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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
A Good Investment.

Anyone who mas ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely aud quickly yield "a return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety o. a government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb-
raska especially lands are raising in value
very rapidly and with a steady growth
which gives assurance of stability. The
good season and the great tide of immis
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable.
The climate Of Southern Nebraska and
of Kansas, free as it is from the long
RIGOROUS cold winter. added to soil
unsurpassed for richness and productive
capacity, has made possible the wonderful
development of these states. To the far
mer they hold out special inducements.
Cheap land, easy term of purchase, good
markets and varied products enable him to
own his farm at a smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for the
land he occupies here, or the interest on
the money he has invested in it.
If You are looking for safe place to
invest money, where it will pay you a
large and sure profit or if you are FARM
er and want farm of your own, call on
me and see what l have to offer. will
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express office, Rock Is
land. ILL., SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
A SURPRISED CONGREGATION
REV. -. -. cryer Tenders his Re>i.na-
ti0n as Pastor of the Central
PreshNterian Church.

The ARGUS on last Saturday evening
stated that a local pastor would surprise
his congregation on the following morn
ing by rendering his resignation, but no
iutmation was made as to who the pas
tor would be The announcement caused
considerable speculation among church
people, and there was not congregation
in the city willing 10 accept the item as
referring to its pastor. The Central Pres
byterian people did not suspect for mo-
ment that the announcement had refer-
ence to their pastor, and as consequence
when Just after the sermon yesterday
morning Rev S S Cryer informed his
people that his resignation was III their
hands. it came as shock to them.
Mr.. Cryer, in announcing his intention
of severing his relationship with his con-
gregatiou, stated that he felt that his
work in Rock Island was done; that the
finances of the church were such that he
believed it his duty to leave in order that
n younger man might be engaged at a
less salary. He regretted the move, but
the expenses of the church must be re-
duced, and he felt it was better for him
to go than for the parish to remain in its
present CONDITION. Mr.. Cryer urged that
his resignation be accepted, and by No
vember, if possible At the close of the
services many of the congregation pressed
forward to Mr. Cryer, and told him he
must re consider his determination, that
they would not listen to his going away
a meeting of the congregation will be
held next Wednesday evening when ac-
ton will be taken on Mr.. Cryer's resig
nation Mr. Cryer has been in Rock Isl
and since 1881, and aside from his abil-
ity and popularity as minister, has en-
deared himself to many outside of his
congregation. He was born in Rock Isl
and, and though large part of his life
was spent away from here, the city has
always been as home to him. During his
rectorship of ,he Central church he
has received many calls to go elsewhere,
but has declined them all at tue solclta-
ton Of his congregation.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

party. The republican party came to the
rescue when the country was in danger,
and had given liberty TO the poor blacks.
The republicans were magnanimous, and
do not cherish any i'll feelings against the
people whom they had conquered The
republican party is in favor of protec-
tive tariff, in favor of internal improve
men:, and in favor of giving land to actual
settlers. | believe in n protective tariff
because | am for this country against the
world. lam in favor of internal improve
ments, especially in the building of the
Hennepin canal. 1t is a national issue,
and would be a great benefit to this COM
munity. Iwould rather have the termL-
nus here but am for the canal no matter
where thewestern terminus ended.
In regard TO his nomination Mr.. Gest
said he owed it TO the common people OF
the county. He would be true to his
trust. He referred to a man in the aus
dience with whom he had worked on a
farm in Edgington, in order to show that
he was q laboring man. He was not wise
enough TO remedy the evils that exist in
regard to the labor situation. but he
would do all he could to remedy the evil.
He did not understand how some men
own millions of dollars, while others
owned only hundreds of cents. 1t is
manhood that makes men, and not mons
ey. If the people see fit to send me to
congress, all can promise is. to help
make government of the people, for
the people and by the people, of which |
am one.
This ended the great demonstration.
and the people filed out of the hall while
the band played, and Chairman Browne
danced n jig on the stage.
Notwithstanding the loud protestations
of love and regard for the soldier, all the
speakers seemed to forget the fact that
the republican convention had ignored
the claims of the one armed soldier of
Warren county, J. L. Dryden, and nomi-
mated civilian in the person of Mr.. Gest.
Oh, yes, the republicans love the soldiers,
especially their votes.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

Freepnrt Bulletin.
There are quite number of horscmen
who are said 10 regard Bonnie McGregor
as the fastest trOtter on the turf. Bonnie
was a boarder at Taylor's park some two
or three months early this season and
many Freeporters hoped to see him trot at
the June meeting, but he was not in con
dition to work and the public WAS dis
appointed One of the best posted turf
man of Chicago says of him: lie can
trot around Oliver X like a cooper can 90
around a barrel, but he is so sore that it
is next to impossible TO hold him on his
feet for Il mile. Ask Bud When asked
Doble, his driver, said: "Well, was quite
away ahead of all of them in the first two
heats at HaItford-foUr or five lengths
when 125 yards from the wire and, as
those heats were in 2:153. 2:l5t. you can
judge how fast he was going. If he was
my horse. and | could get him over that
soreness, would give good many thous,
ands of dollars"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
a Successful Operation.

DIR. G. c. Carter has performed sue
cessful aud skillful operation on the little
tive-year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Schwartz, 2i10 Second avenue. Through
drawing up of the cords of the little
fellows legs, he was unable to walk except
on his toes, and after five Davenport doc
tors mad experimental with the boy to
no avail, DIR. Carter was called in and suc-
ceeded in curing off the dcformity
and giving the boy the proper usage of
his feet The child was the only surviving
one of Il triplet and had been a cripple
since birth.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
BRIEFLETS.
New crinkles. at McIntirc's.
Fresh oysters at John Rus-

New crinkles. at MCIntircs.
Fresh oysters at John Russ
First class tailors wanted, at Hopes
New novelties in dress goods, st Nc
Fntires
New eiughams at NcIotire's-5 cents
per yard.
The finest line of fine French candies
just received at Krell & Maths.
Cotton flannels at McTntire's ) cents
per yard aud upwards.
For delicious plate of ice cream and
good lemonade, 60 to Krell & Maths
parlor.
McIntire & Co are showing new fall
goods, -fannels, hosiery. underwear,
dress goods, etc.
The Central shoe store is doing fine
business, because it has an excellent
stock and an attractive store.
W. E. Bowker, special agent of the Ger
man Insurance company of Freeport. was
at the Rock Island House last night
Mr. Adam Klotz, of No. 220j Fourth
avenue, has full line of school books
and school supplies generally.
Get ready for good laugh. Skipped
by the Light of the Moon" will be here
next Tuesday night.
Mr.. Elmer Abbot. of Clinton. Iowa,
spent Sunday with relatives and friends
in this city. He is flourishing nicely IN
his new home.
If you are going to have wedding OF
party, don't forget to order your cakes
and ice cream from Krell s. Math. WI
make all kinds of wedding cake to order
John E. Crawford, son of Mr.. w. F
Crawford, of Edgugton, Was in the cit,
this morning on his way to Evanston tc
take his second years course in the col
lege at that place.
Joseph Patrick Shield, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Shield of No. 423 Third street
died at 2 p. m. on Sunday, September IL
1886, aged two months and twenty days
Funeral from the residence at 2 p, nj. to-
morrow afternoon
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

street. fronted on the south BY Buford
post, Rock Island, and on the north by
Muse post, of Milan. North of Buford
is Bing street (named in honor of Alfred
Bling post of Andalnsia) fronted on the
north by Bling post. On the north Of the
encampment fronting the river Is Walker
street. fronted on the south by Coal Val
ley post Each post commander hnn
charge of the tents on his side Of the
street; those not occupied by actual mem.
bers will be reserved for the guests of
such post. East of the color grounds is
a refreshment booth, which will be under
the control of Beardsley camp, Sons of
Veterans. or more directle in charge of
the entertainment committee, comPris-
ing Messrs. Cook, Rinck, Buck and Ellis.
South of the encampment proper is the
eating booth which will be in charge of
Robt. Davidson and son. of Milan. Over
four hundred feet of tabling has been pre-
pared, and ample accommodation will be
afforded to seat at least three hundred
persons at the table. The tables have
been placed outside under the trees, and
are enclosed by wire fence to prevent
outsiders from interfering with them.
The tents used have been furnished by the
state, and are in charge of W. p. Mooney.
The following is the number of posts
present:
Beardsley camp S. of V. No. -. forty.
six men, Captain Ellis commander.
Buford Post No. 243, 112 men, J. W
Bracket commander.
Muse Post No. 1863, thirty men, j. A.
Wright commander.
J. W. Wiley Post No. 337, fifty men,
William Twigg commander.
Alfred Bling Post No. 499, six teen men,
J. II. Ballard, commander
Walker Post No. 3S5, twenty two men,
7 J. Murphy commander
Total number of men, 2S6; total nuns
Der of tents, 100.
NEW POST.
Quartermaster E. H Buck, of BufOrd
Post G. A. r.. with about twenty COM
rades of the post, went to Hampton Sat
urtay and mustered in post there with
the following officers:
Commander George A. Crawford.
Senior Vice Communicable Winaus.
Junior Vice Commander-D A. Cox.
Adjutant-H K Cox.
Surgeon Warren Hunter.
Chaplain-Henry Clark.
Quartermaster-H. C. Giant.
Officer of the Day Joseph IIermes
Officer of the Gnar5-A nj HayuarI
Sergeant MajOr-T. A. Cox.
Quartermaster Sergeant Mcneil
The name of the post has not yet been
decided upon, but the number is 595.
The exercises took place in Bakers hail.
and were very impressive. On the way
up Kerr's band wagon, which was convey
ing the Rock Island comrades, was ov-
erturned about two miles this side of Wa :
tertown, at a bad place in the road, near
where Mr. Joseph Baker, of this city.
lost his life three years ago, and Com
rade John Reeves had bone broken in
his left arm, aud Charles A. Dunn res
ceived injuries in his stomach. The
injured were taken to Hampton where
they were cared for until Yesterday
morning when Mr.. Fred Hemenway
brought them to the city.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
LaWelry OnenlnC.

Miss G. l.. Patterson who for many
years has been connected with The Baker
jewelry store, has opened store at No.
1908 Second avenue. She will carry a
complete line of diamonds and precious
stones, watches clocks jewelry, silver
ware, etc. In the watch and clock re-
pairing department she will employ only
competent workmeD, and will do all work
including engraving. All work will be
warranted as first class and satisfaction
guaranteed Miss Paterson has an ele.
giant store, and very fine stock to which
she invites the inspection of ALL. She is
also agent fof the celebrated Newman
Wetrhmen's clock,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
MOLINE,

Officer B. B. CrOwden has p visitor in
the persons of Mrs W W. Perkins and
son, OF Sterling.
When John Giesberger woke up this
morning he found a nice easy chair 10 the
room. He does not know who sent it, but
the mayor may have bad hand in it.
John Reid OF Chicago, is visiting Col.
d. o. Reid of this city, brother He is
returning from the G. A. r. reunion in
California.
A lady from Marsells, was here hunting
after runaway Is year old daughter, she
did not find her and returned home on the
1920 train this morning
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
FaITyIew Academy

will open for the year 1867 on Monday,
Sept. 9th. The school will be conducted,
AS far as possible, in the same manner as
heretofore. The friends aud patrons of
the school are respectfully solicited TO
aid in making the enterprise a success.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

for yonr hard coal, pure Lehigh, all
grades at the lowest market prices. Give
them call. Office at 1908 Second ave-
nue., and kroger's old stand on Twenty
fourth street, Call and scethc samples.
Telephone 1896.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 100000. f. w. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
Barth & Babcoek, Dentists.

No. 1124 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket office 1903 Second
avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

Tor SALE, SIXTY LOTS IN MY AD-
l. ditlons o the city Of Rock Island on four year
Nv payments, with interest at six per cent per an
uun DAVENPORT.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
THE CITY'S GUESTS.
The Army Of the Tennessee Meeting
this Week.
Final Arrangements and Programme
The Camp on Vandruffs Island
New q. n. TX. Post.
ARMY OF TIE TENNESSEE

This is to be a great week in ROCK
Island. 1t will bring to the city more
distinguished lot OF men than have ever
been here before On Wednesday morn
ing the nineteenth annual meeting of the
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
| will convene here and continue in session
for two days. Realizing the Importance
of the gathering, the local committee OF
arrangements have been at work for
some time. making preparations for the
proper reception and entertainment of
the city's honored guests. The various
committees held a meeting at the
Harper house Saturday evening, and
there were present:
Rock Island-Dr s c. Pummer,
Major H C. Connelley, w S. Knowl
ton, S. J Keator E. B. Mills. Phil
Mitchell, II. B. Sudlow, Capt. c. W.
Halves, ]. W. Bracket, Capt. II. B.
Burgh, Capt. Peetz.
Davenport j. B. Fidlar. A,
Weingartner. Capt. A Reimers, j. B.
Morgan, Mai A. l.. Marks, d. g. More
house.
Moline-Coi W. L. Stevens.
Rock Island Arsenal-Capt. Narney.
The meeting was called to order by
Dr. S. G. Plummer, and Capt. John B.
Fidlar, of Davenport, was chosen chair
man. Capt. Peetz, of the finance com
mIttee, reported $143 collected already
and expressed as his opinion that a suffi
cient amount could be raised to defray
all expenses. DR.. Plummer stated that
in his opinion $3.50 would be enough.
Capt. Reimers, of Davenport. pledged
Davenport to do its share
Maj c. w. Halves. of the committee
on tickets, stated that the seating capacity
Of the theatre is 900, aud that 246 ticks
cts had been disposed of in Davenport and
Moline. The parquet, he said. would be
reserved for the society, Ga motion of
Mai. Ii. G. Connolly the matter of dis
trihutng tickets and the collection of
funds was left to the committee for each
city The view prevailed that those con >
tributing funds would first be provided
with admission tickets.
DR. Plummer then submitted
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

VANDRUFF's ISLAND, Sept. 10. The
Rock Island County Veterans Associa-
ton meets under the most favorable aus
pieces, and from present appearances this
will be the most important encampment
ever held in the county. The grounds,
which have been in charge of VIM. Nor
ris, of Buford post, No. 243, have been
put in the finest condition. The camp
has been laid out in the form of village;
coming from the main entrance is the
color grounds, which will be used for dress
parade; east of the color grounds are
tents to be used at headquarters of the
commander, quartermaster, Ladies' Relief
Corps, and newspaper men. West are
the streets running north and south. On
the south the first street Is known as
Beardsley avenue, fronted on the south
by citizens tents, and on the north by
Beardsley Camp, Sons Of Veterans.
North Of Bserdslcy avenue Ia Hrf,rd
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

was the last speaker. and rs he came
forward there was loud applause. He
said the people of this county where |
have lived all my life overwhclm INC
with their kindness. | thank you for
this appearance upon my behalf You
know | do not say what | do not mean,
My first vote was cast for Abraham Lin
coin, and have since voted the republi-
can ticket. | have many friends in all
parties, but have always been repub-
lican, because that doctrine has been the
best for the people. My sympathies
have always been and are today with the
people. One of the cardinal principles
of the republican party is liberty, and
they fully carried out their convIc,
ton. l do not wish to refer
to the dark days of the re-
bellion, but the country is today
as Daniel Webster said it would be zone
and inseperable." He was identified with
fepu blicans, because 1t always seemed to
be The brightest the pures. and tohlest
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
DR.. Plummer then submitted
THE PROGRAMME

Numbers four and ten of the above
programme are subject TO alteration, In
the event of the Dixon female quartette
being able to come. This quartette
has been engaged and has promised to
come, but owing to sickness in the family
of one of the members, the Others may
not he able to fulfill their part. The
quartette is desrous'of attending. and if
possible will do so.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

Phil Mitchell, OF the committee on music,
reported the engagement of Bieuers
band and the Dixon quartette if possible;
also the Rock Island glee club.
II was moved aud carried that all the
committees meet again at the Harper
House at 1880 Tuesday evening and that
the badges be distributed to the chairmen
of the different committees at that time.
Messrs. B. F. Tillinghast, Of the Davens
port Democrat, and H. p. Simpson, of
the Rock Island ARGUS. were appointed
committee on press accommodations
Mr. Tillinghast declining to serve on &C
count of being too busy with his other
duties, Mr.. Walter johnson, of the Rock
Island Union was appointed in his stead.
Following is the general following pros
gram Of the week:
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 15.--10a m. Bust.
ness meeting; at 3 p. IN. excursion to the
watch tower and encampment of g. A.
r. of Rock Island county on Vandruffs
island, where General Logan addresses
the old soldiers; 8 p. m, annual meeting
at Harper's Theater, for which program
is given above.
THURSDAY, SEPT 1e.-10 a. m Bust
ness meetings. p. m, excursion to Rock
Island Arsenal; s p. m, banquet at the
Harper house.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

The committee on banquet reported
that the covers for three hundred would
be laid in the dining room OF the Harper
house on Thursday evening and that
tickets would be supplied so far as possi'
BILE at IS each. The committee on re-
spOnses and sentiments was not ready &c
report, but it is known that the follow
ing will be among the speakers. Gen
Sherman acting as president: Gen. join
G. Black, commissioner Of pensions
Gen. John A. Logan; Ex-Governor :. J
Krkwood, of Iowa; Col. James F. Howe
of st. Louis; Maj j. NJ. Beardsley, OF
Rock Island
Capt. HAYES, of the committee OF
transportation, reported that the PROPOSE
ton of the Rock Island & Milan stree
car company to convey the Arm,
of the Tennessee
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19

Mir. JOHNSON will practice in all the Courts of the Territory, m both Ci7il and Criminal cases.
 MT. PALMER will devote his attention as expert in Bookkeeping, also to BOOK KEEPING, SEARCHING Of RECORDS COPYING. RESTRICTING, CONYEYANC- ING, and all other business connected there with. For the convenience of business men and others having PAST DUE and other claims for Adjustment and Collection, this office offers unparalle' ed advantages. MT. PALMER will keep, for the benefit of holders of real estate, Special ok for the entry of Houses and Lands fer Sale or to Rent. DEEDS, MORTGAGES and LEASES will be carefully drawn and RENTS COLLECTED. and, ds both branches of this office needs your patronage, it is certainly (uken in conjunction with their long experience in the above business specialties), a sufficient guarantee of promptness and economy. Mir. PALMER will also transact, as agent in Tom bstonc, business Of any nature for per sons living abroad, guaranteeing them
 tisiacIit hand dispatch
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
SUMMONS

IN THE JUSTICES COURT, PRECINCT No. 1, in the county of Cochise, Territory of Arizona, before John c. EaSton, Justice of the Peace; demand S90
 Mary Tack, Piainsiff,
 C. s. Benham, Defiant
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to C. s. BENHAM. Ca non-rc> ident ct the Territory DeGendant
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear before me at my office in Tomb stone, county of CochiSe. on the 15th day of April, A. D., 1886. at 10 o'clock A. M, to answer the complaint Of the above named plaintiff, who demands of you that you are indebted to her Tn Ike sum of ninety (S9O) dollars, on special contract for the board and lodging of James HarwOOd for sixty days in the summer Of 1885. as shown by the complaint now on file in my office And if you fail to appear and answer said com plaint as herein required, the plaintiff will take judgment against you as demanded and for the costs Of tEiS suit
 Given under my hand this 11th day of February, A. D., 1886.
 JOHN c. EASTON,
 Justice Of the Peace
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
Sample Bottle Free,

llbe sent to any one applying by letter Ltating symptoms, sex and age. Strict se- erecy in regard to all business transactions.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
StiIL A1tOther.

Mrs. Frankie Stump has secured the best location on the main street of BisJee and has opened frst-class boarding house and restaurant there in, where the residents of Bisbee and visitors to the great copper camp, will receive the fMest that the market af- fords I-lltf
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
Meeting Notice.

Burnside Post No. 38, Dept. Cal, c. A. R.; regular meetings 1st and 3rd Sat- urdays in each month, at the City Hall, S' ':5O p. m. GEO. R. WATT,
 Adjutant. A. L. GROW Con mauGcr.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
] CAPITAL PRIZE, $150,0O0

i've do hereby certify that we supervise the arrangements for all the Monthly and Quarterly Drawings of The Louisiana State Lottery Company. and in person man. age and control the Drawings themselves, and that the same are conducted with hon
 esty, fairnrss, and in, good faith toward all parties, and we authorize the Company 10 use this certificate, with facsimiles 'Of our signatures attached, in its advertisements,
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19

Buy package Of Reform Tea and receive handsome present at k, P. Mansfield. l-ISn , Goods are being soh cheaper at SummerfelNs store than ever before D this city.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
ANNOUNCEMENT. A

MERCANTILE LAW AND COLLEC1IOr
 OFFICE, Toughnut street between Fourth and Fifth,
 Tombstone, Arizona. CHARLES c. JOHNS TON,
 Attorney -at-Law and Notary Public J. E. PALMER, Accountant