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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
MASTERS SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County

STATE OF ILLINOIS, o.
Rock Island County
In tho Circuit Court; in Chancery.
Gust Ed vs. Clarfe NJ Meese, William. A. Meese.
John Hollsnd and Annie Brown,-Aechanlc 5
Lien-General No. $3.50
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF decree
of said court entered in the above entitled eanse.
on the Sd day of February, A. d., 1886, shall, on
saturday the 22d day Of May, A. D., $50, at
the hour of one O'Clock in the Afternoon. at The
north door Of the court house, in the city OF ROCK
Island, in said county Of Rock Island, to satisfy
said decree, sci ut public vendue. to the highest
and hest bidder for cash, that certain parcel OF
land sIra'e in The county of Rock Island anu
state .. illinois, known and described as follows,
I tow {:
Beginning a point en- the east line of Ed
ward street in said city Of Moline, maj " one
hundred nd ff (l50) feet south OF the point Of
intersection of said east line with the south line
| Of the right Of way of the Chicago, RoekIsland ~
| Pac Gc Railroad Company, running thence east at
| right angles with the said east line of Edward
| street one hundred aud fifty 1900 feet; thence
| south parallel with SAID Edward street NIFTY t5h)
feet; thence west at right angles with SAID east
| line of Edward street one hundied ana MY 9V,
feet: thence north along said last nataed me hitt
900 feet 10 the place Of beginning, being situated
on the west side Of assessors lot eight tSl III sec
| ton thirty-three go. township eighteen (lSl,
| north range one ~ west Of the Fourth T. NJ. rs
| per assessors plat OF A. d, 1861.
| Dated at Rock Island Illinois, this I'D DAY OF
| April, A. D., 1851. - ,,,,,,,
| HENRY CURTIS,
| Master in Chancery, Rock Island county. III
| OLIVER OLSEN. Comlhs sofu- idaw
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

, Estate of Charles T.. Swanson, deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed admin
istraor of the estate of Charles F. swanson, late
| of the county of Rock Island. state OF Illinois,
deceased. hereby gives notice that he viii appear
before the county court of Rock Island county a,
the office of the clerk Of said court IN The cry OF
Rock Island, al the Jnne term. onthe 1hlrd Mon
day in June next AT which time all persons having
| claims against said estate are notified ana re-
| qnestcd to attend for the purpose OF having the
| same adjusted All persons indebted TO said es-
| tate are requested to make immediate payment
| to the undersigned.
| Dated this sd day Of April. A. D.. 1856
aa4d5w J. r. JOHNSTON, ADMINISTRATOR
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Mr. Asa B. Rowley, druggist, was in
duced to try some of the Papilon catarrl
cure by his customers. after several ply
sicians predicted he would soon have
consumption from an aggravated case o.
catarrh He says: "The result was I'M
precedented. commenced to get wei
after the first application, and am now
after n few weeks, entirely cured. Papil
Ion (exlract of fax catarrh cure will de
all that is claimed for it. Large bottles s.
for sale at drug stores. Sold by II. ii
DeSanto.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

To thoroughly cure scrofula it is neces-
sary to strike directly at the root of the
evil. This is exactly what Hoods Sar>
saparille does, by acting upon the blood.
thoroughly cleansing ii of all impurities,
and leaving not even faint oil scrofula
in the vital fluid. Thousands who have
been cured of scrofuIa by Hoods Sarsap'
rilla, testify to its wonderful blood purify
ing qualities. Sold by all druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
Rucx1EH,s ARs1cA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts. ulcers, salt rhenm. fever sores, can
GERS. piles, chilblains, corns. letter, chap
ned hands. and all skin eruplions, gnsran-
tced to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per hox For sale "
Hartz 4, Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
The nroperties of Mishler's Herb Bit

The PROPERTIES OF MIsHltr ueIU bIe-
tiers are wholly medicinal. II is COM
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200 years old Clergy
men, temperance people. and all o,her
classes who oppose strong drink en- prin-
ciple, endorse and recommend our great
household remedy. 1t is sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Maj Lamar Cobb has in his office a pho
tograph of the Hon A. ii. stephens, taken
long before the war when possessed of all
his powers TO their full capacity Mr.
Stephens is sitting with his legs crossed and
the bottom of both feet resting fat upon the
floor, position peculiar to Mr.. Stephens,
and that no one else we have ever heard of
could occupy. Try it and see. Athens
Ga Ba nner
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Thomas Colligan, De 'eased.
The uuder,igne having been appointed Admin.
isfratriN of the estate of Thomas Coigan, late Oh
the county of Rock I>and, state of Illinois, de
ceased. hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court Of Rock Island county,
at the Office of the CLERK OF said court, in the ely
of Rock island at the June term, en- the Ihlrd
monday in june next, al which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified ana
requested to attend for the purpose OF having the
same adjusted All persons indebted TO said es-
| tate are requested to make immediate payment
| to the undersigned.
| Dated this Sth day Of May, A. D., 1871
ELLEN C0LlIGAN,
m-dAW Administrative
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

81 say, waiter!'' shouted the impatient
gentleman, do you know that you remind
one Of the millennium you're such long
time coming" Il beg your pardon, sir, y
replied the polite attendant, "but you also
remind me oil something to wit: the Ameri-
can eagie-such distance between tips you
know The matter was straightway set
tie by ar itration. Chicago Tribune.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Frederick W kellcrstrass, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istratriX of the estate of Frederick W. Keller
strass. late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no
tiec that she viii appear before the county court
Of Rock Island county at the office of the clerk Of
said court in the city of Rock Island. at the Jnly
term onthe second Monday in July next, al
which time all persons having claims against said
estate are rotif and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned
Dated This nth day of NAV. A D.. 1856.
MARGARET r. KELLERSTRASS.
AdmInistratriX.
NM STURGEON. At'v mla div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Chapman was peculiar and eccentric in
the extreme, as the few anecdotes which
give below will illustrate On one cool
autumuai night, willie lying by his camp
tire in the woods, he oh erved that the
mos luitoes flew in the blaze and were
burned johnny who wore on his head
tin utensil which answered both as "a cap and
a musr pot filled il with water AMI quenched
the tire, and then remarked, God forbid
that | should build fire for my comfort
that should be the means of destroying any
OF His creatures" Another time he made
his camp fire at the end of hollow log, ia
which he intended to pass the night, but
finding it occupied by a bear and her cubs,
he removed his fire to the other end and
slept on the snow in the open air rather
than disturb the bear. He was one morn
ing in a prairie and was bitten by an rattle
snake Some time after n friend inquired
about the matter. Johnny drew long
sigh and replied: Poor fellow! he only
list touched ME, when |, in an ungodly
passion, put the heel of my scythe on him
and went home Some time after | Went for
my scythe, and there lay the poor fellow
dead An Inherent preacher was holding
forth on the public square in the present
city OF Mansfield, and during the course OF
his remarks exclaimed: Nv here is the bare
footed Christian travelling to heaven"
johnny" who was lying on his back ON
| some timber, taking the question in its
literal sense, raised his bare feet in the air
| and vociferated, Here he is"
In ls,is,-thirt seven years after his ap-
| pearance at Licking creek Johnny" OBJ
| served that civilization and wealth were
| fast transforming the wilderness OF Ohio
| into denseiy populated state. Churches
were making their appearance, and the
| stage drivers horn broke the silence of the
forests, and as he had always kept just in
advance of the wave of settlement, he felt
| that bis work WAS done in this region in
which he had labored SO long. He visited
all the houses of the settlers, took a solt mn
| farewell of every family, and turned his
| steps further west, again to pursue his e.
| centric vocation. In the summer OF lsi1,
! at the close of a warm day, liter travelling
| twenty mics, lie entered tue house of a set
| tier in Allen county, Indiana, and was, as
usual, warmly welcomed. Declining other
accommodation, he lay down on the floor
| for the night In the morning he was dead
and thus ended the mission of a man who
wa, both benefactor and u hero Chap
man is undoubtedly entitled to the fame OF
| being the earliest colporteur Oh the front
| iers of OHIO - Columbus Cor. Cleveland
| Plaindealer
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Booth and Salvini are said 10 receive
about equal shares of the applause of Bos-
ton audiences. On Monday Night each
received wreath of laurel leaves after
the third act
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

ROCK island 4 PBORIh
RAILW AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
LoOa m. Way Freight.
si5 Is Fast Express.
ltdp II. Mail anu Express
GEO Through Freight and Accommodation
Trains arrive at Rock Island:
2S0a m. Through Fret ght and Accommodation.
20 p. m. Mail and Express.
$40 d" Fast Express.
4l1 - Way Freight.
Tue FAST IMPRESS, leaving Rore Island al $50
IN. arrives mt Peoria l2.2n p. m, at Springfield
!4t p. ~, at Decatur IuUp NJ jacksonville 30
y. u, Alton 30 p. m, ST LOnis s.t5 p. M, and
rerrr liaute II .j5 p. m, TIE SANE DAY. Making
thi- the HEsT and QUICKEST ronte to all points
southeast.
The In p. III. train makes close connection ~
siaiya with G. b. S q. for points west; arriving at
Galeshurg at AS p. M, at burlington 64d p. nj
Eeokus 10 - p. m, and at Quincy 1905 p. III.
Arriving at Peoria at U3O y. NJ, making Clasr
connections with the |. b. n ". ami y. F. h " .
Tor indianapolis, connecting there with all fns
rains foT the east and south.
sS-FASr TIME SURE CONNECTIONS, snt
rates H. low A. by any other route.
Il. r.. CABLE, Il. e. ) tuCkH0USE.
den'l Supt Gen'l Tkt AT
The 50 p. m Accommodation leaves every day
except SUNDAY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM.

A biographical museum of famous French
men is a new idea That is being put to test
in Paris
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

80 For notices ia reference 10 Special Exe"r
r0ns, changes of time aud other items of interest
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee N ~
Panl Railway. please refer to the local columns Of
this paper
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Professor Bell is said to have given hi
deaf and dumb wife present of $l0WD,'
600
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Ifyou cannot get ArHToPHonos of yoru drug
Eist. will send it xpresS paid, on receipt OF
regular price--cnc dollar per bottle. We prefer
that you buy il from yOur druggist. but If he
hasn't it, do not la persuaded b. try something
else, tlit order ii once from lis as directed.
.TEIOpHorns Co. III Wnil Street New York.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Master in Chancery, Rock Island county. III
OLIVER OLSEN. Comits Soltr ~ daw
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
The Sledse Dogs of Alaska.

The ice being in good condition, with dogs
and sleds laden with cooking pots and few
provisions, a tent and deerskin bedding.
start was made early in tbs morning. The
thermometer marked IS degrees below zero
and there was an icy blast from the north SO
it may be imagined that tho weather was
somewhat cold Smooth shore ice was found,
over which our sleds went rapidly, and at dusk
e 3p. n.y. the dogs smelt the deer and tore
frantically in their harness to get at them.
And here, Ell PEASANT, may be permitted to
dwell upon the annoyances and vexatioEs that
an Arctic traveller has to undergo when using
the dogs for sled work. The most docile and
mild looking animal is probably the worst Of
the team, quarrclsome, snarling and fighting
whenever chance presents itself. For an
hour or so the dogs will lie quietly, seemingly
ut peace with one another; then, Us if by
sudden inspiration, one springs upon the other,
biting and tearing the legs, cars and those
portions of the body unprotected by hair,
and Il general melee cEsues, only ccasing when
heavy blows from pieces of wood or tent poles
strike some tender part. Then, too, ut night
the bowling in chorlls-not genuine howl,
but u species of sharp, drawn out walls
breaks upon the ear, to tho imagination SEEM
ing like the wailing Of 4 horde Of lost spirits
lamenting their bitter lot. Still, travel would
be impossible during the winter were it not
for these dogs. So far as exhibiting attach
ment or retaining any especial liking for an
Individual, these animals cannot I've said to
show the slightest trace. They simply come
to any ono who feeds them, acting perfectly
indiscriminately.- San Francisco Chroa-
al
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Horses for tho English Army,

COL Ravenshill recently arrived at Fort
Mcleod, Oregon, from England on Il tour of
inspection and to purchase horses for the
English army. He found very few among
the numerous bands Of horses in that section
which fulfilled his requirements. He stated
that tho English government would purchase
about 1000 hc;ld of horses yearly if suitable
stock could hc raised, and would pay $50 a
head for them, halter broke, delivered at
Montreal. The horses are required to be of
good color, black or gray preferred, / to
wears old and fifteen to sixteen hands high.
Til, visit of Col. Ravcnshill caused quite a
stir throughout the northwest, and a number
of stockmcn are making arrangements for
breeding horses to fill the requirements. A
good horse, fifteen to sixteen hands high, will
bring $3.50 III almost any part of Oregon
New York Sun.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
A New AmuselL ellt,

Several young ladies and gentlemen Of st.
Joseph have originated new kind of anluse-
ment. It consists of this: A party OF eight or
ten ride ont to the lake road. Two goals are
decided upon, and the game of "Indian, as
they call it, is engaged in. The rules are that
the gentleman is handicapped by thc. lady, she
being given 100 feet the start. The distance
is one-half mile. Then the race is made. II
the gentleman catches her rein before she
crosses the 'wire" he. as forfeit, is entitled
to kiss Failing to do so, the gentleman is
obliged to buy the lady box of glovcs
AS the ladies ride their own horses and their
speed is known to the "lndians, the girls get
decidedly the worst Of it, for the boys >cour
the city and get runners they know can win.
The game Of "Indan" is a noble amuse-
ment.-St Joseph Herald.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
WOull Do Better Next Time.

1t is related by the gossirs that when Mr..
X, n wealthy and agsrcsSirciy ar!Stocratic
denizcn CT the sacred slopes Of Beacon Hill,
brought home his third wife he was not
wholly Pleased with the attitude of the grown
up daughters OF his first marriage toward
their newest mother. He summoned the bold
est and most aggressive daughter to !, private
conference and III good set terms reproved her
for her coldncss to his bride. The damsel
listened with that respectful patience due
toward the author of her being, and when he
had finished his rcprimand gave promise Of
amendment by saying with dcmurc impu-
de'.cc: Excuse me, papa; will try and do
better the next time you are married."--
Boston Record
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
MULTUM IN PARVO.

Items of all Sorts Gathered from all
Points of the Compass
The latest piece Of slang in New York; city
is "foddering up"
The use of bicycles and tricycles is 70 be
regulated by law in Philadelphia.
Another large ostrich farm is to be estab-
lished in California, this time at Coronado
beach, San Diego county.
In New York city half dozen young men
have resolved to not wear overcoats during
the coming winter.
At n recent dinner party i'll Boston, Mass,
6,OOO red roses ornamented the tables. There
was not sufficient room for the dishes
A hootblack at Salt Lake City, Utah, chal-
lenges attention by sign on which IS in
scribed this legend: "Boots blacked at a sacri-
fice."
The tallest boy in Lancaster, Pa, is George
Kerse,y, son of DR.. Kersey. He is Is years
old and seven feet high. He is still growing.
A resident of Portsmouth, England, OWNS a
quadr'ilateral pyramid composed of the eighty
four guineas found in Nelson's possession
when he fell at Trafalgar.
At Atlanta, Ga, has been found an asso-
citation Of young ladies who are sworn to do
everything in their power to abolish the
'spar7or beau" fashion.
Natural gas accumulating in the stove i'll
Pittsburg public school exploded the other
day without hurting any one, but the children
all gained half holiday.
In Alach1a county, Fla, one candidate
was accused Of presenting the women III rural
parts of the county with cheap finger rings.
At q recent tea party in Arcade, N. Y,
eleven very old ladies wele present. The
youngest was II years old, the eldest l0l :;
three were over so, and their combined ages
were $50,
A young woman has been arrested in Chi
cago for begging while arrayed iii light
ming change costume, by means OF which
she could transform herself in an instant if
necessary.
Unquenchable fire is eating its way through
hundreds Of acres Of coal in Westmorcland
county, Pa, the flames having started some
time ago in u shaft of the H. c. Fric!l Coke
company.
Bricklayols have been at work nights on Il
building in Rochester, n. y, by the aid OF
electric lights. Tho lights aro arranged along
the top of the building, and the men find they
can lay brick as well by them us by daylight.
When the steamship I'oaria was eight days
out from Hamburg for New York large
eagle, of Kind seldom caught flew on Hoard
exhausted ana was trapped. 1t is Il beautiful
bird, lelicately specEled with brown and
white feathers.
The number of fruit trees in California is
given as follows: Apple, 2,7OO000: peach,
100000; pear, 100000; plum and prune,
100000; cherry, 100000; apricot, 100000;
orange, 1,600,O0 lime and lemon. 100000.
1t is estimated that there are 10000 acres of
grape vines
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
All Earthquake ut L Funeral.

\ most extraordinary incident took place
during burial service held i'll Lazarctte, at
the quarantine station. While the Rev.
Father Wilson. of st. AIary's, was reading
the beautiful burial service of the Roman
Catholic church, and just us his lips had
given uttcralcc to the words, "And the
earth shall open and give up its dead" etc.,
the mighty and decprol of the earthquake was
seen approaching, the house began to rock,
and even the dead captain i'll his coffin seemed
to respond to natures tlroe, rs the coffin
gently swaycd as though in response to the
mighty voice. The faces OF the surrounding
officers, friends and crew portrayed, if posi-.
bic, more solcmnity, us though each was
looking for the last great summons to come
charleston News.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
American Exposition Building.

The American Exposition building in Lon
don is to be 210 feet wide and 1000 feet long
There are to be several smaller structures, in
Guiding Gn art gallery capable of holding
5000 pictures. The main building will cover
five acres, and is to be constructed of steel
rails and corrugated iron. The use of steel
rails in structures Of this kind is new idcn
but has received the approval Of eminent ell
ginccrs 1t enable, the builders to put up or
take down Il building so constructed in very
short time.-Chcago Herald.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
Two Boys Agreement.

In Talbot county, Ca, more than thirty
years ago. two boys, who had from childhood
been warm friends, entered into all agreement
by which enc Of them guaranteed to the other
piece Of land for the usc Of himself and wife
for life. the rent being fixed at five cents per
annum The place has been improved by q
comfortable dwelling and outbuildings, and
the two aged people have the assurance Of q
home in which to spend the evening Of their
days, while the one who owned the land sleeps
in leath.-Chicago Times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
WONDERFUL MENTAL POWERS.
Phenomenal Ability of q Maryland Dredg-
er to Spoil Long Words Backward.

Phenomenal Ability OIL 1aryiauu breuS.
er to Spoil Long Words Backward.
John Harrison, who resides ut Deals island.
about 20 years of age, is possessed of Won
derful mental powers. He is a dredgcr, and
saws he only attended school about two
months altogether in his life. This great
power consists in his ability to spell back
ward any word, no matter how long or intrl-
cate, that hc can spell forward, or that Is
spelled forward in his presence, and that, too,
with the greatest CELEBRITY.
The American correspondent, hearing OF
his wonderful power, met him on Deals ISL
and and requested him to give an exhibition
of his strange talent, which lie readily con
sented to do. Such. words as incompatible
ity," "incongruous," "irreprehensible," Gin
cinnati," "Phiadelphia,' and many other
long words were spelled i'll his presence,
which he Immediately spelled backward with
lightning rupility and without the least hcsl-
tation. He never fails, but always spells tho
words correctly backward Us they arc spelled
to him forward, and if he ever spells the
word incorrectly, no matter how long it be,
it is always the fault OF the questioncr. ANY
word that be is familiar with and can spell
forward ho can also spell backward, and
words that lie is not familiar with and Cannot
SPELL forward he can spell backward when
they ,ue spelled in his presence.
He does not spell the words backward by
the sound, because III many instances the let
ters make no sound. He suys that he does
not even carry the word in his mind Us it IS
spelled forward, and cannot explain by What
means he is enabled to do it. He Sayshe first
showed signs of this wonderful talent While
he was going to school, the short time that
he attended, by spelling backward the words
propounled by his teacher, much to the
amusement of the teacher and the other
Standardization American.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
4 Remarkable Death,

\ remarkable death has recently occurred
in Paris, in which the cause would never have
been discovered had not III autopsy been held.
\ young girl was found dead in the street,
nnd Was ut first supposed to have been tho
victim of foul play. When the post mortem
examna: -'n was held, the larynx was found
to lie c!'rcd by lumbricoid worms, which had
bcch vomitcd, but had not heen elected from
the mouth New Orleans Times Democrat.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-02
An Over Intelligent Bird.

A Pictou (Canada) citizen has bird Of re-
markablc intelligence which he has taught
several curious tricks. One of its tricks is to
strike iiutcli and hold it for t1esIc doctor to
light his pipe. This trick it began rchcarsing
in the du"tor'S absence not long ago, dropped
match Oh some loose paper on the floor, set
the woodwork of window abaze and the
dwelling narrowly escaped destruction. The
bird will be sod.-Chcago Times.