Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-29

wood. On next Monday afternoon you
will know whether you are horse ahead
or not.
The rattle of the fine stallion, Tom
Kirkwood, takes place at Harper's theatre
next Monday afternoon, Dec. 31st. A
few more tickets left at the Harper
house.
Phil Crockett leaves tonight for Texas
with Rockmont and other horses which
Geo. A. Castleman bought from him, and
which are to be shipped to the latters
Texas ranch.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Rock Island Building association will be
held on Wednesday night next Money
to loan, and stock in the twenty seventh
series. E. q. Guyer, Secretary.
Mrs. ]. Travis. of Kalamazoo, Mich,
is in the city to make arrangements for
opening dancing school. She teaches
the latest dances-the Detroit, Duchess,
Germania. Mexican and new polka dot
waltz.
Mr.. ]. P. Looney, local manager of
the Western Union Telegraph office, is
receiving visit from his sister, Miss
Maggie Looney and cousin Miss Nora
OConnor, both of Ottawa.
What we have left of our stock of EN-,
bossed plush albums, we shall sell at
81 81. worth 81 5O.) to make room for
other goods. The Adams, 322 Brady
street, Davenport.
The favori;e comedian, Chas. Erin
Werner, will appear at Harper's theatre
in his beautiful and patriotic comedy.
"Shamus O'Brien" on New Years, with
afternoon matinee, and evening enter
tainment.
DR.. ]. W. Cowden and daughter, Miss
Rhoda, leave this evening for Chicago,
from whence they 60 direct to Wyoming
and California, where they will spend
the next three months.
Mr.. L S. Pearsall, of Port Byron, was
10 the city yesterday. He has been full
filing contract on the D. l. & D. rail-
road over in Scott county, and is taking
temporary respite from all earthly la,
Dor.
The young mems meeting at the Y.
NJ. G. A, rooms tomorrow afternoon
will be in line appropriate for New
Years. There will be singing and a live
meeting. Last Sundays song service
was well attended and much enjoyed.
Blackmailers are trying TO get promi-
nent Dubuque citizens to "divvy up BY
getting possession of some secret in con-
nectiOn with the man's past life and then
sending him letters demanding hush
money So far their work has no. been
very successful.
The condition of wounded Tom
! Shsughuessy, of Davenport. is quite ems
coursging. II is likely he will be able to
be about in day or two. Meanwhile
Howard, who shot HIM, is in Jail, await
ing Toms ability 10 appear as a prosecute
ing witness at the examination
Tom Chandler. who few years ago
gained considerable of reputation as a
pugilist, is now, and has been for some
time one of the veterinary dental firm of
Chandler & Logan, and he is in tie city
working on the horses of Messrs. H. J .
Lowrey and H W Dusenberre
The enterprising Chss McHugh has
arranged for pusilistic entertainment
to take place on the stage in connection
with the rifle of Tom Kirkvood next
Monday afternoon. Tom Chandler, a
professional, and a local adept with the
gloves are to have few rounds.
Death invaded the home of Mr.. and
mrs. r w. mlesier, on Seventh avenue
and Seventeenth street early this morning
and carried away the JOY of their hearts
their infant son, Benz amin Death was
the result of Group, with which the child
was suddenly seized, and before medical
assistance could be summoned the little
sufferer went into commissions aud died
1t is great sorrow TO Mr. and Mrs.
Wiesler, to whom widespread sympathy
is extended. The funeral announcement
! appears elsewhere.