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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

Nj. SELLERS. of Fort Howard, Is an
nounced as candidate for sergeant-at-
arms OF the assembly this winter. Mr..
Sellers possesses the qualifications neces-
sary for first-class officer, having had
considers bic experience IN legislative
.rnrlr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

THE greatness OF this coun'ry is con
cisely summarized il the following facts:
Florida is sending fresh cucnmbers &c
market; in Minnesota the ice is thick
enough to bear teams; in California
grapes are being gathered, and Maine is
shiyeriag under several inches of snow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was 1(01ac lower, closing at TIC
for No. 2 spring, 1880 seller January
aud 1899 May. Flour was firm and
moderately active Rye sold at Size
and January barley at 5334(d54c. Hogs
were 50 10c lower, ranging at 60(d4 o5.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

THE last session of congress was nine
months long. The forthcoming one Will
he only three months. IF it shall do only
a third as much work as the last 1t will
REQUIRE the aid of a strong microscope to
see the result of its la5ors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

The National HaddOck Monument AS
snciation Of Racine, whose object is to
erect a monument to the memory OF Rev.
Mr.. Haddock, murdered by anti-temper-
ance conspi-ators at Sioux City, Iowa,
has filed articles of incorporation at
Madison
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

WHAT ARMOUR HEARD After Phil.
Armour had given street beggar half q
dollar, the mau, who was. OF course, a
perfect stranger, observed Many
thanks to you, sir. If il wasn't for such
bloody-hearted pirates as Armour | would
MT have had to ask for this I'm hoping
to live lorg enough 70 tx him Bless
you, sir; YOU are an angel"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

The Washington correspondent of TIE
Louisville Courier-Journal ann ounces the
good news that the president has told
the members Of his cabinet that they
must get rid of as many Republicans
holding important places in the depart
ments as possible. and gives list of thos 3
who should be bounced to make room
for Democrats
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

The two factions of the Mechanics
Union Manufacturing company, who be-
came possessed of Horicoif Marsh land
.gregating $4,000 acres some years ago,
are in legal controversy, one aspect OF
which is the seeking Of Judgment for
$4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

The German Turner's of Chicago have
shown good sense in refusing TO lend their
influence to the effori being made to Sc
cure the pardon of the anarchists con-
demned for completely in the murder OF
the policemen of that city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

THE Indiana Republicans are having
all the fun they want these days watching
the historical tactics of the Democrats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

First street, opposite Commercial Hotel,
WATERTOWN. WISCONSIN
Goods rigs furnished on short notice and at
reasonable rates. Special attention paid 10
COMMERCIAL AGENTS.
Ihave recently added to my livery stock a
handsome and substantial Curtain Landau
manufactured at Wilmington, Delaware, at q
cost of ST 900, easy and light running for use al
parties funerals and calling. In connection
With my livery stable have started city hack
line for the accommodation of the citizens OF
Watertown. keep hack on the streets at all
hours Of the day for those who desire its service
and run it to every train. Orders taken for all
night trains. Orders can be left. at my Office,
and at Daub's, Heyman's," Post Ofice, West
Side Hotel and American House.
have telephone communication from IN
Office to all parts OF the city. go
PATRICK KENNEDY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-12-08
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
MOLINE,

Eugene Lewis is out west on business.
He will be back on Thursday.
Mr.. Clarity came back from Chicago,
yesterday, where he had been to attend
the funeral of his father.
Henry E. Wells, formerly postmaster
here. will leave the city for Binghamton.
n. Y on Monday next, where he will
remain until October, and then return to
his home at Tampa, Florida.
A panamara of the gettysburg blttle
is now on exhibition on the city lot near
police headquarters opposite Fisk's livery
stable on Sixteenth street Admission
twenty five cents under IL years ten
cents.
Another new hose company is Just or
ganized at the Mohue Plow Co. works
The old company has dsbanded and this
one takes the place. Their uniforms
will be navy blue with white facings
They will have new hose house built.
and also new cart. They meet the frs,
Monday of each month. The officers
are:
Foreman-Geo. Tuffly.
Assistant Foreman-Will Cooper.
Secretary and Treasurer-R. Z. Evans.
After the boys of Co. F had tired
themselves out drilling on Monday even
ing, and needed something refreshing
Seargent Lundgren treated them all to ict
cream.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
A Good Investment.

Anyone Who has ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield return, as
such venture If carefully made To
the absolute safety % governmen,
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 immi,
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 &c
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 OF
the money he has invested in it.
If you are looking for q safe place tc
invest money, where it will pay you {
large and sure profit, or If you are farm
er and want farm of your own, call or
me and see what | have to offer. vii
make the visit profitable to you. 0tfic,
over American Express office. Rock Is
lam. III. SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

The executive committee Of the Rock
Island County Veteran association me-
at the hall of Buford Post, G. A. R., in
the city of Rock Island, July IA, 1886
Comrade G. E. Browning, of Muse Post,
was chosen chairman. and W. NJ. Twigg
of w. J. Wylie Post, secretary. Repre-
sentatives from the following posts were
present: viz, Buford Post No. 143, Rock
Island; Muse Post. No. $50, Milan; W.
j. Wylie Post 377, Illinois City; and
Alfred Bling Post. No. 492. Andalusia,
On motion of Comrade J. W. Bracket,
it was unanimously decided to hold a
reunion at Rock Island on the 18th and
l4th of September, 1886. Comrade d !.
o. Reed, Moline, was elected com.
mander of the reunion, and Comrade
Thomas Campbell, of Rock Island,
qusrtermaster. On motion the command.
er was instructed to invite Gen John A.
Logan and Department Commander Pos
to deliver addresses at the reunion
Comrades E. ii. Bowman, Jr., and j.
W. Bracket, of Rock Island, were ap-
pointed committee to fill any vacancies
that may occur The secretary was in.
structed to notify Commander Reed and
Quartermaster Campbell of their election,
and to furnish copies of the proceedings
OF this meeting for publication to the
following newspapers. viz: Rock Is,
land ARGUS, Union, Moline Republican,
Davenport Gazette. Muscatiue Journal
and Wilton ReoisD. On motion the
committee adjourned to meet at the same
place September -, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
VIM M. Twice, Sec.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
An I'm pOrfant Rock Island suit.

Judge Gresham, in Chicago, yesterday
began the hearing of the chaucery case
of Calvin II Allen, of New York, and
Others against John II. Wilson, of this
city, the Banner Coal company of Rock
Island. and others. This is bill filed by
stockholders of the Banner company to
compel the defendant Wilson to account
and for a receiver for the company.
The concern was organized in 1865 with
a capital of $500, 900, divided into 5000
shares of 500 each OF these, Wilson
now owns 2,74S and the complainants
1.4l7. the balance being held by various
parties. The company owns 1850 acres
of valuable land near Coal Valley, be-
sides other property, and it is charged
that Wilson has got control and is trying
to freeze the other stockholders out.
Messrs. Osborn. and Lynde are for COM
plainant, and G. W. Kretzinger, of Chi
cago. and Sweeney 6 Walker. of Rock
Island, for the defen Sc.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

W. II. Holcom5 is the general super.
intendent Of the new C, B. Il n. divi,
sion of the c.. B. & Q road
E P Reynolds L Co will remove
their office in HAnsea 4 Leinehsas build.
ing on the levee to WsyaoCe, Nebraska,
the latter part Of ia.s wesk-DubuquC
Times
Agent Custer received notice yesterday
that train No. IL, of Sunday. July 25
will leave Rock Island at o'clock p. m,
having coach on to accommodate pas,
seugers for the San Francisco G. A. R.
excursion, arriving at Monmouth at $50
p. m, in ample time to take the mair
line tain west, which has the G. A. r.
delegation from Chicago and Other
points. This special coach will be taken
advantage of BY a number of old soldiers
in Rock Island, Moline and vicinity, who
wish to go with the body of the Illinois
delegation on the fast c.. B. & O. main
INV iNACtS NiC ION tu sdit ny
Agent Custer at this office until the eth
of this month. The 20" has just issued a
special G. a r. encampment folder,
which is very neat and handy. The first
page shows arlillerymen and gun with
an officer on a horse directing a fight.
At the top is the G A. R. badge with
annual encampment, Aug. 80, 1886. "
The las; pBge shows badge of red given
by the %" The bar is locomotive III
guilt, and at the bottom is guilt fringe
On the badge is the well known black
square Burlington route, c., B. & @. r.
r, in white lettering The folder ex.
plains the seven different routes of travel
from which to pick from, via the Burl>
ington. There is also map and a short
sketch of San Francisco and its object of
interest, as well as other points in the
vicinity The fare for the round trip
from Rock Island is but $3.50.
An exchange pays the following tribute
to the fearless knight of the throttle:
The traveller who puffs a fragrant cigar
in the smoking car or scans the daily
papers in the first class coach, or reclines
with pillow under his head in the Sleep
ing Car, rarely thinks of the engineer,
the fireman, the brakeman or the flag
man. He is thrownin contract with the
conductor, whom he either plaques with
useless questions, or h0Iors by calling
Captain" but the silent man at the
throttle lever, or the others have men
toned, never slip into the travellers mind,
Unless the train is behind time. In that
event they are remembered only to be
abused. But these men are deserving of
more consideration. As rule. they are
sober, steady fellows, absolutely fearless,
and possessed of patience that even JOB
might have envied. A blue uniform, be
it ever so dingy and buttonless, or a
greasy suit Of engineers overalls, when
worn by its owner, is thing to be ad.
mired
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

The handsome War Eagle went south
The Mary Morton will be down tomor-
Tow.
The elegant Sidney is due up Friday
afternoon.
The St. Paul is looked for down to-
night or in the N morning.
The river is lower now than it has been
seen for years. The broad sloughs are
sunken to narrow patches of water The
raft boats are laying up for lack of busi>
ness, and the packets make their way in
the channel with great difficulty.
A rise of ten inches of water at the
Beef Slough company's works in the ear.
lier part of the week served to greatly
facilitate the rafting and brailing work,
and the scaler's records show that 800,
900, 900 feet of logs had been RATED thus
far this season The amount is within
100000 feet of the aggregate amount
of work done in all last season. During
the week no less than twenty-five differ
ent steamboats, were at the mouth of the
slough for consigDments.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
BRIEFLETS.
Ice cream, at Birkenfeld's.

Ice cream, at Birkenfelds.
California pears at Krell s. Maths.
Very fine ice cream, at John Russ.
California plums at Krell & Maths.
California peaches at Krell & Maths.
Nice large bananas at Krell & Maths.
Good eating apples at Krell & Maths.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Montgomery have
returned from their trip to Chicago.
Alderman Howard left last night for
New York, to visit relatives and friends.
= J. F. Cook and A. B. Rodman are
rusticating in Iowa.
| The Central shoe store cannot be ex-
celled in the matter Of good goods and
low prices.
Lost.-A gold ring with pearl setting.
Finder please leave at Liberman's and be
| rewarded.
C. C. Knel has returned from his trip
to Canada and the sea shore. He enjoy
ed himself immensely.
Yesterday afternoon Justice Cook
united in matrimony Mr.. Peter Fiede-
mann of Davenport. and Miss Lena
Kuschmann of this city.
Miss Maggie Murphy, neice of the Miss
Brennan's and Miss Sullivan of the Elite
gallery have gone to Hampton to visit
friends
The employees of the Rock Island ar
senal have been laid off until new ap-
preparation comes, the old one having be-
come exhausted.
Just received fine lot of French can
dies, which we put up in one half, /,
and 2-pound boxes Call and see how
nice and fresh they are, at Krell &
Maths confectionery.
Sarah Fisher, thirty seven years of age,
was adjudged insane in the county court
Monday, by jury composed of DR..
G. L. Eyster. Samuel r. Wright, H.
Housman, W. A. Johnston, Thos. ].
Murphy and James Johnston.
A little three year old son of James
Glass on Seventeenth street near Eighth
avenue, was seriously burned while play
Ing in pack of burning straw in the
street yesterday afternoon. The boy
was rescued by passer>by,
Mr.. w. C. Welch found $40 of the 500
lost by ]. B. Ladders and returned it to
its grateful owner last evening. The
money was in rolls, one containing two
twenty bills and the other three twenty
notes. The latter bundle has rot vet
been heard from.
Chief Clerk Willerton, of the Harper
house, has received applications from a
number of distinguished personages for
rooms during the Army of the Tennessee
meeting in September. among them a
letter from Gen. W. T. Sherman, request
ing rooms for himself and daughter
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
Too MANY to be Comfortable

Albert E. Lyford, of Port Byron, sub
mits his biography to the republicans Of
Rock Island through the columns of the
Union this morning, and is formerly an
nounced as candidate for county clerk
The Union says; He will come into the
convention with hearty backing, par
ticularly from the upper end of The
county"
Tue Union also reminds the faithful oil
the county that Hon E. Fl. Johnston
should be candidate for county Judge
before the republican convention, though
be has announced his desire to run indie
pendent of politics.
The candidates are bobbing up too fas
to be comfortable to the republican ring
Sters
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

The summer meeting at TAYLOR driv-
ing park, Freeport, began yesterday, I'M
der favorable auspices The weather was
delightful, the track never was in as fine
condition as it is as present, and the
field of horses is very choice one. II.
d. Mckinney, of GAINESVILLE, is the start
ing Judge. The three minute travelling
class for purse of $500 was called at
$50 o'clock, large audience being
present. There were seven entries, but
only three to start. 1t was an easy vic>
tory for Lewis r., Decatur horse, which
was the favorite in the pools winning the
race in three straight heats; Pat Quinn,
an Elgin horse, second; Czarina, four
year-old mare, owned by John T. Mitch
ell, of Milwaukee, third Time, 2:4Sl,
2:35i, and cal
There were ten starters in the e:e7
pacing Face, the purse being the same as
in the other race. Tom Cooper, owned
at Galesburg. won the race in three
straight heats; Bay Diamond second,
Moses third, and haywood fourth. Fine,
2:23i, 2:214, and $50.
The races will conclude on Friday.
As memorial to Flora P, O. E. Tay-
lor's $4,000 trotting horse, killed with
her companion Gertrude in the wreck
near kittredge Friday night, when on her
way to Freeport to take part in the races.
Secretary Warner, of the Freeport Driv-
ing Park association, had placed on the
front Of the office at Taylor's park, very
neat card three feet in length, the back
ground of which is black In the center
of the card is the name Flora P. which
is surrounded with black Grape, and be-
low that is a white satin ribbo n rosette.
The card is also bordered all around with
white, rolled black Grape and satin ribs
bon. The whole affair is very neat and
much admired by the horsemen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

The second annual regatta of the Iowa
State Rowing association, was held at
Spirit Lake yesterday afternoon, and con-
sisted TO five races of which Davenport
won two. The first race was the Junior
pair, and was won by Leon NJ Allen and
Well Ii. Martin, of that city, time 12:185
Burlington came in second in 1899
The next race was the junior scull race
between Hull, of Cedar Rapids and Mar
tin of Davenport. Hull won in 11:5e
Martin 1852. This was followed by the
senior single, which was won by Larson
of McGregor. in 10:96I, Hull of Cedar
Rapids, second, in 1859, and Donahue.
of Davenport, third, in 11;05. The Jun-
iors double race was won by Leon Allen
and II. S. Pullman, of Davenport, Moets
zel and Waters, bf Des Moihes, second
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

The most efficient and expert off GERS
of the law don't always wear stars. Yes
terdsy Constable Larkin was entrusted
BY Justice HAYES with a warrant and to
make the arrest required considerable
detective ability. Larkin knew the man S
name was King. but that was all. Il
was grave charge, that of assault
with attempt to murder as describ-
ed yesterday. The arrest was made
though, and through Larkin's. ex.
ertions alone. Larkin would make
q creditable city marshal, and with the
present force at his command. police af-
fairs would be in much better condition
than they are now.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
NV Only Family Medicine. ~

Il have been user of Simmons Live
Regulator for many years, having made
it my only family medicine. 1t is pure
good and reliable medicine. My molhe
before me was very partial to it,
Il find the Res ulator very safe, harm
less and reliable as a family medicine
and have used it for aGy disorder of thu
system and found it to act like charm
| believe if it was used in time it woult
prove great preventative of sickness
l have often recommended it TO ml
friends and shall continue TO 'doso.
REV. JAS NJ ROLLINS,
Pastor Nj. E. church, South Fairfield Va
ITO ]. IA. Zeilin & Co. Philadelphia.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
County Building.

TIA NSFERS.
19-Charlotte A. Whittord to Lewis
II. Reeves, nj lots :, 10 and II, block
is, Cordova, $500.
John M. Schlemmer to j. 4 +. and A.
& II. Burns, lots IL and IL, block Is,
Lower addition to Rock Island, $3.50.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
12-Edgar A. Ludington, Miss Nellie
NJ. Christopher, Moline
15--Henry r. Wood. Iowa City
Miss Josie A. Powers. Davenport.
16-Peter ]. NoIbery, Miss Christina
Anderson, Moline.
17--Nels Peterson. Mrs. Mary Peter
son. Moline.
20-Peter W. Fiedemann. Davenport,
Miss Lena Kuschmann. Rock Island
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
Reunion OfThe IIZth.

The Twenty first annual reunion of the
surviving members of the 18th regiment
Illinois Volunteers will be held at Wyom.
ing Tuesday. August Gath, 1886. All
surviving members of the regiment. and
the relatives and friends of those living
and deceased, are requested to attend
All union sol diers are invited to attend
and will meet with cordial welcome
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21

The old settlers of Rock Island county
have been invited, through card received
by Secretary Kenworthy, to attend the au-
nusl reunion of the old settlers of Henry
county, at Cambridge, Thursday, Ang>
ust IL.
The Rock Island county Old Settlers
association will hold its annual picnic at
Black Hawks watch tower, September
10
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-21
THE FAITHFUL.
The County Committee Meeting Yes
tcrday--The Delegates--The
Primaries.

Primaries.
The meeting was called for 2 o'clock,
but it was nearer when Chairman Carse
called the meeting Of the republican
county committee together in the court
room, at the county building yesterday
afternoon. Secretary Eutrikin called
the roll, and ten members answered.
Though the attendance was light, a
glance at the assemblage assured one
that it was representation OF those will
ling to sacrifice themselves for the &. o.
p. in fact many seemed anxious to dc
so. Oliver Olsen, W. F. Crawford,
Howard Wells. and E. H. Bowman, Jr.,
were called in to give the meeting an ap.
pesrsnce of harmony.
Chairman Carse made little speech
The meeting was called, he said, TO settle
the time of holding the county convention
and to decide as to whether it was better
to hold two conventions or one. 1t was
thought best to hold but one convention
and nominate but one ticket PAYNE. OF
ZIms, wanted the convention called as
late as August II. anyway II was ap-
parent that he was impressed with the
idea that the later the convention, the
simmer the chances of the Moline parson
for tue shreivalty nomination, but the
slate had been fixed AMI after considerable
discussion, motion of Mr.. Adam
Failing to fix August 3 as the date, pre-
vailed
Capt W. G.. Bennett, Mr.. Fred G.
Deukman aud Secretary w. J Eutrikin
were appointed committee on appor>
tionment. They reported in favor of one
= delegate for every 40 votes for Blaine
and Logan and one for every fraction of
20, and the report was adopted.
The primaries will he held one week
from Saturday evening