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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
BASR 4 . :" COMFOlT

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 IA boarding house was Mr. and Mrs
Adams first undertaking. They bought
a Rock Island paper and sat down on the
watch tower under "a tig tree to read the
stale adds, and talk over the prospects of
the election Not "A 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 hAeY, no
body had dic(D so they and their children
commenced looking elsewhere. The old
folks were never able to find anything
like the old home. sweet home, their ac'
cident deprived then of.
However, several years alter TINS event,
a lot 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
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
New Advertisements.

Ia another part of the paper can be
seen the advertisement of the new meat
market of Stollenberg & Steinbeck on
Fourth avenue near Twenty-thrd street.
Both members of the firm are practical
men in the business and will no doubt
make a success of it..
NEW CONFECTIONERY AND OYSTER PARLoR.
Near the corner OF Third avenue and
Fourteenth street Mrs. Cahal has opened
an oyster parlor, where the choice bivalves
will be served in all styles known to the
other column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
County Court.

In the county court today, was com
menced the case of W. b. Sprague fol
use of Jacob Better VS. A. j. Whitney.
The following jury was drawn and
sworn: VIM. Eberlins, VIM. Nicholson
Jacob L. Harris, VIM. Lewis VIM. Ben
nett, Chas. o. Bloom, Fred IIilfnger
James First, VIM. Mclaughlin, VIM
Barker, George Hutchinson and Joseph
monument case" the circumstances being
that previous to June Is, 1855, the de.
PENDANT made contract with the
plaintiff for the construction of q
monument in the cemetery at Buffalo
Prairie, to be complete and in place by
the date mentioned, or as soon there
after as convenient. 1t seems that
the monument was not put up un-
Til sixteen months later than the time
specified in the contract, and in the mean
time the defendant had contracted for am
other monument, which was erected
When the plaintiff had completed his
monument. defendant refused tC
accept it, but plaintiff put il
up in the cemetery anyway. SO there
are two monuments on the grave now
The defendant still refusing to pay for the
monument, the plaintiff sues tory the
amount agreed to in the contract. 9ai
TT g Cnnunllv of thia ciiy and TI6Df
Carskadden. of Muscatine, appear for tho
plaintiff, and NJ. NJ. Sturgeon, EsqJ fol
tho dpfpnsn
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
KNELL'S'
Furniture
Establishment,

And smile or look at his immense stock,
and smile again, beautiful (thc styles are
not us they were in Adams timc) or hire
somebody to kick you around the alley,
because any man dare presume to make
such success in business where you do
not want.it. of course we cent suit
everybody. Don't want to. We give it
up it kant be did. Some people don't like
our style. Well, we are glad they don't;
it will prolong our life and make us much
happier, if we never see them, the world
and Rock Island will wag without them.
Why, I've actually heard people say they
would not buy of Knel simply because he
was such pushcr and doomed trade no
matter if it was duh. However, they gen
orally come for all that and buy from us
Why2 Simply because they know that
they can save money and get a better as.
sortment to select from. If | cant sell
patent chairs to the inhabitants of des-
ert island, l can yet sell furniture to a
great many very pleasant customers at
prices that other dealers can not tumble
to.
But there was Mr.. Blinks, he thinks he's
so smart, OF course nothing suits him
that's his game from the start. And he
winks at his wife so cute on the sly. As
much as to say you cant fool me if you
try. Over the creek everything is sold so
cheap. And all that he buys is counted
up in heap, When he gets back he
only blows about the bargain he got.
But don't say word how he got gulled
on the lot. oh no.not on lounge would
he dare to lie. For that wouldn't do in
the sweet by and by. He's so interested
at heart for the success of this town,
You bet when he wants tick,
and hasn't the cash to pay down.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
First Annual Masquerade.

The boys in Jennings fruit drying
house will give their first annual mas
querade ball at Armory hall Wednesday
evening. December9 Music will be fur
nished by Bleuer's band. George Stree HE
floor prompter. Arrangements are now
in progress and it will be an elaborate af-
fair. The C. F. Ii. boys never do things
by halves, which is shown by the excel
lent quality OF work turned out by them,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Prosperlng e.

The ARGUS received big car load OF
"fresh" print paper this morning, which
is as our country friend expressed it, Il
"toke of prosperin'', The continual in
crease of the daily and weekly circulation
is such that it becomes Necessary to order
car load very often, but we do it with
out grumble.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
County Building.
TRAN sFERS.

15-Joseph E. Sturgeon to David
Richardson, WI swl, 4, 16, 3w, $4,000
Samuel S. Foster to William johnson
el WI nwI, 80, II, 3w, 500.
Adam Alday to John Carlson, lot s.,
block 8, Aldays second addition, Moline.
800.
Amanda McNeal 10 John Schafer, Jr.,
lots 8 and 10, Devore, Saddoris Il Smiths
addition, Port Byron, $1,000.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Changed Hands.

The good people of Hampton now gel
their mail from democratic postmaster
James Winans, the newly appointed P.
NJ, received his commission by Saturday
evenings mail, and yesterday he moved
the office to Heagy Il Stoddard's store,
and is now serving the people with all the
ability at his command. Mr.. George
Heagy is the assistant postmaster, which
insures good service when the head of the
office in absent
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Cannl DlgRers.

Capt. T, J. Robinson, Mayor Murdoch,
and Major j, NJ Beardslcy are in Chicago
today attending meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Ifcnnepin canal
commission, which has been called by ex>
Governor Bross. The object of the meet
ing is to organize for work and to equip
for vigorous fight for the canal this
winter.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Thu C0untv'a Biography

Shhpuhau due. puuliSucls VI tHc Ppi
trait and biographical album of Rocl
Island county. have sent out the follow
ing notice:
CHICAGO, Nov II. 1885
We are enabled to announce to tlsespa'
irons of the Portrait and Biographies
Album of Rock Island county, H.. That
this valuable work is now almost com.
pleted, and will be ready to deliver tt
those who have given orders for, it il
about three weeks from date. To save
both yourself and the deliverer time, We
would respectfully request those who art
likely to be away from home during the
time of delivery to leave the money will
some member of the family. We are
happy to say that this volume will be one
of the finest ever issued from any press
and desire to especially return our thanks
to the intelligent and reading people OF
Rock Island county for the liberal sup
port they gave it. We send this notice
that the patrons may be prepared to pay
for the work on delivery.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Hard Coal Aarkat.

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, S775;
range, nut and No. 4, $500 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith S
caol, Conuellsville coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Done in Six Months.

That coil of hair on the back of your
head, dear lady. In is better than noth>
ing and deceives nobody. 1t six months
or less from to day you may dispense with
it if you are inclined TO give Parkers
Hair Balsm fair trial. Cleanses the
scalp, restores color, delicious dressing
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17

100 Doses one dollar" is true only of
Hoods Sarsapsrilla, and it is an unan-
swerable argument as to strength and
economy.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17
Hard Coal

Have you bought your hard coal?
Watkins u Hill will deliver all grades of
hard coal. Give them call Telephone
1877.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17

Mr., David Stephens yesterday pur-
chashed the Gowan property on Elm
street for $780, and will take posses
sion as soon as the present occupant
moves out The sale was made by Mr..
E. E. Parmenter, attorney for Mr..
Gowan, who resides in Shell Lake, Wis
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-17

go Aid
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27
ADMINISTRATORS SALE or RIA. ESTATE
In the me- Ter os fne { 'a5e of

In the me ter Os fhe 'a5e of
Geo. F. Treun, Deceased +
Notice is herety given That by virtue Of an order
of saIe duly made by the County Court Of the State
OF Oregon, for Benton county, Saturday April
7th 1885 at the regular April term of said Court,
directing and commanding me, F. A Chenoweth,
administrator OF Said estate, to sell public auction
all the right title interest and estate that the said
Geo Trenn had at the time of his death, in and
to the following described premises to-wit
The donation land claim of Geo. P. Wrenn and
May E. F. Wreun his wife. notification 6258, Claim
No. 81, T. IL, s. r. West Willamette Meridian, in
Benton county, Oregon, and more partcularlv des
crbed follows to-wit The undivided three ifths Of
2eS Of the East half of said claim being 1908
ALSO the whole OF the folowng the half OF
sad Claim beginning at qua ter Sec corner on the
line between Sections 16 and 81, in 7. IL, S. r. 6
west, Willamette Meridian, thence south so degrees
81 min. east 4G5 chains, south So so chains to the
middle OF the channel OF Mays river, thence follow
up the river to the middle of the county road lead
ON Corvallis to Kings Valley, north 16 degrees, east
along the middle OF said road, 16 chains north de-
grees West IS cbans north 25 degrees west2 chains
north 90 degrees, west chains to the north line of
the claim south SD degrees 81 min east 320 chains
to place of beginning containing 390S acres There
fore in accordance with and in pursuance of said order
OF sale 1, F. A. Chenoweth administrator of said
estate of Geo. P. Wrenn, deceased, will on
SATURDAY., February 2Sth 1885.
at the hour of one O'Clock P NJ, OF said day in front
of the Court House door, in the CITY of Corvallis in
Benton county Oregon, public auction to high
bidder all therght titie interest and estate which
the said Geo Wrenn had at the time of his death,
in and to the above described premises, together
with the appurtenances thereunto belonging Terms
of sale, cash down at time of sale.
F. A. CHENOWETH.
Administrator of estate of Geo. P. Wrenn deceased
-.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

Beecher was announced to lecture at
Chickering Hall, New York, recently.
One hundred persons assembled to hear
him, but the reverend gentlemen con-
Guiding that empty benches had no
ears, refunded the admission money
and dismissed the audience. Here is
evidently strong instance of man
outliving his usefulness. It would
have been better for Beecher to have
died when young when the gods loved
him, than to have fingered superfuous-
ly. The eloquent divine who electri-
fed the nation during the war of the
rebellion; is forgotten in the gibbering
old man who supported Cleveland for
the presidency.-News.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

SAW MILL-Undivfded interest in a mill run oy
water q good planer and seven acres OF iana USE
in connection with the mill Power suncient 20 ru
ali II the wear. situated handy to market and within
about miles of Corvallis with an excellent good
road to and rom it. Terms easy.
FARM-Farm all under fence only u miles from
Corvallis of $50 aeres so now in cultivation the
balance of it be cultivated about ~ OF II no" 10
wheat with fair house good barn and granefy'
Will be sold at bargain Terms easy
FARM-Farm Of 47s acres for less than SIS per
acre being one of the cheapest and best farms ID
Bentol county, situated miles west OF Monroe. OF
mile from good school, in one OF the best neign-
horhoods in the state with church privileges hancy
ahont 100 acres in cultivation and over 400 can be
cultivated All under fence. with good two story
frame house. large barn and orchard; mas runnang a
and dairy purposes This is Of the cheapest farms
in the willamette Valley Terms easy
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

The state legislature of Georgia has
passed law which, in effect, breaks up
the carrying of concealed weapons in
that state. A tax of 800 is levied
upon every place of business where
they are sold, and, rather than pay it,
the merchants give up keeping them.
SO that the places whe!e arms can be
purchased are only limited, and the
replenishing of cartridges are exceed
ingly difficult.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

Bilyeu, a long six footer of decided
democratic proclivities in the Oregon
Senate at Salem, last Friday nighU, in
an enraged condition made at Senator
Simon, from Multnomah county, be-
cause Simon was endsavoring to get a
resolution voted ON to rescind former
one to adjourn, when at the same time
Bilyeu and two or three other demo-
Gratis were filibusterlng in order to kill
time and keep Simon's resolution from
being voted upon. Bilyeu finding that
Simon had outwitted him, became en-
ragged and started to carry the thing
with kind of bulldog force in ac-
cordance with the southern democratic
idea of deciding right and wrong.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

Through the efforts of Hon. M. G.
George the senate bill in relation to
Umatilla Indian Reservation passed
the house on the 24th inst. The bill
had previously passed the senate, but
as there were some amendments in the
house, it requires further action by the
senate. This will open for settlement
a yery rich and valuable tract of land.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

and necessities of all so far as to be
able to procure harmony and good
feeling, that the republican party will
then have become stronger and more
powerful for the accomplishment of
good than ever before.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

STOCK FARM-320 acres, about so in cultivation
$50 acres can be cultivated go of good fir and
oak timber the balance good grass land Small COM
baustible ou range. making one Of the best stock
ranges in Benton county Situated about 10 miles
Southwest of Corvallis. Price $1,000.
FARM-A farm Of fse acres Of land situated
mile from Corvallis, in Liun County Or. All under
fence; 30 acres Of rich b, tom land in cultivation
Sc acres of good fir, as and maple timber; good
houses, good orchards and two good wells with
pumps. Terms: $50 per acre, half cash down and
balance payable in one and two years, secured by
mortgage upon the farm.
LoTS-Two unimproved lots in Corvallis. One Of
the choicest building places in the city for sale CAS-
enable
ALSO Four unimproved lots except fsns-
ed in Corvallis, Or The choicest building Place ID
the city for sale reasonable.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

We are under obligations to Senator
I. E. Cauthorn for public documents
received.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

The feeling of hopefulness that pre-
walls in Eastern business circles is
gaining ground day by day. An in
creased activity is said to exist, more
especially in the iron trade, which
leads the markets. in the lower grades
OF cotton and woolen goods, and in coal
and hides. The stocks in the hands of
retail dealers have been so reduced,
owing to the limited purchases which
they have made under the recent de-
pressed condition of business, that they
are generally in the market as buyers,
while the extremely low prices of sta
Ne commodities have induced specula-
rs and many merchant, to make
kge purchases in the expectation of a
The usually discouraging reports
radstreet's are marked by a more
jul spirit, and it states that dis
ing centers throughout the coun-
prt bright prospects in all the
trade, especially in the North
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27
THE BENTON COUNTY
RFAI ESTATE ASSOCIATION
ono'' M. S. WOODCOCK, Manager

inbuya
- nSsrg ongaS ordnarlyre t
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To all persons notice is hereby given that the un
dersigned, A. h. Pygall, has been appointed admin
istrator of the estate of Joseph Howard deceased,
by the County Court of the State of Oregon for Ben
ton county All persons having claims against said
estate will present them with the proper vouchers
within six months from the date of such notice, to
me as such administrator at Corvallis in slu county
A. P. PYGALL,
Administrator of the estate of Joseph Howard, decd
22-7-5w Dated Feb. I3, 1885.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-02-27

Ieeks issue of the GAZETTE
d in full the act of the
providing how and up
tions the State Agri-
shall be permanently
Ills. The condition
is to remain here is
of Benton County shall
rick building at cost of
N S25, 900 on the Agricnlt-
hege farm adjoining Corval-
when completed the school is
Be transferred into this new build
lhg and then pass under the super
vision and government of board of
thirteen regents, nine of whom shall be
appointed by the governor, and the
State Board of Education, consisting
the governor, secretary of state and
kerintendent of public obstruction,
the master of the state grange are
k-officio members of said board
IS. Under this form of gov
5he institution will be strictly
te control. All that remains
keep the State Agricultural
Benton County is for the
subscribe 5000 and with
liable College building on
farm bought specially for
1. Tt would be lasting
Benton County to permit
10 leave here when it can
y subscribing this small
money.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-22

The farmers of the state, or at least
that portion of them represented by the
State Grange, think they are not receiv-
leg sufficient recognition at the hands of
the Legislature, and it is this opinion that
finds expression in the demand for 8
separate agricultural college. The wri
ter has on many occasions conversed
with the lecturer of the State Grange
Mr.. Brough:on, on the subject of educa
ton as related to agriculture. Mr..
Broughton is a shrewd man IN many
things and a thorough demagogue in
disposition and practice. He has work.
ed up sentiment antagonistic to the
teachings of the common schools which
he claims are not practical and is partic
1larly hostile to the university and nor
NAL schools. He is narrow in his views
but aggressive and intelligent in their
expression and Yields an influence in the
southern part of the state by no means
to be despised. 1t is largely to his teach
ings that the demand for separate agri-
cultural college is to be attributed. He
dresses in farmers garb but associates
with the aristocrats and derives his in.
f1uence from ossentatious championship
of the cause of the farmer,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-22

The contest for the possession of U.
s. senator in the several states whose
legislatures have to select such officers
this year, is almost wholly confined to
the money kings. No candidate has q
chance for success unless backed by
q railroad. The U. S. senate is now =
railroad body with few exceptions and
these only await the expiration Of their
present terms to be be retired in favor of
those who are champions of railroad in
terests. The U. s. senate should be
abolished or its members chosen directly
by the people. It's existence as at pies
ent constituted is menace to the people.
We are passing under the domination of
railroads and are making no protests.
The cords are not yet drawn tight but
soon will be. The most shameless
bribery and bargaining are resorted to i'll
he selection of members of the highest
branch of the national legislature and
lone openly and in defiance of decency.
1t is impossible to remedy this without
an amendment to the constitution and
that amendment should take the shape OF
an abolition of the senate or such cur
tailment of its power as to deprive it OF
its capacity to do harm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-22

FRANCE has much to answer for in the
way of introducing fashions, originating
iudes and flash language and now from
statistics gathered in that country, It is
found marriage acts as a preventive Of
cholera. This fact will exercise quite an
influence on the marriage market, par
,icuIarly as the advent of cholera ir the
hear future in this country is confident,
looked for. Think of young man Of
tering himself as prescription to some
young lady fearful of the plague! Thoss
authorized to accept marriage fees have
reason to say that business is looking up.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-22
LEADING republicans would nc

LEADING republicans would not find e
deep source of grief in B!aine's with
drawal from this vale of tears. They fear
him more than they do any other man in
the nation. The fate of the many who
opposed him last fall or gave him hall
hearted support, has caused genuine al
arm among men to whom good standing
in the party is the breath of life. Ed
munds' reputation could not save him
from prescription because Of his failure
to worship Blaine with becoming fervor.
And it is feared he will be the man in
1883 who will again lead the party to
dS5oat,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-22

THE democratic members of the legis
Iature should cast their ballots for Gen
Bragg for U. s. senator. He is one of
the few prominent men of the nation
whom railroads do not own. John w.
Carey should by no means receive the
com olment as it would be simply hon
oring the Milwaukee & st. Paul. The
democratic party cannot afford to show
such readiness in becoming the tool of a
railroad corporation. Let Bragg be
complimented for the rare virtue of being
free from railroad corporations.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-22
IHE STATE OF WISCONSIN

/ Or " tSttbNSIN.
i COURT.-MANITOwC COUNTY
Helm ich Schmtz, plaintiff, W. Albert puk-
ropp ana Catharina Pukropp his wife. adam
Weber and SabiUa H. Wetey his wife Iudyio
creole, catharina Weber Dad Hans 'Lavesson,
me State OF Wisconsin, to the said defend
ants and each of them: You are hereby sum
liohed TO appear within twenty days after SER
vice VI THESE summons, exclusive OF the day of
service, anu defend the above entitled action in
me court aforesaid; and in case of your failure
SO 10 90 Judg meDt will he rendered against Won
according TO the demand of the complaint: OF
when a copy is herewith served upon Won
SCHMlTE II KIRWAN, Painiifs httys
70 address, Mantowoc, Manitowoc Co wis
10 the above named defendants Albert Pink
TTopp aud Calharina Pukropp his wife and Hans
!La'esson: rake notice that the complaint
IN the above entitled action was filed in
the once OF the clerk of said circuit court at
ire city OF Manitowoc, county OF Maritowoc
state OF Wisconsin, on the llth day of Decem-
Der 1904; SCHMlTZ n KIRWAN,
jan io-.- Plaintiffs Attorneys
Manitowoc. ManitOwoc County Wis
Dated December Eth, 1884,