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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-14
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, .
Rock Island County, :


In the Circuit Court-In Charcery.
W. II, Webb and Charles T. Webb VS.. W. Fred
Zimmerman orclosure-General No. 1854.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of decree
Of said court entered in the above entitled cause
on the 9TH day Of February, A. d., 1855, shall,
on Saturday, the Both day of May, A. ID. 1885, al
the hour OF one O'Clock in the afternoon, at the
north door OF the court house, in said county of
Rock Island to satisfy said decree sell at public
vendue to the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand those certain parcels Of land situated in
the county of Rock Island and state of Illinois,
known and described as follows, to-wit:
Lots thirtyone (31) and thirty-two (32) in
Webb's subdivision of outlot twelve 12) in the
east half (eh) Of the southeast quarter (seA) of
section three (s) in twp. H. range2 west Of the
4th p. NJ.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 9th day Of
April, A. ID. 1885.
HENRY CURTIS,
Master in Chaneery, Rock Island county, Ill.
PARKS PLRAsAsrs, Complts Sol'r..
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CHICAGO. BURLINGTON 4 Or,>,y
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. par,

ROCK ISLAND TRAINS.
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other, acts of equal force may be noted in
some cases. If the representative does not
know the fact, it should be established by
some affidavit of some person whom he can
affirm to be of unquestioned credibility. or
by some documentary evidence
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From the Dissecting Room.

Having taken Swift's Specific for blood poison
contracted at a medical college at a dissection.
while was medical student l am grateful to
say that it gave me speedy and thorough cure
after my parents had spent hundreds of dollars
for treatment. My arm was swollen TO twice its
natural size, and as nothing helped me was de-
spairing of ever being cured. But hearing of the
S. S. S., bought bottle little thinking | would
derive any benefit from it. Ibegan taking il regn-
lsrly, and soon the swelling began to 60 down and
the arm ceased to pain me. | continued its use,
and after taking eight bottles was thoroughly
cured. AUGUSTUS wendell, Newark, \. j.
Send for book on Blood and Skin diseases. 1t is
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ca
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Riel MANAGED TO Get Away.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1.-the secre-
tary of the state has received dispatch
confirmatory of the report respecting the
fall of Batouche. The secretary's dispatch
says that Riel and his principal followers es.
capped but the route taken by them is not
known
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Dlscharred Navv yart ror.,,.,,

New YORK, May IA. In accordance with
Instructions from Secretary Whitney,
Chief Constructor Mintonge has discharged
all Of the fourteen foremeR in the construc-
ton department of the Brooklyn Navy
yard. Their places have not been filed.
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Investirators at Plymouth.

New YoRK, May 1.-THE health board of
this city have sent doctors Edison, Taylor
and Martin to Plymouth, Pa, to investigate
the causes of the fever epidemic there, and
see if there is any danger of similar trouble
from the use OF Croton water.
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WASHINGTON CITY, May 4-Governor
Proctor Knott of Kentucky, went out driv
ing with tho president Tuesday, and spent
the evening with him He is said to have
come to Washington by appointment with
the nrnSidant
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Western Postmasters Appo,nted.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1.-THE presi.
dent has appointed the following postmas-
tiers: Harvey 7. Shiveley, at Rawlins,,
Wy. T.; Albert C. Synder, at Cheyenne
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Statistics show that in Massachusetts
since 1857 Pneumonia has grown almost
twice as fast as the population.
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There pre- England over 300, 600 cyclists,
and the capital invested in the manufac-
ture of bicycles and tricycles is $4,000, ;
600, employing 5000 persons.
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Rough on Pain" Porosed Plaster, 15c.
Liquid, zoe.
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There is law in Japan against the rae
ing of steamboats,.
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How my back does acher All dis
eases of the kidneys, retention of urine
and female weaknesses, are cured by
Hunts Remedy.
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The first governor of the Congo state is to
be Col. Francis DE Winton, and not Henry
III. Stanley
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Ye yoracious Hoppergrass.

GALVESTON, Tex, May 14-Swarms of
grasshoppers have appeared in Pamela
county, on the Louisiana border, md have
destroyed several tislds of grain.
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Wells Health Remover" for dyspep-
STA, debility.
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Connecticut imports $4,000 worth of
honey every year.
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There are about 100000 commercial
travellers in this country. Their average
salary is 81 500 year and expenses.
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THURSDAY, MAY IA, 1885.

Only Demoerat Daily In the Eleventh Con-
gressional District.
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Water Bugs, Reaches, use Rough on
Rats" 15c.
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70 For notices in reference to Special Eycrr
sions, changes Of time, andother item Of iutgr,,
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee * Il
Paul Railway, please refer 10 the local column. u
this Uaper
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A COUPLE OF BAD BlAzEs.

Destruction of a $500, 600 Brewery at Chi.
cago-Ten Stores Burucd and Lives
Lost.
CHICAGo, May Il Michael Brand & Co. $
Immense brewery at the corner Of Elston
and Fullerton avenues was discovered to he
on fire Wednesday morning Three
alarms were sent in. Five engines
sfter some little delay, finally reached
fhe brewery ana were soon reinforced
ny the arrival OF those called out by the SUBJ
sequent alarms The EAmes spread with
great rapi1ity and ia less than two hours the
kuilding was completely gutteI The loss
will be fully 100000 and not a dollar of in
surance SO far as known there were no
CASnaliins
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"Buchu-paiba," great kidney and urin'
airy cure.
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Bed Bugs, Flies, use Rough on Rats y
r.
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ALI Sorts of

hurts and many sorts of ails of
man and beast need a cooling
lotion. Mustang Liniment.
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ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS,
ROCK ISLAND WEEKLY ARGUS,
OFFICIAL PAprrs or Rocz BLAND CITY AND COUNTY
Argus Block, Opp. Post Office.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
DAILY-i21s cents per week, or 50 cents per
month, delivered by carriers to any part OF the
CITY
WEEKLY-$2,00 per year, postage paid.
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!. W. POTTER, EDroa AND PurIrsHra.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-04-02
Worthy of PubJic Conad.nce

In spite of the unfavorable elements which were
brought to bear against life insurance in general
during the past year the fOrty-frst annual report
of the New England Mutual Lite Insurance Com
pany shows that this excellent institution has
creased in pnblic confidence and favor. The pre-
sent assets are Sl56I2 63l.l2, while the liabilities
Sl5 l5s s6i75 leaving surplus of s53 10 81 to
be distributed among the policy holders.
At this time. when the public is greatly excited
by the uncertain fluctuations in business and in
vestments. the following extract from President
Stevens annual report will be- found of special iu-
teTest Speak ing of life insurance of the sur
est methods of providing for the contingencies
which are liable t. arise, he VS.: No better
method has been devised in the worlds history To
provide against the uncertainty and irrepaTable
loss of productive human life than the institution
of Life Insurance. FOR destiny he controlled
or the hazards OF sudden death adequately guarded
against.
Thus lite insurance ranks among the greatest en-
terprises of the world: IL is known Ong all people
and classes; II ~ the the prudent and the
eXtrava9ant the yOnng and the mature 10 is the
only Resource open To the man OF moderate means,
who is, by force of circumstances eprived of
ing for those whe shall him after his weary
journey Is ended II Is blessing. in material form.
to the widow and orphan in short, il affects all
sorts and conditions of men. The cOncusio can
not be avoided, that II the assumptions regards
mortality and interest which constitute the basis
of the law of life insurance strictly adhered
come a monument of men : goodness towards and
care for the welfare of future generations. Insur-
ance upon lives, therefore, for the purpose of pro
vidIng for families. must have "A most favorable in
huence upon the social and moral condition of the
comm; nifty generally, that IL we'll founded we'll
conducted institution of this description is a sub
at least equal 10 those Of any public charitable
philanthrOpic Institution; and these effects are
produced without any donation sacrifice act of
benehcence by the public or by individuals being
the natural and results of the spontaneous
thrift prudence and forecast OF individuals
Quoting their own concerns II
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VOLUME 48---NUMBER 2488

more generous, kind, or forgiving. Mr..
Brown had not the advantages of edu-
cation, but he possessed good iudg-
ment, and a keen sense of honor to go
with it, Born in Waterford, and at
that early day when it meant some
thing to get a living, Mr.. Brown raised
his family. accumulated his property
at farming, and served the town in of
flee several times. Many winters he
threshed grain with the fail for every
tenth bushel ! He worked early and
late, and often alone, while his neigh
bOrs had plenty of help, and would, in
some way, keep up with them. We
speak more particularly of him, be-
cause he belonged to that class of men,
and to that age, fast passing away,
when self-reliance and integrity were
important things.
Chester F. Dean, on March oath, re-
ceived letters patent from Washington
for important inventions in fruit and
tree pruning implements. These i'm
plements, consisting of saw, clamp and
knife, are ingeniOusly arranged, and
will, no doubt, make a great revOlu-
ton for the better in this special labor.
School meeting passed in this place
in most creditable manner. Proba-
bly, there was never better turnout
of the citizens, and the interest mani
tested for Il continuation of the good
educational work begun, was com
mendable. The report of the lady Wis
iting committee was short, direct, and
business-like. The report of the clerk
was full of interesting statistics, as
usual. Harmony, an essential requi- |
the deliberations. The board of school |
officers is as follows Moderator, Chas. |
Packard clerk, j. n. Gale; commit
tee, F. V. Powers collector and treas
urer, NJ. K. Barrett; auditors, VIM. |
Jason Barrett, w. C. Lewis /;
lady visiting committee, Mrs. William |
Mrs. Austin Howe, Mrs. +. l..
Hovey, Mrs. Edwin Harris, Mrs. w. p.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-04-02
PASSUMPSIC LODGE.

At the regular meeting of Passump-
sic lodge last Thursday, the report of
the building committee was read and
accepted. 1t gave very fully the his
tory of the building and furnishing of
the new Masonic rooms, described in
these columns two weeks ago. and was
listened to with much pleasure by the
members present. The report reveal
ed the pleasant but unexpected fact,
that after paving for its proportion of
the furnishing of the new quarters,
there still remains about 5000 in the
treasury of the lodge. The expense of
the building proper, including the fin
ishing, frescoing, etc, falls upon the
owner of the block, leaving only the
furnishing to be paid by the MasOns.
But the latter item alone has amounted
to upwards of $1,000, to be paid in
proper proportions from the treasures
of the lodge and Of the higher branches
of the Masonic order here. The report
of the building committee was accept
ed, and the following appreciative but
well-deserved resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by ii rising vote:
Resolved, That the hearty thanks of
the members of Pissumpsic lodge are
hereby rendered to our worthy broth
ers, ID. NJ. Bacon, Il. G.. Fletcher and
A. p. Bennett, the building committee,
for their untiring care and labor be-
slowed upon the finishing and furnish
ing of this hall and interests of this
lodge, and lis no pecuniary cOnsidera-
ton is adequate compensation for all
their labOrs, we can only extend to
them our best wishes, that they may
long have the satisfaction in common
with their brethren of enjoying the
fruits of their lab0rs by often meeting
to exchange fraternal greetings i'll this
our beautiful home.
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young days, Brother Paris referred to
letter which he received few DAYS
since. suppOsing it to be an order for a
pair of boots and found it only hint
of the cunning invaders, and concluded
wisely that something else would it
Hector lodge better than boots, as we
learned by accepting an invitation To
the church vestry across the way where
street surprise awaited us in the form
of warm sugar and doughnuts After
eating our fill, giving hearty vote of
thanks to those who had so handsome
ly entertained us, we turned our faces
toward home all agreeing that we had
IL good time.
Thanks are due the Il. r. Co. for
furnishing us with t,CO cars when we
engaged only one; seemingly they an
tclpated our numbers and gave lis one
to carry us and another (Ethaul To
care for us. Such visits do us good
and draw us nearer each other, making
the work more pleasant and our order
dearer, and encouragement is given
both To visitors and those visited
ONE OF THE COMPANY.
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A decision was rendered Tuesday
dissOlving that portion of the in.junc-
ton brought hy the st. Johnsbury
Granite company against the Carrick
brothers enjoining them against the
use of the word "crystal" as applied TO
granite. The court held that this was
a descriptive word to which the de-
PENDANTS had as good right as the
plaintiffs. 1t looks rs though there was
an opportunity for some damages here
sometime, as we understand that when
the injunction was granted, the granite
company filed bonds for damages in
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The only applicants to present
Tuesday for examination for the two
cadetships from this county to Nor
wich university ut Mortified, were j.
Vernon Dutton, and Henry Il. Way,
both of Hardwick. Each received an
appointment. Roger A. Graves of Lyn-
dOnville was prevented from taking
examination by illness. Rev. |. p.
Booth of the university was present to
conduct the examinations, together
with Senators Ide and Brainerd. Both
applicants made a good showing, the
examination being confined to the
English branches.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-04-02
COLD WATER ARMY.

The congregation that met at the
South church last Sunday evening to
listen to the temperance concert 10y the
Cold Water army of this place entire
ly filled the large audience room, 800
persons being present, according to
careful calculation. This large atten-
dance was rather unexpected and very
gratifying to those interested in this
work. The exercises began with the
singing of spirited professional by
the members of the army as they
marched into the church from the yes
try in double file, holding aloft their
passing twice around the body pews.
There were 76 boys and girls in the
procession, about half of the member
ship of the army, and it made very
attractive spectacle. The exercises
were conducted by Rev. E. Il. Fair
banks, who offered the opening prayer.
After the army had repeated in con
cert the triple pledge to abstain from
drinking, smoking and swearing, for
one year, the secretary, Miss Alice
Hall, read her report, outlining the
army's methods of working. Then
followed a carefully prepared and va
ried program of recitatioDs and singing
by the soldiers who have thus early
enlisted in the good cause. The parts
were all well taken, and listened to
with close interest. At the close of
the exercises by the children, Mr.. C.
H. Sage, secretary of the local Y. NJ.
&. A, made an appropriate address,
| showing what the character and con-
duct of good soldier should be. Rev.
Mr.. Fairbanks followed with brief re-
marks, and read the names of the 81
teachers who are experimenting this
worthy work. A collection was taken
to meet the expenses of the army for
books, papers, etc, and the very sue
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TEMPERANCE EXCURSION.

On Friday, March p, IA special train
was chartered by Hector lodge of Good
Templars of this place and visit was
made to Garfield lodge at West Con
cord. There were over 30 of the "Hec-
tors" and few brothers and sisters
from Crescent lodge joined us at the
St. Johnsbury depot, swelling our
number to 20. TO say we enjoyed the
ride would be useless, especially to
those who know the good fellowship Of
the /. o. O.. Il. We arrived a little
late for the opening exercises, but not
too late for the friendly greetings and
cordial receptions which awaited U.s.
We were happily assured that they
enjoyed being captured and gladly
surrendered, only wishing they had an
opportunity to surrender Oftener.n
One remarked that she never enioyed
being "Hectored" before i'm her life.
The meeting was called to order by
w. G.. L. Stacy, who cOurteOusly in
vited w. &. L. Sargent to the chair
with him. Mr.. Stacy then gave a few
words of welcome, followed by Rev.
Mr. FOrtney. w. l.. Pearl was called
for and being full as he always is, (of
temperance), lie spoke with interest
and to some length of the progress of
the work generally and of the present
outlook, quoting from speech lately
made in Congress by Mr.. Bedford of
Colorado and also from an article by
Frances +. Willard. Short speeches
were also made by w. II. Sargent, l..
w. Rowell, b. @. Morrison, III. c. Cut
ting, Mrs. l., b. Flint and others !;
many spicy things were said, some
jokes were cracked, and all were hap
PLY responded to by members OF Gar
field lodge. Brother Woods spoke for
Crescent lodge, Brother Cheney told Us
of novel temperance society OF his
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Is the place t. save money. have a large stock of
goods tina wish To close ont at once. They must
be sold. NOW is the time To get big bargains.
Watches. Watches.
AT wholesale prices. have all kinds of New and
Second Hand watches and all prices from $500 up.
You can save money every time also on Chains,
Charms, Rings. Pins, Bracelets Neckchains; a
large assortment At the lowest prices heard Of
ROLLER SKATES at half price. Bird cages,
Nali-es Bags. Wagons. RockiD Horses. Chairs.
All kinds OF Lamps from 25c. to 500 Hanging
lamps a cost also Parlor Lamps, few of those
Lightning Lamps that give the big light at large
discount clear out they give the largest and best
light of any lamp made also new Lamp Burner,
that works complete without "A chimney, they
a wonder and every likes them. | have sold
piles OF them. call and see them. Agents wanted
u sell them. | keep every thing IN the MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT line, yiolins, banjos, accordions,
hartnonieas flutes. flies. drums Organetts Oearina,
comets violin and banjo strings bows books cases
work baskets everything in dolls from Sc. To $500.
4 large assortment of Photo, Card, and Autograph
albums all prices velvet and plush frames, wal
lets, purses and pocket books. stock of
ladies' fine hand bags ut low prices Silver ware,
cutlery knives forks and spoons. 4 full line of
Rogers spoous and forks All styles of clocks from
81 up Alarm clocks cheap All kinds af baskets
Curtain poles half price, dolls heads brack ets
hat towel music. and paper racks, picture frames,
games all kinds of toys Every kind of RUBBER
STAMP made to order at lowest price. Name
stamp soc. and every thing else in this line.
IL These goods MUST be sold. NOW is your
GEO. f. GROW.
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PERSONAL.

Rev. II. n. Burton has removed from
Hickman Mills, Missouri, to Union
city, Michigan, where he has call to
Il Congregational church. Mr.. Burton
is well known in this section, having
formerly been settled in Newbury. Mrs.
Burton is n daughter of C.. C.. Newell,
Esq, of East Burke and sister of Mrs.
DR.. j. ID. Folsom of this place Union
city is on the Michigan Central rail-
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SUMMERVILLE.

Mr.. Ira Brown, aged nearly 85 years,
died on Saturday last at the residence
of his sOn-in-law, Charles Packard, af-
ter long and very painful circum-
stances. For eight years Mr.. Brown
has suffered from mental alteration,
which has, like all such cases, given his
friends great anxiety and distress.
Naturally cool, qniet, and unassuming.
his mind became clOuded, and his life
To him blank But of him it can be
said, that his life has been one of use
fulness, integrity and honor. No man
was ever more industrious or frugal.
None more loved his family, OF was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-04-02
DO YOU KNOW

That we are placing upon our
counters one of the best lines
of SUITS for BOYS,
YOUTHS and MEN ever Of
fered in town, of FINE MATE
RIAL, NOBBY STYLES, and the
BEST MADE Of anything
ever offered by us, and at
prices that are lower than the
same quality of goods were
ever sold. Come and see the
best working PANTS ever
offered to the trade at 81 and
$3.50, all good clean wool and
NO SHODDY. Our brown all
wool SPRING OVER COATS at
$3.50 are we'll made and good
style, would be called cheap
at $40; besides these we have
BLACK and BROWN
WORSTED Overcoats that
are very nice. In HATS our
variety of NEW and NOBB4
styles is large in STIFF, SOFT
and CLOTH. Call and ex-
anime our stock and be con-
WINGED of the fact that you can
save money by buying of us.
MOORE g. HARVEY
Railroad street.
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-UeH advertisements.
HOUSES FOR SALE:

On account 81 financial misfortune over which
had control am obliged Ia offer Sy real estate
ia Summervilie for sale, consisting Of 2-stOry
Cottage house. occupied by myself and one 2-tens-
Iaent house. all new and which rents for SI56OJ per
year also two building lots, top buggy, one
1-horse lumber wagon also building materials Of
every description, and paints. all of which pro-
pose tn sell at the lowest cash price ask the sup
port and sympathy of every good man that believes
ia that kind of rel On that pays hundred eents
on the dollar. VI. i. CALDBECK.
tmay3O ST JOhnsbsry, VT.