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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
The Festive Tramp.

The gay and festive tramp is again on
his tour for the summer, and he is here.
has been here and has gone from us. The
festive tramp is like the dandelion, for he
comes with the spring and is one of the
earliest blossoms; he is like the lily, for
Solomon inNll his glory was not arrayed
like unto him; he is like the spider, for he
is always hungry; he is like the dust, for
he is always dry; he is like the small boy
and the small dog, for he always saucy.
The tramps now linger in giddy crowds
of four or five in the sunny fence corners,
on the soft sward and mastcate the cold
meat and bread, and oftentimes the sue
culent pie of labor, and scratch their
smooth hides with glee and adjust their
picturesque raiment. They are as happy
after the era of stone pile aud the snow
storm is over as are chiuuping blue birds
and the skimming swallows. The sweet
air, the sunshine, the glowing starlight,
the soft moonbeams, the singing streams,
the rustling leaves, the birds song and
the bloom of plant and bush and tree are
I all theirs-as is almost everything elst
that isn't fastened down, and they CAM
get their hands upon. Yea, verify
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Ths County Normal

The county institute is progressing sat
isfactorily, the following additional
names having been enrolled since yester>
days report: Katie Rooney, A. F. Ex-
strom, W. s. Henry, Mary Price, Minis
Bowen, Rattle Flaherty, TilIie Freise, Car
RE Muse, Ida Palmer, Hattie Cros'
by, Kittie Battles, A. W. Smith
Lille Cox, Clara Boughton, Love
Erwin, E. W. Hartley, Mary l. Case
Total to date, III.
Prof. Hatch answered the question
What would you do with pupil WHIT
became so unruly as not to recite his les
SOM" by saying that he thought tina
teachers are not policemen, but instinct
ors, and should do something to get indO
lent and unruly ones so interested il
their work that they would want to study
and recite.
The class in botany, numbering thirty
two, went to Black Haw's tower this at
| ternoon to gather specimens for analiza
ton. Mr.. Harper has already awakenei
great interest in the work under his care
This evening occurs the lecture of Stat
Superintendent Raab at the First M. Z
church. Admission will be free and al
are cordially invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Home AGAIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Thomas returned
last evening from an extensive and altos
gether very pleasant western trip Mrs.
Thomas left Rock Island for Kansas eleven
weeks ago. and Mr.. Thomas joined her
four weeks later. During their absence
Kansas, Nebraska, Western Iowa and Mis-,
souri, were visited, and they return
home much improved in health, and de-
lighted with the country they passed
through. Mr. Thomas says that although
the heat is intense in Nebraska and Kan,
sas-the mercury often running as high
as lao in the sun and 105 in the shade
the extremeness of the temperature is not
felt SO much as hot days here, on account
of a cool breeze which prevails continu =
ously.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Council Chatter .

II was half an hour after midnight
when the municipal body broke up Mon
day evening-or yesterday morning rath-
er-and an adjournment was taken for
one week. 1t was one of the longest
meetings in which. so little was accom-
plished that the city council has ever
held. The aldermen seemed to be in g
particularly laxative mood, and on almost
everything that came up, each of the al
dermanic statesmen seemed bound to have
his say. Consequently there was good
deal of eloqaence displayed; large
amount of gas burned as well as 9th er-
wise wasted, and little or no actual work
done.
During the course of the evenings
events Mayor Murdoch named DR.. Thorn.
as Gait, DIR. Calvin Truesdale and E. d.
Sweeney, ESQ.,, to be members of the
public library beard to fill the vacancies
caused by the expiration of the terms Of
Drs. Truesdale and Bernhardi and Mr..
Alexander Steel. The appointments were
unanimously confirmed by the council.
A communication came in signed by a
number of the butchers of the city, pro-
testing against the location of the abat-
tor on the sight chosen, tor several un'
reasonable reasons, one of which was thai
the butchers did not want their slaugh'
tering stock driven through the prineipa
streets of the city. Judge Wilkinson was
on motion of Aid. Henry, permitted tt
address the council on behalf of the pc
titioners, and then on another motion by
Aid. Henry, the matter was referred Il
the city attorney and health commission
er to report.
Alderman Henry moved that Mr. Keep
er, of the Clinton Bridge company, be
awarded the contract for building of q
new bridge 10 place of bridge No. 3, owe
Rock river from the paper mill island t.
Big Island, as the present one is worI
out and dangerous. The matter was re
ferred to the city council The bridge i
needed, if the council can raise the where
with to erect it,
A commendable move was made in thu
Introduction of a resolution for the open
ing of Thirtyfifth street and the appro
priation of $500 for that purpose.
Alderman Henry offered an ordiuanc,
charging $500 to the Rock Island (
Milan Street Railway company for tn
use of the Milan bridges, on the groun
that the ordinance permitting the comps
ny to lay tracks in the city and on tn
Rock river bridges when adopted in JIM
1882. provided that at the end of tire
years the city should have the right
charge and collect from the company fl
the use of the bridges such sums as th
council should from time to time, by Of
dinance subscribe The ordinance We
referred to the ordinance committee.
After referring other less importal
matters to various committees the NUM-
ipal body adjourned for a week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
SUBURBAN SIFTlNGS.

Coal VALLEY, July @.
Richard Calehon arrived here on Sats
urday morning.
Robert Brown, of Iowa, came here on
last Friday. q
DIR. L. Martin has purchased q fine
Jersey COW.
Mrs. Lucy Cornish and cousin are vis>
iting at s. Fl. Gordon's.
D. d. Gordon, of Rural had two sheep
killed by wolves last week.
Mrs. Wilson and sister, daughters of
Mrs Kramer, were here on independence
day.
Mrs. Nellie Widerfelt formerly Gard y
ner, is visiting her mother from Colora>
da.
John Boss and wife are visiting their
friends and relatives Mr.. Ross lives in
Carol Co. Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. William, Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglas, and Robert Gregg, all from Rock
Island, were here to participate in cele>
brating the Fourth
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Killing returned
from ten days visit to friends and &C :
quaintences in Poweshiek county, Iowa,
on last Thursday. Mrs .Lendsey, of
Marion county, Iowa, mother of the wild
ow of the late w. A. Bromer, who has
been visiting Mrs. Killing, returned on
last Wednesday to her home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Wild Winds

There are not many in Rock Island
who were not awakened and alarmed by
the furious winds which blew between
and A O'Clock this morning The blowing
commenced shortly before midnight. but
the most furious part did not set in until
2, from which time the roar continued un-
til day began to dawn. The wind
seemed to be blowing from the four cor
ners of the earth at the same time, and
was accompanied by a driving rain.
Upon going to the window ones breath
was seized by the hurricane element, and
to venture out of doors would have al
most been considered madness.
There was scarcely house in the city
where light was not seen. showing that
the occupants were moving about and
many sought shelter in cellars thinking
that terrible tornado or cyclone was ap,
preaching. This morning it was found
that furious as the storm seemed it did
little damage, except the breaking Of
limbs and trees. Reports from the coun.
try, however, will probably show dam
ages to the corn crop.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Fine Speeches

Speaking of the speeches in that city
on July 4th, the Freeport BulIetin says
Mr. Fred Heinz, of Davenport, Iowa,
was introduced, and spoke for about forN
~ five minutes making one of the finest
efforts of his life. His speech was out of
the ordinary run of Fourth of July ora
tons, for he discarded nearly all the old
set phrases and spoke more of the future
and the present than of the past 1t was
a mastery speech and men and women
listened to it with ears wide open. While
the speech was patriotic it did not par
take of any sectionalism. and was better
rendered than most Fourth of July
speeches. After this speech the band
played another piece of music, after
which Mr.. Gust Donald, also of Davens
port. addressed the multitude in German.
The speech was a good one, as even those
who did not understand the language
could perceive by the applause it called
from the German citizens who were pres.
ent, and By their countenances.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
The Ruildtnp Azansiatinn

The annual meeting of the Rock Island
Building and Loan association was held
at the Office Of Guyer & Sweeney last ev
enlng. The stockholders meeting was
first called, and in the absence of the pres,
ident and vice president, ]. ]. Reimers
was made chairman and E. II. Guyer sec
rotary. W. B. Ferguson s. S. Kemble
and G. F. Gaetger were reelected direct
ors. 1t was the intention to vote on an
increase in the capital stock, but in the
absence OF President Alex Steele, who is
in New York, the matter was deferred
until Tuesday evening August 4th. The
board of directors then met and made sew,
eral unimportant amendments to the con-
stitution and by laws. Two additional
loans were made, the 18th series of stock
opened, and an adjournment taken.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
RASMUSSEN'S CARD,

In calling attention the fact that have ee and
Studio making only the most complete but decidedly
in this vicinity We also wish call attention display
Photographic work all recently produced and containing many and
pleasing positions and effects of light and shadow varying in size
miniature 16x20 inches We been by old
critics that by far the finest display made this city Our
artistic largely the fact that make greater 10
excel than undere bring aid experience
gathered from IL of continuous service avng begun Photo
graphic 1857 which time
months either sickness vacao experience us
the importance scenic Photo op,
fitted with
ustrades and rustic bridges and fences boat rocks
water lilies saway and variety of back grounds posing
chairs table Chicago Photo Bureau
equaled gallery in this vicinity buWe plainly (nd
matter easily demonsa that gallery this contains half
amount of our Instruments don't boast that they bought
sale predecessors years. CONTRARY
the latest improved containing
Vognder EnyseOpe and Damey Instantaneous Lenses THESE
CELEBRATED LENSES CANNOT GALLERY
pleased the best advertisement
the advertisement by the excellence of work In order secure
satisfactory results three -four
different positions and all of these proofs shown and should
improvements suggest themselves ettngs will gladly be made free
charge Gallery 18th and end Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
County Building.


july 3-IIeagy & Stoddard to Geo. A
Heagy, lots 90 and "a, block 4, Arcu-
larias' addition, Hampton, S120
Henry Fluegel, Jr.. TO Stephen Noel
Ter, lot mel and ne4 nw4- 16. 5w, and
nwi 4, 16, 5w, $500.
John Boyer to Robert Young, set nwt
and mel swl and WI swi net 16' 16. 2w,
$3.50.
Edward Caffrey to Caroline c. Striner
W 90 # lot 5, block 6, Spencer & Case:
addition, Rock Island, $1,000.
6-Sarah A. Curtis to Daniel J. Dur
bid, pit net /, 49, lie, and WI nwt set 6
10, 2e, $4,000
Sarah A. Curtis to Andrew D. Bige-
low, pit mel I, 10, lie, $500.
Ellen Kennedy to Thomas Shay. pit lo
1S. ~. II. 2w. $40 and Phillip Kennedy
by administrative same. 1871.
Henry Zietham to Charles Ellison, p
SO, IS, Nv, 5000.
Coal Valley Mining Co. to John Host
lots 10 and 20, Co, Valley. $40.
Mylo Lee TO E. G. Frazier, pit lot
block 3, Spencer & Cases addition, Rocl
Island, $4,000
LICENSED TO WE'D.
August Schwartz, to Miss Merthi
Ludewig, South Moline
7-Walter E. Tolies, Miss Mary E
| Chase, both of Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
BOUND TO HAVE 1T.
Rock Island to be Unceasing In En-
deayors to secure the Soldiers
and Sailors Home.

If Rock Island was ever thoroughly
Weakened up upon any subject of public
interest, it is just now. over the possis
BILE establishment of the soldiers and
sailors home here. The city seems de-
termined to have it. and is pulling with
might and main fol- success.
Last evening Messrs E. W. Hurst and
William Jackson returned from Spring
field, where they had an inverview witt
Governor 0glesby on the subject of APP
pointing one of the commissioners from
this city. The governor would not com
NIT himself. but promised not to make
any appointments until Friday of this
week.
This morning the committee, COM
posed of Messrs. E. w. Hurst, E. Fl
Bowman, Jr., VIM. Jackson, J NJ. Blu
ford, Capt T. j. Robinson, DR.. J. w
Stewart and w. S. Knowlton met al th,
Office of Mr.. Hurst and framed commu
nication to Governor Oglesby, setting
forth Capt. Robinson and Mr.. Buford
either as the choice of the citizens OF
Rock Island for commissioner, and urg-
ing the appointment of one of the gentle
men named. The letter was forwarded I,
Springfield Immediately.
This evening Buford Post, &. A. r.
will have special meeting at which
committee will be appointed to procee,
to the state capital Friday-the day o
the appointments-and in behalf of fh
veterans of the city and neighborhood, re
quest the appointment of a commissions
from Rock Island.
Further than this a number of old sol
diers who belonged to Gen 0glesby
regiment, and who stood side by side wit
him in the defense of the union, will writ
to him personally and state the prophet
and Rock Islands advantages for favora
BILE consideration as a site for the insti
tuition If enthusiasm for it, and unani
nous desire to have the home here wi
secure it, we are bound to have it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
whars Wara 1hs Rnrplars /,

The side door of the Golden Eagle
clothing store was not locked Sunday
night about IL o'clock, when Policeman
bunker was making his rounds of the
business houses. The watchman-with
unofficial power-went to Mr.. Loeb's
house, secured key and fastened the
door Score one for the Waterman who
was not good enough to be placed on the
"fOrce."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Rirthdav Present.

Mr.. VIM. Glenn. of Coal Valley. was
in the city last FRIDAY with his son james
Glenn, who was 81 years Of age on that
day. HIS father proved himself to be al
indulgent parent for he purchased hin
one of Wall & ms finest buggies. togeth
er with a harness. robe, whip. etc. The
young man went home rejoicing, and OF
the first occasion will take his best cir
for a ride in his new vehicle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
River Rlplels.

The race horse Mary Morton will land
here on her way to st. Paul tomorrow af.
ternoon,
The daisy Libbie Conger is expected to
arrive at the Diamond 10 agency tomor>
row afternoon, on her way to St Louis
The famous Josephine will make an ex
cursion down the river by moonlight Sun
day evening leaving Davenport and Roci
Island about : O'Clock and returning a
midnight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Eureka Gate.

George Breon, of Lena. ILL.,, is introduc
ing new farm gate and opener in the
county. 1t is called the Eureka, and is
undoubtedly the best arrangement of the
kind ever invented 1t is of such con
struction that person may open it with
out getting out of buggy, by simply
pulling rope. and after passing through
the gate is closed by the same process
Mr. Breon is selling state and county
rights on his gate, and it will find a read,
sale in the country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
ILLINOIS City, july 18th

ihhNois Siih, July TN
The United Brethren society, of this
city, are making attractive their place of
worship by papering the walls and cell
ing and adding u large new bell and an
organ. The work Is now under way.
The crops, with some exceptions, are
fine and farmers are encouraged. There
is good crop of small fruit, excepting
that of cherries, which is almost a failure.
The apple crop will be limited. in fact the
| larger part of the orchard land has been
grubbed and put TO other uses.
The spring term of the city school
closed on Friday of last week, with credit
to the teacher, Miss Kendall, of Rock
Island, and generally TO the scholars, as
exhibited by their examination reports.
The school held a basket picnic in the
grove, which was much enjoyed by the
children.
According to previous arrangements.
the people from all the surrounding coun-
try assembled at Cassel' 70 Grove to cele>
brate the fourth, and it is said the assem-
blage of people was as large as on any
/ btCNlOuo ONNdolOh Vi thC hlhus nC
weather was splendid There were five
stands for refreshments and each prepri>
etor seemed to be busily engaged in wait
ing upon the people. There were three
addresses delivered from the speakers
stand and each contained that patriotic
sentiment which is enjoyed SO much by
the American people. Rev. Mr.. Murdock
addressed the people in the morning and
the Hon. Mr.. Doran, of Muscatine, in the
afternoon. after which the Rev. Mr.
March, of New York, spoke, concluding
his remarks with an appeal in behalf Of
the temperance cause. The martial band
of the post did splendidly in the execu
ton of those soul stirring pieces of music
which are generally played on such occa,
sions
| No casualties occurred to interfere
with the harmony which existed from the
commencement TO the conclusion of the
exercises.
In the evening a reasonably large as
semblage of people gathered at the NJ f
church where was had a church festival
There was much enjoyment in the enter
tainment, which was not concluded until
a late honr. The funds were between
S2S and $50,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Died

Mrs. Toovey, after few months ILL
ness with that great antagonist of human
life, consumption. died Wednesday morn
ing July LIST, 1885. Thus fond wife an
loving mother has been taken away in the
prime of life The dark shadows, too deer
for human sympathy have fallen upon
this home, as well as large circle Of
friends and neighbors. The funeral ser
vices were held Friday morning at 10 a
m, at the NJ. E. church, Rev J. w
Wright officiating.
The above from the Victor (Iows) Ha'
aid, will be of interest to the many il
Rock Island. who were acquainted with
the deceased lady.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P. Keator, Editor of Fit.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes: For
the past five years have always used DR..
Kings New Discovery, for coughs OF
most severe character, as well as for those
of milder type. 1t never fails to effect .
speedy cure. My friends to whom ! have
recommended it speak of it in the SAINT
high terms Having been cured by it oe
every cough have had for five years,
consider it the only reliable and sure cure
FOR Coughs, Colds, etc." Call at Hartz
s. Bahnsens Drug Store and get Free
Trial Bottle. Large Size 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Distinguished Visitors

A dispatch from Hon II. c. cleveland
at Springfield, states that the executive
committee of the Illinois National Guard
association has settled upon Rock Island
as the place for holding the animal meet
ing of the association, October 21st and
22nd. The association is composed of
the staff and commissioned officers of the
state militia organizations in Illinois. and
the meeting will bring between 800 and
500 officers to the city. The Rodman Ri
fies will arrange for a fitting reception
and entertainment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief Her
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh 80 pounds, in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hartz
s. Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
A.o.u. W. Attention.

Members of Noble Lodge, No. /. A. o.
Z. W., will assemble at the workmen's
hall at / o'clock on Thursday afternoon,
to attend the funeral of Brother John
Sutcliffe. Brethren of other lodges are
invited to attend. By order NJ W.
CHAs OSWALD, Rec
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
The Public Library.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of directors of the Rock Island
public library was held Monday evening,
with President Connolly and members
Johnston, Curtis, Truesdale and South,
well present.
The librarians report showed the total
attendance during the month to have been
2,76O; daily average los, and Sunday av-
erage, TO-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Police Points

James McCarty, a cowboy from Texas,
suffered penalty of SO and costs for in.
toxication. Paid.
For suspicious conduct and on the
ground of unlawful actions, Henry Leis>
ter from Tennessee, was fined SIS and
costs by Magistrate Bennett, and sent tc
the city prison for nine days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
The Jefferson Club.

The Jefferson club will have an ad-
journed meeting this evening, at the club
rooms on the second floor of 1912 Second
avenue. Business of particular impor,
lance will come before the meeting and I
full attendance If earnestly desired.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08

Afterla reign of forty eight years Vac
toria han in Lord Salisbury, for the first
time, prime minister younger than her>
self
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
Honsa MAINTAINING

House numbers, in variety of styles,
for sale at my shop. No. 1916 Third av>
enue 16 3wks CHAs. FIEBIG.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08

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Bills were allowed to the amount of
1892 and the board adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-08
A Feed Mill for Grinding all kinds Of Feed
Wholesale Dealer i'm

And the lowest prices in the city.
JOHN STRECKF7US
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-13

. NEARLY all successful city men were once
country boys. New York is constantly fed
and invigorated BY q neVertailing current
Of fresh country blood. Smart, bright
Young fellows make their mark in the coun-
try. and drift to New York Wkere there are
better opportunities and greater rewards.
Very few of the newspaper men in New York
are city bred. Of the Suns staff only one
maa of merit vas brought up IN the city.
There are no city men on the Tribune, and
only two on the Times, and they are re-
porters. Il is the same in the law and in
railroad circles. In mercantile circles a
larger proportion Of city men may be found
because in many instances a business IS
handed down from father to son. In a
large city there is all the time the sharpest
competition, and the survival of the ftsest
is the rule. The weak 60 10 the wall. 1t
takes q long time to work up to a Sue sal
arY, but when the fact is once demonstrated
that a young man has the qualities necss,
sary to carry him to the front and keep him
there, his fortune is made.