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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
A Big Ere Raging.

KEY WEST, Fla, March 30.-[Spec>
isl IA fire which broke out in Saucarlor
theatre at o'clock this morning is still
burning and beyond control. Already six
blocks in the center Of the city are de.
stroyed, and the fire will probably go to
the harbOr.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

Ali members of Rock Island Lodge,
No. 10. 1. o. o. F.. are requested to
meet at their hall on Wednesday evening,
March 81, at 7:30 o'clock. to be instructed
IN the team degree work by Bro. McKin.
zie, Of Columbus, Ohio. A cordial invi>
tation is extended to all Odd Fellows in
the city. By order Of the N. G.
w. B. HANCOCK, Sec'y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
Company, Attention!

HEADQUARTERS Co. A.. 5TH INF, !
Rock ISLAND. March %, 1886.
Special Order No. 8.
In accordance with Special Order No.
Q, from regimental headquarters. the
members of this command are ordered to
assemble at the Armory of the company,
on Thursday evening, April /, at s
o'clock, to elect captain, vice II. M.
Abel, term expired. Maj. G. G.. Garter
will preside and report the result to regi-
mental headquarters. By order
H. M. ABEL.
Capt. Comdg. Company.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

DR.. L. c. Rose, of Palmyra, Ohio, has
invented long-distance telephone trans>
mitter, which was yesterday used with
success on circuit from Youngstown,
Ohio, to Freeport, Illinois, and return
S7S miles. 1t is stated that faint whis-
pers and the ticking of a watch were
plainly heard over the long line.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

Mr.. Frank NJ. Rhodes, the popular
cigar man, representing Chicago house,
was married at Anamosa, Iowa. yester-
day, to Miss Nellie M. Easterly, one OF
the bellies of that place. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rhodes are in The city on their bridal
tour, and are stopping at the Rock Island
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
County Building.

27-Lawrence Swain to Emma Reflex.
er, 81 lot 4, block 10. lower addition,
Rock Island, 81, $50.
Fred Coss. by master, to Porter Skin
ner, lots and Q, block 2, lower addition,
Rock Island, e1,243. ~.
Rebecca Colmere 10 Phil. Mitchell. lot
-, block 0, lower addition, Rock Island,
500.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
Peoples Caucus.

There will be meeting held at the
Town hall, Milan, Thursday evening.
April LIST, 1886, at 7:30 O'Clock, for the
purpose of nominating township officers
for the ensuing year. All voters, irre>
spective of party, arc cordially invited 10
attend. BY order of the people
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
ELECTION NOTICE.

ELECTION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the
9Th day of April, A. H., 1885, IN the respective
wards or precincts in the city of Rock Island, an
cleo tion will be held for the following ,ficers
to-wli:
CITY OFFICERS:
One Alderman in the First Ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Second ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Third ward for two years.
One alderman in the Fourth ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fifth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Sixth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Seventh ward for two years.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS:
One supervisor for one wear.
Four Assistant Supervisors for ore year.
One Assessor for ore year
Which election will be opened Mt O'Clock In the
morning and continue opel until O'Clock in the
afternoon Of that day.
PLACES OF REGISTRATION AND VOTING
Are as follows
First Ward, has. Fngel's store
Second - Phoenix Hose House.
Third - Wideawake Hose Housa,
Fourth . Rescue Hose House
Fifth Twanty-second Street Hose House
Sixth Gable Hose House,
Seventh - Gilpin Hose House
ROBERT K0EHLER,
City and Town Clerk
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this 18Th day O.
March, 1888.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

In the battle of flowers OF Nice the
other day the most delicious thing" in
the eyes Of fair spectator, twas a small
donkey cart, covered with yellow flowers.
tied with blue ribbons, ia which two love-
Iy children were seated"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
Public Notice.

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
Office after 8 p. m. (ln the event that the
Office is ciosed) will please call at vii.
mans & Calls news stand in the postofiice
building, who are authorized to transact
business of every nature for the ARGUS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

The four A. 0. U. W. lodges of this
city will hold union meeting at their
hall on Tuesday evening March 80.
Visiting brothers are cordially invited.
By order of A. ]. Cook, Sec'y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARIES AND CONVENTION.

The Democratic voters of Rock Island are re-
ouested to assemble at the usual voting places In
their respective wards at 7:30P. M, on
MONDAY, MARCH Goth. 1886.
to nominate candidates in each ward for Alder
m en-, elect two members Of the City Committee
and choose delegates to the City-Township Con-
vention The wards are entitled to delega es as
follows: their ratio Of representation being one
for every twenty votes cast for Cleveland and Hen
bricks at the last presidential election, viz:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

Supervisor D. NJ. Martin will hold an
administrators sale Of the effects Of the
estate of Calvin Goodrich, three miles
northwest of Hillsdale. on Saturday,
April 17th Some rare bargains can be
secured.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
Taxes are Due.

The tax collectors Office will he open
morning and evening until March 80.
Office in the court house. 25-6
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

A house and lot on Twenty seventh
street and Sixth avenue, by Frank W.
Blocklnger. Inquire of Sweeney &
Walker. 13d3w
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30
Fire and Accident.

Insurance in reliable companies at lowest
rates; apply to E. Liebernecht, real es-
tate, loan and insurance agent and nota-
ry public; collections made. Office 1918
Second avenue. eodtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

Cheap Mail Boxes.
The finest mail and paper box ever in
vented is for sale at the ARGUS office at
the low price of 81 each The same box
is sold everywhere at $3.50. Call and ex-
anime them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-30

A large and enthusiastic crowd was
present at the Sixth ward caucus. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30. AL
derman Atkinson was elected chairman,
and L. G. Blanding. secretary. Mr..
James Larkin was nominated for alder.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

Prof. L. w. Ballard, of Lewiston,
Me-, proposes, if the unsteady inclined
and other citizens of Island Pond and
vicinity will give him their support
and encouragement, to hold a Musical
Convention at Island Pond some time
in the near future, probably about the
first week in August. lie will bring
with him solo and instrumental talent
and use every effort to make the gath
erings both pleasant and profitable.
Prof. Ballard is composer of merit,
in both sacred and secular music, and
has written some very choice oratorios.
The matter will be definitely settled in
time for proper advertising in the next
issue Of this paper, and in the mean.
time all interested are invited to con.
fer with Mrs. w. b. Causebrook, Mrs.
J. Andrew or Mr.. W. p. Stevens. Part
les from other villages are cordially in
vited 20 attend, and to correspond with
either of the above named persons il
regard to the matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

lace. Of Manchester, n. H., and Rev.
Mr.. Byrne OF Colebrook. DIR. Wallace
spoke of the evils Of intemperance, and
for illustration told a story of a young
man aid lady who were married, and
prospered greatly for time but the
husband was addicted to the use of
intoxicating drink, and there came a
time when the wife was obliged to ask
him to choose between her and the
jug; he chose the latter, and finally
ended his life in the poor house. The
husband the DIR. called David, and his
wife Sally, and in closing asked those
present to indicate by vote their choice
the jug or Sally, at the same tirus in
forming his hearers that more than 90
years since he chose Sally. There was
n unanimous vote for Sally. Rev. Mr..
Byrne followed in a telling speech for
TIE importance Reform. There was a
large company of people present, and
tn ere was throughout the day an al
most entire absence of rowdyism OF
disturbance of any kind, and every
thing passed off pleasantly to all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
The people here are forming a tenn.

The people here are forming a tenn
peranee organization, of which we
hope TO be able to report as being a
great good to the community.
Died in Lunenburgh, VT, June 81,
1886, Daniel L. Snow, at the age Of 10.
The cause of his death was cancer,
with which he had patiently suffered
for more than year. lie was born in
Keene, n. H., September &c, 1891. His
parents, with their family, moved to
Lunenburgh when he was 10 years of
age. Since then his home has been in
this town. On January /, 1888, he
was married to Miss Chloe Smith who
shared his joys and sorrows to the end,
aud whose faithful aud loving minis
trations during his long and painful
struggle with disease, brought great
comfort to the sufferer. Mr.. Snow
was, in peculiar sense, kind and
true husband, and friend. lie was re.
markedly patient in all his sufferings
and never complained of his lot. From
his youth he was utterly opposed il
principle and practice to the use, as q
leverage, of all intoxicating drinks
In early life he declared his faith il
Christ as his Saviour, and when thu
long sickness and the final struggl,
came he could assure his friends tina
his faith was strong and his confidence
in his Saviour mistaken. lie hat
many excellent traits and few faults
and will be remembered by large cir
Gle of friends and townsmen as on
who had been true in all the relation
of life. He leaves q widow and a.
adopted daughter, with her husband
Mr.. Glynn, and large circle of rela
tives and friends to mourn their los
May they all hear and heed the Ma
ter's call, "Come unto Me, all we tina
labor and are heavy laden, and | wi
give you rest"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
CANAAN.

July 5.-Many of our people attend
ed the biggest show on earth at
Stratford last Monday, and while all
were beat more or less, some were beat
en- so badly as to be rather downcast
the next day.
Charles Chamberlain while playing
base ball last Thursday caught a ball
on the end of his finger. and said fin
ger is now up for repairs trying to grow
together, being broken completely in
two pieces.
A man named Farland got outside of
some tanglefoot last Wednesday night
and thought it would take about one
hundred men to arrest him, but it was
finally done by two, consequently it
did not cost him but Sc to settle the
bill. lie probably will not engage so
much help next time.
July lowest Stewartstown and
Canaan joined this year in celebrating
the Fourth. At sunrise people were
reminded of the occasion by the firing
of a salute. At 8 o'clock the Horribles
came out and paraded through the
streets, and such horribles We ancient
phrenologist being particularly notice
able with the skulls aud skeletons by
which he was completely surrounded.
AT 10 o'clock the various temperance
! organizations in this and adjoining
towns marched in procession to the
grove where u programme of appro
pirate exercises was carried out. The
programme consisted of singing The
Star Spangled Banner Ivy Miss Nellie
Guertin, and singing and speaking by
the children until noon, when the dis
cussion of the various good things con-
tanned in the baskets of those in at.
tendance, was had, after which the
people assembled and listened to the
several toasts and responses. The Day
we Celebrate, response by INV. Lund.
The Grand Army of the Republic, re-
Spouse by d. G, Ripley. Our Educa.
tional Institutions, response by Rev.
j. G. Wright. The ChIrch, by p. T..
Donaldson, who CHANGED to be here.
George Washington, by w. L. Allen.
The Stars and Stripes, by DR.. A. Chase.
Temperance Reform, by Rev. DR.. Wal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

The many warm friends of the Rev.
4. p. Lee look with pleasure upon the
announcement that the degree of ABB.
has been conferred upon him by Am
herst College. Although it is stated to
have been conferred ''prO causa honorjs"
it is no empty title. lie left his class
during the early part of its course to
go to the war, but on his return he
continued at his books with the devo.
ton OF a student, and was deprived of
the privilege of his studies only in form
or name. lie read his latin alone after
the war with zest equal to that en-
gendered by the rivalries of class,
and his educational store is much
more than an average in quality and
abundance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
VICTORY.

July G.-Farmers will have to be
content with a small allowance of hay
this season.
Some that celebrated the Fourth are
not quite 50 happy as they anticipated.
There are five school districts in the
town of Victory. All have sessions OF
school, ami two of the five teachers
have not had bible in school this
summer.
July Brain and frost have fol-
lowed each other in close SUCCESSION
ever since the snow went last Spring.
We are wondering il OH the 18th of
July one needs overcoat aud niittens
to protect him from the frosty weather
we find at sunrise and just before,
what we shall require next January!
Thomas Kearney lost some four or
five hundred dollars worth of ties and
telegraph poles last Wednesday. The
fire was caused by the engine. 1t is
said that the Railroad Company are
unwilling to pay for his loss, and told
him the people must look after their
own affairs.
A man at Hazen's hurt his foot very
badly Monday.
Charles Story has his engine up
ready to do the polishing for his gran
lite business.
Rev. J. w. Scott is unable to fulfil
his engagement at the Crossing on ac-
( count of i'll health, so Rev. j. w. Spen-
Ger will preach there at present.
Miss Lila f. Appleton returned
home last Friday from Oberlin College,
Ohio. She graduated this present
month, having attended school there
four years. Before she went to Ohio
she went through a course of study at
Randolph Normal School. Miss Apple
ton is noble girl-one thai will sue.
coed in everything she undertakes for,
as we understand, She has almost
VIII oily unaided woI kpd her way
through her school life, and graduated
as thorough scholar, and with hon
ors we'll earned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

THE CELEBRATION. The day has
been so long since gone that review
of it would be of less int rest now than
it would have been in the week which
illness prevented our issue. We may
say, however, that the day was fine,
and the boys let us sleep the previous
night so that our people rose brim full
of patriotism. and the best of feeling
prevailed throughout the day. A little
disturbance was created in the early
part of the day just to try the temper
of our police force, but three or four
persons being invited into box car
and then switched off on side track
and left locked up, kept the rest on
the main line. The day was marshaled
to the satisfaction, safety and good
order of all. Nearly 5000 people were
present and the exercises began as
usual with the appearance of the Hor-
RIFLES, which exhibited caricatures
pithy and amusing. The MINISTRIES
created much merriment and enter
tanned the crowd with witty and origi-
nal puns and jokes. The speech of
their orator was specimen of bur-
lesque oratory which kept the audience
in roar of laughter. eve are sorry
space will not allow US to publish it.)
The Grafton in the afternoon was one
of Mr.. Dale's usual happy and elo-
quert efforts, and was attentively lis
tened to. The courtesy and decorum
OF the audience during this part of the
ceremonies was very pleasant excep-
! ton to the general practice. Then
followed a great variety of athletic
sports and contests which created i'm
mense enthusiasm. The Irasburgh
baud did good service throughout the
day and in the evening, and was fire.
quently commended. A good display
of fireworks closed one of the best and
most successful celebrations we have
ever had, and the visitors departed for
their homes thoroughly we'll pleased.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
AMONG OUR NEIGHBoRs.
BLOOMFIELD.

July 12.-Mrs. G. V. Clough and son
have gone to st. Johnsbury this week
for a short visit.
Mr.. J. Mum OF Newport, Can, and
Albert Silver, jr., of Darby were in
town and attended church last Sab
bath. They both sang in the choir,
their singing being highly appreciated
by all. Mr.. Mum was chorister in
this town for a number of years, in the
long ago.
The Misses Clara and Matte Blod-
gett of Littleton, N. H., are in town
visiting their early home and numer-
Gus friends.
School is closed in District No. 2. 1t
will commence again next Monday
after vacation Of two weeks. Miss
Parker, who taught the last term, has
been engaged for the ensuing term.
Miss Thrill closed her school in dis
trict No. last week, with the follow
ing report:
Scholars who have not bects absent during
the tern-Minnie Spencer, Ebcne' w Bow<er,
Archie L and Willard g Rowell. Percy Row
| ell was absent one day, and Kate Woods q
day, both on account of sickness. Those not
tardy were-Willie Spencer, Percy Rowell,
kbrn w Bowker, Minnie Spencer, Archie
Row ell, Lutte Fuller. Rank and department
| -Eben w Bowker and Willard Row ell each
| 9S, Lutte Fuller ~. Highest standard in stud
| ies-kate Wood 80, Eben Bowker 81.
Last Saturday we were all highly
entertained at the closing exercises OF
the schools in district No. 1, the two
teachers, Miss johnson and Miss
Rhymes, united their efforts, and gave
very interesting entertainment, the
children rendering their parts exceed
ingly we'll, thus rejecting great credit
on their teachers. The school room
looked beautifully in its rich decora
tons of flowers and plants, and wreath'
of evergreen and cedar. 1t was artist
cally arranged, the work of the teach
ers and scholars. The scholars have
made great proficiency in their studies
and successful term has been realized
Miss Rhymes is an excellent teach er
and just adapted to the work Mis-
johnson is an efficient scholar, and 4
lady of % terms experience in teaching
school. The teachers have submitted
the following report for publication il
the HERALD:
In Miss Johnson's school the highest il
rank and department were CIrrIc ShOf 99S
Ola Perkins 99.2, Cora ShOff %, Fanny Lock
80, Lula johnson 81 8. Alice Tebbets E4. NJ
absent one day-Myrtle Locke, Ola Perkn,
Cora Shof, Fred Brooks, Frank Carlisle, Les
lie Shotf, Frankie Tollund.
In Miss Rhymes school those not absent on
day were-May ODonnell, Lizzie O'DowC
Florence Brooks, Willie, Frank, and penni
Ladeo. Guy Blodgctt, Fred Merrotte, Eddi
Osborne, johnny Locke, Berthe and Ray DO
ley. Not taidy-Wmnie Sugent. Willie. Fran
and Dennis Ladoo, Guy Bodgctt, Fred Me-
rOtte. Eddie Osborne, Leon Johnson, Samm
Carlisle, Johnny Wines, Johnny IIenore, Epl
RAIN Smith, james Brooks, Lizzie and Ma
O'Donnell Oracle Tcbbets, Celia HGnorc, 10
Wines, Louise Tebodo, Mary Carter Cell
Bruno, Georgia DolIey. Highest rank in n
ithmetic-Ray Dollcy. Willie Ladoo, and Ii
Dollcy, Willie Ladoo, aud Lizzie O'DUnnell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
LUNENBURGH.

July 6.-The first thing we had to
remind us that the Fourth of July was
near at hand, was at the post Office on
Friday night last when the mail was
being distributed. The postmark was
being put on the back of the letters as
usual, when suddenly there came re-
port like the firing of a gun. On in
vestigation it was found that one en-
velope contained five caps, and that
in stamping it they had all exploded.
Some of the mail was slightly scorched
but no serious damage done. Mr.. Bell
who was handling the mail at the time
would like to inform that Boston man
that the law strictly forbids him send
ing firearms through the mails, and
Furthermore, that he (BelD had as
soon be killed as scared to death.
We were little lonesome last week
without our HERALD, but finally con-
cluded that the editor had gone ava
to celebrate.
Rev. i. w. Harris has been visiting
his son in Colebrook the past few days.
Joseph Wood was arrested last Fri
day evening on charge of intoxica-
ton, and abusing his horse. At the
trial on Saturday morning he pleaded
guilty and was fined, including costs,
to the amount of $27.85.
Charles Hodgman of Littleton, NH,
is at work for DR.. Cutting, cleaning
and repairing clocks and watches.
The very hot weather of late is in.
ducing the city people here. Among
the arrivals at the Heights House we
notice the following: Mrs. Elizabeth
Cole, Newton, Mass. Mrs. E. A. Seeger,
Springfield, Mass. The Misses J. and s.
McCullOch, Montreal. w. Il. Roberts,
Boston, Mass. l.. L. Barnard, Gran
vile, N. Y. L. w. Palmer, Frankfort,
Mich.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
GUILDHALL.

July 5.-Independence Day began
very early, while it was yet dark, last
Saturday. The powder and the bells
made noise enough to make everybody
for miles aware that ours was q free
country.
The celebration of the six Sabbath
schools on the camp grounds, on the
Sd inst, came off to the satisfaction of
all concerned.
Mrs. Susan E. Webb, wife of the late
Greenlief Webb of this place, died on
the I'd inst, at the home of her daugh.
ter in Maine, and her remains were
brought to the home of her son, Mr.,
Frank Hall, on Saturday. She was
tenderly laid in the old home GENE
terry, in Northumberland, on Sunday
A friend remarked to the minister, -
am free to say to you that you neet
have no hesitation in thinking of hel
and speaking of her as most true wo
man in all the relationships of life."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

During the past few weeks consider
able discussion has been INDUCED in,
both on our streets and in our public
places, aboUt the Island Pond Brass
Band, resulting in a letter to the HER
AID, published in our last issue. Had
we not, unfortunately, been Frustrated
by sudden and severe sickness, the let.
ter would not have been published
without editorial comment. This week
the members of the Band tell their
side of the story, and we commend it
to the consideration of our readers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16

The other day number of little
children got into a boat that had not
been properly secured, and before they
were aware of it the boat was drifting
out to the middle of the pond, quite a
breeze blowing at the time. Fortu.
nately for the children three young
men saw their frantic efforts to attract
attention, and rescued them. This oc.
currence should be a warning to those
who own boats to see that they are Sc
curely fastened.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-07-16
NORTON.

July 13.-Messrs. Woodland & Lyster
had their steam saw mill burnt up,
with all the machinery and large
quantity of clapboards, mostly fin
ished. The mill was partially insured,
but their loss will be at least $4,000.
The flames spread very rapidly. At
11.45 the day Waterman was in the
upper part of the mill, and the next
day the mill clock was found, stopped
at H. 10, and the mill men were unable
to get anything out of the building, so
rapidly did the flames spread. Mr.. IL.
Woodland in trying to save belt got
his hair badly singed. The burning
of the mill will be much felt by the
mill men and others. We learn it is
the intention of the owners to at once
rebuild. The plans are already made.
James Kingsley, sawyer at A. NJ
Stetsol,'s mill, had his leg broken on
Monday last.
Mrs. A. NJ. Stetson of Boston is at
present boarding at the Stetson House
The Canaan road is being put in
good shape under the direction of r
NJ. Woodland Esq.
TIL ose from our town who attended
the celebration at Island Pond were
highly pleased with the days sport.