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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

The second annual jaunt of the Toma
hawk club, of Milwaukee. composed
largely of employees on the Racine anC
| Souts western division of the c., NJ. s. st
p. is over. The club is now year old
having been organized last June. |
consists of twenty members, mainly rail
road men. The trip to Tomahawk Lake
occupies about fourtee'I hours. The clut
took camp-out tel days in the vicin,
Ity of Tomahawk LsAe this year passing
the time in fishing. The twelve
members who attended brought back
with b 4 six barrels of finny fellows.
The .aught 200 pounds of fish, prin-
cip' hy black bass and pickerel during
their sojourn, most of which they ate.
The party was under the general super
vision of the only Tom Fuller and consisted
of the following; Road Accountant
John j. Moulding, Conductor Ira p. Bar.
rett. Conductor Seneca M. Green. Com
ductor Thomas Fuller, Conductor Charles
A. Reynolds, Fuel Agent Henry r.
Lloyd, Conductor George w. Dusenbury
General Yard Master Hiram s Teal, all
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road d. D. Russell and W. II. Thurston
of Milwaukee; A. III. Acker of Tomah,
and Marion Russell. of Portage. George
w. Willis of this city, attended as cook
for the party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
ROCK ISLAND, SATURDAY. JUNE 8, 1883.


When the tired factory operative, the
weary outdoor laborer, the overtasked
bookkeeper or clerk seeks medical re
compense for expenditure Of bodily force
where shall he find III Could the re-
corded experience of thousands of work
ers be voiced, the verdict would be that
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters renews fall
ing strength, stimulates the jaded mental
powers to fresh activity, and relaxes un.
due nervous tension as nothing else does.
Digestion, a regular habit of body, appe-
tte and sleep are promoted by it. and ii
is an admirable auxiliary in the recovery
OF health by convalescents. A fastidious
stomach is not offended by il, and to
persons Of both sexes in delicate health
who occasionally feel the need of an eff
cent tonic, the whole range OF the phar-
macopeia and the catalogue of proprie-
tary medicines does not present more
useful. safer or more decisive one. 1t is
also Incompatible fer fever and ague,
rheumatism and kidney troubles.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

So read the headlines of many a news
paper column, and we peruse with pal
pitating interest the details of the catas,
trophy, and are deeply impressed by the
sacrifice of human lives involved. YET
thousands of men and women are falling
victims every year to that terrible disease,
consumption (scrofula of the lnngs). and
they and their friends are satisfied to be-
lieve the malady incurable. Now. there
could be no greater mistake. No earthly
power, of course, can restore a lung that
is entirely wasted, but DR.. Pierce's Col
den Medical Discovery will rapidly and
surely arrest the ravages of consumption,
if taken in time Do not, therefore, des-
pair, until you have tried this wonderful
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

Iowa State Fremen's Tournament
Clinton, Ia, June 12 to 49, 1888. TIL,
c., b. & Q. r. r. will make one anC
one-third fare for the round trip, on Ger
ti1cate plan, from points in Illinois with
in IS miles of Clinton and from all points
in Iowa. A still further reduction will
be made to firemen in uniform going in
one body.
Twenty>fifth National festival of the
North American Saenger Bund, ST. Louis,
June 13 to IS. inclusive. One fare for
the round trip to parties attending the
above. See programmes which have
been distributed literally. or address any
agent of this company, who will gladly
furnish them.
Fl. d. MACK, Div. Pass. Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
A wash woma,,s ssreat Luc.s

The Geneseo Neaos has made an inter.
estlng discovery concerning Il Rock ISL
and county woman. 1t says:
Mrs. Millerman, German woman re-
siding beyond Rock river in Rock Island
county, recently received the biggest sum
for washing a mans clothes that was
probably ever received for a like service
by any woman in the world. The amount
received was $1,000. A man named
Hofer owed her a dollar for Washing,
He had 30 money, but gave her lottery
ticket. 1t drew 81, 500. and Mrs. Miller
man has the cash. And now in the sad
spring twilights, the dim form of man
can be seen kicking itself around in the
country lanes. 1t is Hofer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09


7-Dedrick Gilman to John Gilman
e4 se4, IS. 49, lie, So. 800.
Jacob Stewart to David r. Ziegler, lo
12. block 1, Stewards addition, Soutt
Moline, 81 900
LICENSED TO WE'D.
4-Joseph Huber, Mrs. Theresa Schi-
bert. Rock Island.
John D. Kelly, Belle Plaine, Iowa,
Miss Lizzie Davis. Moline.
5-John F. Odell, Clinton. Iowa, Miss
Anna NJ Chrsty, Port Byron.
George K Sanderson, Oswego, N.
Y. Miss Eme'ine s Buford, Rock Island
Caleb s. Hunt, Miss Cora L. Gary,
Port Byron.
Geo. W. Ricketts,, Miss Mary E. Chinn,
Rock Island
James Brewer, Miss Louisa Kell, Ans
dalusia.
Geo. W. Champion, Miss Elizabeth B.
Mason, Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

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 habitual
constipation, indigestion. piles. etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

Glasgow will soon be the second city
of the United Kingdom. Its boundaries
are to be extended so as to include a
number Of populous towns, and it is es>
timated that il will then have o popula>
tion Of nearly 100000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
A MANLY MINISTER.
He Honestly and Frankly Confirms a
Statement which has been called in
QUESTION An Interesting and Out


The Rev. B Mills is a Presbyterian clergyman
and doctor of divinity, whose station is at Mead,
Centre. Kan. He s AN earnest preacher, faith
full pastor and a man who has the courage OF hit
convictions. Some time since he made state
ment which appeaaed IN the public prints, snt
which, as all outspoken statements do, occasioned
much mment. Many letters were addressed tC
him upon the subject, TO one of which Rev. DR.
Mlla replied:
"Your favor with the inclosed slip is at hand
The facts are tht se: my wife was an invalid fol
several years, and ON our physicians recomnen
datiOn, used n certain preparation with very great
benefit. received IA letter inquring as TO its ef.
focts, to which replied as fOllws: i am a Pres
byterian clergyman, doctor OF divinity. not OF
Formula and DuHy's Pure Malt Wh'skey are the
Cines, know Of, and my expvrience is a large
never would advise any man or woman to any
mtoxicant as n beverage. My recommendation o
Du1ys Formula and hiskey made after a
thorough knowledge of their great value medi-
cnes. The statement was made deliberately and
based npon facts, and do not hesitate to stand by
It. The many temperance men who have written
me on tnis subject do not seem to realize that
was a temperance man, in many cases, before
they were born"
The above CORE spOndence speaks for itself. 1t
shows that an earnest honest, orthodox minis
ter, who desires the greatest physical well as
spiritual wel-being of the world, does not hesi
tate to deCla'e the truth about what he has found
to be pure, valuable and good. The world would
certainly be far better if there were more such
conscientious, honest and able men
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
ISSUED EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.
Drunkenness

Or the Liquor habit, Positively Curcd by
Administering DIR. lIlines' Golden
Specific.
1t caa be given In a cup Of coffee or tea without
the knowledge OF the person taking II: 1t Ia abso-
lutely harmless and viii effect Il permanent and
speedy cure, wnethef the patient is a moderate
drinker an alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF
drunkards have been made tempcrlte men who
have taken Golden Specific in their coffee with
out their knowledge and to-day believe they quit
drinking Of their own FREQ will. IT NEVER
FAIL. The system ono impregnited with the
specific, It becomes An utter impossbility for the
liquor appetite to exist For sne by n. II. Thomas
and Marshall & Fisher. Druggists, Rock Island
Ills. feb 2-iwlv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

Every once in a while upon the streets
of Cincinnati you meet in large letters
this touching legend; ''Stop and get your
Sunday bottle filled"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

A peasant has just died in Austria>
Hungary who WAS l42 years OF age. lie
left son aged li5 years and a grandson
OF 50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good Influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
of experienced teachers.
Reference il also made by permission to the ed.
itor OF this paper and past and present patrons OF
the school in nearly every city in the west. Tes-
timonials are given iu the Annual Register,
copy Of which will be sent on application to
REV. G. W. LEFFINGwELL, DID,, Rector,
Knoxville, Knox county, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
SHORTHAND AND TYPE-wRITING
IN THREE MONTHS TIME
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice i hereby given that on Tuesday; the
Twelfth day Of June, isSs at. the Fifth Ward
Hose House in the city of Rock Island an election
will be held for one Alderman in the Fifth Ward
for two years. which election will be opened at
O'Clock in the morning and continue open urtil
o'clock in the afternoon of that day.
ROBERT KoEHLER. City Clerk
Dated this I'D day Of May, 1888
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
On the First and Second Floors

The building is Of brick: heated by four large
boilers; lighted by gas; interior finished in nstur-
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
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
hly 1-dw
Health is Wealth !

DR.. f. c. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment, a
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con-
vulsions fits, nervous neuralgia. heaIache, 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, decay 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 month = treatment.
81 box, or six boxes for s., sent by mail prepaid
m rpi nj n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
The Highest Advantages are
offered,

French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given TO literary studies. Every pupil il
cared for as a daughter in the family, as to hel
health, manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
A Christian School for Girls

Founded, 1868; enlarged, 1872 and 1880; COM
pleted and newly furnished throughout, 1888.
The Rector, Nice-Principal and MatrOn who
founded the school, continue in charge, The OFF,
GERS and teachers reside with the Rector and his
family in the school.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
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
fund the money if the treatment does not affect
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall &
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

1t is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; the c., Is. & O. railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria. The es-
tabltshment is first class throughout, the result of
twenty years experience and an expenditure of
$500 600 An extensive course of study is provi-
ded, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-09

TWENTY-FIRST YEAR.
st. Mary'S
KNOXVILLE, ILL.
A Christian School for Girls
| Founded, 1868; enlarged, 1872 and $780, COM
| peted and newly furnished throughout, 1888.
| The Rector, Vice Principal and MatrOn who
| founded the school, continue in charge. The Off
GERS and teachers reside with the Rector and his
family in the school.
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.
It is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; the c., Is. Il O. railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria. The es.
tabltshment is first class throughout the result of
twenty years experience and an expenditure OF
S200O00 An extensive course OF study is provi-
ded, and
The Highest Advantages are
offered.
French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given to literary studies. Every pupil is
cared for as daughter in the family, as to her
health, manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments
On the First and Second Floors
The building is Of brick heated by four large
boiers lighted by gas; interior finished in nstur-
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
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.
1t is believed that st. Mary's is unsurpassed in
its refining Influences, in the high standing Of its
pupils and patrons in the beauty and comfort OF |
its appointments, in the thoroughness and variety
OF Its Instruction in the spirit of order and indus
rrr0h 0haF.. .ls.-s Ia
Montgomery County sentinel., 1888-06-01
COLLECTION AGENCY.

sVNHE subscriber offers his services 10 the
i public for the transaction of all business
connected with the office of Justice of the
Peace especially soliciting claims for collec-
tion in any part of the county.
R. WATKINS, J p,
mar 2u Rockville, Nd
Montgomery County sentinel., 1888-06-01
BABY CARRIAGES !!

BEING THE AGENT FOR THE
"Heywood" Carriages, we have now in
stock full line of this standard make
in all the latest designs of upholstering,
in prices as low as the ordinary makes.
We guarantee every coach sold.
Also full line of Lace Covers, Af-
ghans, Carriage Mats and all necessary
trimmings.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1888-06-01
NJ A T T I N G. S.

Our importation of Mattings received =,
embracing all the latest novelties in col
ors and designs of all the leading makes
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-16
The Ease OF Habit.

A recent visitor to the mills where the
bank-note paper is made for the use of the
Government describes the skill and swiftness
with which the sheets are counted.
II saw one girl whose motions resembed
those of machine in their accuracy and
lightning like rapidly. My eye could not
follow the monotonous, flashing ment
of her fingers, yet so delicate and unerring
was her touch that every impei feet sheet
was instantly detected and dropped" The
narrator says that he discovered in this girl
an old schoolmate, "whose fingers two years
ago were as clumsy as my own"
The Government employs women in the
Treasury Department in separating the
charred fragments and cinders Of bank notes
accidentally destroyed by fire, so that their
denominations and numbers may be discov-
cred. A visitor watched one ofthese experts
float mass apparently of SCOT on water, and
divi de it with fine, light touch until it took
shape and meaning TO her keen glance.
MY eyes" she said, in answer to his
amazement, "are no sharper than your own.
The skill lies only in habit.
School boys, in their cropping efforts TO
plan and forecast their future, arc apt to COM
pare themselves, unframed and crude MS they
are, with men long skilled in their profession
and trade, and to grow hopeless with the
contrast.
The student in bookkeeping despairs as he
watches the accountant reckon line of
figures with swift, upward glance, and the
tyro. with the pen loses courage as he sees
the old editor dash otfa column of forcible
argument in vivid English the words coming
unsummoned when needed. How Can they
compete with such ability as this?
They forget that these men began with
steps as hesitating and unstable as their own.
They make no allowance for the stanch. un-
failing ally, case of habit, which comes to
every patient worker
"All things" says the old proverb, "come
to him who works and waits" but nothing
comes more surely or more helpfully than ex-
pertness in his work and keen satisfaction in
doing it thorough,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-16
TWO GOOD GIRLS.
The Girl Who Helps Mother and the
One Who Helps HERSELF

There is girl and love to think of her
and talk of her. who comes in late when there
is company, who wears pretty little air of
mingled responsibility and anxiety with her
youth, whom the others seem to depend on
and look to for many comforts. She is the
girl who helps her mother. In her own home
she is blessed little saint and comforter.
Ste takes unfinished tasks from the tired, stiff
fingers that falter at their work her strong
young figure is staff upon which the gray
haired, whte-faced mother leans and is rest
ed
She helps mother with the spring sewing,
with the weeks mending, with cheerful
conversation and congenial companionship
that some girls do not think worth while
wasting on only mother. And when there
comes a day when she must bend, as girls
must often bend over the old wornout body
ofmother lying unheedful in her coffin, rough
hands folded her long disquiet merged in
rest, something very sweet will be mingled
with her loss, and the girl who helped moth
err will find benediclion of peace upon her
head and in her heart.
The girl who works-God bless her is an
other girl whom know She is brave and
active. She is not too proud to earn her own
living, or ashamed to be caught at her daily
task. She is studious, and painstaking, and
patient. She smiles at you from behind
counter or DESK. There is memory of her
sewn into each silken gown. She is like
beautiful mOuntaineer already far up the hill,
and the sight of her should be a fine inspira-
ton for US all. 1t is an honor to know this
girl-to be worthy of her regard. Her hand
may be stained with factory grease or print
er's ink, but it is an honest hand and help
ing hand. 1t stays misfortune from many
homes it is the one shield that protects many
a forlorn little family from the almshouse and
ASYLUM.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-16
An Old Saying and Its Origin.

The saying, "a bird in the hand is worth
two in the bush, originated from the fol-
lowing circumstance: Will Somers, the
celebrated jester to Henry VIII, happened
to call at Lord Surveys, whom he had often
by well-timed jest saved from the kings
dspeasure, and who, consequently, was al
ways glad to see him. He was on this oc-
casion ushered into the aviary, where he
found my lord" amusing Himself with his
birds. Somers happened to admire the plum
age of kinGtisher. "By my lady, my prince
Of wits, will give it you" viii Skipped
about with delight, and swore by the great
Harry he was most noble gentleman. Away
went Will with his kngfisher, telling all his
acquaintance whom he met that his friend
Surrey had Just presented him with it. Now,
it so happened that Lord Northampton, who
had seen the bird the day previous, arrived
Mt Lord Surveys just rs Will Somers had
left, with intention of asking the bird of Sur
rey tor present to lady friend. Great was
his chagrin on finding the bird gone. Surrey,
however, consoled him with saying that he
knew Somers would restore it il he, Surrey,
promised him two some other day. Away
went messenger to the prince of wits,
whom he found in raptures with his bird,
and to whom he delivered his lords message.
Great was Wills surprise, but he was not to
be bambOozled by even the monarch him
self. "Sirrah," said Will, "tell your master
that am much obliged for his liberal offer
of two for one, but that prefer one bird in
hand to two in the BUSH"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-16

az spoke, and then called aloud and then
shouted, but got no response. And before
this, | had not heard any sound or football.
And when, a moment latter, the conductor
and some of the trainmen came up with
lights, We searched out and could not find
any traces of the person who seemed to have
left il there
"'Then we went on down the road, and
there we found the bridge gone. As we ap-
preached, your dog commenced bowling, and
we found him on the edge of the embank-
ment, and inferred that you had fallen down
the embankmcnt. We searched at once, and
found you almost dead, though l am very
| glad to say not quite that"
THAT was the way Joe told me the story
And when he had finished, lay there think
ing 1t over for some time. At last l said:
"Joe, how could it have got there-the
lantern.
Joe shook his head.
"'I can't tell said he. All know about
it is, that it was there, and it saved the train
But I'm sure it wasn't done by any human
handp
Il thought it over some moments longer
i did not believe in ghosts, or spirits or any
thing of the sort. Somebody or something
living must have taken the lantern from the
| spot where dropped it as ] fell down the
enbankment, and carried it up the track to
the place where Joe Varnish first found it.
And all at once / was sure had solved the
enigma.
| @Joe,' said |. I have itv
+ How is thatr he asked.
"'There were three of us that went down,
and found that bridge was gone" said l.
"'ThreeT repeated he, more mystified
than ever.
Yes said I, Myself, the lantern and the
dog. Now l could not have taken the Ian
tern up the track. And it couldn't have
taken itself up there. Therefore, it must
have been the third one OF us-don't you
see?'
Joe stood moment puzzling over it.
Then his face broke into broad smile, and
he nodded his head;
YES he said, at length. Yes, ! see.'"
The old flagman ended his story, and look
ed up at Harry and me as we stood there,
not quite comprehending even now just how
it all happened.
"What, don't you see either" asked he,
and he laughed heartily to himself, fora mo-
ment. Then he put his fingers to his lips
and gave n shrill whistle.
The next instant large black dog came
bounding down the road, and came to the old
flagman's side. His master laid his hand af-
fectionately on the black, curly head, and
looked up at Harry and me once again.
all make you acquainted with Sig" said
he. "Signal is his full name. I've called
him by it ever since that night. 1t was Sig
that carried the red light up the track
IouA'S Companion.