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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
INTERESTING TESTIMONY.

HE WITNESSES SfEAh run ihhhsEL' Eo'
From Miss Mary j. Slees, of Mount
Morris College. Mount Morris ILL.,. Home
Postoffice, Lena. Stephenson County,
III.
Sept. 10Th. 1885.
DIR. ConNaughton-De Sir; Words
fail TO express the gratitude | owe you
for the good you have done me.
For'some years Issuffered from catarrh
bronchitis and weak eyes My general
health also was impaired.
had taken more or less treatment for
my eyes for five years with little or no
avail After becoming nearly blind |
learned OF you and with little hope began
your treatment. But, thank God, after
one weeks treatment | experienced Il
marked difference, and after six week 5
treatment, mother and father pronounced
me sound as II dollar" For about six
months obeyed YOUR rules of health and
was very careful with the use of my eyes,
Then | entered school again and often
studied until 12 and 2 Il. m, but never
once did my eyes trouble me or even wink
well and today (after strictly obeying
your common sense rules | hold in my
possession the best dowry earth can af-
ford-perfect health
Sincerely yours,
MARY j. STEEs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

II you have h'imors, pinpies, boils.
eruptions, il is necause the system needs
toning and purifying. Nothing gives
such good health smooth clean skin and
vigorous feeling as Simmons Liver Regul
ator. purely vegetable and not unpleasant
TO tho taste. The Regulator stimulates
the liver. cleanses the eyes and skin of
yellowness. improves digestion aid makes
the breath pure and sweet.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

In the pursuit of the good things of
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
of DIR. Jones RI d Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, OF
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

You are allowed a free trial of thirt
days of The use of Dr. Dyes Celebrated
VoltaIc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy relief and Ger.
manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss of
Vitality and Manhood, and ali kindred
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Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred.
Illustrated pamphlet. with full informa
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ing Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich.
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
TO THE SKEpTlCAL:

Go aud see the people whose testimon-
ials are published t'eluw. II you cannot
go. write, enclosing stamp for return
postage invite. also, attcrtion TO the
fact that many highly appreciated letters
from persons who don't wish their names
or letters published, are TO be seen at the
office, as well as nhmberless testimonials,
which would of themselves make large
and valuable book.
DIR. CoNNAUauToN.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

and raised considerable amount OF
blood and matter; besides, | was very
thin, and so weak | could scarcely &c
about the house. This WIS the case of q
man with consumption arising from Liver
complaint. He recovered his health com
pletely by the use of Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" Thousands OF
others bear similar TESTIMONY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. Z. Springer. of fredericksburg,
Pa. writes: Il was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced
to aoalkiag Skeleton. Got free trial
bottle OF DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which did me 80 much
good that | bought dollar bottle. After
using three bottles, found myself once
more a man, completely restored te
health, with hearty appetite. and gain
ia flesh of 48 lbs" Call at Hartz &
Bahnsen's drug store and get free trial
bottle of this certain cure for all Lung
Diseases. Large bottles $l,00.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
Certainly the Best.

Papillon (Clarke's extract of fiax) Cat
arrh Cure, from an experiment, has
grown to be the acknowledged superior
Of any remedy for similar purposes.
Purely vegetable and scientifically pres
pared, it is absolutely harmless, and
effects cures where all other known res
NEEDLES and the most learned medical tals
emit fail That it is a favorite with all
classes is evidenced by the fact that dur
ing the past two years, $1,000 gallons
have been sold. Positively cures catarrh
hay fever, colds. ETC., etc. Large bottles
only 81.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

Between diseases and health is often
brief and fatal. II is better tn be pros
vidcd with cheap and simple remed es for
such common disorders as coughs. colds,
&c than to rmn the risk Of contracting n
fatal disease through neglect. Dr. VIM.
Halls Balsam is sure and safe remedy
for all diseases of the lungs and chest.
Ii taken in season it is certain to cure,
and may save you from that terrible
disease, consumption. II has been known
and used for many years. and it is. no exs
aggeration to say that II is the best remedy
in the world for coughs, &C.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
RI. 0O0. 90 Reward.

We offer one thousand dollars reward
for any case of throat or lnng trouble
1.-THE last stages of the disease excepted)
which can not be relieved by proper
use of DR.. X Stones Bronchial Waters
Pleasant to take and contain nothing in
furious. Sample free. Address. Stone
Medicine Co, Quincy. Ill.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FROM SILAs HoGG, ESQ, POSTMASTER
MONAUAN, TEXAS.

Your marvellous skill has improved me
greatly, and has given me new strength
and now | feel like new man. If you
desire, | can write you at any time recon
mending your treatment to the public as
being everything you claim for it owe
the compliment TO you, and wish the
afflicted knew the curative qualities Of
your remedies. have no pains in my
breast or lungs, no nervous Affections
now, and am generally hungry at meal
times never fail to eat plenty, and
never feel respondent of late.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
From CAPT. Lon BRYsoN, MERCHANT
DAVENPORT, Iowa.

DIR. P Walter ConNaughton-
Dear Sir:-I have been afflicted
with catarrh for over twelve
years and tried various remedies
and physicians with only temporary re-
lief. Last winter the catarrh returned
with increased severity, so much so that
| was nearly deaf in one ear, and suffer
ed severely with pains and noises in my
head and sore throat. About three
months since commenced your treat
ment, which at once convinced me as
being the only rational treatment had
ever tried, and proved itself so by the
relief it gave me. Now my hearing is as
good as ever; no noises in my head and
very little hawking and splitting.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
WIS discovered by missionary in south
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D
New York City.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

.ir. Charles Schreiner, foreman of a
large meat house in Baltimore Md, says:
He had sprained wrist for several
weeks and began to think it was never
going TO get well, he was advised 10 try
Salvation Oil, did so and il worked like
magic and few applications entirely cur
ed him
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FROM Rev. j. W. GIBSON, AN EMINENT
DIVINE OF CRAWFORD, GA:

DIVINE OF CRAWFORD, GA.
DR.. P Walter ConNaughton-Dear
Sir Yours of the 10th inst, inquiring as
to the result of your treatment of my
throat, affected four years ago. was re-
ceived yesterday, 10 reply, it affords me
great pleasure to be able TO say. that in
four weeks after You began your treats
ment my voice, which was well-nigh lost
was completely restored and l seemed to
be cured, as all unfavorble symptoms were
removed Since that time have had
several partial attacks. with a return of
only part of the old SYMPTOMS. which were
promptly arrested by the application of
vour remedies as directed. have gone
through the past severe winter without
trouble. Wishing you abundant success
in your efforts to relieve the suffering |
remain respectfully yours.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

Students at Harvard College are pre-.
pairing a petition to the president and
faculty asking for the substitution of
voluntary for the present compulsory
attendance al prayers. A similar moves
ment last year was unsuccessful.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

For all forms of nasal catarrh where
there is dryness of the air passage win
what is commonly called "stuf.ing up, .
especially when going to bed, ElE's
Cream Balm gives perfect and immediate
relief It benefit to me has been price,
less.-A. g. Chase. NJ. D., Wildwood, Kan.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FBCulver of Wes,field Cbautaurogs

r. D,CuIVtT, OF WtSIHtItI, VHdUtdNTUdd
Co., N. Y, was afflicted with scofulous
eruplions over the back and thigh, ac>
companied with nausea and neuralgia
pains in the lead, so severe that he fell
unconscious in the street. Pny sicians
failing to do him good, he commenced
using Brandreth's Pllls-fve every night
for week, then rested three DAYS, and
took five every night Tor ano Their week
then two every night for thirty days. To
his delight. at the end of that time, the
eruptions had disappeared and MI pam
had gone He continues to take one pill
occasionally as precaution.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

TO be sure. You've "only got cold ,
"only cough" BE all over in a few
days" Don't worry about me" Well
we won't. But $4,000 people die every
year in the United States from consump-
ton. And every soul of them hcgar
that way. Better stop it now with Park
er's Tonic. This remedy will]expel tht
cold at once.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
Montreal Treated to Another Riot

MONTREAL, Jan. 1.-The health officials
wednesday night barricaded the adjoining
municipality of Ste Cunegonde, on &C
ccent Of the prevalence of smallpox A
mob Of ohout 1900 gathered and threw the
bnrricades down and drove home the police.
The military were ordered out and quelled
re riot
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

A. j. Holland, of Mason Valley, New.
has raised three kittens that he obtained
from the nest of a Wild cat that he had
killed. They had become thoroughly
domeslicaled. and. though now but four
months old. are good ratiers.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

1t is the fashion TO place geld paper
hearts and dried rosebuds wrapped in
magnolia leaves on the tomb of Juliet S
at Verona. Juliet's tears are sold in Yer.
oua but they are confectionery sort of
Verona brandy ball
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

A young man in Independence, Mo.
is in a peculiar strait. He wants IL
marry girl, but cannot get a license, as
she is an orphan of seventeen and has nc
guardian nonenity, in short, in The
ewes of the law.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

n. Dnrand Greville's mission iu this
country. apart from attending his wife
during her featuring tour, is 10 catalogue
for his government list of his works Of
French painters in American galleries.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FROM JUDGE J. II. F. BALDERsoN. KEEL
LoGG. Iowa.


Dr. P. Walter ConNaughton-Sir: We
have deferred writing TO you. knowing
that your time was so fully occupied that
the needless inquiries would only con>
sumo it for no use. But we now feel thai
courtesy demands that we should let you
know how Mrs. Balderson is progressing
She is an entirely different person to what
she was six weeks ago, when we started
to see you, knowing that something must
be done, and that quickly, but drcading
to try again for fear of another failure
But we were mistaken. Her health is
better than it has been for long time,
and is steadily improving. The stomach
trouble has been removed, and the whole
system generally improved. Her strength
has so increased that she can walk three
to five miles any day without fatigue.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

A funeral cortege in Macon, Ga. day
or two ago was broken up by two of the
mourners-brothers-i law Of the deceas.
ed engaging in fistic encounter. Knives
we're drawn and the men badly cut
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

The latest freak OF fashion is crush
hat for women. 1t was first introduced
in French play. The inside Is furnished
with springs. by means of which ii can
be shut together like mans opera hat.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

The wife of the new Chinese Ambas.
sador has startled the Parisians--she is y
sensation in dress Such lovely silks,
such brilliant coiors, and elaborate and
graceful embroidery have hardly been
dreamed Of
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

In dime museum at Washington u
man directed attention to himself by his
attempts TO be funny. The police arrests
ed him and found an old fashioned pistol
two feet long strapped around his waist.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

FROM MOSES HOBBS, ESQ, FOREMAN e.,
r. |. & P. r. r. SHoPs DAVENPORT, Iowa
Doctor ConNaughton-Dear Sir:-I
have been badly afflicted with catarrh of
the throat for three years. | have tried
various remedies aud several eminent
physicians without the least benefit. Your
superior method in curing catarrh gave
me instant relief and can recommend it
TO the afflicted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FROM f. A. BURNHAM, ESQ, STATION
AGENT. MARATHoN. TEXAS:

II would advise all those afflicted as
have been to lose not moment before
applying to you for relief Disease deaf
ness aud constitutional trouble.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FROM Mrs. NJ. +. LARGE, WIFE OF A

fKOM Mrs. Vt r. IAKGE, IFE Of a
PROMINENT FARMER. DEWITT. IA:
II am feeling well at present time
better lh1n ever expected 10, You have
done ne more good than any doctor l
ever employed. know you would cure
me it could keep on with the treatment "
Disease Cdtarrh and Heart Disease.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

certificate. We know Mr. Percy 10 be
an honest and respectable citizen.
RI Beaumont. Editor Democrat.
H I Albrittop, Sheriff.
II Hester, Grocer.
" II Ladd. Merchant.
u N Bradley, Grocer.
S r Smith. Merchant
FROM A WEALTHY LADY OF HOLLY
SPRINGS, MISS:
Ihad cancer on my face for nineteen
years. DR.. ConNauqhton cured it,
Mrs. James House.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
DIR. FOSGATE.

800 Brady Street. Davenport Iowa. 20 years practice makes all
private diseases speciality such Syphilis, Gonoheo Ge
Structure Impoency Spedto7rhGa, all urinary troubles and
mercural affections of the throat skin and bones.
Cancers Tumors Piles Catah all diseases treat
ed successfully Consultation and correspondence free
answtIe
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

A negro. overtaken upon a railway
trestle by train, few days ago, jumped
down sixty feet into The Eiowah River,
and escaped without serious hurt.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
A REMARKABLE CASE OF FISTULA
CURED.

OUhED.
FROM Mr.. JOHN PERCY, Az AGED Plan
TER, WHO RESIDES NINE MILES FROM
MAyFIELD, KY:
DR.. ConNaughton-My Dear Friend
had been severely afflicted with fistula
for three years before commenced your
wonderful treatment, In consequence of
my disease being so aggravated, several
eminent physicians abandoned my disease
as incurable, only by the knife. was
reduced In flesh 10 mere skeleton, with
'my general health very much impaired.
l placed my case in your care three years
aRo.t You cured me sound and well,
without the knife or ligature, but only by
mild Local and constitutional remedies.
Il cheerfully make this statement for the
benefit OF the aftiicfed Your friend.
We certify to Y s,psh of the above
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
FROM Mrs. ELIZABETH WALLACE. Posi-
MISTRESS. NIX, TEXAS:

II could recommend, with great con-
ti,'eHac any sufferer to your treatment.
| have been fully compensated for the
means expended Disease -Catarrh and
Female difficulties.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
J. A. .JUGENHEMER

Oct. 5, 1885. Washington, Iowa.
Note-An extract from MIR. Jugenheim-
er's letter Doctor, put enclosed states
ment Of my case in your paper. for the
beueiiS OF those who may be suffering as
| was when first came TO You.
Yours gratefully,
J 4 JUGENHEIMER.
RforeGc Il, the undersigned, pro-
prieior OF Boiling Woths, corner OF Scott
and Front streets, Davenport, Iowa, do
hereby certify that | am personally cogn>
liant witt the above facts.
I!ENING j. WITT.
Remark, -Tieniug ]. Witt, Esq, is
one of our most esteemed and widely
known German citizens, and whose integ
rity and veracity are beyond question. -
Davenport Gazette.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

FROM MIS-. FANNIE MCKEE WIFE OF A
BRILLIANT ATTORNEY OF MEMPHIS,
MISSOURI:
My husband and family are overjoyed
at the result of your treatment. Disease
Consumption.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

greatly with cancer just above the left
temple, of six years duration, and which
had been twice unsuccessfully operated
upon. Without the use of the knife.
Doctor ConNaughton entirely removed
the cancer in few days, and very soon
thereafter by further application OF suit
able remedies, healed successfully the
deep and ugly wound made by the cancer
and its emoval-Davenpor gazette.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
Faou MR. ]. A. JuaEYuEmER, Son OF

From Mr. J A JUGEEHEMER, Son OF
MIR WILLIAM JuGESHEEIER, A PRoMI :
NENT BREWER OF WASHINGTON, iowa.
had badly diseased throat-organic
trouble and severe liberation, and a tums
or IN nv stomach. which often gave me
great pain and occasioned continual I'M,
casiuess. had about concluded that |
could not be cured AS | had taken so
much treatment and received no benefit,
when friend. who had used his treat
ment, recommended DIR. ConNaughton,
the eminent Specialist of Davenport, Iowa,
and determined to see what he could do
for me. DR.. ConNaughton operated
twice on nv throat, and by absorbent re-
needles, destroyed the tnmor in my stome
ach, and after using his treatment only
three months, find myself sound and
well
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

my mother, rs years old, has
chronic kidney complaint and drop
sy. Nothing has ever helped her
like HUNTS kidney and Liverl
REMEDY. She has received great
benefit from s bottles and we think
il will cure her."-W. W. Sunder-
land, Builder, Danbury, Conn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
| CANCER CURED.

CANCER CURED.
Mrs. Ifasry F. johnson, wife of Frank
N. JoRs |pn, Esq, of Wyoming, Iowa,
cams Dr. ConNaughton, suffering
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
A Minister'S Wife.

Rev. Anthony Atwood, of Phila-
delphia, says:-"HUNT's Kidney
and Liver] REMEDY has cured my
wife of Dropsy in its worst form.
All say that it is a miracle"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

N TUE mum hih- - pm 80 1910
Dr3CobNaushton --bsear Sir: In 1864
conaAclcd cutaneouss eruption. /
tried MANY surgeons in our Confederate
aSmy ard when the war ended was, treat.
~ by several physicians, and also Visited
the tlpt Springs. ! was not relievcd untfl
/ canieNAs you several yeats since, when
was 'rpascd by you aud cured. ltake
great pleasure in masking this statement
10 you
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

AFRos MAJ. CHARLES g. NEWMAN, EDI-
n Tos AMI PRoPRIEroR, PINE BLUFF
n (AiK.) ComNEfRe1AL:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02

General Chace OF Rhode Island
says: Il always keep HUNTS kid
ney and Liverl REMEDY in my
house. Taken in small doses occa'
sionally at night, it prevents head
ache, and regulates the kidneys,
stomach and other organs" II
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02
80 YEARS
RECORD.
Physicians, Testimony,

A. W. Brown, Md, of Providence,
r. l., says: II have used HURTS
kidney and Liverl REMEDY in my
practice for the past sixteen years,
and cheerfully recommend it as
being a safe and reliable remedy"
Another prominent doctor OF
Providence says that Il am fire.
quently urged to use other prepara-
tons as substitutes for HUNS Kid
ney and Liyerl REMEDY. / find on
trying them that they are worthless
in comparison to it."
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-02


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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-28

To-day is the first Sunday in advent.
Holy communion will be celebrated in
Christ church at a. III, and at st. Johns
the Evangelist church at $50 a. nj. Rev.
John II. White, of Joliet ILL.,. will officiate
both morning and evening in Christ church..
Rev. Percival Mcintyre will preach in
Christ church chapel at IL a. m. and in St.
Mary's church. Merriam Park. at 7:30 p.
M. Rev. Sydney Jeffords will administer
holy communion in ST. Johns church.
White Bear, at 3 p. m. During advent
Rev. E. s. Thomas. rector of st. PauPS
church, will preach course of sermons
on 'Escatology, or Life After Death;'
in the evening he will continue his talks
upon Old Testament history Rev. Ed
ward C. Mitchell will preach on Thank
ing the Lord this evening at the Sweden
borgian church. Dr. Robert Forbes will
preach in Jackson Street NJ. church, both
morning and evening. Special song service
at 7:15 p. m. Young peoples meeting. led
by Mr.. Robbins. at $50. Mr. Tom Karl.
of the Boston Ideal Opera company. will
sing at st. MaTy's church this morning.
giving Novella's Santa Maria" The
choir, under direction of Henry McLachlin,
organist will sing Weber's mass in q.
Rev. Bird Wilkins, of Pilgrim Baptist
church. will preach this morning on The
Increase of the Church. and in the even
ing on The Nationality of Religion"
Rev. q. l.. Brokaw. pastor of the Christian
church. will preach this morning on
Where are the Nine" and in the evening
on The Gospel of the New Testament"
Rev. S. q. Anderson will address the
White Cross league at the Gospel Temper
ance rooms at d. IN.