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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
A BRUTAL MURDER.
4 Fiend Actually Kicks Hole in a
W0man's Stomach.

N0man's stomach.
PHILADELPHIA, Ia, June Mrs. Sera-
hno COMFORT, aged 10 residing at SO South
Ninth street. died about midnight, Sunday
night, from frightiui injuries received by
being kicked and beaten by Henry Bossell
The womaH's husband keeps a liquor saloon
at the place mentioned While Mr. and
Mrs COMFORT and several other persons
were in the barr room about midnight,
Henry Bosseli entered, insulted and
struck one of the women. A fight en-
sued, during which Mrs COMFORT threw a
bottle, which narrowly escaped hitting
Bos,elI's head This quieted Bosseli down,
but half an hour later when Mrs Comfort
went into rear room, Bossell without be
ing noticed followed her He caught her
by the throat and pounded her face into a
jolly, and when shs lay unconscious on the
floor, he kicked and jumped upon her
several times When a physician ar
rived the unfortunate woman was
dead An examination showed that
Bossel had actually kicked
a hole in the woman stomach and the intes-
tines protruded She had been in a delicate
condition and the unborn babe had also been
killed by Bosseli's brutality. The police ar
rested Henry Bossell, the murderer John
Comforti, the husband of the victim, Louis
Maggi, who it is alleged was party to the
crime Nicholas Marbel and Angelo Penzo.
hearing was held Monday morning, al
which Henry Bossell was sent to prison to
await the result of the coroner's inquest
and the others were held as witnesses
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
coon REsuLrs IN RyERY CASE.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
OF Chattanooga. Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption, did SO and was entirely cured
by the use of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis,
covery. Trial bottles free at ilartz &
Bahnsen. drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
Purify Your Blood.

Among spring preparations, do not
neglect that which is most important OF
all-your own body During the winter il
absorbs many impurities, which, If not
expelled, are liable to break out in scrof-
ula or other disease. The best spring
medicine is Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t ex-
pels every impurity from the blood. and
gives strength to every function Of The
body. Sold by all druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
NOW, WHO is THE MAN?
A Story That Indicates Boodleism In a
Consafs Office.


WASHINGTON CITY, June 1-One of the
newly appointed consuls to the West In
dies makes the following interesting report
to the state department:
At the end OF his first quarter he was as
tonished to find some half dozen hard look
ing fellows waiting at the consulate for him
AS he came in the morning.
what can | do for YOU he asked
I'VE have come TO sign the papers,
said one who seemed TO be the spokes
man
what papers, asked the consul
Don't know what the papers are; only
that they are always ready for us to sigI
and the other consul had US come around
and gave US 80 cents apiece for signing oul
Names
The consuPs suspicious were aroused and
he had the fellows sign their names TO 1
black piece of paper. 1t now transpire.
that these men had been used by the former
consul to sign receipts for relief given t.
distressed seamen, etc. The amount paid
at that point before the change Of consuls
was about $500 per year, while under tt,
present regime it has not exceeded $40
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of THOMAS Colligan, De eascd
The undersigned having been appoilicd Admin.
istratrix Of the estate Of Thomas Coligan, late Of
the county of Rock island, state OF Illinois, de
ceased. hereby gives notice that she Will appear
before the county court Of Rock Island county,
al the Office of the clers Of said CONT, in the city
Of Rock Island al the June term, n Inc Thifi
monday in June next, AT which time ali persons
having claims against said estate are notified and
requested TO attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted TO said es-
tate are requested 10 make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
dated This sth day of May, A. D., 1885.
ELLEN C,LLIGAN.
maav Administrative
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01

Change OF climate and water often nj,
feet the action Of the bowels. One or two
Brandrcth's pills taken every night are 3
perfect remedy in such cases, they also
prevent malaria and are protection
against typhus fever, or diseases arising
from bad sewerage.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate Of Charles r. Swanson, deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istrator Of the estate of Charles p Swanson, late
or the county Of Rock Island, state Of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appeal
before the county court Of Rock Island county, Al
the office of the clerk Of said court, N me city O
Rock Island. Al the Jnne term on the Third Mon
day in June next which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified ana re
ouested TO attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted 10 sald es
sate are reouested TO make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
patea this s3i day Of April, A. D.: 1856.
a.aia5w j r. JOHN TON. Administrator.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Frederick W kcllerstrasS, deceased.
The undersigned. having bee appointed admin
/ istairix OF the estate oi Frederick W Keller
strass late Of the comfy of Rock Is and,
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no
ice that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county. at the Office oI the clerk oi
said court III the city Of Rock Island at Tue Jniy
! term. nnihe second Monday in July next, az
which lime all persons having claims against sad
estate are notified sud requested 10 attend For The
| purpose Of having the saae adjusted All persons
indebted to said Ct tate requested to make I'M
| mediate payment to the undersigned.
| dated tbis 18th day of NAV. A. H.. 1885,
| MARGARET b. KELLERSTRASS,
| Administrators.
Al NJ cTtfrEEos Ah'y ml9-diw
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
Elimination of Brewers in England.
matter which is attracting much attain

matter which Is attracting much atten-
ton in England is the rapid diminution of
the number of brewers Sixteen years ago
the brewers Of the United Kingdom num-
bered 5000. Between 1870 and 1880 they
grew fewer at the rate Of 600 year, and
at the last mentioned da.e only mustered
some q, $50 In 1881 they had become 10
duced to 1900 Since then the decline has
been less rapid, but still thsy are yearly
losing ground to surprising extsnt They
number at the present time only 1900, or
1900 less than sixteen years ago. London
Isttar
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
FOUR-FIFTHS

OF our American people are afflicted with
sick headache in either its nervous. bill
ious or congestive forms. caused by ir'
regular habits, high living. etc, and nc
other remedy has ever conquered it until
Dr. Leslie's special Prescription was dis
covered. Give it trial. See advertise
ment 10 another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01

Mr.. EDITOR Many of your readers
may be benefited by the knowledge Of
such an excellent remedy as Dr.. Jones
Red Clover Tonic, which produces the
most favorable results IN disorders OF the
liver, stomach and kidneys, and is valu-
able remedy in dyspepsia; also. debility
arising from malaria or other causes. Il
is perfect tonic, appetizer, blood puri,
fer, and sure cure for agne Price 5o
cents.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO, May 81.
Monday being observed 40 Decoration Day the
board OF trade was not in session The Union
Stock yards report the following range of prices
Hogs Very best heavy, $407ts, light s.. s5Gbs.s5
for common. AMI s. Uss tD5 for Workers; singei az
pigs, $40 ls,s Cattle-Buils, $S2kl3it /;
COWS So -tG4Ji, .tockels, s3.asda2o, natives,
Sl.u5d5.5j.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01

Charles Coghlan has nearly completed
a new three-act modern society play for
Mrs. Langtry. the heroine OF which is a
wicked woman
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01

BERLIN, June Am epidemic is pre-
vailing at Chemnitz, arising from the eating
Of raw beef by the inhabitants Thus fan
l23 victims have been reported and the
plague is spreading.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01

NJ. Clemenceau, the Frence politician,
is TO be invited to visit the United States
at the dedication Of the statue Of Liberty
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-01

HOCK island 4 PlORIA
RAILW ,AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock island
100 q. IN. Way Freight.
s45 =" Fast Express.
lao p IN. Mail and Express
$50 Through Freight and Accommodation
Trains arrive al Rock lsland
23aa M Through Freight and Accommodation
24h .. IN. Mail and Express,
BIO " Fast Express.
40 :" Way Freight.
The FAST ESPRsss, leaving Rock Island at SD
m. arrives al Peoria 1920 p. m, ut Springfield
les p H.. at Decatur 4.O0p. m, Jacksonville 40
p. m, Alton 30 p. IN, 81 Louis s. Is p. m, and
rerre haute IL IS p. IN, THE SAME DAY. Making
this the BEsT and QUICKEST route 10 all points
southeast.
The l.B D. m. train makes close connection al
1iaga with c. b. Il q. for points west; arriving al
tiaesburg ut 425 p. m, at Burlington $40 p m.
keokHk 1025 p. N, and at Quincy 1ob p.
Arriving at Peoria at 6.aD p. m, making close
connections with the /. g. IS ". and T. ?. & ".
Ter Indianapolis, connecting there with all fast
rains for the east and south.
FAST TIME SURE CONNECTIONS, and
rates As low rs by any other route.
K. II. CABLE, r. G. S tUCKH0USE,
GeH' Supt. Gcn'l Tkt. ACT.
Tue 50 p. m Accommodations leaves every day
except SUNDAY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
CAME TOGETHER,
A Freight and a Passenger, Tues,

A Freight and Passenger, Tuesday.
An accident occurred Tuesday morning on
the Iron Mountain Railroad two miles north
of De Soto on the straight stretch of track,
resulting in the demolition of two engines.
The only particulars received in the city
were from private dispatches to friends.
The accident occurred between and
O'Clock Tuesday morning. Second GIG, a
freight train which left st. Louis TIL O'Clock
Monday night, had orders to remain at Vic
toria, a meeting point thirty eight miles
from st. Louis, to allow COG passenger train
due in st. Louis at $40 O'Clock yesterday
morning, to pass. The conductor, Superin-
tendent Kerrigan understood, disobeyed the
order and went on toward De Soto, meeting
the passenger at the place named. Both en-
gines were wrecked but no one was killed,
and his reports did not show that any one
was injured. The absence of any report of
injuries, he said, convinced him no one had
been hurt. Superintendent Fleming left
Immediately for the wreck with help to clear
the track. The morning trains were bulle-
tined seven hours late. Passengers were
transferred and brought into the city. They
were badly shaken up, but no injuries were
reported. A private telegram dies oes the
collision as ''a frightful wreck, but no one
iuirred
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
From Texas.
VAN ALSTINE. Sept

VAN ALsTINE, Sept. II, 1886.
Ed. Register-Promising you an item OF
two from this place, will, from the best
can learn, give you as regards the crops, &c
There has been no rain here since last April
now you can form some idea of the crops
Though the people are hauling water s to 1(
miles, they are still cheerful. Cotton will
There is plenty in this county and some to
spare. Cotton is selling at So 50 per 100
Some gins have gined 200 bales. Health is
good at present. Money is coming in. The
farmers have what is called and alliance, but
failed to comply with its agreement this year.
The consequence is that one firm bought all
of the cotton at S. 40. Farmers, las general
thing, are fixing to sow wheat. Most of
them are in debt and will hardly come out
square.
Well, we leave next day for southern Tex
as, and as soon as settled, will take your
paper.
Teams here have made $40. toI$12 per day
hauling CO ton from yards to depot.
We have some prospects for rain to-day.
The X. of L. are in small force, but strong
ly opposed by citizens.
Wheat is selling at s. cents; corn, 30.
II any one contemplates coming to Texas,
tell them to wait until next fall; it will take
that long-that is until after the next wheat
haryest-to get on its own footing again.
Very Respectfully, ALTON LONG.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23

BELGRADE, Mo-, Sept. IA, 1886.
Mr. Editor-On the third Sunday in Aug
ust Rev. DR.. D. r. McAnally, of st. Louis
| dedicated the new NJ. E. Church, South, a
Belgrade, and preached two very fine dis
courses to the delight of an intelligent public
Next week Mr.. Thos. Callahan severely crit
cized the Doctors sermon and made light o.
his style, &c. Your correspondent sent Mr.
C.'s article to the Advocate and requested 8
reply, but the good Doctor declines in the
following manner in the ADVOCATE of Sep
TENDER Sth:
sour thanks are due, and are hereby ten
dered to the gentleman who favored US with
the letters and papers. If they read the ar
ticle referred to with care, they perhaps
reached the conclusion we did: That it was
written, 1. To gain little notoriety. 2. To
give vent to a super abundance Of egotism.
8. To display a little pendantry; and az,
To tell the people he had been chosen school
master.
"'Are we going to notice it?' We have
read it. Is that all?' Allow us to relate a
little incident: When quite a boy, we were
regarded as rather venturesome and some
times run unnecessarily into dangers. On
one occasion we attacked a whole nest of
skunks, killed six of the seven, but. the odor
was not at all pleasant"
Mr.. C. hopes to gain notoriety by severely
eriticising all professional men and praising
all the ladies. hope, in the future, Mr.. c..
will be careful who he criticises.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
From Belleview.

Ed. Register-Wheat sowing isinfull blast
and we think there will be tolerable fail
| acreage sown, considering the extent of the
drouth. If 1t hadn't rained some there
would not have been much sowed.
There is more sickness in the Valley than
has been known for long time. Those who
escape being sick this fall will be very for.
tunate indeed.
The school is progressing nicely with Mr..
Perkin as principal.
Molasses making is the order of the day.
Cane is not very good this year.
Mr.. George Love was the guest of Mr.. Al
corn for day or two last week.
Aunt California Buford, of Black, is visit
ing her many relatives and friends of the
Valley. Mrs. Buford is always welcome
visitors.
Rey.C.T. Fortune and Hill passed through
our town last week, en-route for Lesterville,
where they will hold series of meetings.
The Rev. T. C. is pastor of the Lesterville
church.
Mr.. Ed. Logan has returned from Iowa
and reports everything all o. X. He seems
to like Iowa very much.
Mr.. John Goggin and family, who have
been visiting relatives in the Valley, have
returned to their home near Edge Hill, Rey-
nolds county, Mo.
Mr.. j. E. Low is still working the roads,
and he is putting them in fine condition.
Where he goes he deserves. much credit for
the good roads he has made since he has
been overseer.
We very plainly understand why Mr.. Red
mond Black did not stay in the race for
assessor of Reynolds county. We wish you
and yours happy life, Redmond.
The corn fields in this section are all dryed
up. Corn will be as scarce as "hens teeth"
next summer. Lots of people will not make
enough to do them. Hard times are staring
people in the face and will for the next year,
until another crop is raised.
Charley Hartman, son of J. G. Hartman,
very sick with fever, and has been for two
weeks, but we think, probably, by the aid of
DIR. Kerlagon, he will soon be restored to his
proper health.
Mrs. Mcfarland, who has been sick so
long, is not any better, but growing worse
all the time. We fear she will not recover.
This has been splendid season for black
smiths to make the mighty dollar. So many
wagons had to be fixed that could not stand
the dry weather. Belleview has two black
smiths and they report business lively.
The correspondent from Black estimates
himself very highly. We only have this to
say, that we knew what We were writing
about when we wrote that piece to the Out
look, and the people around Black know,
and can say, for themselves, whether or not
I wrote a falsehood; and they also know if /
have been in the habit of so doing. thank
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
From Belgrade.

On the 9Th inst. the Belgrade school open
ed with seventy scholars. All of them are
bright, pleasant and kind. The assistant
teacher Miss Fannie Bryan, shows splendid
executive ability. In educational status
Washington is much below Iron county.
The county commissioner Of this county is
in very infirm health. The trouble Is soften
ing of the brain and the end is not far off.
The people here are generally very intelli-
gent, and certainly are very kind to me, but
there are a few whose piety catches cold at
the sight of me, and who insist that have
hoofs, horns and tail, and carry a pitch
fork and smell of birthstone. 1t is true, that
those equipments have never been found
about me, but they are sure they are there.
The Democracy and Fusionists have both
put full tickets in the field. They have rec
ognized the importance of the contest by
putting forward first-class men.
The opponent of Judge Thomas appears,
as Mis-. Darlington would say, to be not very
populous.
Since coming here have been around oyer
the county little. OF all the places for poor
land and mineral holes the region west of
Potosi can take the cake. The prices of
goods are higher in Potosi than in Ironton.
Last night an intelligent, attentive and
brilliant audience listened with great apprec-
iation to the farewell sermon of Rev. B. E,
I'll. Warren. 1t was sermon and well de-
livered. The writer has known Rev. Warren
for three years. Whilst he never rises into
eloquence as speaker, he always talks
strong good sense. He is an honest man,
and therefore, fearless and independent
He is tireless and judicious worker for his
church and God recognises and largely bless
es his work. Wherever he goes he will
always commend the respect of honest men
when they know him Alright. His faults are
the faults of his church. His virtues are his
own. There are those who wonder how
Cross Roads can hold itself at the departure
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
Excursion Declared off.

From special to the Globe Democrat from
Paris, ILL.,, we see that "the member OF
Grants old regiment, the 21st Illinois are
greatly disappointed. For many weeks they
have been advertising an excursion to Iron
ton, Mo. to the dedication of a monument to
the memory of Gen. Grant on September %,
the anniversary of the battle OF Ironton.
Their annual reunion occurs at Nation,
September -. The Vandalia made them a
rate of So and return. To-day they were no.
fed that the Vandalia bad withdrawn the
rate, as the Iron Mountain insisted on $3.50
from st. Louis. The men and officers are
greatly disappointed, and have declared the
excursion off, as they cannot go without the
favorable rate first made"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23

OF both the Rev. Warren and the writer Al
the same time. 1 have never received any
courtesies at the hands of any of the churches
there, and in return, their doors have been
walled up.
For some months, at least, correspondents
will please address at Belgrade, Washington
county, No., and Mr. Editor, will you please
change the address of my copy of the REG
lister from Belleview, Iron comfy, NO., to
Belgrade, Washington county, Mo. 1 will
occasionly inflict letter on the REGISTER.
Sept. 18th, 1856. THOMAS CALLAHAN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
THF BATTLE OF PILOT KNOB.
The Celebration Revoked.

In consequences of the refusal of the rail-
road company to provide an excursion train
as promised, or to make satisfactory rates
from st. Louis and elsewhere, and in conse-
quence of some of the local committees hav-
ing failed to act in time, the executive COM
mittee has ordered the celebration deferred
to another year; hence there will be no cele-
bratiOn this wear.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
From Middlebrook.

Ed. Register-Miss Sarah Oesterle, daught.
er of C. oesterle, died last Friday of typhoid
malarial fever. The funeral services were
held Sunday. Rev. B. f. Thomas, of Ironton
delivering the sermon.
Mrs. Chas. Seitz and Mrs. NJ. Seitz went
to st. Louis Sunday. They will attend the
Exposition while in the city.
Mrs. S. G. Fairchild and Mrs. F. p. Adams
were guests of Mrs. n. A. Cottrell one day
last week.
C. Brassell, the butcher, is doing a thirty
ing business now days-ayeraging 8 to 10
beeves per week. JOKER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
In MemOriam.

PILOT KNoR MINERS ASSEMBLY, No. 5121
KNIGHTS OF LABOR, Sept. IA, 1886.
WHEREAS, in view of the loss we hay.
sustained by the decease of our brother
OWEN MARKS, and of the still heavier los.
sustained by those who were nearest anG
dearest to him; therefore, be it
Res ovled, That it is but a just tribute te
the memory of the departed to say that in
regretting his removal from Order we mourn
for one who was, in every way, worthy OF
our respect and regard.
Resolced, That we sincerely condole with
the family of the deceased on the dispense
ton with which it has pleased Divine Provi-
dence to affiict them, and commend them
for consolation to Him who orders all thing
for the best, and whose chastisements are
meant in mercy.
ResolUed, That this heartfelt testimonial
of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to
the family of our departed brother by the
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
Colored Society Notes.

notice that Wesley Arms has built an ad
dition to his house, and that Mrs. james
johnson is also preparing to improve hel
property on Mountain Street.
Mrs. Mamie Merrill has rented her prop
erty, and moved to Mine La Motto, to be-
come housekeeper for her brother.
Uncle Frank Sweezie, is sinking well fol
Mr.. Brown. Uncle Frank is sure shot up.
on we'll, and viii locate and insure water
for a stipulated price.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-23
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
The custom of nominating township off,
GERS not being usual in county primaries, !
did not submit my name as candidate for
Justice of the Peace of Arcadia Townchip.
1t has been well understood, however, that
should be a candidate at the November
election for that office-all stories to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Therefore, hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Justice of the Peace of Area
dia Township, in Iron county, Mo-, subject
to the voters at the November election, 1886.
FRANZ DINGER.
We are authorized to announce WIN.
WOOLEM as a candidate for Constable of
Arcadia Township, Iron county, Mo-, subject
to the decision of the voters at the Novem-
Der Election, 1886.
We are authorized to announce PAUL
PATTON as a candidate for Constable of
Arcadia Township, Iron county, Mo-, sub
ject to the decision of the voters at the No
yember Election. 1856.