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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

Anyone who mas ever dealt in lands.
knows that DO investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield return, rs
such a venture If carefully made. TO
the absolute safety o. government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate Of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb
raska especially lands are raising in value
very rapidly and with steady growth
which gives assurance of stability. The
good season and the great tide of immie
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable
The climate Of Southern Nebraska and
OF Kansas, free as it is from the long
RIGOROUS cold winter, added to soil
unsurpassed for richness and productive
capacity, has made possible the wonderful
development of these states. To the far
mer they hold out special inducements
Cheap land. easy term of purchase. good
markets and varied products enable him to
own his farm at a smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for the
land he occupies here, or the interest on
the money he has invested in it.
If you are looking for a safe place to
invest money, where it will pay you d
large and sure profit, or if you are farm.
er and want farm of your own. call Oh
me and see what | have 10 offer. will
make the visit prontable to you. Office
over American Express Office, Rock Is.
land, LII. SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
MOLINE,

Supervisor Wheelock continues sick.
and is considered dangerously so.
Chas. G Wheeler and Mrs. Harwood
are receiving a visit from Mr.. Samuel
Wheeler of Elgin. a brother.
Thomas Trumble has purchased the in
terest OF Martin Sch;llpger, his partner
in the Moline Boiler works for 81. 800,
The Deere band is TO visit st. Louis
during the exposition and expect to leave
here on the evening of October 4th to be
gone week.
J. 7. Browning, Esq is going into
bloOded stock. He has just received
polled bull of the Aberdeen Angus
stock. He is beauty, black ss jet and
quiet as a lamb These hornless animals
are sure tie become popular
Mrs. Ann Cowley died at the residence
of Mrs. Charles Rank her daughter at 10
a. m, yesterday. She was also the
mother of Mrs. Geo Tuftlg and was here
on visit to her children. Her residence
is in Racine, Wis, where the remains
will be conveyed tonight on the 1 80 c.,
NJ Il st. P. train. Deceased was fifty.
six years of age.
THE COUNCIL.
All members were present at a special
meeting of the city council last
evening. for the purpose of asking the
board of supervisors to transfer the town
of South Moline. lately annexed as East
Moline, to be part of the city of Mo
line. A resolution was read by Alderman
Vessel, giving the lines of The district to
be transferred, which passed unanimous
ly. A committee of one alderman from
each ward was appointed to take the
census of the city. They are to have as.
sistants, if required. This is for the pur.
pose of finding out whether or not there
are over ten thousand inhabitants in the
city. so that East Moline can be made the
Sixth ward.
An ordinance was passed in reference
to the census
Supervisor Gould gave notice that the
board of supervisors would appoint
Judges of election aud asked the council
to learn those preferred for the several
wards, so that he could present them to
the board in session today He was III
structed 10 appoint:
First ward. Shellinc, J Spearman,
p. H. Peterson
SecOnd-E. B. Beers, Thos. Tumble,
c. Reese.
Third-F. W. Gould, John Jasper, J.
N Elmsted
Fourth-Oliver Lester, C. c Waters,
Geo. HuntoOn.
Fifth-N c. Tyrrell, Geo. Lundahl,
Henry Schacht.
No one named for East Moline.
John Weaver. of South Moline, re
ceived first premium for boar pig. aud
second OF sow pig-Poland China breed
at the Coe fair.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
Tough Times Coming.

Prophet Foster announces that plane
tary disturbances will occur on the 25Lh
and 2Sth, and on these dates we may ex-
pect earthquakes, tornadoes, tidal waves
and storms generally. The storm of the
gath he predicts will reach the New Eng
land States on the 25th and be very de,
structive. The storm of the 2S' he
says will spend its principal force in
the Western states, is calculated to cross
this meridian north of Burlington, and
the upper Mississippi valley will be in
its path. Iwish to repeat that this storm
period will not be 50 great az that of the
10Th to the 9th of August, but SePtcm'
Der 25th will be remembered in the fut-
ure." He claims the usual margin OF
fOrty>elght hours on all these prcdic
tons
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
4 Commitment 30 Kasmussen

In the Andausia items of the Scott
County buffalo, Iowa. B,ede, appears
the following interesting item:
The family of Mr.. John BufIum have
been very anxious to procure a likeness
of the son Grant who was shot last spring
bv Harry Brookman. The best one they
had of Grant was in connection with u
group of his friends, dressed as base
ball company His position happens to be
anything but favorable one to separate
him from the others, and procure a pro-
per likeness, but an artist of cmincnce tOOk
this group picture to his studio in Rock
Island, and today the Bulfum family are
wonderfully comforted in having in their
possession, an extra fine India ink portrait
of their son, that they were robbed OF
with such ruthless hands. The artist Mr.
Rasmussen, has earned a proud position
in a very large circle of kindred and
friends of this afflicted family.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
DUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice i hereby given that at the next regular
meeting of the CITY Council of the city of ouck
Island. Illinois, 10 b. held at their council rooms
in said city, octohsr I;h, 1884, the Union Street
Railway company. a corporation, will present pc
titinns said council asking for the right Of way
10 build, operate and maintain street railway or
tramway upon and along each Of the following
described streets in said city, viz:
On Twcuty-hrst street from Sixth avenue to
Fifth avenue;
On Fifth avenue from TWenty-iirst street to
Nineteenth street:
, On Nineteenth street from Fifthayenue to
Third avenue;
ON Sixth avenue from Tweuty-frst street to
Nineteenth street;
On Nineteenth street from Sixth avenue To
Third avonue;
On Sixth avenue from Twenty first street to
Twentieth street:
On Twentieth street from Sixth avenue to Third
avenue;
On Third avenue from Twentieth street to
Nineteenth street;
On Twentieth street from Sixth avenue to
Fourth avenue;
On Fourth avenue from Twentieth street TO
Nineteenth street;
On Nineteenth street from Fourth avcnue to
Third avenue.
EUGENE LEWIS,
President Union Street Railway Co
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
pROPOSALS
FOR ORDNANCE SUPPLIES.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL.
Rock Island III SPptCmbar

HoCk Island, I'LL. September 16, LIST
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate. upon the
blank forms furnished from this Office only will
he recc lived by the undersigned until O'Clock r.
NJ, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1856. for furnishing
the following classes Of supplies, in suCh quaint
ties and at such times during the fiscal year end
ing June 30. 1887, the commanding officer Of
this Arsenal may require, viz: Blankets, Black
smiths Tools, Forage, Silver, Gold, Steel. Tin,
Iron, Copper and Brass Riyets and Burs: Iron
Brass and Copper Wire; Nails. Screws. Tacks
Bolts Nuts Leather, Thread, Rope, Duck Paints,
Oils. Chemicals, Paper, Cleaning and Polishing
Materials. Files, etc.
All articles will be subjected to reid inspec-
ton; full compl aace with the specifications VIII
he insisted upon. and no articles Of inferior uual
ity will be accepted.
A preference will be given TO ART clcs of domes-
tic production and manufacture conditions of
prices and quality being equal.
Forms conta uing instructions TO bidders 8
copy OF this advertisement, blank form of propo-
sails, and specifications for supplies. with colu nm
for prices TO be filed in by the bidder, can be had
upon application by mail or in person TO the I'M
dersigned, and samples of the supplies can be
seen at this Arsenal.
execute them, and the bonds when necessary,
within ten days after their receipt. and no deliv-
cries under any contract entered into will be
made after June 30, 1887.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals or parts thereof.
Envelopes containing proposals should he
marked Proposals for Ordnance Supplies, y and
addressed to the undersigned,
q. -, Colonel 81 grdasaaa, Commanding,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
SUBURBAN SETTINGS.
COAL VALLEY GLEANINGs OF GEN
ERAL INTEREST FROM THAT VICINITY.
CnAL NAIIEx Sent %

COAL VALLEY GLEANINGs-NEws OF GEN
ERAL INTEREST FROM THAT VICINITY.
Coal VALLEY, Sept. %.
Deputy Sheriff I. S. Silvis was here on
Thursday.
W, d. Martin left on Friday for Chica-
90 to attend medical lectures at Rush
Medical college.
George Hitler and L. b. Thomas, of
Angus. Iowa. started On Thursday even
ing to attend the conclave at St. Louis
L. L. Barton, NJ D., has been prac>
ticing medicine in Franklin county. Iowa,
for the last month at place called Lati>
mer
Richard BatteIsby and son. Robert,
started on Friday on an excursion 10 at.
tend a gathering of Old Fellows at Bos>
ton. Mass.
Farmers have been feeding their cattle
for some time on green corn. stalks and all,
and many who have steers are commenc-
ing 10 feed them for market.
The deaf mutes, Thomas Quinn. Willie
Knapp and others, went to Jacksonville
to the institution for the deaf and bumb
Wednesday Gustave Knapp accompa>
MED them.
There are some cases of diphtheria in
our village, and in families where it ism I,
they have been ordered by the board
Of health TO remain at home SO as not to
spread the disease in our schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Lees are suffer-
ing atillCtion from the loss of their only
son, about six years of age. The death
was rather sudden. lie was at school on
FridIy and died Wednesday evening.
He was attacked on Saturday night with
diphtheria, which caused his death. The
bereavcd parents have the sympathy of
the community.
F. c. Killing, Jr., has attached to his
SIX horse power engine new sugar cane
crusher made at Washington, Iowa
"Old Business. which weighs a ton and
a half, will crush enough cane to make
100 gallons Of malasseS per day. He has
also new evaporator which cooks by
steam, with ten copper pipes. 1t hoils
very rapidly aud makes first class arti
Gle of syrup. 1t is Tolgers patent. He
has also added a new cooler. which is his
own invention and is a splendid thing.
The whole structure is by far the most
complete of any thing of the kind that
has been in this section of the country
\ few days ago William aud Anna,
children of James Bailey, were driving in
Il two horse rlg. One of the horses be-
Ing a little inclined 10 run away, started
in the lane opposite + c. Killings, and
ran furlously, William tried to stop
them. and having his feet against tic
dashboard which gave way, threw him
out. leaving Anna in the buggy She
went To the back end after the horses had
run about seventy five rods, and Jumped
cut, but still held on to the end of it.
dragging her some distance. 1t was near
a hedge fence which had been lately
trimmed, from the brush strewn along
she got her face badly scratched, and cut
on the liz William was not hurt much
The horses ran about half mile and
stopped.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
COUNTY CONVERSATIONS.
The Board Of Supervisors Fix Officers
Salaries for the next Four Years.

An important feature one in which
every tax payer in the county is interest
ed-of this mornings proceedings of the
county solons, was the fixing of the sal
aries of the county officers to be elected
this fall for four years The board sort
of equalized the salary appropriations,
cutting off some and adding to Others, so
that the democratic county officers who
90 in next Dece mber will all receive pref
ty nearly the same compensation, The
treasurers' salary IS advanced 5000, while
that Of the sheriff is reduced 800, and
the compeusations as now fixed are as
follows;
County Judee-Sl,1 700
County Clcrk-Sl, 200. with 1900 for
clerk hire
Treasurer 81 700, with 5000 Tor clerk
hire
SheiiG-Sl 700, with 81, 100 for assists
ants.
The law is that the salaries of county
officers shall be fixed at the meeting prior
to entry of such officers upon the dis
charge of their duties, aud shall not he
changed during their terms of Office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

kiuer of the Geneseo Meas. which by
the way has come out in the form of a
daily edition the past week, is now de,
tending the pretty girls of Gencseo- See
what he says:
Tiskilwa boasts in the Princeton
Republican that it is a perfect hive of
handsome girls, and that the town can
scoop most of the earth on this score.
Why, Tiskilwal Geneseo can build wall
of pretty girls all round your little town,
and then have ennugh left at home to at
tract some of your prominent young men
down here every Sunday, as they have
been doing for To- these many moons
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
CARBON CLIFF GpssIP-POLIrICS AND
GENERAL TALK OF THE VILLAGE.

CARBON CLIFF GossIP-PoLIrICS AND
GENERAL TALK OF THE VILLAGE.
CARBON CLIFF, Sept. %.
A new scales is being Just put i'll at the
Heagy y Stoddard's new shaft.
\ new boarder registered at the Pho
nix house last Sunday morning It's a
girl and Bob feels mighty big over it,
Frost, the first of the season. made its
appearance on Friday morning of last
week.
Frank Newton has squash two and
half feet long and still growing. Who
can beat that2
Beyond wrecking few fences, and
breaking a few limbs of trees, the storm
of Saturday night did no damage in this
vicinity.
y number of our young people gos up
a dance. at the new residence of Mr.
Muskc, on last Monday night Those
who were present report y splendid
time.
We are disappointed in Prophet
Wiggins. After digging storm and cy,
clone cellars all summer, for paslime,
We would now like to twine our fingers
in his hair
We never bct-but are willing Ia stake
twelve dozen of-buttcrnutS. against u
single hIadcd jack knife, that Clark Corbin,
can build less feace than any other two
men at the Cliff.
Politics attract little attention here,
for everyone at the CliiI has made up his
mind Just how tr vote. Our own Sharp
will of courses get every vote up here, and
his colleague, on the ticket will be well
treated too.
Comrade Tyler of Coal Valley delivered
a lecture at the Universal church, last
Thursday evening. Subject, Prison
Life in Andersonville These rebel
guards must have been fine sharp shoot
ers. OF they never could have hit the last
man" in the tunnel IN the wsv, Mr.
Tyler described
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
BRIEFI.ETS.

oysters ana CCieIy, ~ Lump ,.
Oysters by the eau or dish, at krell 4
Maths.
Read John T. Noftsker's advertise
ment on first page.
In the morning, Truesiale Il O'Connor
will have a choice supply of grapes.
VIM Bosold. of Rural township, was
in the city today
Nice Muscatine island sweet potatoes,
at Lamps.
Canary birds for sale, by Mrs John
Remer, No. 4l6 Eighteenth street
Extra fine peaches by the basket, at
Truesdale & O'Connors.
Oysters served in all styles. at krcll Il
Maths oyster parlor.
Every customer of Hoppe, the tailor, -
will receive present of fine panel pic.
ture.
The Central shoe store is constantly
receiving new goods for fall and winter
wear
If you like oysters, drop in and try a
dish of the best New York counts kept
in the city, at Krell & Maths
Now on sale at McCabes: "Gllberts
all wool Boucle dress fabrics, 10 inches
wide. in colors and black at 80 cents per
yard; but trifle overhaul price
Remember that the cold weather does
not stop the ice cream business. You can
get ice cream as usual for your party or
Wedding. at Krell & Maths ice cream
parlor.
Col Geo B. Abbott, Commanding
Illinois division Sons of Veterans and
Adj. F. McCrelliS are in the city aud
will attend the special meeting of Boards
ley camp tomorrow night.
On this page Will r. johnson, The
jeweler, has secured space in which he
will soon tell the people of this vicinity
all about his new and novel stock. which
will arrive in few days.
The congressional campaign of the
Second Iowa district across the river was
opened last evening with a meeting at
Turner hall, Gov. s J. kirkwoot the re-
publican nominee being the speaker
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector,
Geo. W. Henry, returned this morning
from the lower end of the district, where
he attended the fairs in company with hi.
superior officer, Collector Kelly, Of
Quincy.
Nextw week, September 20 80, the seconC
annual reunion of the Military Tract Sol
diers' and Sailors reunion association
will be held at Bushnell Ill Senators
Logan and Cullum are to be among III,
speakers.
F. c. Hoppe the merchant has distrib,
uted among his friends some of the most
beautiful advertising souvenirs that have
ever been issued The are very
handsome sketches of President Cleve,
| lahds bride and are such as would Urna
ment a drawing room.
John O. Freed the well known shoe,
maker has removed his shop to the Rock
Island House, in basement under tn,
clothing store, where he would be pleas
ed to see all those in need of work in hi:
line His advertisement appears in an
other part of the paper.
William Trostel returned last evenin,
from Brooklyn, N. Y, where on Sunda,
last he was married to Miss Berth
Shlegel, of that city. Mr.. Trostel is pro
prietor of the First avenue hotel in thi
city, and the employees at that house ha,
prepared reception for him and hi
bride last night
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

The Gilpin hose company will give a
grand picnic tomorrow afternoon on Syl>
van island. On account of the rain last
Saturday deficiency of 800 was con-
trarted, which amount the boys hope TO
make up tomorrow. Among the many
attractions will be a foot race between
Olsen of this city, OMeara of Chicago
and Kane of Iowa City, Give the boys
a benefit which they justly deserve.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
HodeI Germ Planter.

W. II. Haworth's automatic compass
corn planter. now on exhibition at
Thompson's old restaurant stand on Sec
ond avenue near MclntiTe's dry goods
store, is the most complete machine ever
invented for the purpose of corn planting,
and should be seen by every farmer in
this vicinity. lie solieits the inspection
of manufacturers ami would like to have
them come and make him bid for mans
ufacturing the machines.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN LADY AZ HILLS
pALE-oTHEE INTELLIGENCE.


HUI SCALE. Sept. 90
Eggs, II! butter. is: hogs, S. to
$425.
We learn that Wallace MerTiman, who
left here few weeks ago To take a sec
ton on the C, Il y n. railroad, received
4 severe injury by falling from hand car
which passed over his body. Mrs Mer,
rlman has gone 10 take care of her hus
band.
Miss Sarah Kendall. after a severe i'll.
ness OF ml&y years, passed away from
our midst on last Monday evening. She
was born Nov %, 1916 For many years
what she has suffered quietly
and we think it blessing to
her 20 be relieved OF her suffering, and
her many friends and relatives sympa-
thizc with the bcreaved parents.
There was quite wind and rain storm
through this locality last Saturday, doing
considerable damage such as shaking off
apples, blowing down fences and;turnine
over hay stacks.
Mr. J NJ and W Il, Walker had a
sale yesterday of live stock consisting OF
cattle, calves, hogs, etc.
Tuesday ofthis week John Kendall re-
turned. home from Minnesota. A tele
gram of the death of his sister caused hi.
sudden appearance here.
Henry Nundel left here yesterday FOL
Johnstown Pa, where he will make, hi.
future home with his parents.
Some unknown person entered tn,
depot at this place Tuesday evening and
relieved the agent of about 1925, mostly
in pennies, without his consent or knowl-
edge
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
THE COUNTY SOLONS.
Proce eiinss of the Annual September
Term---OaiciaI Report.

FIFTH DAY.
Sept. 23-Board met pursuant To ad-
jourpment. Present all TIE members ex-
cept Supervisors Sell aud Wheeiock,
Supervisor Bowman, chairman, presid-
ing. Minutes of yesterdays proceedings
read and approved, The committee on
miscellaneous claims submitted the fol-
lowing report, which on motion was re-
ceived aud adopted;
Your committee on miscellaneous
claims would report that they have exam
ined all claims presented before them,
and recommend the payment of the fol
lowing, aud that the clerk be directed to
issue orders for the several amounts to
the several claimants tn-vit.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

The new and beautiful jewelry store of
Miss C. J.. Patterson, No. 1908 Second
avenue, is doing a nice business. The
stock comprises the latest novelties in
iewelry of all kinds. full line of dia-
monds, large stock of all grades and
makes of gold and silver watches for
ladies and gentlemen, solid silver ware
for wedding presents, and lots of other
beautiful things too numerous TO men>
ton. The celebrated Newman's Watch
man" clock is sold only at this place-the
best clock tor the purpose ever put on
the market.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

List Of letters unCalled for. at the PostotfiCe.
Ro !, Island, Rock Island county. Illinois, sept
Call en- John Warner & Co.

for your hard coal pure I.ehigh, all
grades at the lowest market prices Give
them call. Office at tS0S Second ave
nue., and Kroger's old stand on Twenty
fourth street. Call and seethe samples.
Telephone 1876.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

U5H1VCratIU anu fBUpIb haI1nUauUh MEET
ing.
All citizens Of Rock Island, Moline and
vicinity who favor the election of the
candidates nominated at the different
democratic and peoples conventions re-
Gently held, are invited to meet at Turner
hall, this city. on Wednesday, the 29th
day of Sept. 1886, at $50 in the evening,
where speeches will be made by Congress
man W. ii. Neece and Messrs. E. w.
Hurst, W. II. Lundy, Robert Bennett,
John I. Kenworthy. M. NJ. Corhett, VIM
McEniry and others.
August, HuEsINa.
Chairman County Com
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

Attorney at law, loans money en- good
security. makes collections Reference.
Mitchell Il Lyude, bankers. Office in
post Office block
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
Notice.

On and after Monday, Sept, 9th. the
6 p m car will he the last car to leave
Rock Island for Milan.
B. DAVENPORT, Supt.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
4 Night in Camp.

Judge Peasants, Messrs. J. NJ. Boards
ley, J. T. Kenworthy and p. OMara
spent last night in camp on Vandruff's
island, and report one of the most enjoy
able times they have ever experienced.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24
Offerman Island Picnic Grounds

Churches and societies desiring special
rates or transportation, should apply
early 10 Eli J FARMLAND, P q. drawer
E, Rock Island, H.. or call at The island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake'S ticket office 1898 Second
avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

St. Paul Lodge No 100, X of p meet
in regular convention Friday even
ing at 500, sharp.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

Attention, Beardsley Camp Sons of Veterans.
Officers and brothers of BeardsIey
camp No. 10, Sons of Veterans are hereby
ordered to assemble at the G. A. r. hall
at 715 O'Clock Saturday evening Sept. %.
1886. No brother of the camp will be OK,
cused from duty on this occasion us bus
mess of Importance is to be transacted.
By order of
G, B. ABBOTT,
Colonel, Ills. Dig;
T. Mo'CRuIIs.
Adigteat,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

No 1924 Second avenue. Special altcn-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-24

T. Mo'CRHLIs.
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