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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
ONE PROGRESSIVE MOVE.
What Is Already Promised as a Re-
suit of the street Car Deal and What
Will Follow.

What IL Already Promised as Re-
suit of the street Car Deal ana What
Will Follow.
"The people here will begin to realize
some of the immense benefits which are
to grow out of the Chicago syndicate's
coming into possession of the street car
lines even before the transactions are all
completed" said one of the old directors
of the Moline & Rock Island line TO an
ARGUS reporter last evening. For in
stance. new cars have already been Or
dered for the newly acquired line and a
large number of them. too. and the syn
dictate will soon advertise for more horses
in order that faster time may be made.
The syndicate will also ask the council at
an early date to pass an ordinance allow
ing it to introduce the Johnston tram rail
all over its system, and this rail is the
best and most popular now in use and is
such as is required in Chicago. St. Louis
and all the larger cities"
Further than this" the ex- director
continued. eff all the roads of the three
cities are consolidated under one manage
ment, general uniform system of the
latest improved cars will be introduced
and the consequence will be that the
company will require car shops for re-
pairing and rebuilding, and for such an
industry Rock Island will have as good
an opportunity as any and the probable
tiles are that with the aid of the new I'm.
provement association. will secure them. "
by the terms of the deal $4,000 of
Rock Island capital is released and tina,
much foreign capital comes in, and if
the other transactions now being nego'
tiated are contaminated probably double
that amount of money will come into
Rock Island"
Now" continued the citizen, IF thes,
Chicago gentlemen can see profitable
investment for their capital 10 Rock Isl
and, it is no more than the duty of Rocl
Island and its council to grant all TIM
privileges asked for without injuring oul
interests"
The cars under the new arrangement
will be reduced In difference in time from
fifteen minutes apart to seven or TEL
minutes at least"
This is one progressive move already
and the city cannot in justice to itseli
afford to ignore il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
EDGINGTON.

EDGINeToN. Sept. 4.
Miss Kuhn. of Reynolds. is teachin g
our south school.
Mr.. Jas Edgington made US another
pleasant visit today.
There was meeting of Modern Wood
men at Boughton's hall last evening.
Mr.. David Richardson lost q valuable
horse the other day, resulting from an
over indulgence in oats.
Mr.. Chas. Titterington and VIM.
Edgington are having another quiet ~
argument on politics.
1t is reported that O. W. Boughton is
going into the Photographic business
with his brother and is going south to
spend the winter season.
Jas. Dougherty's immense yield OF oats,
eighty bushels per acre at harvesting
time, has now shrunk to the moderate
amount of thirty bushels as thrsshing
proceeds.
Mr.. Sherman Disney and Isaac Mahafiy,
of Buffalo Prairie, were hauling oats TO
Andslusia the other day and BY some
means or other found their way over to
Buffalo, where they caused quite q dis
turbance in social life.
1t is announced that A. r. Morgan and
P. O'Msra are to speak at Reynolds to-
morrow evening. Why cannot one or two
of our Rock Island oratoricsl friends
say McEniry and Hurst-come out here
and talk their side of the question:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
THE COE FAIR.
First Day OF the County Agricui-
turaI Exhibit at Port Byron---Pros-
pects for the Week.

FIRST Day OF INC SouneS
turaI Exhibit at Port Byron---Pros-
pects for the Week.
Coz FAIR GROUNDS,
PORT BYRON, ILL.,, Sept. s..
The first day of the county fair opened
clear and cool and the atmosphere de-
lightful, but travelling disagreeable. ow-
ing to the terrible dust. 1t being the
first day, no admission fee was charged.
The day was mostly spent in breaking
entries for premiums by the farmers and
in getting the stands and various places
of entertainments in readiness for tomor-
row and next day, which will be the big
DAYS if the weather is favorable. There
are some very fine stock horses entered.
VIM. Cain has a fine Bashaw stallion
eight years old. of light bay color,
weighing about 1000 pounds, record 2:4O.
which he intends to enter for style and
speed.
Deck Fuller has black Percheon stall
lion weighing 1850 pounds, seven years
old, which was brought from Geneseo.
W. D. Eakin, of Moline, has an Eng
fish shire dark bay stallion, which was
imported from England this year. He is
four years old and weighs 175.
Geo. LaRue is here with his little trot>
ter, Ethel; time 2:35a; weight $50.
Geo. Goats is here with his Jack and a
novelty car for hauling the boys around
on. The cart is coal truck with plat.
form and he bitches his Jack to it and
haules the boys around for five cents h
ride.
Floral hall is not very well filled at
this writing, but more are expected this
evening or tomorrow morning.
There are several trotting horses pres
ent. Also Mr.. Colbert, of Henry county,
is here with three runners
The agricultural implement exhibit is
quite large. Mr.. Mark Ashdown, OF
Port Byron, has large variety of plows,
wagons, buggies. feed cutters, horse
lowers, etc.
James & Mccall, of Erie, also have a
prepossessing display of Gale plows. Mil.
burn wagons, Deering binders and
mowers.
The hog and cattle display is quite
large. The horse display is larger and Of
a much better quality than ever before
exhibited. There are about ten entered
for the various races
Frank Garrett is here with his fine
herd, which took the special premium OF
Rasmussen last year. which was a por
trait of Garrett and is on exhibition il
the ball.
The vegetable exhibition is quite ex
tensive and of good quality.
There are great many things entere'
which will not be here until tomorrow
morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
WHERE Is THE ECONOMY?
Twelfth street Rendered Almost Inn
passabie by the Ninth street Con-
tract Work.

Numerous complaints and protests
have come to the ARGUS from tax payers
and citizens generally In regard to the ex
cavating of dirt on Twelfth street near
school building No. 6. to raise the grade
on Ninth street. The council at first de-
cided to secure the dirt on Fourth street,
but the people living in that vicinity
raised such an objection that the idea was
abandoned and Twelfth street was select
cd instead. Now the howl is general and
prolonged; it extends all over the city.
The complaint is well founded and
should have been anticipated by the city
fathers. Twelfth street is the principal
thoroughfare entering the city from the
south, and in dry weather is much pref
cradle to the Milan turnpike, and is Sc
lected by farmers hauling heavy loads as
well as the drivers of lighter vehicles 1t
is popularity known as the Cemetery
road, !" and is the only direct approach to
the beautiful and silent Chippiaunock.
This driveway is always in good condi
| ton. except in very wet weather.
Mr., Mcmahon, of Davenport, was ac>
corded the contract to raise the Ninth
street grade. He is allowed thirty cents
per yard for the work. but every load he
takes from Twelfth street will cost the
city about four times that sum to replace
Aud the curious part of the contract is
that the city has made no provision tc
protect itself, by requiring that Twelfth
street be left in good psssible condition
and as Mr. McMshon will naturally de-
sire to make as much as possible out o.
the job. it is not likely that he will b.
very particular as to how he leaves tn,
street. The road at that place is nothing
but sand ridge at best, but at SOM
previous time the city had given it
good substantial covering. This ha.
been all taken away now until nothing
remains but the sand, and it requires fou
horses to pull load over it. To make
suitable for travel again, it will be neces
sary to resort to good covering Of ma
cadsm, which will cost the city abod
J 81. so per yard. laid down. Doesn't thi
look like waste of public money and
, very foolish transaction all through
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
MIDNIGHT FIRE.
Blaze in the Dry House at the Lumber
Company's Mili---The Loss. Etc.

Blaze in the Dry House at the Lumber
Company's Min---The Loss. Etc.
The alarm of fire shortly after midnight
this morning, was caused by fire in the
roof of the building adjoining the Rock
Island Lumber snd Manufacturing COM
pany's mill and used for dry house, boiler
room and dust arrester. The flames
were leaping out of the roof when Watch
man McCabe, discovered them and gave
the alarm. Two streams were immed-
lately turned on by the mill hose and
the fire department turned out in good
season for volunteer tiremen, the
Frsnklins being particularly prompt.
Eight streams were soon playing upon
the burning building and much more
effectively than is usually the case
in Rock Island. The management
Of the fire was the best that has been
seen in Rock Island for long while, and
reflected much credit upon Chief Harry
Bakers first important effort.
The total loss to mill, machinery and
other contents is placed at So, 0O0, with
insurance in E. ". Hurst's agency snd
the following companies: North Amer
can, 1900; Pennsylvania, $500; Com,
mercial Union, $4,000. and British
American, 81 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

Swenson, Moline; Eugene B. Neal, Beth>
any, Mo-, Miss Love Erwin, Barstow,
H.; John Erick, Miss Katherine Schrei.
ner, South Rock Island; Christian N.
Doneilson, Miss Susanna Mcconnell,
Milan; Joseph Albrecht. WATERFOWL,
Miss Sophia A. Wells. Hampton.
5-William T. Campbell. Miss Grace
E. Ransom. Carbon Cliff.
8-Oliver Beck, Miss Sophie Bloom
quist, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

In the circuit court this morning Jury
composed of R. W. Entrikin. h. P.
Pierce, Gilbert Larson, C. q. Lamp, E.
Crutz. William Guldenzopf. John Pears,
D. P. Gregg. William Lee, l.. Brim
strum, James Murray and A. L. Free,
burg, returned verdict for the defen
dant in the case of William Beitbaugh
against Edward Harris, In which suit va
brought for $24 alleged delinquent rent
This afternoon trial list is being mad
out.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

This morning Mr.. Fred Brain was
gathering some logs on the river front,
when a couple of boys began throwing
rocks at him and one Of them, Willie
Swallow by name. hurled 9 rock which
struck Mr.. Brain on the right knee and
caused compound fracture. he was
carried to Bengston's drug store, where
DR.. 8. c. Plummer, Jr., set the fracture.
Young Swallow was arrested by Officer
Baker.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

At the residence of DR.. and Mrs. J. W.
Stark. at Keokuk, last Monday, Miss
Helen E. Walker, of this city, was mar
ried to Rev. ]. A. Northrup, Of Neponset.
The groom is quite well known in Rock
Island. and the bride, who is sister to
Mr.. G. I. Walker, was q number Of years
one OF the most efficient teachers in the
Rock Island public schools.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
Give us a Rest.

Mr. Jones. of Edgington, relative of
the Messrs. Gaunt, whom the Union
stated the other morning had always
been democrats. but now proposed to
vote for Harrison and Morton, called at
the ARGUS Office this afternoon and
denied the statement in toto. He said
that four Of the Gsunts were democrats
and two republicans, and this had been
their political status for the past eight
years. Another lie nailed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

Miss Denkman gives party this even
ing.
Miss Katharine Halves gives a lotto
party tomorrow night.
Mrs. c. L. Walker gives a reception to
her sister, Mrs. Northrup. this evening.
Mrs. A. ]. Preston gives big party ct
her residence in Mt. Ida, in Davenport
this evening.
Miss Irene Rosenfeld, daughter of Nor
ris Rosenfield, gives little party tomor-
row afternoon,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
County Buildings.
TRANSFERS.

3-James Carl to Lou n. Corbett, lot
s, Webber's subdivision of lot %, IS, 1s,
2w, $2,700.
Clara and James NJ Parker to Lucinda
Sheppard, nw4 net, 81, 10, Sc 81, 400.
4-Heirs Of Margaret McNutt to
Moses Titterington, set set, 1, 18, Az.
$500.
John j. Reimers. trustee, to Angus,
Samuelson, lots 80, 80 and "a. block 4,
South Park addition, Rock Island, 1886.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
1-Charles McHugh, Miss Mary E.
Crubaugh, Rock Island.
3-Frans l.. Anderson, Miss Johann,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

Iotai.-.. ..-....-.. ..-....-...-- -. -. e1
Making total aggregate sum TO be levied,
assessed and collected Of Fifty-nine Thousand
and Eight Hundred $50, 500 Dollars
SEcTIoN2 The City Clerk shall file q certified
copy Of this ordinance with the County Clerk Of
the County Of Rock Island and State Of Illinois on
or before the 18th day OF September, A. D., 1888,
so that the tar may by him be extended on the
Collectors books for said year, agreeable to
statute in such cases msde and provided,
Passed September Sd, 1888.
Approved,
Attest: VA BIAspIEe, Nsyor.
ROBERT KoKHIKR, City Clerk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
AN ORDINAN CE
Providing for the Levy, Assess
ment and Collection of Taxes
for the Fiscal Year, A. D.
1888.

Be u 0rdGined BY the CITY Council Of The City Of
Rock Island:
SEcTIoNl. That there shall be levied, assessed
and collected upon the personal and real property
within the corporate limits OF the city of Rock
Island as the same Is or may be returned by the
assessor Of said city for the year One Thousand
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
DIED.

LVNDR-At his residence in Rock Island
Thursday morning September 8, 1888, Cornelius
Lynde, aged 62 yeas and months.
KANE-At five O'Clock Q. M, Thursday, Sept,
6, 1888. Mrs. Honora Kane, sged 81 years. tun
eral at O'Clock Saturday morning from St. 10
seph's church.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
DRoBArE ORDER.

State of Michigan, county of Alpena, 90.
Alta session of the Probate Court for the county
OF Alpena holden at the probate Office, in the city
of Alpena on the 18th day Of June, in the year
one thousand eight hundred and lightweight.
Present, George S. Lester, Judge OF Probate:
In the matter Of the estate Of Marion ,. Trfpler
and Eunice Triper. minors.
On reading and fling the petition, duly verified,
OF Henry II. Tripler guardian Of the person and
estate of said minors praying for license TO sell
the real estate Of said minors, for the purpose OF
paying costs and expenses of managing and admin
isering said estate and 70 invest the proceeds, etc
Thereupon II Is ordered, that Thursday the I'd day
of August 1883, nj ten o'clock in the forenoon, be
assigned for the hearing Of said petition, and that
ali persons interested in said estate, required
10 appear nj a session Of said Court, then to be
holden at the probate Office, 10 the city Of Alpena,
and show cause, II any there be- why the prayer Of
the petitioner should not be granted And ~ Is
further ordered, that said petitioner give notice to
the persons interested In said estate, Of the PEN
dency OF said petition, and the hearing thereof, by
causing sopy OF this order 70 be published In the
Alpcna Argus, newspaper printed and circulated
in said county of Alpena, three successive weeks,
previous 10 said day OF hearing.
"a true copyl GEO. :, LESTER,
ss3wi Judge Of Probate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
Two Ways. Choose Which?

There are two usual ways Of doing what
Nature sometimes does incompletely, name
ly to relieve the bowels. One is to swal-
low drastic purgative which evacuates
profusely, abruptly and with pain, the 9TH
err is to take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the effect OF which is not violent, but suffi-
GENTLY thorough, and which does not grippe
the intestines If the first is selected, the
person employing it need not expect perm
anent benefit, and he cannot hope to escape
the facilitating reaction which leaves the
organs as bad or worse off than before. If,
on the other hand, he resorts to the Bitters
he can rely upon the restoration of regu-
lar habit of body, consequent upon a re-
newal of healthy tone in the intestinal
canal Besides BEAUTIFULLY relaxing the
bowels, the Bitters arouses dormant liv-
er, imparts beneficial impetus to the ac-
ton of the kidneys, and counteracts the
early twinges of rheumatism, tendency to
govt, and malaria in all its forms.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS


NY Kingdom has no dazzling throne,
No palace grand upon IL,
Yet It's as bright as eer was known,
Or sung In loyal sonnet.
I've travelled east, Two travelled west,
Mid scenes OF wealth and splendor,
But this one spot love the best,
With all its Joys so tenderi
No place SO dear I've ever seen,
For peace reigns here, and Love is queen.
Two subjects in my kingdom dwell,
One has an eye OF azure,
And smiles upon her fair face tell
or puro and perfect pleasure;
And one has hair OF raven hue
And eyes OF hazel beauty,
And whate' CIR he may strive TO do
He always does his duty,
And faithful they have ever been
To her who is my household queen.
And as life yields me newer JOY
And hope divine and human,
! see one now no more boy,
And one almost a woman.
The bright days come, the bright days 20
And each brings some new pleasure,
And no spot on the earth know
Is richer with heart-treasure,
For happier subjects ne or were seen
Than in my home where Love is queen.
BY no high-sounding royal name
Or title they address her
AS cheerily-their hearts afame
J. With love-they kiss and bless her;
But with a voice OF gentle tone
Which JOY gives to each other,
They call her by one name alone
The halowed name OF mother!
A name the sweetest known TO man
Since time and love their course began.
Cdieb Dunn, IN You'h's Companion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
What Florida People Live On.

"What do you Florida people live on in
SUMMER" "Fish." "What In winter ?"
yankees Alas, how many northerners
draw their last breath in Florida, slain
by that fell destroyer, consumption, who
would have lived, had they used at first
that marvellous specific for consumption
when not too far advanced, DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery-better than
hypophosphites and cod liver oil, because
more nutritive and tonic also an invalu-
able liver corrective and blood purifier,
cleansing away all scrofulous humors
(which cause consumption,) and all other
Impurities Of the blood, curing glandular
swellings, goitre or thick neck, old sores,
and ulcers. OF druggists.
Don't hawk and blow, and spit, but use
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
A Truly Honest Man.

A well-known man of millions liv-
ing on the avenue was sent down town
the other day by his wife to purchase
some little things.
Being fancy articles, the money
came out of her purse, so she gave it
to him and he started.
He was out the greater part of the
day, but returned with the parcels
and handed the change to the good
lady.
She counted it over carefully, grew
red in the face and cried, Heavens,
James, there's bad dollar!"
at can't be possible ?"
LEAD Look Oh !"
80 it is. l picked up the change
too quickly. The cursed thieves |"
1T isn't hard to be a thief with a
fool like you. Why did you pick up
the change in such hurry ?"
Because thought they were Civ
ing me dollar too much. Star.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
INVITATION.

We cordially invite the
Ladies of Alpena to call and
inspect our Furniture and
Curtain Stock, when in De-
troit. We have now on ex-
hibition in our mammoth
show rooms, the largest and
finest assortment of Furni-
ture and Curtains that we
have ever offered our Gus
toners before. We are the
only house in the State max
ing a speciality of House
Decorations, Wood Nantes,
Fine Furniture from origin
al design, and Curtains. In
our Curtain Department,
you will find SO different
lines of Curtains to make
your selection from. When
you purchase Curtains from
us, you can rest assured
that you will get the latest
styles. This department is
under the direct supervision
of Mr.. jain, whose name
has become famous among
the ladies of Detroit and
Michigan for his fine taste
in house decorations and de-
signs. In parlor furniture,
we are showing hundreds of
different designs upholster-
ed in all the latest fabrics,
and superior workmanship.
In Bed room, Library, Din
ing room and hall furniture,
our stock will be found to
contain all the latest pat
terms, including many OF
our own original designs.
We want the patronage
of the best families of Al
pena. We will make it pay
you to purchase your fine
furniture and curtains of us.
We will guarantee the best
goods and the latest styles.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-07-18
CHERIFF's SALE.
MORTGAGE SALE.

M
Default having been made in the conditions of a
certain mortgage made by Daniel T. Carr and Ag-
mes y. Carr, his wife, Of the city of Alpena Alpena
county. State Of Michigan TO Alfred Ghartraud, OF
the same place, dated the fourteenth day OF June,
eighteen Hundred and eighty three, and recorded
In the ONCE of the Register Of Deeds for Alpena
county, Michigan, on the goth day OF June,
eighteen hundred and eighty-three, IN liber OF
mortgages, at page 507, which said mortgage was
duly assigned by said Alfred Chartraud TO Jennie
B. Wheeler, of Alpena, Mich, on the twentieth
DAY Of June, eighteen hundred and eighty-three,
By deed Of assignment recorded in the office OF said
Register Of Deeds the goth day of June, eighteen
hundred and eighty-three, in iber OF mortgages,
ct page 252, and which said mortgage was also duly
assigned by the said Jennie Is. Wheeler to Henry
Bssbe, Of the city of Alpena, Alpena county and
state Of Michigan, on the 25th day OF February,
1856, by deed Of assignment recorded IN the office
OF said Register of Deeds, on the 10th day of july
1885 in liber Of assignment of mortgages, at page
as, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due
at the date Of this notice the sum OF one hundred
and thirty -four 1874 dollars aud fourteen 4l cents
and no suit or proceedings at law having been in;
sttuted to recover the moneys secured by SAID
mortgage or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale
contained in said mortgage, and of the statue IN
rash case made and provided, notice Is hereby
gwen that on Monday, the 3Oth day of July,
eighteen hundred and lightweight, at one O'Clock
IN the afternoon, shall sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder ut the front door OF the Court
House, on Chisholm street. in the city OF Alpena,
Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit
Court for Alpena county is held, the premises de-
seribed in said mortgage, or so much thereoi as
may be necessary to pay the amount due on SAID
mortgage, with seven per cent interest, and all
legal costs the premises being described in said
mortgage as follows, to-wit: All that certain
piece or parcel of land situate in the city of AL
ptna, In the county OF Alpena and State of Mich-
gan, and described Ms follows, to-wit: Lot eight
tsljn block seventy-seven IN, according TO the
original plot Of the village, now city, of Alpena.
Dated. April 5oth, 1888. ,,,,.,,,,
Assignee of Mortgage.
J. b. NEWTON,
Atty for Assignee of Mortgage. sI3wl3
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ReneWS Her Youth.

Mrs. Phebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story
the truth OF which is vouched for by the
residents OF the town: 81 am 70 years
old, have been troubled with kidney com.
plant and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now l am
free from all pain and soreness, and am
able to do my own homework. owe my
thanks to Electric Bitters for having re.
newed my youth, and removed completely
all disease and pain" Try bottle, SOC
and 81 ut Field & Gray's drug store.