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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17
' olQme XLIV.---No. SO.
Runaway Matches.

Just how far a parents influence
should extend over the matrimonial
alliances of their children is matter
of opinion, writes Texes lady sto the
Galveston Neacs, but when we see some
of the matches which our lax customs
on this subject permit, we might we'll
be excused if we favored quite an ex-
tension of parental authority. That
young person of either sex is qualified
at sixteen years of age to decide so
momentous question would be unan-
imously denied if it were not so custo-
mary to allow girls at that age to con-
tract obligations which involve their
whole future. The idea that they
should assume these obligations con-
trary to the wisha Ssheir parents is
indeed, monstrous.
1t seems, no doubt, grand frolic
sometimes to outwit the old folks, to
marry without their consent, but the
frolic generally proves to be a very
serious, solemn business, and In few
years time there is nothing so sweet
as the care and help which these same
old folks are called upon to bestow.
There Is no love so unselGsh as that
of parent, and girl may well be
cautious about trusting her future to
man who would persuade her to
grieve and disappoint their faithful
hearts. On the other hand, 1T is sale
to assert that an uIdutiful, migrate
full daughter is not likely to make the
most loving, patient, and self-sacrlfic-
| ing of wives and mothers.
Besides these considerations, con-
scious worth should inspire a young
man with certain lfrespect which
would demand welcome from the
parents of the woman he would make
his wife. There are unreasonable, ex-
acting parents, Just as there are fool
ish, giddy, young people, but their
age, experience and the tender love
they bear their children entitle their
wishes to consideration from even the
most infatuated couple.
We would hear of very few runaway
matches if the proper sympathy and
con 6dence were maintained between
girls and their mothers. The light
!. fancy, the pleasant attraction which
a girl feels toward any nice, agreeable
gentleman. should be recognized and
, and respected by the mother. She.
too, has been along that enchanted
pathway. Thatfeeling, however, should
not be mistaken for the love founded
on esteem, which alone can weather
5 the gales of married life without max
| ing shipwrecks of all our dearest
| hopes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17
Sent the Bill to the White House.

President Cleveland's kindness of
heart for the young is seen in the sto-
ry that was told here yesterday. There
is a little girl in Brooklyn who had
the misfortune to get into debt to the
Youths Companion She was ten
cent creditor, however, and, though
she had not paid her subscription for
about two years, the Companion was
sent to her,.regularly ,and no complaints
made. In the ordinary course of of.
fee business list of arrearages were
placed in the hands of the papers
attorney. A very formal circular was
sent to the little girl, and frightened
her quite out of her wits. People with
much older heads have been known to
do very desperate things under simi-
lar circumstances, but this child sent
an appeal to the President of the
United States. 1t was straight for
ward, childish letter. The sincerity
went straight to the Presidents heart.
She said she had heard he was kind
to little girls, but if she had made a
mistake in Writing to him, she hoped
he would not oe cross.
"She may be the wife Of a future
President" said Mr.. Cleveland, smil-
ing at the little girls letter. Inclos-
ing tive-dollar note IN letter he
sent it to the publishers in Boston,
with request that the remainder (for
the bill was less than thaD be put
down to the little girls credit for
future subscriptions. He also wrote
the child very pretty little note, tell.
ing her that it was pleasure to him
to relieve her distress.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi6es:
Il car recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief in every case. One man took six bottles,
and was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bell
Vile, Ohio affirms: The best selling medi-
cine | have ever handled in my 20 years exper-
fence, i. Electric Bitters" Thousands of 9TH
er. have added their testimony, so that the ver-
diet i. unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure
all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood.
Only half dollar bottle at w. w. Padgett' S
Store.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17
=CC0 IAP1J-AND- FII3RU AIRY II. less
l1uttry.
MY VALENTINE.

MY VALENTINE.
Is she sweet
Lin, with kisse. fresh replete,
Eres which make my bosom heat,
Face that shows naught OF deceit,
Prove she's sweet.
"Is she far?
Tc,s>ss Of bright golden hair
Deep blue eyes and golden hH'--
And the smile her lips e'er wear
Prove she's fair.
is she true
Those pure eyes OF darkest blue,
Those sweet lips Of rosy hue
Which Tor kisses seem TO sac,
Prove she's tr.e.
who is sh. p
She's the maiden ,on can'es
In that picture, who 10 ne
Almost seems slive TO ee,
That !. she.
What's her name
All, nov me you must not blame
T.at cannot tell her ssme,
For nsugh,. written % the fr.me
OF her name
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

Caller Go little Bobby Bobby,
what makes your eyes so bright? Bob
by (after little thought-I des It's
tause | hadn't had 'em very long
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

Measure not men by Sundays, with
out regarding what they do all the
week after.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

ne % SEA Wonders exist in thousands of
O66G forms, but are surpassed by the maj "
els of invention. Those who are i'm need of prof :
table work that can be done while living ct home
should At once send their address TO Hnlett 4
Co, Portland Maine, and receive free, fall infor
nation how either sex, of all ages can earn
from IS 10 $25 per day and upwards wherever
they live. Your are started Tree. Capital not
required. Some have made over $50 IN q single
day at this work. All succeed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

A European miser has learned to
bark, so as to save the expense Of keep
ing dog.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

The parlor is probably the most
frequented of all Court Rooms.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

Why is the Prime, of Wales like a
cloudy day? He is likely to reign.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1888-02-17

Those with whom it is easy to agree
are not always the most to be respected.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

In Holland and Belgium the names of the
railway stations are given in three or four
different languages In Berlin and in Paris
there is more consideration shown for the
foreigners than in Petersburg. The Russian
thinks that in Russia Russian suffices as a
means of communication. Fortunately in his
shop fronts he mercifr interprets his Cyril
lian characters by tina original volapuk of
the worlds infancy, the picture The use of
signs, once universal in England in an age
when few save the priests could read or write,
is now confined with US almost exclusively to
the public house. In Russia, the number Il
literates being still small in proportion &c
the population, the tradesman has recour Sc
not to signs, but to the simple and obvious
expedient of painting upon the outside walls
of his establishment more or less vivid pict
ures OF all the articles which be has on sale.
The butchers front is covered with frescoe:
of LEGS of mutton and sirloins of beet. The
green grocer glows Respondent behind wal
full of painted cabbages, carrots and turnips
Tempting pictures of the warmest of ful
overcoats proclaim the dealer in winter
wraps. Some of these mural advertisement.
| are wretched daubs as bad as our signboards
But others are very fairly executed; and
considering the difficulty Of the subject ant
the stucco on which the artist has TO work
the result is not unsatisfactory. The effec
of the whole is to give much more variety
and color TO the streets of St Petersbur,
than we can boast in western capitals.-W
1. Stead In Contemporary Review.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

From the Atlantic seabosrd daily journey
thousands of immigrants, hosts of enter
prising tourists for pleasure, occasional
European seekers for material for books
on America, multitudes of hardy pative
and foreign agriculturists and artizans,
all eager. all expectant, but all unaccus>
toned to the new climate of the frontier,
and all unfit-unless protected with a
medicinal safeguard-to encounter ma
laria, the chief foe to health in regions
newly cleared and opened up for settles
ment. The western bound travellers viii
find in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters the
safety from malarial infection they might
vainly seek from other sources. Tried in
all parts Of the werld, under exigencies
the best fitted to show its value, it has
failed nowhere under the most exactiDg
conditions. In SO many lands is it in re-
quest that the demand for it may well be
termed universal. Not only malaria, but
constipation. dyspepsia. biliousness,
rheumatism, debility. nervousness AND
inaction Of the kidneys, are thoroughly
relieved by it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
Interest allowed on Desposits at the rate
of per Cent. per Annum.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution and fee bill No. 620t
ued out Of the clerks Office of the circuit court
Of Rock Island county. and state OF Illinois and to
me directed. whereby am commanded 70 make
the amount Of a certain judgment recently OBJ
tanned sgainst Isabella Kelley and A. d. keeley
and in favor Of Belle B. Pitts. out Of the lands
trnements goods and chattels of the said defend
anis, Isabella Kelley and A D. Keeley, have
levied upon the following property, to-wit:
The north half 81 of outlot number twenty
four t24) and the north half "a Of outlot number
twenty y-fve (25), and north half % Of out lot
number twenty six (26l, all Of said lots being as
lotted and lated on the assessors plat Of the
township Of Port Byron; also the following lots
and parts Of lots and blocks 10 James Nav s add
ton to the town OF ort By. on. viz: Lots 3, 4, S
g. z s. O. 10, II, i2 and 1S Of block two (ai; lots
2, 3, q, II, u, l3 and ID Of ock five l5): north
thirteen (Sl feet of lots s. 8, T. and 0of block
five (5), block six t6l and block seven CD and lot,
/. q s. L. IL IA II and IA Of block eight (s and tht
north thirteen 3l feet Of lots 5, 6, :, s. and 10 o.
block eight (s); all of said lands being in the
southeast quarter ts) Of section twenty four ga
Of the fourth principal meridian, in the county o.
Rock Island, state Of IMnois; subject to on
mortgage given by A. d. and Isabella Keeley IL
favor Of Nathaniel Darrance.
Therefore, according 10 said command, | shal
expose for sale, at pubic auction. all the right
title aud interest Of the above named defend
ants, Isabella and A. ID. keeley, In and to tn
| above described property, on saturday the 24t
day Of November 1883, at 2 O'Clock P. d, at tn
Island, in the county OF Rock Island and state O
Illinois, for cash in hand,to satisfy said execntio
and fee bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this 1st dav Of November
A. D., 1888. T. S. SILVIS,
Sheriff Of Rock Island county, Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress, many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in.
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump-
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs. colds, Group, whoop.
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price
10 cents and 81. Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

In the pursuit of the goo1 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 DR.. Jones Red 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 sgue and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

The average age of locomotives is about
twelve years, yet many, through proper
habits of living, taking their meals regular
and avoiding all intoxicating beverages, at
tain quite respectable old age The Oldest
running engine in Germany has been on tho
road since lS45, and is consequently 43 years
old-quite a Methuselah, in fact. With re-
gard to its habits, it has always confined it
self strictly to water, though it has been
addicted to smoking all its life. 1t is sad to
see a locomotive grown prematurely old by
getting TN trains and running all night, but
they are often met with in collisions. ns.--Texas
Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
A salt palace is projected al SAT- Lake


Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and malarial diseases. TIC
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market fol
the cure of liver or bowel diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE. Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
Absaruiy stupid

To allow prejudice or ignorance to gel
the better of good judgment. Ithas beer
coDclusively proven that constipation
bad breath, dyspepsia, kidney affections
and all diseases of the liver, stomach and
bowels have been cured by simply taking
Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is harm.
less, not unpleasant, and easily procured
so there is no reason to be ignorant Of
this remedy we especially commend tc
your notice for trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

OF the age in the medical line is the
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. man
ufactured only by the California Fie
Syrup company, San Francisco, Califor'
MA. 1t is agreeable TO the taste. accepta
BILE . the stomach, harmless in its na'
ture, painless yet prompt and thorough
in its action. Hartz & Bahnsen. Agents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness We cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large hoxes containing 81
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by al
druggists. Beware of counterfeits ard
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John C. West & Co, s62 W.
Madison ST.. Chicago, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or lsrgef The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough, sevcrb
cold, OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all Of these nisy be
quickly and permanently cured by Dr..
6igelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
ADVICE ru nOTHIRs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf II so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
Sigaal service-fisg talk at sea.

The hest on earth can truly be said O.
Grigg's Glycerine Sslve, which is a SURE
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises
scales, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles, letter and a!
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Sstisfactic guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitusl
constipation. indigestion, piles, etc
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
ROCK ISLAND, FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1883.
Twelve Years Afflicted.

BLUFFTON, Inu., FtU. o, l6cI.
l have been afflicted with blood poison
for twelve years. Have used prescriptions
from physicians offered me during that
period. Through the druggist, W. A.
Gutelius, l procured one bottle of B. B.
B. and since have used three bottles, and
am satisfied it has done me more good
than anything 1 eyer used. am almost
well. and am sure, within two or three
weeks l will be perfectly well, after
twelve years suffering intensely. Write
or address JOSEPH FEST.
Wells Co., Ind. Baker and Confectioner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
Happiness and Health

Are important problems, the former de
pending greatly on the latter. Every one
is familiar with the healthy properties OF
fruit, and no one can afford to be sice
and miserable while the pleasant CslIfor-
MIA concentrated liquid fruit remedy, Syr
up of Figs, may be had of our enterpris
ing druggists. Hsrtz & Bshnseu.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
E,xECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Elizabeth johnson, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex.
ecuior Of the last III and testament Of Eliza
beth johnson, late oY the county Of Rock Island
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court ol
Rock Island county, at the office OF the clerk Of
said court, in the city Of Rock Island, at the De
cember term, on the First Monday In Decembe
next, at which time all persons having claim
against said estate notified and requested TO at
tend forthe purpose Of having the same adj ust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate are re
dersisned.
Dxted this 18th day Of October. A. D., 1883.
JOHN JOHNSON, Executor.
]. 7. KISvoRfHY, Atty. 1o-dow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

A girl, aged two, died in convulsions
due to seasickness on recent trip of the
steamer Dunara Castle from Stree, Scot
land, to the Clyde.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

1t is said now that England gave to the
Germans copy of her new rife in return
for the receipt for making melinite.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

Pet dogs wearing sealskin blankets are
among the sights on Broadway. n. V
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

An Oregon man has IN his garden a
tomato vine that is l3 feet high and the
branches of which cover an area of 90
feet
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

An orchardist near Walla Walla. W.
T., has gathered five crops of Bartlett
pears since Jan. l, according to Walla
Walla paper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
CONSTIPATION

Is called the Father of Diseases" because
often attacks the system as by the absorption Of
poisonous gases int the retention of dec yed aud
etfete matter in the stomach and bowels 1t is
eXcreted from the blood to produce Nature'- own
cat1srtic, and is generally accompanied with suct
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
Health is Wealth !

Or. E. c Vests Nerve and Brain treatment. q
guaranteed specific for hysteris, dizziness, con-
vulsions, fits, nervous neuralgia, Le81sche ner-
vOus prostration caused by the use OF alcohol or
tobacco, wakefulness. mental depression, soften
ing Of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
to misery de ay and death, premature old age,
barrenness, loss OF power in either sex. involun
tary lo.scs and spermatorrhoea caused by over
exertion Of the brain. self abuse or over indul
genee. Each box contains one months treatment.
8! box, or SIX boxes for S.. sent BY mail prepaid
on rece Of Of price.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case. With esch order received by
Us for six boxes, accompanied with IS, we viii
send thg purchaser our written guarantee TO re-
fund the money II the treatment does not asect a
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall &
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock leland Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23
Loss cf Appetite,
Sick Headache,
Bad Breath, Etc

Tre trt rtatment of Constir ration does not consist
merely in unloading the bowels The medicine
mnst not only act purgstive, but be a tonic rs
well and not produce after its use greater cos
tiyene~s. To secure Il regular habit Of body with
out changing the diet or disorganzing the sys-
TEN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-23

The Groom's FavOrite-The Siashing, Well
Bred but Unsafe Horse-Hantlsome but
The Wife's Steed-The Hack.