in the
city. After this sumptuous repast had
been partaken of, the dance went on and
10Y wac unconf1ned until the shades of
night began to disappear, and the peep
ing of light through the windows foretold
the coming day.
U. A. o. ID.
will have a sociable and ball at their hall
IN this city on Saturday evening next. 1t
promises to be delightful affair. Bleuer's
band will furnish the music, and the
Mannechoir singing society will be press
ent.
/. o. o.. r.
The first annual banquet, ball and ex-
hibition drill of Star Uniform Camp, No.
0. will be held at the Rock Island rink
October 3. The programme will be;
$50. observation-disclosures band
900. Exhibition drill-Slsr Uniform
Camp. No. 9.
$50. Selection-Bleuer's band
10 90. Dancing.
Supper at r..
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
Dow in Our Alley.

Nearly every we'll defined property
holder has an alley. and Mayor Murdoch
is no exception to the rule. Up to few
days ago the alley in the rear of our chief
magistrates abode was plain. narrow
passage way. not unlike the 9th
ers in the city But this is a world of
changes. and the mayors alley has been
affected by transformation at once use
full and substantial. Fifteen or twenty
wagon loads of macadam have been
dumped in the alley, and strange to say
it was not emptied all in one spot. Work
men were engaged to break the rock into
small pieces and spread it carefully over
the surface OF the alley. They worked so
rapidly that it took several days to CON-
plete the job. They were in such hurry
that they forgot to spread the macadam
at either end of the alley for several feet,
and the result was that most of
it was placed in the rear of
the mayors residence, and the
one adjoining it,, also owned by HIM. We
trust that the workmen will not forget
to put in their bill next Monday evening,
however. nor of the men who hauled the
rock nor the cost of the rock itself. But
we would ask them to itemize it, just to
see how much the whole job cost. If
the expense is not too great the rest Of
the alley might be macadamized, because
there are other property holders in the
same block who would be glad to have it
done. provided the city pays for it. Then
there are some streets that need macad-
amizing too, and where there is little
more travel than in Mr. Murdock's alley
OF course. there can be no objection to
the work beir- done on the alley; it is
proper that the mayor should have his
property in first class order Even if he
should ask to have some shade trees plant
ed in his front yard, his request should
be granted. There is nothing like being
accommodating
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
New Advsrtlsems nts


Among the new cards to be found in
the ARGUS is the advertisement of the
mammoth house furnishing goods estab-
lishment of G. G. knell, who needs no
introduction to the people of the tri cities.
where he has done business for nearly
fifteen years. Mr.. Knelrs trade is not
confined exclusively to this locality; in
fact people from the coupIrS within
radius of fifty miles Of This city can he
seen almost every day buying goods at
his place; his trade also extends to al
most every state in the union. What is
the reason Of this grand trader The rea-
son is obvious to all who have taken the
trouble to examine his large stock. Many
in the tri,cities have at times visited Chi
cago expecting to see something finer in
the furniture line. but almost invariably
they come back and buy at Knell's and
admit that his goods are just at fine, his
styles as new and his prices lower than in
the larger cities. Mr. Kncll is somewhat
of poet, as will be seen by careful
perusal of his advertisement on the local
page.
DAVID DON
Mr.. David Don is also one of our most
reliable merchants who has been in
business here for more than a quarter
of century, and who has been
rewarded with success. Mr.. Don handles
only that class of goods that will bear a
guarantee among the many kinds of cook
stoves, as the Riverside" manufactured
by the Rock Island Stove Go. 1t cons
bines all the latest improvements, and is
equal to any in the market, and consid>
ersbley cheaper. lie also has the Garland
stoves. consisting of hard and soft coal
heaters, cooks and ranges, which are
world wide in reputation as first class
stoves. He is ably assisted in his bust
ness by Mr.. Hugh Mcdonald. who is ever
attentive to the wants of his customers.
Read Don's advertisement elsewhere.
THE CENTRAL SHOE STORE.
The rapid rise among the merch ants
here of G. L. s. s. N. Wynes, of the pops
ular Central shoe is due to their method
of doing business. Buying and selling
strictly on the cash principle. They also
have an advertisement in another part of
the paper.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
He Punched q Passenger.

Bailiffs McEniry and Larkin, and Mr..
Robertson, of the poor farm, returned
from Jacksonville this morning, where
they went with batch of insane people
They report a laughable occurrence or
the train. A passenger of German ex-
traction was making himself quite nus
merous. walking through the aisle Of the
car and talking to those who would listen
to him. He finally came up to the Rock
Island delegation and began quizzng
them. Matthias Steffes, one of the crazy
men, evidently thought the fellow was too
fresh, for he hauled off a la Sullivan and
gave the verdant son Of sauerkraut such a
blow behind the ear that he tumbled him
over into a seat. This quoted the fellow
and he was as mum as an oyster during
the rest of the trip. The Rock Island in
mates were put to work in the broom de-
partment at Jacksonville.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
Tho Cltv's Abattoir.

The city's abattoir, on the river bank
in the lower end of town, is fast nearing
completion, and Health Com missioner
Craig and the health committee of the
council are pushing the work rs rapidly
as possible. The building is completed
80 far as outside work is concerned and
the interior arrangements are being put
in place. and il is intended to open
the institution by November l, at the
outside. The ground about the building
is being filled up above the high water
mark at the rate of three hundred cubic
yards day. and the new road leading to
the site which was recently constructed,
has proved common thorOughfare al
ready. The heavy wagons going to and
coming from the ice houses use it con
stantly. and report it the best road down
there.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
SUBURBAN SlFTINGS.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL News FROM
CoRDovA AND VICINITY.

PERSONAL AND GENERAL News FROM
CoRDovAAsD VICINITY.
CoRDovA, Sept. 80.
Mrs. w. G. Heany has just returned
from pleasant trip to st. Paul.
Edward Foster is visiting his parents
here.
Mrs. l.. G. Stoek~.ll lost u valuable
dog Ms re- ult of poisoning last week.
Mrs. Charles Eye returned from visit
to relatives in Chicago last week.
G. Spnor and wife have returned
from visit to relatives aud friends in
Wisconsin.
Accumulation seems to follow G. H
Miller. Another boy. Homer by name,
another democrat.
J.L. Cool. Jr., has accepted position
with II. X. Mccormick. contractor on the
new railroad north of Savanna.
Success and happiness is the wish of
all to G. j. Golden and Ada Brown, who
were married on last Thursday evening.
B. f. Colwtll, of the Cordova Baptist
church, has returned from a trip for his
health.
Cordova has become quite port of
entry, the steamer Charles RebstOck max )
ing this her terminal point north four
nights in the week.
News was received here on Tuesday of
the death of Edith Wynkoop, of Cuba.
New York. eldest daughter of the late j.
Q. Wynkoop. one of Cordova's best citi
zens during life. Her remains will be
brought here on Thursday evening and
buried on Friday,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
Result Of q Bullet Wound.

William Baule. proprietor of the Baule
house Davenport, died at 12 o'clock last
night, from prostration superindnced
by an operation performed Mon day after,
noon, September 21st. At the battle of
Strawberry river. Arkansas, Mr.. Banle
was shot in the leg and has since that
time carried rebel bullet. At that time
an unsuccessful attempt was made to exs
tract it and subsequently upon several
different occasions amputation Of that
limb was thought advisable. At intervals
| it was source of much annoyance and
pain and caused Mr.. Baule to appear
lame. Recently he came to the conclusion
that he must lose the limb, however much
averse to its smputstion in the past. DR. d.
Peck was summoned and performed an
operation. removing the lead bullet which
was / of an inch in diameter and had
lodged in the flesh between the bones of
the foot After the patient had partially
recovered from the effect of the ether
administered he exclaimed, That rebel
ball is still in my foot" This operation
| necessitated the cessation of all stimul>
ants in the shape of liquor. As Mr..
Baules system had greatly deteriorated
and was in bad condition his constitution
was unable to stand the shock Of the
operation and he died from prostration.
During the war he served in the Sixth
Missouri cavalry and was brave soldier
He received no less than six wounds in
the various conflicts and battles. IN which
! he participated.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
SPECIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
The New Regulation jnaaguruted TIC.
Day---Rules Issued by the Post.
ONCE Department.

Postmasters have received circular
from the postoffice department rela tive
to the immediate delivery syste IN which
went into effect today. The circular saws
that the special delivery of stamps are to
be sold by postmasters in any required
amount but they can only be used for the
purpose Of securing the immediate deliv-
cry of letters addressed to and received in
the mails at any OF the offices designated
as special delivery Offices. Under no
circumstances are they to be used in the
payment Of hostages of any description
or the registry fee, nor can any other
stamps be employed to secure special de.
livery except the special delivery stamp
The special delivery stamp must be in ad d,
dition to the lawful postage and letters
not prepaid with at least one full rate of
postage. in accordance with the law and
regulations, will be treated as held for
postage. even though bearing a special
delivery stamp. Registered letters will
be entitled to immediate delivery, the same
as ordinary letters, when bearing special
delivery stamp in addition to the full
postage and registry fec registered. A
letter bearing special delivery stamp in
addition to the lawful postage, may be
mailed at any postoffice in the country.
but it will not be entitled 10 an imme,
diate delivery by messenger when ad-
dressed TO postofflce to which the spec
ial delivery system has not been extends
ed Special delivery letters will be de-
livered by messenger; within the carrier
limits of free delivery Office. and within
radius OF one mile at all other special
delivery offices.
No effort will be spared to expediaie
the mailing Of letters hearing special de-
livery stamps addressed to special deliv>
cry offices. The following isa descrip,
ton of the new stamps: A line engrav-
ing on steel. oblong in form dimensions
1916 by 1915 inches; color dark blue.
On the left is an arch panel bearing the
figure of mail messenger boy on run
and surmounted by the words, Omitted
States" on the right is an oblong tablet
ornamented with wreath OF oak and
laurel surrounding the words "secuIes
immediate delivery at a special delivery
office Across the top of the tablet Is
the legend special postal delivery" and
at the bottom are the words "ten cents"
separated by shield bearing the numeral
10" 1t is important that the number
and name of the street should be includ
ed in the address. The system promises
to be of great service.
Postmaster Halves today sold six
stamps of the new regulation, and de-
livered one letter under the special sys
tenn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
BIsIEFLETS.
Write it October 1st.
Henry Peetz Optician.

Write it October 1st. --~
Henry Peetz optician.
Diamope rings, at j. Bakers.
The festive Maud Terry is in the city
Girl wanted. 619 Twenty third street.
viii r. johnson. jeweler, No. 1875
Second avenue.
Fine mantle clocks, at J. Bakers.
DR.. J. W. Stark. Dentist, 1929 Secom
venue. d1vr.
Novel charms for ladies at II. Peetz.
George Bains, formerly of this city, bu
now of Woodstock. Ontario, is visiting
old time friends here.
The very latest ladies' pins and neck
ribbons at H. Peetz.
DR.. McCandless, dentist, corner Thirl
avenue and Twentieth street. IT
Read & Johnson, on Moline avenue,
have new telephone, No. 1919, the mum
Der formerly used by DR.. Pelham.
You ought to see those $4.44, 1856
and Sc &C suits for men, at Mosenfeldel
& kohn's.
Closing out sale of boots. shoes and
slippers at and below cost, at Krull &
Pfoh 8. No. $40 Seventeenth street. din
Mrs. w. B. Ferguson and children
went up to Cordova this morning, tt
spend two weeks with relatives there.
j. Baker has new standard time clocl
in the show windows which is in full
bloom all night long. ---
Henry Peetz has just received very
large stock of solid silver tea and table
spoons and forks. also case goods in large
variety.
What's the use n going without Sun.
day outfit when you can buy a com plete
black diagonal suit for 81 A at Mosen-
fielder & Kohn's9
Chas. Osgood, representing the "Wife's
Honor" company. which appears at Har
per's theatre next Wednesday evening
is in the city arranging for the event.
William Gamble, Superintendent of the
Moline Il Rock Island street railway, left
with his family for Orion. to attend the
funeral of Mrs. CANDLES grandmother.
First avenue, in its present condition
speaks well for the street commission
er. Could a more deplorable looking
street be found, in city of twelve thons'
and inhabitants?
The skipped by the hight of the
moon" company, thirteen IN number,
came in from the west this morning and
took the day express on the Rock Island
& Peoria road for Galvs. where they sp>
pear tonight
The new 5 aud 1Oceut store has u
large and varied stock of articles that are
useful in every store, as well as in every
household, and they are sold at prices
that cannot be duplicated at any other
place.
Mrs Ralph Babcock and Miss Eta
Silvis. daughters of the genial deputy
sherff, Sharp Silvis. arrived from Newell,
Iowa, this morning. Mrs. Babcock' 5
home is at Newell. where her sister has
been visiting her, and she now comes to
visit her parents and friends.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
Off HIS Base.

John Zeigler, OF Yuma township, is of
his mental base, as it were, and an order
has been issued to have him taken to
Jacksonville. He has been at the institu,
ton, and WAS returned incurable. but his
malady is now growing on HIM. and he
is becoming a terror to his immediate
neighborhood. As his relatives are able
to keep him, the county will be relieved
from that expense.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01

The Golden Eagle clothing store has
received its stock Of fall and winter gar,
ments, and is now prepared to to suit the
taste of its many patrons. The kind of
clothing sold at this establishment is of
the best quality, and the suits fit as well
as tailor made garments. When you want
good clothing be sure and call at the
Golden Eagle.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
Home Again.

Will r. johnson. the popular jeweler
is at home, having arrived this morning
The result Of this trip will be seen next
week, when he will have on display new
line of silverware. ladies' and gents
watches. full line Of knives. forks, and
spoons, etc. These goods have been pur
chased to meet the requirements of hi,
trade, and embrace all that is new and
novel in jewelry. They will be opened
for inspection the first of next week
Don't forget to call and see them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01

l. Liberman has completed his fall and
winter purchase of woolens which have
been selected with great care to meet the
tastes OF his many customers. His stock
consists of the latest and most desirable
patterns in foreign and domestic suitings,
trowserings and overcoatings. The very
latest styles in hats are also to be found
at this establishment, rs well as nobby
stock of furnishing goods. Call and see
him.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01

Pea coal, 500; CRATE and egg, 81 rs;
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 d
caol, Connelsville coke and charcoal !
1903 Second avenue. Z. g. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
WAYS OF THE WICKED.
A Clever Catch bv Our Eagle Eyed
Sheriff-POints for the Police
Tr0dding Evil Paths.
A CLEVER CATCH


II wasa clever ca Itch which our eagle
eyed sheriff made at Kethsburg yeste I'd a J
morning. 1t seems that among the in,
dictments ret2rned by the grand jury a,
| the present term of court was one agains,
j. ID. Allen, notorious individual. living
near Port Byron. who is charged with
burglary, and whose wife obtained de
cree of divorce from him, Il short time
ago, and since that time, Allen, whose
| whereabouts have not been known, has
made sundry threats of vengeance upon
his former spouse. Friends of the fami-
ly, through Aliens repeated declarations
of intended vengeance. got on to his
whereabouts. and informed Sheriff Ret
ECKER, and that official set his detective
faculties to work upon the case. and in
stead of accompanying the poor farm in
sane patients to Jacksonville. as many
were led to suppose. he got off at Mon
mouth and proceeded to Keiths burg,
where he appeared in the garb of a
sportsman, and stranger at that.
Through series Of msneuvers he sue,
cceded in gaining the track of his m an,
who, in the meantime, however, had as
sumed the fictitious title of Searl FIJI
nally, satisfying himself that the object
of his search was Scarf, Sheriff Reticker
arrested him and brought him to the city
last night.
CONFIDENCE MEN CAUGHT.
As the cannon ball train left this city
last night going west, two suspicious look :
ing men were seen to get aboard. The
conductor was attracted by their attens
ton, and on arriving ut Davenport tele>
phoned to the police headquarters. Chief
Kesslcr accordingly boarded the train. as
it was passing through the city, but was
evidently observed by the suspicioned
characters as they Ieaped off. and Chief
Kesslcr learning of this a few blocks
further on. left the train, and the Gasette
says, "teleph oned Capt Martens, who
with Officer Garland repaired to the Per-
ry street depot. The crowd OF passengers
on the west bound train was carefully
scrutinized and two well dressed and
sleek appearing fellows who gave their
names as J. b. Howard and John Roach
were placed under arrest. They claimed
they were enroute to Kansas City, and
produced railroad ticket, which. how.
ever, was for Council Bluffs. On their
persons was found large number of
blank bank checks and spurious gold
mining bonds and these they attempted
to throw away after taken into custody.
1t is understood they attempted to fleece
passenger on the cannon ball train but
did not succeed. They were locked up
at the station. Roach had $40 in money
on his person. .... --''
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
POLICE POINTS.

Last evening Officer Brennan arrested
Wesley Cattell. an employe of Barker, the
ice man. for stealing "a coat from Weyer
hauser & Denkman's lumber yard. He
was taken before Justice Benne this
morning, before whom he plead guilty to
the charge and was held in 800 bail to
appear at the next term of the
circuit court. Later Deputy Sheriff
dictment found by the grand jury
against him four years ago for being an
accomplish OF Enos Allies in the attempted
rape of a little daughter Of j. Schanck.
and on which charge he had eluded cap
ture until now.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P. Keator, Editor of Fl.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes: For
the past five years l have always used DR..
Kings New Discovery, for coughs of
most severe character. as well as for ihJse
of milder type. 1t never fails to effect q
speedy cure. My friends to whom have
recommended it speak of it in the SAINT
high terms. Having beer cured by it oe
every cough l have hs:. for five years. |
consider it the only reliable and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds.~etc" Call at Hartz
I.iaaIpttl 3 Size 800.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01

There is Joy. and much of it, at the
residence of Mr.. Tim Bsbcock. Grandpa
James Mills says the baby is of the femi :
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01

tasseu :ausic"l class:
"'ais 9s5slsFsay.
PART o. 533gs--a9e-a17-zF
Grand Walsde Concert. .........,J Julius Schullhaf
Misses Hilda Rundstrom and Sainlslson.
Oberan Fantastic Brilliant. ..............L eyb bach
Miss Louise Singleman.
La Rose. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Hi nteI
Miss Laura Gilbert
Carneval de Venice. .,.......... Julius Benedict
Mira May Fisher
Beethoven's 21st Sonata Op. b3. .Allegrs
Miss Lora Gilbert.
LIE ReVell du Lion DE hOntskl
Miss May Culton.
PART II.
Inc bhnult frank Won Ouppt
Mrs. Charlie Morton and Miss Culton
In the Starlight. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stephen Glover
Mrs. Charlie HELM and Alma Walin
Miss Hilda Rundstrum
Miss Hanna Samuelson.
Fantastic Les Hugunots de Meyerbeer. s Thalberg
Mrs. Charlie Morton.
Love Bat Thee .............Ge Geo SchleiffaItt
Miss May Fisher.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
a Party

A recherche affair will take place on
the bluff near Elm street next week, in
tho shape of reception on an elaborate
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
County Building.


3O-Estate of John Shindler. deceased.
Claims allowed final account of execu-
trix approved and estate closed.
Estate of Martha Bledsoe, deceased
Letters of administration issued to Joel
p. Bledsoe. and bond approved.
Guardianship of minor heirs of F. G.
Willmaser, deceased. Letters of guardians
ship issued to Maria Wjilm aser and bond
approved.
Estate of Joseph Seaver. deceased In
yentory filed and approved. Proof of
notice filed.
Estate of Henry Harwood, deceased.
Claims allowed
TRANSFERS.
GOWN. H. McQuaid to Henry l.,
Baker, lot 3, block l, Rodman's subdi-
vision of lots in Hale's addition. Rock
Island. $500.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01

A Wyoming Territory ''Glee Club hs
lynched six men for horse stealing II
year, SO far. without interfering with
mascical pursuits.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-01
This Evenings Concert.

The following is the program in full
for the concert to be given at the Baptist
church this evening by Mrs. Swans Gen.
eseu ausic"' class: