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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-12-17
ApEndto Bone scrapfng.

Edward Sheppard ,oi Harrisburg, Ill. says ::
Having received so much benefit from Elec
trIc Bitters. 1 feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know it. Have had a running
sure on my leg for eight years; nv doctors
told me 1 would have to have the bone
scraped or the leg amputsted. l used
instead, three bottles of Electric BItters and
seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve, aud
my leg Is now sound and we'll" Electric
Bitters are sold at fifty cents bottle, and
BuckIe1's Arnica Salve at % cents box al
| E. JONES.
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Obituary.

BUCK. Died, at the residence OF Mrs.
Thomas Buck, in Carroll township, on
Tuesday, December IA, 1885, Mrs. Ellen
Buck, widow of Christian Buck, deceased,
aged about so ears.
SMITH-Died, at his residence in Munster
township, on Tuesday December 14th, 1886,
Mr. Patrick b. Smi tn, aged about 60 years.
The deceased was native of Ireland and
came to this country when a young man.
He has been a resident of Munster township
for about twenty years, and was known as
one OF her best citizens, an upright and hon
est man and kind and good neighbor He
leaves q family of three children 20 survive
him. all Of whom arc grown up. One
daughter is the wife Of Edward Brierdon, Of
Pittsburgh lis son John is a fireman on
the PeE1sy lvzn'a railroad, and the other
daughter, VI -Ty, resided with her father.
His wife died about three years ago. Peace
to his ashes.
SHANNON-Died, at her home. No. 1872
Faystte street, Aiepheny. p on Friday,
December 3, 1886. Mrs. A l.. .aannon, aged
81 wears,
Tne deceased was a daughter OF the late
Christian Ihwsen, who, in his day. was d
well known citizen of Pittsburgh, and who
was also well known TO number of ouI
i Older citizens. Mrs. Shannon was resident
+ Of this place for the past two years and only
removed to Allegheny about two month.
! ago. She was afflicted with cancer, and a.
! the disease was gradually eating her Hf,
! away she removed to Allegheny IN orde
I that her end might be among relatives an,
! friends. She was highly esteemed both il
/ Pitts5urg aud 10 this place BY a large circl
OF friends and acquaintasces for her man,
CEristian virtues. Her remains ger
brought to this place on Saturday last an,
inferred in the Catholic cemeterg on Mon
day. Peace to her ashes.
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81. LRRrence HoteI.

When you come to Altoona stop at this
louise, which is centrally located on Elev'
enth avenue, one square from the depot
Having recently taken charge of this house
/ have refurnished it throughout ano intend
keeping a frst-class house. Good meals
good rooms and beds and polite attention are
what l offer. Charges reasonable. Large
parlOr for the use of the public, where you
can rest and warm yourself when shopping
OF waiting for the train. Ladies entrance
Ou Fourteenth street.
James Heaton, Proprietor.
December 10.-4t.
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THE DAILY TIMES.
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TIMES is delivered By car
rfers in all the cities, toJC51S and
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mia for SIX CENTS q 1Ceeb. and
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rARnrAaE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses were
issued by the Clerk Of the Orphans Court
for the week ending Wednesday, Decem-
Der g. 1886:
Harry 5. Allison, Taylor township. and
Ella J. Wilson, COnemauXb.
Humphrey Humphreys, Cambria township p,
and Gwen ROBERTS, Summerhil! township.
Howell Powell, and Maggie ROber Is
JDhnsgOwn.
Karl Schubert and Louise Melter, Pros
Dect.
VIM. Sweeney. CoopersdaIe and Jennie
NOTsker, Millvile.
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President Roberts. of the Pennsylvania la
Railroad Company, has issued the following
order: The attention of the officers of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and of the
various lines embraced in the system both
e., and west Of Pittsburgh is again called
to the fact that large numbers OF passes are
issued to persons who are in no wise enti-
tied to receive them. All officers will here
after Do held to more rigid observance OF
the rules governing the Issue of passes, both
annual and trip. and it is expected that the
reports of free travel will In the futnre show
large decrease as compared with the cur
rent year
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The WEEKLY TIMES
SIXTY FOUR Columns Of

D1a6azjHe-neJcsDaper reaalinS
matter, crisp, attractive, interest
inc. instTJJctiUe The ANNALS
or THE VAR, BY actiUe purticz-
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World. contributed to by s0Dle Of
the BEST U'OHEE WRITER'S
IN AMERICA: The Latest Fash
i0y1.s. TLJHES' YOUNG PEOPLE
-Bu Themselves ORIGINAL
STORIES, both short and cOntjH-
ued; Topics Of the Time: Pointed
Editorial Comment; ; SPECL,4L
ARTICLES on thousands If sub
iects. and Hi THE NE us are
among its attractions. Terms, So
Der a,lH1b71 clubs IF ten, So, and
an e.rtra copy to the person getting
up the ,U5.
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The best save in the world for uts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, On illblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positive ly
cures Piles OF no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale By f. James
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g. zzz'u---zzzzzzzzs
HEAD QUARTERS
FOR
HOLIDAY GOODS

l have now on hand a Large and
Fine Assortment of Mufflers,
Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs,
Dolls, Brass Placques, and Hand
Satchels, with all the Latest Nov
elites in Fancy Goods.
Also, complete line of Wraps,
Ladies', Misses and Children s
Coats, Cloths, Gloves, Hosiery,
Muffs, Hoods, Toboggan Caps,
Shawls and Underwear all of
which will be sold at the lowest
prices.
I1rs. r E.JONES.
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TO ADVERTISERS! !

For check for $40 We will print a ten. line ad-
vertisement in O1r Milton issues Of Leading
American Newspapers. This is the rate Of
only one-hfth OF cent line for 1000 Circula-
ton. The advertisement will be placed before
One Million different newspaper purchasers or
FIVE MILLION READERS. Ten lines will accornI-
date abost 70 words Address with copy of Adv.
and check. or send 80 for book Ci $50 pages. GEO.
P. ROWELI4 8 co, 10 SPRUCE ST. NEW YoRK
Dec. 10. 1856
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LEAVES SOUTHWARK.
LOG.AL IND PFRSON.4L.

The deer season ended on "Wednesday,
For fine fresh oysters 60 to the Suear
Bowl
Our merchants are beginning TO uupack
their Christmas goods
Go and see tho new goods received at
Carl Rlviuius'.
Some very fine twelve inch ice is being
packed by owners Of ice houses.
If you want a nice muG for s1OO 90 to
Mrs. r. T. Jones.
Mr.. George Krug, whose barn burned
down a short time ago has commenced the
erection of a new one.
-Barkers have the largest and best assert.
meut Of silk haudkerchiess ana mufiers ever
seen in EDensJurg.
Mr.. George Roberts retnrned last week
from an extended trip TO the West. He is
well pleased with his trip.
Jacob j. Fite, a railroad brakeman, lost
his right arm at Altoona on Munday last by
having it crushed between the bumpers.
Wanted Homes for Two boys, one ten
years Old and one one year old, also one
girl three years old, all at the aImshouse.
-Barkers have a good assortment Of horse
and rubber blankets.
Horse buyers Lave been in the neighbor-
hood for several days and have bought quite
a number Of horses. Prices are said to be
low.
Iii You want to keep warm this wea thtr
buy an uyercoat. The place to gel an over
coat is at the Golden Eagle Clothing HUuse,
Altoona, Pa.
-Nauted-LumbeT in trade for new
Portable steam sawmui 80 HORSEPOWER, 90
iucu saw, 40 foot carrtdg, and 80 foot ways.
Apply To tl.s yhIcs.
I'm Oil Cry Bfizzara thinks thot "Au
editor is something Ht- an OIL well. Both
are bored, both frequently come III Dry both
get shot. and both are damned when they
fail TO respond
"A jog lot OF white bemstitch haudk-I-
chiefs fur 80 cts at blIs. R. L Jones.
"A passenger train Ola tua BsGs Gap vail
road jumped the track, on Myuaay last near
Glasgow. aud went down over steep eiu-
Daukmeut. -Four passengers were uurJ but
no. seriously.
For dne gold pen, pencil. or too.hpick,
suitable lys HUliIal presents, 90 10 Car.
RiyuIu-.
Three deer which had been chased from
-,--'.-,..-,,.- r.,ra,r r, dgu- and hunters
- r,.-.,.,r tr.. ,---ats ,f IJgonfer,
y-...,.,.r.,,..d c.urty tns other cav iu
a., ,.r ...f.. ,.,-,,t.~s
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Bowl.
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pelihtehnth' OF 'l'.'I 'o'''' anu iO' q" '''-0
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TO perform 'he uHds7 1-" ".7 "Ppo'-'
gives genera. a-.i7laI'''u'
-R,rgrrs. tuts week. will receive some
more. or those dressing aud manicure sets
Just the thing for Holiday presents.
We learn from Captain j. II. Boyts, Y .c5
President and General Manager OF the CIes
son and Clearhe.d EalIo@d' tAaI lue OuI'U-
iu- Vi .'.o - - - - A.syfIrs Tn Cbest
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-12-17

Michael Driskel, ST., late Of Allegheny town
ship. Cambria county. deceased. having been
granted TO the undersigned. all persons indebted
to said estate are hereby notified 20 make pay-
ment without delay. and all those having claims
against the same viii present them, properly
authenticated for settIeme NJ. to
IA III Is DRISh FL.
Admir- of Michael Driskel. decd.
Allegheny twp, Oct. 10Th. 1856
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STRANS,-Cam to the premises of
- the subscriber la Portage township. Cambria
county, about November I rsss two vearline
steers, one dark red and white spotted. without
hoTns ana having two Sits in le0 ear. The other
ligEt red and whit. with white face and head
and two sits in LEFT ear. The owner IL requested
70 come forward, prove property, pay charges and
take themaway. otherwise they will be disposed of
according to law.
Nov .1s, 1885.
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CTRAYS. Game TO the premis ses Of the suhscri-
- ber in Chest township. on OF about October
10 1885 white steer. two years Old. With "a notch
cut IN his left Also. about the same time. =
red and white spotted hcifer. two years old. no
rnorks visible. The owners are requested TO come
forward and prove property. pay charges and take
them away. otherwise they will be disposed of ac-
cording 10 law, CHAS- RHbDA-
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EST GO0n a
AT LOW PRICES.

During my time in this place have
to give the people Honest Goods Prices have been apr
GATED and with each week viii earnestly eudeavor give my
patrons better opportunities to supply their wants by increasing nd
improving already large stock of harness. brides saddles
ets robes whips, etc viii be pleased have all
any tng IN my line call at establishment articles
ascertain prices Thanking the people their patronage and
wishing one and all Merry hsma and Happy Year.
remain Respectfully,
q. l.. FREDERICK.
Ebensburg. Pa
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TIE SUNDAY TIMES.

Il PueeS-9G ColuD1HS-5 CcHtS
$500 o. Year.
.4dTyeSS THE TIMES.
TIMES BUILDISC.
PHILADEI .PHfA
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The American Detective Bureau,
Main Omces, 81 and ss Diamond ST
Pittsburgh. Pa.

Established 1888 by David II. Gukinson, eI-
Z. =. Govt Detective. Organized and conduct
cd on the system OF the United States Secret
Service CONFIDENTIAL Agents in all the Princi-
pal Cities Of Jhe United States and Canada.
d. II. Gukinson, Principal and Gen .Supt
Heber Mcdowell. Superintendent.
Hon. John DalzelI, Attorney fOr the Bureau,
Reference: James J. Brooks. Chief Secret ser
vice Division, washington, d. &. Send for Cir
cular.
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EOR SALE-STEAM ENGINES, CLAY .Sr
L ore Pans, Boiler and Sheet-lrou Work. -
Secondhand engines and boilers on hand. Hoist
ing engines and machinery p specialty--THOM'
AS CABLIN. Allegheny, Pa. (Jan. 22.-ly-)
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STRA0 Game to the residence of
November z, 1855, yearlinE heifsr. Color red
with white face and belly and white about her
hind parts The owner Is requested 20 come
torward- prove property, pay charges and take
her away otherwise she will be disposed OF ac-
cOrdtnE 10 law.
Nov. 10. 1855. JOHN NrpERMOTsT
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STRAY. Game to the residence Of
~ the subscriber IN Allegheny township. about
the l5J OF Nay. 1856. dark red huil with white
star on f.rehead and some white fanks. The
over IS requested 70 prove property, pay charges
and take him away. otherwise ne viii De dis
posed Of according to law.
ALEXIS PARRISH.
Oct. Is, 1859.
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Married.

RT-MOELTER-Ma at
the Lloyd house, this place, Dec. 13, 1886,
by Rev. Robert McCaslin, Mr.. Karl Schu.
bert and Miss Louise Moelter, both of Pros
rect.
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PoorHonse Statistics.

The following statement shows the
amount of Poor House orders for the month
of November 1886
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y IA q = .
Enrolled. attendance.

Report of the Ebensburg Public Schools
for the month, ending Dec. 8. 1886.
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STRAY SHEEP-Came to the resi-
~ dence OF the subscriber residing in Ale
gheny township, Cambria county sometime in
June last, four sheep marked with slit in the
right ear and 4 notch In the LETT. The owner is
requested to come forward, prove property, pay
eharEes and take them away, otherwise they VIII
be disposed Of according TO law.
PATRICK MELOY.
Allegheny Twp, Dec. 10. 1886.
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CLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED.

To5sdo Grades Unrivalled. For samples, quo
tatioLs and Information, address
- W. FLOWER d co. .TOledO,,Ohfo.'
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f. DUFTGN,
II ATTORN EY -AT-LAW-
EBENsBUEG. PENN'A
81 Office in Armory Building.
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HemIOck Items.

Our HemIock cores spondent writes :
Wagons have succeeded sleds and sleighs
on orr streets.
Mr. F. A. Thompson's new hall is nearly
completed, it will fill want that has need
ed filling for some time.
Mr.. John Leahey, JT., who was under the
care of Dr.. Irwin last week, is, we are pleas
ed to note, up and about again. His broth
eT ThOs. Leahey. is not yet able to leave his
room, but is improving.
Deer and wild turkeys appear to be quite
plentiful sb0ut here this season, yet few
have been killed. Mr.. Chas McGraw, of
Poplar Run, Blair County, killed his third
deer. a fine buck, on Friday last.
4 fair ana festival in aid of the Catholic
church, Of this place, will be held here dur
ing the holidays.
The big words of your correspondent,
Reno" keep US tbumbiug the dictionary
at e rate that threatens the anuIhration of
that very useful book.
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HENTFn For our Reliable Nursery
w nv LII Stock. Salary or COmmis
sion. Write for terms, enclosing stamp To- reply.
Ne e, SsEge5.iigi9Ses;, ri y sc, Pseds g eds IS Statesmen
serymen Rochester. ~.
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STRAY-Came 10 the premises Of the
~ subscriber in CIesrfieId township. about the
hrst Of May, 1885, brindle heiffer, about years
old with white on the belly. white on the root Of
Of the tail ard white on the left ear of az the
point. The owner is requested 70 come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take her away
otherwise she viii be disposed OF according TO
law.
VI. j. WILLS.
CIearheld Twp. Nov. II. 1885.
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YOUNG married people or those about to
marry soon, should not forget that Carl
Rivinus has some fine sewing machines, tie
best and easiest running machine in the
market, and just the thing TO make your
young wife laugh on Christmas morning.
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THE BOTTOM Is REACHED at LAST!

THE LARGEST STOCK OF HARDWARE EVER OFFEREI
the County be found my Store These all First
Goods which bought ash at rocbottom prices do Il
buy keep in stock any Cheap Job Lot Auction Goods
whatever you buy from you rely being worth the
you invest Owing to advance selling many goods
much less than replace them for but shall continue sell
Bottom Prices until compelled to repensh my stock WI
you want Cooking Heating Stove, Tnware Hardware, Maj
Iron, Glass, Trunks and Farming Implements call and my S
and learn my Prices a- will be undersold Aug y,
Fl NTT1T IEiY
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NEW ADvERrIsEMENTs.

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
~ nual election OF Directors of Protection
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF Cambria
county Will be held at the ofce of the Secretary,
In Ebensburg, on Monday, January 10. A. d. 1887,
between the hours Of 10, a. m. and p. m.
T. ". DICK,
Dec. l., 1856. st. Secretary
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Cambria freeman.


Friday. DEC. II. 1886.
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HOTEL FOR RENT.-The T0retto
II House, formerly known as the Mrs , y
Meyers House, in Loretto. Cambria county. Pa
Is offered Tor rent on reasonable terms. Il is the
most commodious hotel in the town. ard has q
large stable, ice house. garden and fields attach
ed also, good well and cistern Possession
given January J. 1881. For further particulars
call on address
NJ. T. MCDONALD.
Nov. le, 1886. Il. I.oretto. Pa.
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DNINTSTRATOR,S NOTICE

STRAY SHEEP Came to the resi-
- deuce OF the subscriber In BlacklicE town
ship on or about the lst Of September last tour
sneep. The owner is requested TO come forward
prove property, pay charges and take them away
otherwise they viii he dis posed Of according 20
law. - -
THOMAS l.. EDWARDS.
De-. 8. $50
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BUCK. Died, at the residence Of Mrs.
Thomas Buck, in Carroll township, on
Tuesday, December IA, 1886, Mrs Ellen
Buck, widow of Christian Buck, deceased,
aged about so ears.
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STRAYED away from the subscribers
~ residing at CALI .ztn, Pa, about two months
ago red and white spotted two year, old steer
with left horn bent down and one red and white
two-year-old heffer. ANY in formation OF their
Whereabouts will be thankfully received by the
underigued.
ANSTEAD * DASHNER.
Gallitzin, Pa, Dec Il, 1885. st.
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CurtaiIing the Issue ofFree Passes.

December 1O.-4t.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06

ness in the small of my back, loins, ETC.
During all this time | used various medi
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relief | also used various kinds of ad.
verhsed remedies. finding some injurious
but more of them worthless. Learning
of your great success, | placed myself
under your, treatment, From the first
application | was surprised and satisfied
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From that time TO this have continued
the medicines, with rigid observance OF
your explicit directions continually gain
ing in health and strength, and now cali
myself as well as ever was in my life.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06
WHAT Is BEING DONE FOR DAVENPORT
BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE.

WHAT Is BEING DONE FOR DAVENPORT
BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE.
We wish TO call attention to an i'm
portant fact, and with our brethren, the
business men of this city and vicinity,
to return thanks where thanks are
due"
1t is true that We have friends on all
sides. speaking good words" for us, and
that we have Board of Trade" who
have studied, and not without BENEFIT,
the problem of how TO direct public at
tenuOn to the advantages offered by
Davenport and vicinity to parties seeking
homes or a profitable place for investing
surplus funds. But no friend abroad nor
our Board of Trade" at home has been
able to introduce US so widely as has
been done by the enterprise of our esteem
ed towsman, DIR, p. Walter ConNaush-
ton. In addition to the multitude OF
strangers that his practice has drawn 10
our city 10 become acquainted with as at
home, he writes IN his paper. The -hedica!
Missionary. which is published here and
sends by the hundred of thousands east.
west, north and south, all over our couu'
try and into Canada and Mexlco--in the
following complimentary and significant
terms
This section of our country is unsnT
passed for healthinesS, and the city OF
| Davenport Is situated in one Of the most
| beautiful localities OF the far>famed Mis-
sissippi valley--beautiful scenery on
every hand to charm the eye and interest
the mind. The people of Davenport, too,
have only to be known to be appreciated.
They are public spirited aud progressive,
as manifested in the elegant church and
school buildings that literally a!0rn the
city, in an academy Of sciences, whose
tame is spread through Enropc, and ia
an elegant public library and magnificent
opera house. lis tloar mills, uat meal
mill, glucose works soap manufacture,
extensive lumber mills, and mercantile
interests generally, all speak hopefully to
the wOrkingman In the GRO Hded east,
and offer field worth Investigating to
the prospecting capitalist The broad
Mississippi, spanned by magnificent iron
bridge, and dotted with steamers going
to and fro. divides Davenport from the
cities OF Rock Island and Moline, Ills
nois, the three cities aggregating pop
ulation Of 10000 people, a population
whose intelligence, aggresslveness aod
pros perily are well worth The attention
of the thoughtful and appreclatiye-thnse
who have hearts in sympathy with the
energy and enterprise OF the present age
Rock Island, on which is situated the
United States arsenal and government
buildings, d federal and conf deraie
burial ground. lie nearly midway in the
river, between Davenport and the city of
Rock Island, Illinois. 1t is reached hg
bridges from both cities, and a drive
along its broad thoroughfares, its winding
woodland roads, or walk through its
massive buildings will abundantls repay
any lover OF the grand and massive. The
picturesque and lovely. This national
park is three miles long by an average Of
one mile broad, and visitors are admitted
by passports. which are easily obtained
A few more citizens like DR.. Con>
Naughton would soon give Davenport a
business boom. Davenport Gazette.