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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

The Rock Band Concert COmpa-
nv, which consists of the Till family,
gave an excellent musical entertain
ment in Washington Hall last Tues
day night to crowded house for
the benefit of the Citizens Fire Co.,
of this place. The singing was very
good, and the various novel ways
by which they produced the sweet
est music, greatly pleased the large
audience. Proceeds aggregated
$103.65.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. d. Suit, druggist, Bippus. Ind,
testities; Il can recommend Eiec-
trio Bitters as the very best remedy.
Every bottle sold has given relief IN
every case. One man took six bot
ties, and was cured of rheumatism
of 10 years standing" Abraham
Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio,
affirms: "The best selling medicine
| have ever handled in 20 years eX-
perience is Electric Bitters.'
Thousands of others have added
their testimony, so that the verdict
is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver,
Kidneys or Blood. Only a half dol
lar a bottle at Geo. T. Lights drug
store,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

The Citizens Fire Company have
enriched their treasury to the
amount of $35, their portion of the
proceeds of the Rock Band Concert
held Tuesday night last. Captain
Russell and his two able assistants,
Messrs. Stuart Hirschman and
Straith Hilbert, the committee in
charge. proved to be the right men
for the occasion, and it was through
their activity and perseverance that
the entertainment proved financial
success.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10
FRANK j. CHENEY.

1t is claimed that horse trader
can tell the age of horse; but he
never will do it when he has horse
to sell.-NeW Orleans Picdyuae.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10
J. To Continue Until February the 10th, Only.

Fruit of Cotton, yard wide
Inserngs g. and CENTS
of Hamburgs, worth q, and cents are now .
Bustles that so cents, reduced to 20
4" tx .....................
Jerseys-black only-Coat Back, worth $780, AZ
JERSEYS beaded 'front.' very handsome worth $3.50 VI -
Ladies' Shoes hole Kid Pebble worth $5 VI w
Ladies' Jackets worth 1915, reduced to 81 %
Ladies' Half Artics reduced to. ~
Gents Mufers slightly soed only ~
worth IS cents our price now 20
Table Oicoth worth So CENTS price now. ~
Percale yard wide short lengths ia CENTS our price now
Grow Twlad Flannel worth is cents reduced to 12I
Ladies' Hemstched Handkerchief fancy borders worth 10 cts
Id;as, Mor;ro Vess sk stitched ........ 35
Will poa crroods aroe sze Al Ok reduced to . 10
Plaid Muslins in remnants worth 10 cents, price
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

Only a few more days left to visit
Hirschman's great clearing out-sale.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10
RI eua.ETlcM.

The Case Ia .Iaiuary 18th, 1885.
>icSrS. George {. Os.o'h " Co., drug
:. Low. i. Mass. w;uic To- the nm
o,, s,.-,,e,i rs follows: mir Lewis Den
MS. No. 135 Moody street. desires to
recommend ST. jacobs Oil 10 any
afflicted with rheumatism, as he has
obtained benefits by using 1t, but he
desires especially to say that:
"ORry RoBIxsoY, of Granville, Mass,
a boy of IL years, came TO his house
in The sun,Disr Of 1881 walking on
crntchcs. his left leg being bent at the
knee for over two months, and could
not be bent back. He could not walk
uron it. Mr.. Dennis had some 81.
Jacobs Oil in the horse, AMI gave i to
him 10 rub on his knee. In six days
lie had no US, far lis CrutcheS, and
went .nme VIII without them, rs lac
las l;cn we'll since. ST. Jacobs Oil
cured HIM"
errotorafive ard Conclusive Testi-
YoNY.-Lowell, Mass, July 8, 1887
temen: Mr. Lewis Dennis has just
called uinn ne, and informs me that
tic 10y Orin Robinson, wl" was poor
cril DE on r.u,clos. and was cured by
81. .Jarul,s Oil IN liSl: The cure has re-
nia i;d ,clmaI.ent. Tie young man
has been and is LOW at work every day
at na,iri.l la''or; case certainly which
prove, the efficacy Of 81. Jacobs Oil.
Mr.. Dcinis tells me also that lac bad
rheumatism III lis knee; tried many
remedies. but of no Use, and it cured
the rheumatism permanently as it las
mop troubled hin for years.-DR. GEO
c. OSGUoD NJ. l..
summing Up BY this showing st. ia.
cuDs OIL cures the worst chronic and
crippled eases; cures proin!t!yi cure.
permanently; in this case without re-
cunence o. pain M six years intcfven-
ing since 1851.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

See the biggest line of Hamburgs
at the lowest prices at Hirschman's.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10
nrrohnrafiye ard Conclusive Iesti-

Sold by druggists and Dealers Everywhere.
The Charles A. yo..elcr Co., Baltic, Md
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

We pay the highest price in cash for
veal calves. Wall & Dorsey.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

A Stockholders meeting of the
Gas and Water Company will be
held at the office OF David Howell
on February 10, 1888, at 7P.M.
s. :. DALGARN. Sec'y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10
HAVE YOU CONSUMPTION,

or any symptoms of it? Most all disea--
ses are the result of cold. Whether 1t be
a slight Cough, bad case of Group or
Pleurisy, you will find
STONEBRAKER'S COUGH SYRUP
an infallible remedy. 40 years of con-
slant use has fully tested its merits,
hence it stands without argument the
best cough cure in the world. tits purely
vegetable, but rich in curative proper
ties. Is cts.
Gentlemen: SToNEBRAKER's LINZ
MENT in my estimation is the best prep
aration extant for pain. 1t has proved
that in my own family. Yours truly,
GEO. T.. OLIVER,
Organist st. PauPs Church,
Sept. "a, 1887. Albany, n. Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

1t is supposed that an attempt
was made to burglarize the B. d o.
depot at this place, last Tuesday
night. Mr.. X. Smith, the agent, on
going to the depot on Wednesday
morning found a pair of skids lean
ing against the depot below the back
window, the upper section of which
had been let down and several Stats
broken out of the inside shutters,
but on the inside of the depot there
was no evidence of any one having
been there during the night. 1t is
thought an attempt was made to
enter by way of the window, but the
the belligerent was scared off before
accomplishing his entrance.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

For the past ten days the Circuit
Court of Clarke county has been
wholly occupied with the trial of
Josiah r. Locke and his son, VIM.
b., indicted for the murder OF VIM.
r. Jenkins. The assault upon Jen-
kins was made by Locke ond his
son on Sunday morning, August 81,
1887, and Jenkins died from the eff
fects of the wounds he received on
that occasion on the 10th day of
September. There is 4 great deal
of interest manifested in Clarke
county over the trial Able counsel
are employed on both side.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-10

The amount of railroad tax due
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
ADVICE TO muTHERs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeths If SO,
send at once and get 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 1t mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, disrrhoea, 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 for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
a Cnrionr Clnss OF Mon.

Speaking of barrooms, | have often noticed
a certain curious class of men who appear tC
spend their entire lives within easy reach of
the counter where bottled Inspiration is dis
pensed | do not mean the wretched class of
hangers on who spend their lives waiting to
he asked what they will have, but men of
means, to whom the barroom seems to pos
sess the attraction that other men of means
find in a club. They are always elderly or
old men. They always spend money liber-
ally, and they always make their appear
ance on the alcoholic scene early in the morn
ing, quite sober, and get SO drunk by noon
that the rest of the day is one of stupid, i'm
becilic idleness with him. There is one man
/ know, who is very wealthy, bachelor and
a Travelled and educated man, whose entire
life is, 1 think, spent in getting drunk and
being sobered up at certain saloon that he
freuuents He must represent small fortune
to the house, where he is cherished as ten
derly, in his cups, as sick baby, fed, put to
bed and watched over as goose that lays
golden eggs always should be. Now and then
he disappears for few days or a week or
two. when YOU may know that he is straight
ening up at his own house, which is one of
the handsomest old mansions in New York.
But he no sooner gets on his feet than they
carry him to the barroOm, where he draws a
check for the expenses OF inc ltst spree, ana
the old game begins again.
At a certain old fashioned and popular
chop house not million miles from Madison
square there are several of these topers to be
encountered daily. One of them l remember
for years He turns up every morning Sun
days included, at . o'clock. By IL he has
had dozen cocktails and is ready for break
fast By he is drunk enough to be taken
upstairs to bed, whence he emerges at
o'clock in the evening to eat his dinner. His
after dinner drunk carries him along well to-
ward midnight, when, if he is not too hope
lessly helpless, he is bundled into coach and
sent home. For n long time was daily
visitor at the chop house which enjoys his
profitable favor and | never once missed
him Lately, having visited the place again,
found him there as usual, neither more nor
less drank than usual and looking none the
worse for the sea of alcohol in which he has
been floating himself these many years. He
is, believe, a man of large means, inherited
from his father, and has never been known
to lead any other than the degraded, selfish
and useless life which first attracted my at
tention to him.-Alfred Trumble in New
York News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
ROCK ISLAND, SATURDAY. JUNE 2, 1888.
II You Fear an Attack

OF fever and sgue, or bilious remittent
fever, don't resort to quinine, a cumula-
tive and pernicious drug that has ruined
many constitutions. Use without delay
a remedy which the leading physicians Of
America have recommended for over
thirty years past-Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Dumb ague and ague cake, no
less than the actively febrile forms of
maarial disease, are promptly relieved
and ultimately uprooted by it. In the
tropics, where febrile complaints OF this
sort are more virulent than in the TEN .
perate zone, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
mas established reputation for prevents
i've and remedial efficacy which comDeti-
ton has not been able to effect prejudi
cially--uay, has even served to strength
en-. Disorders of the stomach and bows
els, particularly these to which malaria
gives rise are speedily relieved by it.
Kidney complaints, rheumatism. nervous
ness and sleeplessness, sick headache and
constipation yield to it. Appetite and
sleep are both improved by it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
The Loousts of the Fast.

Locusts are now regular part of the day s
provisions with us, and are really IN excel
lent article OF diet. After trying them in
several ways we have COME to the conclusion
that they are best plain boiled Tho long.
hopping legs must be pulled of, and the To-
Gust, held by the wings dipped into salt and
eatsn. As to flavor, this insect tastes Of veg
etable rather than of fish or flesh, not unlike
green wheat, and to us it supplies the place
Of vegetables, of which we are much In need
For catching locusts morning is the time,
when they are half benumbed by cold, and
their wings damp with the dew. They may
then be found in hundreds under the desert
bushes, and gathered without trouble,
merely shoveled into a bag or basket
They devour everything vegetable, and are
devoured by everything animal: larks and
bustards, ravens, hawks aad buzzards. We
passed through fiocks Of ravens and buzzards.
sitting on the ground gorged with them.
The camels MUNICH them in with their food !;
the greyhounds run swapping after them all
day long, eating as many as they can catch.
The Bedouins often give them to their horses,
and just now many tribes have nothing to
eat but locusts and camel's milk.-Tourists
Letter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

RorK ISLAND, ILL.,, Nav "a, 1885
Sealed propos ais will be received at the office of
the city clerk. Rock Island, ILL.,, until o'clock
M, June A, 1888 for digging trench and laying
water mains; the city to furnish pipes, hydrants
valves and specials, but not iead, az follows: A
6.inch weterm main on Seventeenth street at the in
tersecto OF Seventh avenue, along said street TO
Ninth avenue. An 8-inch water main on Fifth
avenue at the intersection of hirry fifth street,
along said avenue TO Forty-second street.
Bids will be received for each water main sepa-
rately or for both as one contract.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
clerks office,
Wok to be commenced by June l5, and com
pleted on or before August /, 1888.
Approved bond must be given in double the
amount of contract.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
ROBERT KOEHLER City Clerk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

Science says that it does. but we can
not help wondering sometimes If there
isn't some mistake about it, when we see
how stubbornly certain old fogies cling to
their musty and antiqusted ideas. 1t
was believed once that consumption was
incurable. and although it has been
clearly demonstrated that it is not, thous-
ands of old-time physicians close their
eyes and put their hands to their ears and
refuse to abandon the theory. But for
all that the world moves on. and DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery con-
tinues to rescue sufferers from consump-
tives' graves. 1t is sure cure for this
dreaded disease, if taken in time. All
scrofulous diseases and consumption is
included in the list-yield to it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

Not wholly sad, dear youth, thy hapless lot,
Love circles near with gently huttering wings,
Sweet music whispers from the echoing strings
"Blest In her smile be all thy loss forgot
uer soft hand leads through dell and messy grot;
She draws from grief and woe their ranking
stings;
Paints for thy inner sight the soul Of thingR
And finds joys semblance where itself is not.
AZ her command blue lake and leaping rill
CLEAN on the darkenet canvas OF thy brain;
Brave forests rise along the crested hill;
Fair roses bloom untouched by canker stain;
The summers subtlest essences distili
Nepenthe dranghts TO hull thee from thy pain.
Sarah d. Hobart In New Orleans Times Demo
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
Tha Payfact,ou Of System.

II results measure the value OF any sys.
TEN, then Prof. Loisette's System OF
Memory is the most perfect effort we
have ever seen. 1t does not make new
memory; but it takes the old one. and by
a method of training. physiological and
scientific, marvellous powers OF retention
are given to it. 1t is wonderful. SEND
for prospectus to Prof. Loisette, 237
Fifth avenue, N. VI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

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 boxes containing 30
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John G. West & Co., s62 W.
Madison St.. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.


Estate of Fphraim W. Adams, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
OF the county of Rock Island state of Illinois, de
ceased, hereby give 3 notice that she W II appear
before the county court of Rock Island cout ty al
the office of the clerk of said court, in the city OF
Rock Island, at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next, at which time all persons h iv
ing claims against said estate are notified and re-
queeted to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 26th day of May. A. d. 1888
ANN ID ADAMS Administrative,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Rock ISLAND, Ill , May "a, 1888
Sealed proposals will be received at the city
marshal's office until O'Clock p. m May 81, 1888,
for removing garbage in all parts of the city and
unloading same on damp boat at or near the
southwest limits of the city, from the 1st OF June
to the LIST Of November of the present year. Bid
to be sum total for doing the work At least two
wagons will be required. he work OF removal to
be done under the direction OF the health commits
sioner. Approved bond must be given In double
the amount of contract The board of health re-
the right Sefect any all bids. Contract
when awarded, win be to the lowest responsible
bidder
V. BLANUING, Mayor.
S. C PLUMMER, Health Com'r
JOHN BRENNAN, City Marshal.
Board of Health.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
Drunkenness

Or tho Liquor Habit. Positively Cured By
Administering Dr. Haines' Golden
Specific.
1t caa be given in a emp Of coffee or tea without
the knowledge OF the person taking It: 1t Ia abso-
lutely harmless, and will effect u permanent and
speedy cure, whether the patient s moderate
drnker or alcoholic wreck. Thousands Of
drunkards have been made temperate men who
have taken Golden Specific In their coffee with
out their knowledge and to-day believe they quit
drinking of their own free will. 1T NEVER
FALL. The eystem one impregntte with the
specific, It becomes utter impos5bility for the
liquor appetite to exist For sale by I. II. Thomas
and Marshall s. Fisher, Druggists, Rock Island
Ills. feb a-iwlv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

Charles T. Caldwell, a prominent West
Virginis attorney. heretofore known for
his intidelity, has been appointed and
licensed as u minister of the Methodist
church.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

The "log wood" trust is the latest. 1t
has its headquarters at Philadelphia. and
the druggists are "kicking."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
Of experienced teachers
Reference is also made by permission TO the ed
itOr of this paper and past aud present patrons Of
the school in nearly every city in the west. Tes-
timonials are given in the Annual Register, q
copy Of which will be sent on application to
REV. C. w. LEFFrSGwRLL, DID,. Rector,
Knoxville, Knox county, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

tits believed that St Mary's is unsurpassed in
it's refining Influences, in the high standing OF is
pupils and patrons, in the beauty and comfort Of
its appointments, in the thoroughness and variety
OF lite Instruction, in the spirit Of order and indus
try that pervades it. st Mays school is recon-
mended to parents who wish 10 place their daugh-
f.a.a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

Augusta, Ga. has abandoned standard
time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Jacob Wolf, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed execu-
tor of the last will and testament OF Jacob Wolf,
late of the county of Rock Island state OF Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she will ap.
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county at the Office OF the clerk of said court,
in the city OF Rock Island, at the July term
on the First Monday in July next, at which
time all persons having claims against said es
tate are DotiAed and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate requested to make i'm
med lat payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day OF May. A. D., 1888.
CATHERINE WOLF. Execntrlx
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

William Sherwood, of Baltimore. Md,
will spend one year in PRISON for stealing
bible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
SHORTHAND AND TYPE-wRIrIHa
m THREE MONTHS TIME
E.LECTIoN NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the
Twelfth day of June, 1883. at the Fifth Ward
Hose House in the city Of Rock leland an election
will be held for one Alderman in the Fifth Ward
for two years, which election will be opened at
8 O'Clock in the morning and continue open urul
z O'Clock in the afternoon OF that day.
ROBERT KOEHLER, City Clerk.
Dated this s2d day of May, 1855
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

Fifty thousand tons of SCOT are taken
annually from the chimneYs in London
II is used for fertiliZing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
CONSTIPATION

rs called the "Father Of Diseases" because
ItheTe is no medium through wnich disease 70
often attacks the system Hs by the absorption OF
poIsonous gases in the retention of dec, yed and
etfete matter in the stomach ana bowels. ~ Is
exereted from the blood to produce Nature's own
cath rite aud II generally accompanied with such
reaulta as
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

The experiment of raising some Cuban
food products is being tried in Orange
county, Florida.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02

Baltimore counts on million popula'
lion ten years hence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
july 1-dw
Health is Wealth |

DIR. K. c. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment,
guaranteed specific for hysteria, digziness, con
WILSON'S, fits, nervous neuralgia heaIache, ner-
vous prostration caused by the use OF alcohol or
tobacco, wakefulness men tai depression, soften
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to misery, de say and death, premature old age,
barrenness, loss of power in either sex, involun
tary losses and spermatorrhoea caused by over
exertion of the brain, self abuse over indul
gence. Each box contains one months treatment
81 box, OF six boxes for S., sent by mail prepaid
on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with s., we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee to re-
fund the money IL the treatment does not affect a
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall &
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-02
On the First and Second Floors

7 he bnilding is OF brick: heated by four large
boilers lighted by gas; interior finished in natur
al wood; furniture new ,and elegant; water sup
ply unlimited bath rooms on every floor; the best
skill and material have been employed in securing