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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-03-05

THE SUCCESSFUL FARMER.-The prac-
tical inquiry in every farmers miud is !:
What does it require to become success
full farmer? One very intelligent and
successful farmer has answered that oues-
ton most truly by saying that, successful
farming does not depend so much upon
what man has, as upon what a man as
There is world of good seuse in that an-
swer. Now man is what he makes him
self. Intelligence los at the base of all
success, whether in farming or in anything
else. We mean practical intelligence, not
knowledge of the classics, languages, ETC.
Said the Wiseat mAp th...- AuAr -isai .I-~-
sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the
countenance of lis friend
And after all, that is the true idea of
practical intelligence. We gather from
each other the ideas, strength and purpose
to become successful. No one person CON-
prehends all the phases and methods lead
ing to success. Each thoughtful man has
good ideas and plans, but not on all sub
jects and ways. A gets from b a good
practical idea on managing livestock, and
b is no: quite up with the best method of
some other department Of farming, and so
he gets better idea from A on that. And
thus it is through all departments OF active
life. Whenever you find man that be-
lieves he knows it ALL and has nothing to
learn from others, you car put him down
as an egotistical nobody, and always mis-
cradle failure ON the farm. The successful
man you will find to be bright, quick, look.
ing here and there, and laying all men and
all nature under tribute to his work and
purposes in life. We have in mind scores
Of such men. Recently one of
them remarked to us that, no odds
what kind of times We had, while
he might miss it this year or that, in his
farm plans, yet taking any period of five
years in the last 40 of bis farm life, he
had averaged during such period profit
of more than ten per cent. net on his farm
productions, after deducting interest on
amount invested in land, taxes, labor, seed
and marketing. That man has left no
stone unturncd to acquaint himself and
qualify himself for oil his farm duties, and
that too before We had agricultural schools.
He says that ho takes and reads six agri,
cultural periodicals and papers, devoted to
his own interests, and considers it the best
annual investment he ever makes. In this
way he becomes thoroughly conversant with
the thoughts and methods of all engaged
in the same pursuit, for in these periodicals
and papers he finds the contributions and
current writings of thousands of other sue.
cessful farmers who have been wide awake
like himself. And thus he utilizes in his
own plans oil that seems good to him
which he has not already adopted.
And so we conclude with the sensible
quotation above Successful farming doe.
not depend 50 much upon what man has
as upon what man Is, for one must bt
intelligent iu order to turn to good accour,
what he has.--Lndiana Farmer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-03-05
'em out of. The Bible don't say as he ever
cast seven devils out of q man.,

EN- out of. The Bible don't say as he ever
cast seven devils out Of man.
No he left EN- all in the men, and they are
there now was the triumphant retort.
Under this scathing rebukc, Uncle Joel re-
treated to the pantry and continued his search.
What in the world are you sputterin' around
that buttry for his wife called, as the clatter
Of pans and dishes first drew her attention to
Uncle Jocrs trespass upon forbidden ground.
Why, I'm lookin for them eggs, Hanuah
fe told me = set the old speckled hen, ddn't
ye? and l can't find the eggs nowhere.
Mercy on us, and you've been all this time
about it. thought you'd set her half an hour
ago.
And rising from her chair, Aunt Hannah
started hurriedly for the pantry, when an ex.
clamntion of
Mis- Potter, do see recalled her.
And what sight
There, in the fcatbery depths of the chair
cushion, was the old felt hat crushed rs fiat as
pancake, and oil that remained of the dozen
eggs was mass Of broken shells, whites and
yolks mixed in o manner not common in cake
making. Her dress wns plentifully plastered
with the mixture and every movement sent
drippings of it down to the floor.
In her eagerness to hear her neighbours story,
che had sat down without looking behind her,
and the soft depths of the cushion had given
no warning of the mischief she was doing.
My goodness was all she could say, as she
stood looking upon the horrible mixture.
Well, Hannah, said Unsle Joel. never
thought ye wa, in sich hurry to hatch them
eggs that yed set on 'em yourself.
And for the first time in her twenty years OF
married life, Aunt Hannah had No retort
ready, and the old speckIed hen was not set
that day. -.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-03-05

Mon realize as they grow older that they
are the dependent ones, and there is nothing
like true, honest, friendly woman, who
knows all his peculiarit;es and foibles, to
lean upon. Husbands aud wives change
places in measure when they grow old,
and she who clung as the ivy to the oak, in
youth, becomes the cornerstone of old age.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-03-05

Group REMEDY.-Powder a piece Of
alum the size Of marble, and mix with q
little molasses: This gives instant relief.
Have given it to my children when about
gone, aud it gave immediate relief.-EW
Lille.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31

All parties indebted to &. L. Seaman
are requested to settle their accounts
before January Goth, as at that time all
unpaid bills will be placed in an attorn-
ey's hands for collection.
AT school house No. 5, Rondell town
ship, on Christmas eve, a pleasant en-
tertainment was gwen under the aus
pieces of the German Baptist Society
The program included a discourse by
the pastor, speeches. recita.ions, duets,
solos and songs in general. Mrs. John
N. Culbertson acted as organist. The
last hour Of the evening was gwen fo
the most important feature Of all, the
well laden and lighted ChristHas tree
There was a generous supply of gifts,
candies and fruit. No one seemed to bt
forgotten, and from the grey barred 4
the wee toddlers, all seemed heartily t.
enjoy the Christmas cheer
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31
~C0uSunNtiCn Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula for a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of consumption,
bronchitis catarrh, asthama, and all
heart and lung affections, also a positive
and radical cure fOrnervOus dibilitE and
all nervous complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers III
thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and Il desire to
relieve human suffering, ! will send free
of charge, to all who desire it, this receipt
in German, French, or English, with full
directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail addressing with stamp,
naming this paper. W, A. Moves, l40
Powers Block, Rochester, \. Y.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31

60 For NOTICES ir reference to special sxeursions
changes OF time. and o.heF items II intesess IN con-
ncctton with the CfgcAG0. MmwAggKE * ST. pArf
ER<fL~Ay, please refer 10 the local colamss Of this
paper
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31
Married.

DUrRE--BENTIy.-At the residence of
the brides mother, in this village. on
Wednesday. Dec. %, 1885, MIR. Frank
+. Dupre TO Miss Emma Bently, the
Rev. AZ. l.. Tull. officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dupre departed on the evening
train on a wedding tour. -lNecedan
wis Republican.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31

PKIMMEK CLASS.
Mabel Cate, Rcbbie Sweet, Peer Peterson. Uieni
Peterson,
Average attendance "a. Physiology
taught orally and not graded.
The visitation Of patrons are earnestly
solicited. Al s. GrLLETr. Teacher
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31
school Report.

Report of Warner school for cd and
Sd months as shown by examination at
close of Sd month:
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31

The distribution of presents was then
in order and as Santa Claus was sick
abed at his home in ChriStendom, he
sent a telegram deputizing Al. Robin
son to act in his capacity, which he did
with that grace which none could criti-
CHE. 1t was a rich treat for the child.
rem and will linger in their memory
through the long years to come.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31

Good bye, 1856.
Cranberries at Humphrey Bros.
New Year calls will be in order all
day tomorrow.
Mrs. Hi Allen returned from Rcdfleld
last Wednesday.
A happy and prosperous New Year
to all our friends.
COMMISSIONS Steere spent the greater
portion of this week IN Columbia.
Nate Plummer is down from Bowdle
and will spend a few days in this viciu-
ity, the guest of his sister, Mrs. H. +.
Bond.
The town board will meet at the
clerks office to-day at one o'clock pm >,
for the transaction OF regular town
business.
Rev. Davies beng in the east on a
visit, there will be no preaching but
there will be a series of Sunday services
held, commencing at A. L. Williams
next Sabbath.
Mr.. Path, Albert Lier and Otto Adri-
an, of Groton, brother-in-law, brother
and cousin respectively, of our black
smith, gave him a pleasant call last
Monday evening.
The next regular sociable of the
Ladies' Aid Society will be held at the
residence of ii. II. Slack, one week
from text Friday night. The commit.
tee are now ut work arranging Il pro
gram and it is safe to say that all who
attend will be highly entertained. Do
not t; i to attend.
Christmas Eve. was very a%ppropri.
ately observed by the Presbyterian Sun
day school at A. 7. Robinson's last Fri
day night. Despite the very cold at,
moSphere the attendance was fair and
the children did splendidIy in the pre-
sentatiOn of the following program;
Song. Christmas Times, ~. by school.
l. q VI . . e - =
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-12-31
ISONDEGI-I4
Presbyterian Church.

In the Powell school house every other Sunday
II o'clock a. m.
PEv. F. l.. DAVE, Pastor
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
MOLINE,

Mr. A. E. Lofgren. collector, has been
allowed to retain his books until March
29th. All taxes, especially personal prop
erty tax, must be paid by that time.
The 2. G. B. club dance at Peal's hotel
on Saturday night, tine Goth.
d. c. Keator is at his desk again, hav-
ing returned from his trip north.
John Holland can be found in the new
posioffice building, up stairs,
Hon. John Deere is now at Riverside.
Cal. where he will remain until his re-
turn home early in April.
Mr.. j. Spencer. manager of the Taylor
Williams coal mines at st. Davids. was
in the city yesterday.
James McHa-land and Oscar Peal have
received letters patent frem Washington
for their pillow potato digger attachment, a
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
A New Deal

The United Labor Party" seems to
have succeeded the greenbark party in
this city, at least call has been issued
under its name in the Rock lslaRder. The
ward caucuscs are to be held next Sat
urday night, March Goth, and the city
township convention on April Sd. The
new party seems to have been organized
especially IN the interest Of the Butchers
union, according 10 old Joe's sheet.
which is filed with nothing but
abuse of DR.. Craig and the
city abattoir. We have talked with
several members of the old greenback
party and it is evident they will not allow
themselves TO be cajoled and driven into
this new organization, which stands upon
a very flimsy foundation. 1t is simply
another of old Joe's tricks to use few
well meaning and honest men as his tools
to further his own private interests. His
tactics are to solicit bids for the few
votes he thinks he can influence from both
the democratic and republican parties, and
the highest bidder gets his weak support
He now has personal quarrel with Health
Commissioner Craig and the United La
Dor party was evidently organized to
crush that individual il possible. Dan.
forths opposition serves to strengthen
Craig with the better element of the city,
and he is direct injury to the butchers
cause.
We are glad to see 80 many of the
old greenback. labor party returning to
the democratic fold. They have become
thoroughly disguised with old Joes
treachery and have discovered they can
only secure the advancement of their
principles through the channels OF de-
mocracy, which party has always been
and is today the true friend of the labor
ing classes.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
saviEe JOhustons Kansas Land Excurslon.

SavIl.e JOhnst0ns Kansas Land EXcursIon
Those who have any idea of iuves ting
their savings in the safest of all places e.
lands and who want the best Lands
should call and see what have to offer
before deciding on their plans
| have for sale lands which do not bear
the profits Of several midde,men, but
which may yet be had at the low prices,
which, in very few wears. will be 4
thing OF the past 1t would be useless
here to attempt to enumerate or describe
these lands; call and sec what | have To
show.
If you wish to see for yourself what
have to sell. | shall make such rates of
fare as will enable you TO visit these
lands at a merely nominal cost NV ex-
CurSion of March 10th was only An opens
ing wedge, and in the matter of railroad
fares, rs in prices and assortment of
lands, acknowledge no competition.
For maps OF these lands, prices, rail
road fares, and for any information in
these matters, call at my office, over
American express Office, ARGUS block.
hontf W ioah III sums W sun upiIth
er, on GOOD real estate security, from G
to s per cent interest, long time, liberal
term of payment,
Iowa lands for sale, cheap as ever, and
As good as were ever put on the market
Terms and prices given on request, a
postal card will do as well as a letter and
costs bat cent. Write to me fer maps
etc.
Kansas! Are you a farmer? Why not
get your own farm while land is cheaT
and terms of payment liberal. better buy
than rent. We-can show you Kansas lant
at no expense to you, if you buy. and il
You don't buy il costs you only you fare
and that at my special reduced rate.
SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
Mississippi Valley Conference.

Some time since the United Prcsbytc.
rians of Monmouth, addressed to their
brethren Of the Mississippi valley a greet
lns inviting them ito come together in
one place iha, we may by prayer and con
ference become more thoroughly furnish>
ed into every good work and seek in this
united way that special blessing which
seems 10 he the desire and expectation Of
good people everywhere. The confer
encc is being held Mt Monmouth this
week. ltcys !. II Brown, of this city.
and " A Spauding being IN attend,
ancc. There are sxly-fiye ministers
present
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
Peaceful Rest.

The remains OF the hate Xcruiah (Rob
bins Boyer, mention of whose death on
the 18th inst. was made in yesterday.
ARGUS, arrived from St Louis this mora
ing. accompanied 10y the bereavcd hus
band, Her exact age was cIghty-out
years, ten months and eleven days. The
funeral will take place from the FIRST
Bap!is. church nt . o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon under charge of Mr.. J W.
Welch The pail bearers will be
MessrS David Halves, j. J. Kahlke, W.
B. Petit, David IllIlier. David Don and
Ben Wilson.
sweet h. ll, the land about
Aud sweet the flowers that bloom
Mud -wrclor I Is death
Than life 10 all who long to 90 "
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
HIS Birthday.

Although Deputy Sheriff Sharp Slvis
was born in Pennsylvania, he observes
the 17th of March with as much pride
as the most patriotic irishman. for st.
Patrick day is the anniversary of his
birth. To-day the genial deputy is 40
years old, and if Father Time deals as
gently with him in the future as he has IN
the past, we may expect to still see Sharp
frolicsome and light hearted when he
reaches the allotted three score years and
ten
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17

Peoria's stable fayerite, Maggie Mitch
ell, will be here on Saturday next. --Peo-
ria JoWHdl.
This is rough. 1t is tough. No mat,
ter what may have been the opinion of
the journals critic as to the favorite
American actress, we did not think he
would go so far as to class her as the
above indicates We trust that the writer
thereof may be able TO apologize to
Maggie and the public under the excuse
of Typographical error
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
BRIEFLETS.

Stewards Fair and 5 and 10 cent
store for bargains
VIM. Moore, of Rural, was among the
visitors to the city today.
The Central shoe store cannot be excel
ed in the matter of good goods.
Stewards Fair" and 5 and 10 cent
store for cheap goods
Jacob Warner. Of Hampton township.
was in the city today.
Ten cases of new hats have just arriv-
ed at Liberman's
George Crawford, of Hampton towns
ship, was in the city today.
Boots and shoes for the masses at very
low prices, at the Central shoe store.
Prison, battle and humorods scenes
shown at G, A. R. entertAnment Tues
day. March 20.
You can save money by trading at
Stewards Fair and and 10 cent store.
Manager Knell has booked the emo
tional actress, Lillian Lewis, for March
&c. at Harper's theatre
1t pays to buy goods at Stewards Far"
and and 10 cent store.
1t has been aptly suggested that this is
just the proper season of tie year to re-
| II tbI illatia ,l,,l,
one.
lfyou want cheap goods go to Stewart
Fair" and and 10 cent store
W. r. Carey, Esq, of Carbon Cliff, was
in the city last evening. He had been ID
Wilton. Iowa, during the day on business
aud stopped off here to see his many
friends.
Stewards Far" and ) and 10 cent
store, for bargains.
With the assistance of Private Police
man bunker, Marshal Eckhart arrested
three toughS this morning. but finding
they were not the Nichols murdcrcrs. lei
them go.
Stewards Fair and and 10 cent
store, for cheap goods.
Mr. NJ. Warrick and wife, of this city
have returned home from very pleasan
visit to Mrs. Warricks uncle, Mr. james
McCabe at Mosside, Ontario. MIR. War
rick combined business with pleasure
You can save money by trading a
Stewards Pair and and 10 cent store
There is an ugly ditch on Third avenut
directly in front of the county building
which endangers vehicles passing along
that thoroughfare. The attention of til,
street commissioner is respectfully di'
rected thereto.
| Itpays to buy goods at Stewards Fair
and 8 and 10 cent store.
Mr.. George c. McGee is making some
telling Improvements on his house an,
property SO Fifth ayenue lie has tilet
his lot, repaired and repainted the house
added new shutters, porch, etc, and
greatly enhanced the appearance Of tn
premises.
If you want cheap goods 60 to Stewart
Fair and ) and 10 cent store.
At the First Baptist church in Daven
port last evening the pastor, Rev. VII
kins, delivered a special sermon to tn,
fraternity of printers. 1t was very in
teresting discourse, and the Gazetts shu
down for two hours in order to allow it
compositors to attend.
| The board of supervisors met in ad
ljourned session this afternoon. The res
ignation of l.. S Pearsall. as chairman
was accepted and Supervisor John Aste
elected in his stead The credentials G
j. 5. DAILY, as supervisor from Coe town
ship in Mr.. PcarSal's place, were pre-
scented and accepted
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17

MILWAUKEE. March 70, 1856.
You are respectfully invited to be press
ent at an exhibition of the Edison Rail
way telegraph and Telephone com
pany's system of sending and receiving
Geographic messages on trains while in
motion.
A special train will leave the union
passenger depot, corner Canal and MAIDS
son streets, Chicago, at 1890 n. m,
March 10Th, 1886, and run to Milwaukee
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railway. Returning, the train will leave
Milwaukee, at 3 p. m.
GEO. G. MACGREGOR,
Manager Railway Telegraph aud Tele-
phone Company.
J. T. CLARK,
Gen Supt. c., NJ & st. p. Il. r.
Such is an invitation received by the
editor Of the ARGUS, and this latest en-
terprise IS only one of the many marks
of zeal and push which has made the
C., NJ q ST. p. one of the greatest rail-
roads Of the world.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
THE ICE BRIDGE BREAKS.
The Mississippi is Itself Again."Al-
most a Clear Channel at
This Point.


There was quite 4 movement in the ice
above the bridge At about l O'Clock this
morning The Spring weather of
the past three days has been decidedly
destructive 10 fhe ice bridge, and the
frisii matted bas assumed an appearance
of rottennesS which is encouraging to
those fearing trouble along the shore
attending the final break up. Yes
terlay the swift current on the rapids
disturbed the ice in one place abodt the
middle of the river and Just above the
bridge, 50 much SO that large
opening was made, and the river
had been open IN several places
below the bridg and opposite the city
for several days This morning most Of
these openings are closed the ice is solid
up the river to Il point about opposite the
pier which makes the approach of the old
bridge to the government island, and
above this there is a clear channel as far
as the eye can reach from the bridge.
THIS fact shows that there was consider
able of slide on the rapids and now
that the break has occurred IL will give
the ice above the more force when it
starts
At 1880 today the Ice gave way in
front OF the city, and the great cakes be-
gan to pile. Huge blocks rolled up
on the Iowa shore, and the ice in the
middle Of the river commenced moving
1t was a sudden break up, and at $3.50 the
river was nearly clear, with prospects of
an open channel by tomorrow morning.
The break up was not attended by any
damage here The ice went out March
80 last year.
STEAMBOAT MOVEMENTS.
The Josephine, of the Diamond 10, is
now making regular trips between st.
LOUIS and Keokuk, the river being clear
to the head of the lower rapids
The St Louis & st. Paul Packet cons
pany will inaugurate its season today be
tween ST. Louis and Keokuk. The first
steamer out will be the White Eagle.
The Diamond 10 line of steamers made
eighiy,siy trips between st. Louis aud
St. Paul last season.
The machinery is being put in Atlec's
new boat at the ways below the city this
week, and stcamboatmen from far and
near are present to witness the operation.
A portion OF the machinery Is out of the
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
Ghamrock Dav.

This is st, Patricks day, and where the
shamrock itself is not worn, emblems
and green ribbon are displayed. Tonight
there will be a big meeting al Harper's
theatre, which will be addtesSed by E.
M. Sharon, of LaPorte, Iowa, land Law
renee Harmon, of Peoria. 81. Patrick
Benevolent society will give v grand ball
at Armory hall
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17

The committee of the county board on
investigation of the stewardship of the
poor farm reported this afternoon, The
committee report that ii does not think the
steward censurable. but prescribe mum.
Der of stringent rules for the guidance of
the steward hereafter
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
Nntice TO the lid SaiIinrs.

The funeral OF Mrs. Boyer will be held
at the Baptist church, in this city, at ?
o'clock p. m. tomorrow. All the old
settlers are requested to attend.
IRA WHITEHEAD, Pres.
J. T. KENwoRTHy, Sec'y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
County Building.

9-Guardianship of minor heirs of jos
hanna Stanley, deceased. Guardians ac-
count filed and approved
s10-Guardianship of Edward Bratt,
minor heir of Peter J. Bratt, deceased.
Final account and receipt and release of
ward filed and approved and guardian
discharged.
Guardianship OF Lyle Dickey, Taylor.
minor heir of Elmira Calkins, deceased 4.
Guardians report of payment of all costs
relating to the guardianship and all mon
eys due and ow ing to wari, ceipt there
OF filed (ward having arrived at his ma
jority) and guardian discharged.