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The Osceola times., 1886-07-17
Forcing n Real Estate Sale.
lChicsgo News.l

There is a lot on West Jackson street, In
this city, which is one hundred and fifty
feet wide aud only one foot deep. IL is the
remnant OF building lot which was de-
stroyed when jackson street was laid out.
The owner OF this remnant wanted TO sell
Il TO a dweller in a house on the adjoining
lot fronting on cross street. The latter
refused to buy the long ribbon of land at
the price asked. Its owner thereupon
erected towering fence Of rough planks
on his elongated foot of ground, complete-
" shutting off his neighbor's view of jack
son street. He has now added the cost of
the fence and the amount Of last years
taxes TO the former price Of the land, and
thinks his neighbor will buy it before the
summer Is over.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

OLD pill boxes are spread over the land
by the thousands after having been emp
tied by suffering humanity. What mass
OF sicRening, disgusting medicine the poor
stomach has TO contend with. Too much
strong medicine. Prickly Ash Bitters is
rapidly and surely taking the place OF all
this class of drugs, and is curing all the ills
arising from "A Il sordcrsd condition OF the
liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17
a. NJ. ID.

Walking down Broadway is very pleas
ant when you feel well, and T x
never felt bettertha when his friend asked
him how he got over that severe cough OF
his SO speedily. "Ah, my boy said T,
&C NJ d. did it" And his friend won
dered what G. NJ. ID. meant He knew it
did not mean n Good Many Doctors, for
T k had tried dozen in vain. 81
have it," said he, just hitting the nail on
the head, "you mean DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, or Gold Medal Deserved
as my friend j. s. always dubs it )"
Sold by druggists
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17
How She Got Even with sanders.
Boston TRANSCRIPT

Here is the way a self-reliant woman
heads Off, in an English newspaper, hei
husband, who apparently had been post
in 4" her:
NOTICE., Mary Sanders, never con
tracted any Debts I'm the name OF William
Sanders, as the name of sanders is not gooC
enough to get credit on.
(signed) MARY SANDERS
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

WE accidently overheard the following
dialogue ON the street yesterday.
Jones. Smith, why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and spittingi
Smith. How can II You know | am a
martyr to catarrh.
j. Do as did. had the disease In its
worst form but am well now.
s. What did you do for it,
j. used DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. II
cured me and it will cure you.
S. I've heard of it, and by Jove III try it.
J. Do So You'll find it at all the drug
stores in town.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

As A female regulator, DIR. .Dromgoole's
English Female Bitters act like charm.
Females troubled with cold feet, pains in
side and back, monthly suppression or ex-
cess, will be promptly relieved by its use.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

Mime. Eslie Dariar, who died at
Geneva a few days ago, could bosst hat
she saw France under the first republic;
saw General Bonaparte leave Paris to
command the army of Italy; saw the al
lies occupy Paris; lived through the sec
ond empire, and saw the second re-
public
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

j. W. Dunkin, of Auburn, Neb..
owns a colt with two legs and five feet.
The hind legs are normal. In front
there are no legs, but under the breast
is a lump from which grow three feet
The colt thriyes
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

Asa hair dressing, Halls Hair Remover
has no equal Ask your druggist for it.
The only warranted cure for chills and
fover is Ayers Ague Cure.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

WHEN an idler enters the sauctnm OF q
busy editor, and the editor says: Glad 70
see you're back what does he meant
". Y. Independent
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

LANpLApY-"Go ahead, Mr. Fraidcst,
and see il it Is a burglar.n Mr. Fraidcat
with cowardly presence ofmind)-''Ladies
first, always"
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

SoLD again-Second-h hand articles. Bur
Rogtoa Free Press.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

THERE are instances where quail on toast
has been followed in due time by three
cents on the dollar.-Chedgo Journal.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

LOVE is blind" True, true. The young
man never sees the dog until il is too late
20 escape in a dignifed manner-Chieago
Ledger
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

JONI RusKIS wants the sewIng-machino
10 go. Let him put his feet on the treadls
and work it, then.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

An indirect way Of getting a drink Of
water at cheap boarding house is 10 Ask
for third cup of tea.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

WHEN THE SCALP IS ANNOYED with Dand.
ruff, GLESN's SULPHUR SOAP will be found
an infallible remedy. HAS HAIR AND
WHIsKER DYE, Black C.. Brown, SOC.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

A WESTERN man has a cyclone cellar
which he retires TO when his wife COM
mences house-cleaning. g.-Bostoa Comner-
cal B,ilietin.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. BIC.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17

Dr.. PIrRcE's "Fay )rite Prescription" Is
the debilitated womans best restorative
tonic,
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17
ON pill boxes are spread over the la

MENTAL gymnastics-Jumping to a con-
clusion.
The Osceola times., 1886-07-17
CON SUM PTlON

n r TO 80 A DAY. samples worth 81. 50
Nh FREE. Lines not underthe horse'sfeet. Write
wv BREWSTER SAFETY REiN HOLDER CO., Holly, xisA.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Results Of the Wreck.

Last evening the wrecked locomotives
No 81 and BAL, arrived in the city from
the scere Of Monday nights wreck on the
.C, 3 & @, above Moline The loco,
motives were Ditiable looking objects.
having an appearance as if they lad been
locked in a death grip This morning
they were taken to BeardstoHn where
they will go into the repair shops Of the
division. They are damaged to the ex-
tent of S., 600 at least
Heady the Injured engineer is in
critical condition. Dr. Truesdale has
forbidden him from seeing anyone and
he is very low today. His recovery is
hardly thought possible The other
victims of the disaster are doing nicely.
Conductor Mckenzie of the freight,
said he forgot himself; Gid not think of
the train coming, and intended to make
Barstow ahead of No. 4 Heady, the
engineer of the passenger, stuck to his
engine till it met the other, and must
have been in the act of jumping off when
the collision occurred. Had he STAYED
on his engine he would have been killed,
for the cab is full of coal and debris.
The fireman of Headv's engine says he
jumped just as Heady was setting the air
brakes, and Immediately the engines met.
He does not know how Heady'got off so
quickly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

Anyone who mas ever dealt in lands.
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety % government
bond, is added profit fag 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 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
rigourous cold winter. added to q 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 al a smaller cost and with less
labor than is required 10 pay rent for the
land he occupies here, OF 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, H. SAvTLLE JOHNSTON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
LOCAL notice..


Go J. T. Dixons for suiljngs aud
overcoatings at Low prices.
General skating NJ the rink Thursday
evening, ladies free. Good muse
Go to J. T. Dixon for low prices on
suitings and overcoatings.
Don't purchase your mufflers until you
have seen LLOYD Il Stewards elegant line
We make a speciality of flour and retail
it at wholesale prices. Streckfus &
Sehaab.
Lloyd Il Stewart have gust received a
nice line of holiday goods; inspection
invited.
F. c. Hoppe, the tailor. will sell choice
suitings and overcoatin9s at cost for the
next 80 days.
You can get cut rates over eDy railroad
al Blake's ticket Office 1903 Second
avenue. div
Tenderloin, spare ribs. sausage meat,
kettle rendered and leaf lard. at Gil
more's pork house.
Go to the city mills for YOUR flour. buck
wheat, rye hour, rye meal, graham, corr
meal, ground fresh every day. Streckfus
4 Schaab.
E. W. Spencer will sell you a heating
or cooking stove at an extremely low
price, and he has an excellent stock to
select from.
Rheumatism is primarily caused by
acidity of the blood Hoods Sarsa-
parilla purities the blood, and thus cures
the disease.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boston, Mass, organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81, 100000 T. W Hurst, agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank
The Gilpln hose company will give its
second annual ball, at the skating rink,
on Friday evening. Dec. II Tickets
80 cents admitting lady and gentleman
Supper extra A cordial invitation il
extended to all
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
MOLINE E.

W. J. En;rikin has rented the vacant
store in the Browning block on Fifteenth
street to r. Champion, of Rock Island.
The goods are now being put in,
Miss Allie Edwards. OF Dakota. is here
visiting friends, and will not return 10
Dakota until after three months course
at commercial college in Davenport.
Several boys were trying Bedar Woods
toboggan slide at daylight yesterday
morning, with their own little sleds, and
seemed to have an extraordinary good
time.
j. W. Caldwell, of Rural, had the good
fortune to strike good vein of water at
the depth of thirty five feet while dig
ging well on his farm recently. He
expects TON the spring to get-well,
we shan't say any more about it until
that time arrives.
The musicale at the residence of Mrs.
F. M. Gould last evening was grand
affair. Though the weather was un>
favorable, being stormy and cold, it did
not deter the music loving people from
participating, in what to them must have
been delightful recreation. The audi.
ence, though not large, was select, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Rays From the Headlight

Last night bulletin was received at
the c., NJ. d St. P. depot from Division
Supt. D. L. Bush, stating that the sig
nal service had been advised of fall in
temperature of from 30 to 40 degrees in
twenty four hours. The bulletin was
posted on the outside of the depot
j. Murphy, general Ioadmaster of the
Hannibal & St. Joe, Hugh Murphy aud ].
Revell, formerly of the c., B. & Q, were
entertained at the Rock Island house BY
Conductors Coons, Strain, Sullivan,
Terry and Whitfield, today.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
THE COUNTY SOLONS.
Special December Session OF the
Board OF Supervisors Official
Proceedings.

SECOND DAY,
Dec. 1.-THE board met pursuant to
adjournment. Present, all the members,
Supervisor Bowman, chairman, presid
ing. The minutes of yesterdays pro-
teedngs were read and approved.
Supervisor Aster moved that the chair
appoint committee OF three to draft and
present suitable resolutions on the death
of Supervisor A. II. Wheelock. Carried.
The chair appointed Supervisors Aster,
Daley and Engel as such committee.
The annual report of the committee on
finance was read and on motion was re-
ceived and placed on file Supervisor
Aster moved that the finance committee
DC instructed TO have the annual report
printed for distribution. Carried
Supervisor Fitzgerald moved that the
committee furnish for the treasurer the
necessary books 10 keep an account of
Attachments made by the board. Carried.
The special committee appointed to
draft resolutions on the death of Super
visor Wheelock, submitted the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, A vacancy has occurred in
our ranks since our last meeting, by the
decease of one OF our members, who was
i'll at that time. Therefore. be it
ResoIoed. That in the death OF Super
visor A. II. Wheclock, this board sustans
the loss of a member who had won high
place in our esteem as q man of ability,
integrity and conscientious devotion to
duty.
Z. That while We feel deeply our loss
we desire TO express our tenderest sym>
pathies to the family and friends, whose
loss is so much greater,
3. That our clerk he instructed to set
apart page or more in our records for a
memorial record of our departed colleague
and furnish the bereaved family copy
of these resolutions.
Bills of miscellaneous character were
read and referred TO The proper COM
mittees
The special committee appointed 10 SEE
TO the expenditure OF the appropriation
made for Black Hawk township bridges
submitted their report which was Oh
motion received and adopted, and thf
committee discharged.
Supervisor Campbell moved that actor
on the motion in relation TO the collection
of board of Mrs Murray at the poo
farm be laid over uatil tomorrow. Car
ried.
Supervisor Engei moved that the clerl
he directed to issue an order to the treas
urer to receive the sum of 800 from
States Attorney EntFikiu. which sun
was collected for the board of Eiiz
korb at the poor farm. Carried.
Board adjourned until 8 O'Clock to
, morrow morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Who VIII be SteMarEy

The question Of the greatest import
ance likely TO come up at this session Of
the board of supervisors, is the selection
OF steward TO manage the county poor
farm for the ensuing year While Mr.. ].
s. Robertson, in the opinion of the
ARGUS. has made a most efficient stew
ard, there is strong and decided opp0si>
ton to him in some quarters. There are
more applicants than ever before, among
them being the following: J. 5. Robert.
son, the present steward; d. N Fitzger>
aid, Rock Island, Wash Sweeney aud J..
FL. Vanderslice, Black Hawk; G. NJ.
S,oddaTd aud Cyrus Valentine, South
Rock Island; Samuel Deyinney and w.
Fl. H. DIV, Hampton; j. L. Quatte,
Buffalo Prairie; VIM. Bailey, the former
steward, and his son in law, James
Clegg. OF Coal Valley, and J. H. Britton,
of Drury. Whoever is the choice of the
board, the ARGUS trusts the position will
not be let 10 the lowest bidder, as some
supervisors seem inclined to do First
fix the salary at u fair figure. and then
select fully competent man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

the sum Melted to the kitchen garden was
larger than anticipated. This musicale
must be put down as an enterprise sue
cessfully carried out.
At committee meeting last night at
the city clerks Office, it was decided TO
have a map of Moline drawn as soon as
possible, scale to be one hundred and
twenty feet to the inch, which will make
map about nine feet long by four and
half feet wide. On this map will be
traced the city sewers, showing rs. etc. :;
the water pipes, showing valves, etc. the
street and other railroads, location of
public buildings and manufactures, sizes
of lots. their numbers and the house
numbers. 1t will also show the different
additions and subdivisions of the city.
Mr.. II. G. Paddock, an experienced sur>
veyor and draughtsman, who was survey
or for Bureau county many years, and
also long employed as railroad engi-
neer, will draw this map for the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Canoe Creek VS., McEniry.

McEnirys attorneys received copy
this morning of the opinion in their case,
rendered by Lacey. jim which the judge
affirms the principal question in favor of
McEniry, viz: that the verdict of the jury
as to the water course was tight; but re-
verses and remands for trial by
another jury as 10 whether McEniry had
right to cut ditch in the public high
way. McEniry will move for a rehearing
and if not then satisfied, will go to the
supreme court.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

The West End Progressive Euchre
club held an interesting session at the
pleasant residence of Dr. and Mrs. G. l..
Eyster last evening. There were players
sufficient TO fill five tables. and the con-
tests for supremacy were close and ex-
citing. The club meets next Tuesday
evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Bnford.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
A BIG BENEFIT.
Jpspee.or Newberger Enumerates
some of the Advantages Of Free
Heiiyery--kt will surely

While st the Harper house last even
ing. Mr.. Louis Newberger, speclni H.
spector of the postoffice department, who
had spent the day arranging for free de
livery service in Rock Island, was told 10
a casual way that certain merchants along
Second avenue had shown disposition
to oppose the innovation of the carrier
system on the ground that it would in
lure their business. Mr.. Newberger was
surprised at the announcement. 1t was
the first time, he said, that he had met
with an Instance where the free delivery
WAS not urged b. ali classes OF people IN
d town seeking the convenience. Tie
statement that it would in any degree be
Injurious TO business, he looked upon as
absurdity, aud he proceeded to enumer'
ate some Of the direct advantages OF the
service to the very merchants who had
uttered complaint.
Why" said the inspector. "look here;
the present revenue of your postoffice
here, take it in round numbers is $21 900;
it must have about that TO cnttle 1t to
the service, Take this amount as the
annual income, and it comes from posts
age, etc, and the amount of course
must sooner or later find its way into the
possession of Uncle Sam. Say the cost
OF the department here is 5000, which
leaves Sl4 900 which the COVER nment
gets from this community. This town
Will require not less than five carriers at
the outset The first year these are
called auXiliaries, and are paid salary
OF 5000. Alter that they receive $3.50.
These are generally men Of families. aad
their income amounts to 81, 250 per an
mum. Take that amount from the Sl4, :
900 going to the government and you
have 30, 100"
But you will say how about the box
rent. Well, that to large extent will
naturally be done away with, The
revenue derived from this source in Rock
Island is in the neighborhood of %, $50;
substract that from your $3.50 and il
leaves 81 800. which is all Uncle San
gets out of Rock Island each year, and
the difference between that and $4,000
remains right here in Rock Island and
the merchants get it, Why, the intro
duCtion OF the free delivery service il
Rock Island is equivalent to bringing a
factory here with twelve men"
TIC an ARGUS representative last even
Ing Mr. New berger said that he wou!t
recommend Rock Island rs entitled TO TIM
free delivery, and he further remarked
Il have yet to have 81 Recommendation
ignored" The carrier service IN Rocl
Island may therefore be considered US
sured. and while it will not obly prove +
benefit to merchants and rGnveaieac
to the general public, it will give tiv
good demo Gratis at least, employment il
the postOfiice at Rock Island
Mr.. Newberger further remarked tina
he had been on a three months trip al
over the cOuntry, AMI Rock Island va:
the only city of its size he had com
across where republican was still il
charge of the postoffice. THIS fact show
that President Cleveland has not been a
slow rs has been reported in installin!
democrats as postmasters. aud that II
Z. o, p. is pretty generally weeied out
Mr.. Newhcrger left for his home il
Chicago last night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

Last evening Eureka Legion, No. 81
Select Knights. A o. U. W, electe,
officers for the ensuing year, as follows
Com-N II Judge.
Vice Com-Chas Oswald.
Lieut. Conf c Peck.
Rec II H Robb.
Treas-A p Graves.
Rec Treas j F McKibben.
S B-Christ Danielson.
Sen Was McQuaid.
J W-Hsrdy Hetter.
Mar-Geo w Mcbride.
Trustee-A Graves, three years.
Guard-H Potts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
The New Denuty Marshal.

Marshal Eckhart has appointed good
successor to Deputy Marshal Hull, in
Officer P. J. Cary, who will fill the posi-
ton until the return of the mayor. when
he will probably be made the permanent
appointee. Mr.. Adolph Nelson has been
temporarily instated as patrolman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Toys at Your Own Prices.

Krell & Msth have very choice line
of novelties in toys which they are offer
ing at very low prices to close out stock,
as they do not propose tc handle toys
another season, so call and get toys at
your own prices
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Masonic.

There will be special meeting of Trio
lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A NJ. Thursday
evening. Dec. Is, for work All Masons
are cordially invited. By order of the
W. NJ. W. B. PETIT, Secy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

Krell & Math have very choice line
of French candies, put up in /, 2, 3, and
5 pound boxes. also fine line of Christ.
mas trees and Christmas tree ornaments,
all of which are being sold at low prices
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.

No. 1924 Second avenue. Special atten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

The agent for Wilbur's Lyceum Thel>
tire company, who ill an engagement all
next week at Harper's theatre. arrived in
town today, and has completed prepare
tons to present every shop window in
town tomorrow with an oil painting The
announcement that Wilburs popular
company is coming viii be hailed with
delight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

A beautiful evening, strong play and
first class company will doubtless com
bine to bring together an audience oS
goodly proportions this evening at Bar
p2r's theatre, on which occasion the
always popular meloJrama depicting life
among the Rockies, entitled Ranch 10
will be presented The play comes to
Rock Island highly endorsed after E
successful run at the Academy OF Music,
Chicago. Mr. Gus MoultoD, who organ
ized Thatcher, Primrose u Vests min
strels, and afterwards managed them, is
the present manager of Ranch 10.
which is a reasonable guarantee that the
performance will be first class. The
scenery was all designed and painted ex>
presSly for this production, and includes
a very realistic fire scene
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-15

Oyercoatlngs very low for the next 30
days at J. T. Dixon's.