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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
TRACK TALK.
II. z. Custer Promoted to the Local
Agency of the e., Il. Il Q-.-Gen-
eral Intelligence.

Mr.. Fl. P. Custer, for four years cashier
in the local offices of the C, B. & 0
railroad, has been promoted to the posi-
ton of agent here to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by Mr. Mack's promotion to the
division freight and passenger agency.
Mr. Custer has been in the service of the
company for many years, is a railroad
man through and through and his pros
motion shows that he has been faithful
in the discharge of his duties. w. %.
Work, formerly agent at North Hender
son, assumes the position of cashier in
Mr.. Clusters place.
The conductors on the east end" pas
senger division of the c.. r. |. & p. have
received request from General Superin,
tendent KimbalI to don uniforms this
spring suits with brass buttons
which will bear the letters c., K. |. &P..
with blue caps in early spring fall and
| winter and white caps in fine duck in
summer. The request does not specify
any particular date for taking effect, but
desires that the change be made at the
time of buying spring suits. Only
conductors on this division have received
the request. The c., r l. & P. is the
only trunk line running into Chicago
whose conductors do not wear uniforms.
Contractor E. P. Reynolds has started
force of men on the completion of the
cast half of the c., B. & @ embankment
extending into Sylvan water With good
luck he expects to have completed the
undertaking by May 1. at the outside.
On April /, the $50 a. m. and the IL :
30 p. m. trains on the Cable branch of
the Rock Island & Peoria road will be
discontinued. These trains are extra, and
are only run during the season of the
year when there is great demand for
coal
Several engineers on the various roads
running into Rock Island have adopted
''calliope whistles, which give instead OF
the shrieking noise of the ordinary loco,
n olive, a more musical note-a sound
| similar to that of steamboat.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23

Yesterday Magistrate Bennett fined
Claus H. Hanson, of Moline, So and
costs--which was paid-for using insult
ing language and conducting himself in a
disrespectful manner towards lady on
First avenue.
Hon. Patrick Mara has returned from
Peoria, where he went to defend Fulton
Market Meyer, who, in the preliminary
hearing, was held in bonds of 800 in
each of the three charges of obtaining
goods under false pretenses, and was
committed to Jail in default. The Peoria
circuit court meets in May and Meyer
will be obliged to remain in Jail until
that time
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.


ihLlNoi1 vi A. NAdlSn -
Mr.. VIM. Thomas has rented Mr.. Jos.
Boney's farm for the coming year and is
now living on Mrs. Neff's premises.
John Brayton expects to start with his
family and effects for the North Platte
country as soon as the roads are passa,
bic.
Messrs. Crabtree & Ellsworth will re-
furnish their store with a new stock eff
goods as soon as the roads will admit of
the transmission from the depot
J. Lequatte, Jr.. has sold his mail
route and outfit to David Bendle, from
whom he purchased it about one year
since. David will make his first trip to-
day.
II is understood that the Muscatine
ferry will resume business some day this
week, but the condition of the roads will
greatly limit the patronage for the pres
emit.
The results of the storm of Saturday
night are that great drifts are found where
ever the snow could find lodging, and the
slush is 80 deep that the streets are inns
passable except by boys on stills.
Our blacksmith, Charles Schnell, is the
only person whose business gives steady
employment just now. The repairing Of
plows and other farming implements pre-
paratory to the commencement of farm
work is the order of the day In his shop.
Charles Christner, who has been in the
employ of DIR. Twigg for nearly two years,
has settled up his business and gone to
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
A Great Attraction,

Lifts great museum, theatre and con-
gress of living wonders opened last even,
ing at the Rock Island rink and tempo>
rary theatre to a crowded house. Long
before the opening of the doors an im>
mense crowd had gathered to witness the
daring performance of walking a wire by
Prof. Wyetman, stretched from the dome
of the rink to a building a short distance
off. The ladies band opened the outdoor
concert with q lively quickstep, at the
sound of which the professor made his
appearance and walked fearlessly and
with as much ease and grace upon the
slender thread as if he were upon terra
tirma. He is truly wonderful. After this
the doors were thrown open, and the
museum was thronged, and all were busy
examining and listening to the lectures on
the many wonderful curiosities. The lit.
tie midget, Don Cameron" seemed to
be the centre of attraction, although the
good-natured fat boy, the tattoOed msn,
and the Circassan girl came in for their
share of notice.
The museum entertainment, consisting
OF Punch and Judy, the fire eater, glass
blowers, electric battery, etc, with the
ladies band, made up an hours delightful
entertainment, after which the doors
were opened to the stage performance,
which continued for another hour. The
dog show opened the performance, and
were fine, and showed good training.
There were many other fine features.
VIM. Prindle in his acts was very funny,
as were Mr. and Mrs Hall, who kept the
house in continuous roar of laughter
and good humor. This great company
will give hourly performances from to
10 p. m. this week, and the matinees will
afford ample opportunity for the ladies
and children to enjoy the entertainment.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
Captured a Howl.

One night last week, as engine 66S, on
the St Paul road, run by Jack Wade, was
leaving Hickory Grove for Savanna, says
the Times it was discovered that some
moving object was on the track ahead OF
the engine, and as they neared the crea-
ture it was noticed to be large owl The
bright rays from the headlight blinded
Mr.. Owl until he thought it about time
to light out, so all of sudden be rose in
the air ana Mr. Wade concluded he had
gone over the engine, when to the surprise
of all on board the engine the owl came
smashing right through the thick plate
glass of the cab Mr. Wade rolled of his
box just in time 10 let the owl go over his
head. The fireman. McCarty. heard the
rumpus and looked up just in time to re-
ceive the owl in his arms. II was hard to
tell who was the most surprised, the owl
or MIR. McCarty. About this time the
head brakeman, who was on the fireman s
seat, suddenly reused himself, and seeing
such an unusual visitor come through the
window and seemingly grab hold of the
fireman, concluded the old Nick was af-
ter the whole gang and went out of the
cab over the coal box with a whoop that
wOuld have done iusticp tn an Indian
warrior. After some scratching and
Clawing on the part of the owl he was
stuffed into the tool box and carried to
Savanna.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23

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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23

new fields of labor in Missouri. and his
place is supplied by Mr.. Dennis, from
over the river.
Mrs. Ellsworth's returning birthday
March l6-was properly recognized by a
fine assemblage of her friends and neigh
bors at her residence with their baskets
filled with good things to eat, and with
various complimentary gifts which did
honor to the occasion. 1t is said the day
was very pleasantly spent.
Advices from North Platte, Neb. q.
through private correspondence, are that
winters cold and drifting SHOWS are
among the things of the past for this
year, and that farming and gardening
now occupy the attention of those en-
gagged in that calling, of whom quite a
number formerly lived in this part of the
country.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
River Rlplets

Supt. f. NJ. Dickey, of the Diamond
10 line has sent out circular to the
company's agents along the river, stating
that:
The steamer Josephine is expected to
leave st. Louis for Lacrosse on Friday,
March &c.
Steamer Libbie Conger will leave st.
Louis for Reeds landing on Wednesday,
March 81.
Steamers will leave St. Louis regularly
thereafter, going through to st. Paul, as
soon as lake Pepin is open.
The steamer Libbie Conger will leave
Dubuque for St Louis on SATURDAY,
March 81.
Steamer Pittsburgh will leave Dubuque
for St. Louis on Wednesday, March 81.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
BRIEFLETS.

Stewards Fair" and 3 and 70 cent
store, for cheap goods.
c. W. Negus went up toS.sit bis Iowa
farm this morning,
Stewards "Fair" and and 10 cent
store for bargains.
Capt. W. II. Whistler,>sf Albany, was
in the city last evening.
You can save money by trading at
Stewards Fair" and and 10 cent store.
G. A r. stereopticon entertainment at
Hsrper's theatre tonight.
Stewards Far and 5 and 10 cent
store, for bargains.
The Negus-Liberman hay case has been
settled and dismissed.
Itpays to buy goods at Stewards Fair
and and 10 cent store.
Grants campaigns, tour around the
world and burial services at Harper's
theatre, tonight.
Stewards Fair" and 5 and 10 cent
store for cheap goods.
The Rodman Rifles lwill attend the
open camp fire at Milan. in body to-
night.
lfyou want cheap goods 90 to Stewart
Fair" and and 10 cent store.
Messrs. Fred Gates and Chas. Owens,
of Port Byron, were at the Rock Island
house today.
1t pays to buy goods at Stewart $ Far
and 5 and 10 cent store.
Messrs. Walter Z. Pldcock and Frank
Miller, two well known young men OF
Cordova, were in the city today
Capt. David Upton arrived from the
south today, and he was warmly re-
ceivcd by his numerous friends
Postmaster Stoddari, of Edgington
was In the city today. lie says candi
dates for the legis lature are becoming
quite numerous in his section.
At Trinity church, services will be held
tomorrow at $50 a. m. and 4: 80 p. IN.
and at Trinity chapel at $50 p. M, Rev
r. F. Sweet, pastor.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. o
Boston, Mass, organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 100000. f. W Hurst. agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
If you want cheap goods go to Stewart
Pair and ) and 10 cent store.
Dennis Mccarthy, baggage smasher a
the St. Paul depot, has prize washin!
machine, which he claims will save tn,
wash woman com idcrable muscle. |
looks more like an iee cream freezer than
nything else.
The tower electric lights were turne,
on for the first time last evening since
their overhauling BY the skilled electri
clans from Chicago. The effect is yer,
satisfactory, marked improvement bein:
shown in the briliancy and extent o
space covered by the rays.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
DESIRES A DIVORCE.
Mrs. Eliza BOwles Asks Legal Separa.
ti0n from Her Husband with
AlimOny.

PAPERS have been filed with the circuit
clerk returnable at the May term of the
circuit court, by Mrs. Eliza Bowles, of
Bowlesburg, asking legal separation, with
alimony, from her husband, Samuel
Bowes In her petition the plaintiff ass
serts that on her best information and be
lief the defendant is worth at least $3.50,
900; that he has made repeated threats
that he would dispose of the property,
and asked for temporary injunction re-
straining him from making such dis
posal of his real estate or causing her any
trouble The injunction was granted by
Judge Peasants on the 18th inst, and
Deputy Sheriff Silvis sent a constable out
to serve the notice this morning. The
plaintiff charges cruelty, and bases her
prayer on the following grounds:
/. That she has been required to pere
form manual labor not suitable for her
sex, and at times exceedingly improper.
2. That the defendant has been guilty
Of repeatedly striking her with his fist,
md pounding her.
3. That the defendant had locked her
up prisoner in room for week at a
time.
4 That for several years feud had
existed between them, during which time
neither would speak or occupy room to
gether; when he was around She was
forced into cold room He had driven
her from the house on several occasions.
B. That on January he said to her;
"You have got TO get; | will not have
anything more to do with you under any
circumstances.
The parties to this suit are among the
best known families in Rock Island
county; have been residents of the county
great many years, and B5wlesburg.
where they live. is named in their honor
The couple were married in 1853, anC
lived together until January last, although
during this twenty>eight years of mat
rimonial life. it was continuously ruff
fed by family quarrcls, and on severa
occasions they have separated, each oc
currence of this kind being followed will
reconciliation and another endeavor t.
live under one roof.
The defendant is extensively interested
in coal works in the vicinity of Bowles
burg, besides possessing several valuable
tracts of land. lie is one of the largest
stockholders in the First National banl
of Moline, and his estate is estimated a
about 5000 900,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
No Dog

Mr.. Tobin, he who was charged with
being the possessor of one of the CANNES
that engaged in the deadly encounter at
Black Hawks watch tower on the holy
Sabbath. says the item is incorrect as re-
CARDS him. He says he does not own a
terrier, much less bull dog. 1t now re,
mains for Kearney to prove an alibi, and
the whole item will dissolve into Ca
nar6.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
BvRTON
Coal VALLEY, March %

GOAL VALLEY, March %.
There died at her home in Coal Valley.
H., on Sunday morning, March 81, 1886.
at 9 o'clock, Mrs Mary Barton, wife of
John Barton Mrs. Barton, nee Burns,
was born in Washington county, Pa.
February -. 1885 She was married
February %, 1856, and removed to this
county in April of the same year With
her huaband she settled on farm in Ra-
raj, uniting with the Presbyterian church
of Buelah. remaining there for ten years
In 1866, Mr.. Barton removed with his
family TO Coal Valley, where they. with
others IN 1867, reorganized the Presby-
terrain church of Coal Valley. of which
Mr. Barton Is an elder, and superintend-
ent of the Sunday school She has long
been looked to as Il mother in Israel. "
being Jealous in the cause of the master
and in the interests of the church, ready
and willing in every good work given to
hospitality, kind to the poor. visiting the
sick, ind with ever ready sympathy for
the distressed.
Mrs. Barton's health has not been good
for several years, being subject to lung
trouble. On Sunday morning, March
IA, she was seized with rigors, which in
few hours developed into a serious type
of malarial fever, with lung compllca-
lions, which terminated fatally week
later. Mrs. Barton was happy in having
the constant attendance aud and unre-
hitting care of her son. l.. Z. Barton, NJ.
d., but human skill only tended to rem
der her last hours less painful.
She passed to her rest surrounded by
her family, of whom she leaves hus,
band and three chiledreD, having been
the mother Of five, two of whom have
passed before. She was buried at
Buelah church today at II a m.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr. Carson, of Milan
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23

Progressive euchre is dying out, says
an exchange, 'and this game of cards
that was so very popular among society
circles is losing to n great extent its nov
city and its amusing power. Whether it
is from the fact that the clergy has seen
fit to denounce it as having baleful in
ilucnce, or whether o! itself it has become
worn and spirilless. does not matter as
far as the mere cause is concerned; but
that the game is fast losing its grip is ap
parent everywhere, and in all probability
when another winter season shall have
rolled round the tickle god of society will
have occasion to rummage among its
stores for something new. American
people must have change, and it has to
be something above the ordinary to be
fondled il the lap of society any great
length of time"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, Ss25;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Black smith g
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue. 4. e. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
OBITUARY..
Death Of Two Well Known Former
Residents Of Rock Island..-Other
MOrtuary Matters.
BRACKETT.


AT Rochester, Fulton county, Ind, on
Saturday last died Dr. James W. Brack
EFT, for over twenty years resident of
Rock Island and one of the early settlers
in this county. He was for years II part
ner of the venerable DR.. Patrick Gregg in
the practice of medicine here, and later
he was with DR.. John W. Buckley. He
entered the Union army as surgeon dur
ing the late war, and while serving in that
capacity he contracted an ailment which
entitled him to liberal pension which be
received afterwards. He was SO years
Of age October s. last. The body will
rive tomorrow morning and the fune
raj will occur tomorrow afternoon.
ROBINSON
On Saturday, at Carthage, ID. T., oc
cured The death of Mr.. Theodore ]. Rob>
in son, who was well known here several
years ago. He was born on what is now
the government island in August 1S49,
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs James Robin
son, being at the present time residents
of Moline. In 1876 he was joined in
marriage to Miss Sarah Barnett. who
died within year He was for number
of years in the employ of Darts whole
sale grocery house as head bookskeeper.
but resigned owing to delicate health in
1888, and went to Dakota in search of
| improvement. TIE remains will be
| brought home for interment.
DEXTER
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of
Simon Dexter, of South Rock Island,
which occurred last Sunday afternoon at
O'clock from the Christian chapel in this
city, was well attended, considering the
inclemency of the weather and muddy
roads. Rev j. W, Wright discoursed
upon lst. Corinthians, 18th chapter and
9th to 18th verses inclusive. The choir
sang some of the favorite hymns of the
deceased, including Rest for the Weary"
aud Sweet by and by" The pail bearers
were A. Dunlap, J Gulager, Rooster. f.
Koopcman, T. F. Vincent and J. Schavc.
Mrs. Dexter was native of Holland,
born March %, 1919. where she was
married to Mr. Dexter, and from thence
they emigrated to America, thirly-two
years ago, and settled in South Rock Isl
and permanently eleven years ago. Her
death occurred March 10, resulting from
dropsy and old age. She was great
sufferer and during the last six or seven
weeks was closely confined to her bed
and received medical treatment from sew
eral physicians, and was tendcrly nurscd
AMI cared for by her family and
| friends. She was a hard working,
industrious woman, a good wife and a
faithful mother and kind neighbor.
She was the mother of eight child-three
sons and five daughters of them,
one son and two daughters, having died
in Holland. The remaining five are all
living in South Rock Island She leaves
a husband with the chiidrea and four
grandchildren.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
Public Notice.

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after 6 p. m. On the event that the
office is ciosed) will please call at vii,
mans & Galt's 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, 1886-03-23
Fire and Accident

Insurance in reliable companies at lowest
rates; apply to f. Lebernecht, 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, 1886-03-23
Last Call

To the G. A. r. entertainment. Full
orchestra, flag presentation. trip around
the world, Grants battle and burial
services, tonight.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
Taxes are Due.

The tax collectors office for Rock Isl
office in the court house, where people
are requested to call and pay their taxes.
GEO. E. LAMBERT, Tax Collector.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-23
For Sale.

A house and lot ON Twenty. seventh
street and Sixth avenue, by Frank w.
Blocklinger. Inquire of Sweeney &
Walker. 13d2w
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ALEXANDRIA, VAy FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 49, 1885,
AIeSaulria Gazette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRE WEEKLY By
EDGAR WIDEN,
lA II. Y

{ the Gasette Building, Nos. 70 and 72 Prince ST.
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A SNAKE ROUND HER ARM.-Mrs. John

A SNAKE ROUND HER ARM.-Mrs. John
Carroll, of Port Even, Ulster county while
rocking her child to sleep on Friday, heard
a buzzing sound similar to that made by q
bee. At the same time she felt something
on her back, to which she paid no particu-
lar attention After few moments, the
buzzing sound being again heard, this time
close by the side of her head, she looked
around and was horri6ed to see a snake of
large size. The reptile was wound around
the upper part OF her arm and its tongue
was darting in dangerous proximity to her
face. Uttering loud cry, Mrs. Carroll
threw her child to the floor and ran out Of
the house screaming for help. The noise
brought number of neighbors to the scene,
but when search was made for the snake it
could not be found. Soon after Mrs. Car
rolls arm began to swell, the coils ofthe snake
being plainly visible by black and blue
ridges. Medical aid was summoned, and
the case was pronounced to be serious.
The theory is that the snake crawled on
Mrs. Carroll while she was sitting on q
grass plot short time previous feeding
chickens.
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