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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-11
SHERIFF"S SALE.

Byvirtue of an Execution No. G147, issued ont
Of The clerks Office o the circuit court Of Rock
Island county, and state Of Illinois, and To me
directed, whereby am command ed to make the
amount of n certain judgment recently obtained
against James First and in favor Of Claus I'm
tiedt, out of the lands, tenements goods ald chat
tells of the said defendant, James First, | have
levied upon the following property, to-wit
All that certain tract or parcel Of land situa'ed
in the county of Rock island and state Of Illinois,
bounded and described as follows viz: Commence
ing the point where the east line " lut number
the city of Moline known rs the original town.
produced nOrthgrly would inteTsect the north line
of Third avenue. formerly known a. Main street,
thence running nnrlherly parallel with the street
form, rly known as VIII street tHoW RoGm IN ave-
me three hundred and twenty-thrrc ORB feet;
thence westerly parallel with said Third avenue
formerly Main street. one hundred aud eleven
and three tenths Cl1 l0l feet; thence southerly
three hundred and twenty three and One-half
323ya feet TO point in The north line of said
Third avenue formerly Main street, one hundred
and thirty $50 feet TO the place Il beginning;
said tract of land being the west part Of wafer lot
number five (5) and is situated opposite to the
double opening in the water power wall which
on the sixth day of February. A. d. 1877, first
west of the single opening in said wall, stu
ated in the city OF Moline county OF Rock ISLAND,
and state of Illinois.
expose for sale, at pubic auction. all The right
tide and interest OF the above named James
First, in and TO the above described property on
W, dnesdGy. the 18Th day of February. lSsS al
O'Clock p. m. at the north door Of the court
hDus in the city Of Rock leland in the county OF
Rock Island aud state OF Illinois, for cash 10 hand
TO satisfy said execution and &c bid.
Dated at Rock Island, this 18th day Of January
4. d. 1883. r 5. SILNIS.
sheriff Of Rock Island county, Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-11

Cuticura, the great skin Cd e, and Cuti ura Soap
prepared from it, eXterna ly and Cuicura Resell
vent the new blood purifier, internally, are posi-
tive cure for every formof skin and blood disease
from IMPLIES To scrofula.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-11

The punch bowl has been nearly ban.
ishcd from Washington society Tea and
coffee take the place of the intoxicating
draupbt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-11
Drunkenness

Or the Liquor Habit, Positively Cared by
Administering Dr. Hanes' Gblden
Specific.
1t caa be given in cup of coffee Or tea without
the knowledge OF the person taking f.: ii lie abso-
lutely harmless, and VIII effect permanent and
speedy cure, whether the patient is Ia moderate
drinker or an alcDholic wreck. Thousands Of
drunkards have been made temperate men who
have taken Golden Specific in their coffee With
ont their knowledge and to-day belefe they quit
drinking OF their own free will. 1T NEVER
FAIL The system orc impregnrhd with the
Specific, fl becomes Al utter impos+1ility for the
liquor appetite TO exist For sale by T. H. Thomas
Ills. fsb 2-iwIr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-11

Santa Cruz, Cal, has witnessed the
novel sight of men standing in the snow
and picking grapes in vineyard.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

the cellar wall. Just poke your head
in and-oh, dear My pulse has stop
ped I'm dead Great Cesar! Why
don't you do something?
"How many times has that snake
bitten you ?"
Don't know. Oh, jawhilikins
why don't you do-say, my nose is
cold now, and I'm blinder'n a blast
your measely picture, can't you do
anything? don't you know nothin' ?"
"Starkill," said l, II am going aft
er the undertaken"
Not much, Mary Ann" said the
old man as he jumped to his feet,
mot at present prices. I've done
with you; you hear me? You've
writ your last prescription for me.
I'll 60 and get somebody to treat me
who has slept with a doctor and knows
BEANS"
Before night most of the bummers
in town had treated him and he roll
ed into his sleigh at dark and started
for home perfectly cured.-Owosso
Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
Twas the Same Old SAUCER.

Old Mr.. Starkill, of Bath, came in
to the office last week Wednesday
with his hand wrapped up in part OF
an old vest saturated with vinegar
and water. He turned over terri.
BILE groan as he sank into chair and
says he:
Doctor, I'm a dead man! !"
"Not right now," / said as kick.
ed his dog out.
"Just as good as Dead" said he, "ol
you wouldn't kick that dog in that
way with safety. Not by blankety
blank blank sight"
Needn't waste so much profanity
Mr.. Starkill," said /. "What is the
nature of your injury?"
"Rattlesnake bite" said he as he
groaned like grown man.
Snake bite, and the thermometer
10 degrees below? What are you
giving me I"
Keep him in the cellar" said the
old man as he winked wicked wink
at me, and L "Aha !" said /, "you
are the old allurian from Bath that
we read about in the papers few
years ago, who kept tame 'sauger tc
bite him whenever he wanted to get
enough of the cure TO paint town
red"
"Well, amt you going to give me
prescription for quart of whisky
Nothin' less'n quart, understand |"
"Is this the same SAUCER you used
to keep, Starkill ?" said |.
"Yes, no; l don't know-hain't
you going to give me a prescription
I'm dying"
"How old will SAUCER live to be?'
Fifteen, twenty years-oh, give
me-great Scott can't you see tba,
l am dying"
"Where do you keep him winters?
"In a hole back of a loose stone in
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

One day ex-Postmaster General
Key was riding up in Washington
street car with Tom Nelson and Boud-
met, the Indian. The car was crowd
ed and the latter was standing, hold
ing to strap. AS the car swung
around the curve at Fourteenth street
Boudinet lost his footing and dropped
into lady's lap. Knowing him well
she said "What kind of an Indian
are you, anyway ?" Tom Nelson spoke
up and said: MADAM. he is either a
Pawnee or Laplander."
OF course everybody laughed, and
no one more heartily than Judge Key.
He went into the Ebbitt house shak-
ing his sides, and a crowd gathered
about him. He undertook to tell the
story, and when he came to Nelson's
answer he SAID "Why, madam, he ID
Sioux or a Cherokee" Imagine the
judges chagrin when no one laughed.
N. Y. Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

A half witted fellow was travelling
by railway for the first ime. Having
seated himself, he did not see the use
of keeping bit of cardboard, so he
threw his ticket out of window of the
carriage Consequently, at the sta
ton where the tickets were looked at,
he had to pay. At his journeys end
he had to acknowledge that he had
been done" A few weeks later
some men in railway carriage saw
this same man laughing immoderate-
ly to himself in n corner of the COM
partmcnt. They inquired the cause
of his merriment, He replied by
telling them what he had suffered on
his first railway journey. "But," he
concluded, triumphantly, "Pve done
'em this time"
"Well, what have you done Z" ask
cd his companions.
"Why," replied he. "Pve taken a
return ticket, and ! amt agoing back
again 2"-Calcutta Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
"Sixty-four Below"

During the recent cold snap cou-
pie of Canadians came up north on
the Michigan Central railroad, the
train being in charge of conductor
Billy Ames, who can appreciate a
joke fully as well as the man who
struck "Billy Paterson"
When the train was Stacking up at
West Branch one of the Canucks ap-
preached the conductor and the fol-
lowing dialogue ensued:
cav, l say, conductor, how cold
does it get up this wayp
Pretty cold," remarked the genial
Billy, "but us railroad men get so
used to it we pay no attention to it,
so the railroad company for the con-
venience of travellers, have put up
thermometers at the different stations
and you can see for yourself"
AS the train came to stand-still
Billy directed the inquisitive Canuck s
attention to the large guage on the
water tank. The seeker for informa-
ton made his way over to the tank,
looked earnestly at the water guage
for a moment and sneaked back to
the car. AS he entered he exclaimed:
"Great Scott, Bill, she's "a below.
No more was heard from the pair
until Roscommon was reached when
our friend from the Dominion again
ventured out aud returned with the
news that it registered 36 below.
They monopolized the seat nearest
the stove and earnestly discussed the
state of the weather until the train
reached Grayling. Here the Argus
eyed individual caught sight of the
water-guage without leaving the car,
and to the great amusement Of the
trainmcn and passengers he yelled
out
jumping jeeswax, she's GA below
Bill, we'll freeze before we reach
Mackinaw !"-Cheboygan Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
How Easily Sumner Forgave an Insult


"Do | remember Andrew j. Rob.
erts ?" quoth an old state politician.
"Yes, he had a cbeckered career. poor
man. He was well read, intelligent,
and good talker, but he had fail
ing. He could not be depended up
on and at times was helpless.
"He used to hang around the State
Republican headquarters from morn
ing until night throughout the cam
paign, and campaigns lasted in those
days nearly five months. l remem-
ber one day in particular, when a
number of prominent politicions were
assembled at headquarters, among
them Charles Sumner and Harry
Wilson. Wilson was in the front
room, Sumner in tho rear. In walk
ed Roberts. Stepping into the rear
room, he spied Sumner in earnest con-
versation with friend. Giving him
a tremendous slap on tke shoulder, he
shouted: ID you, Sumner; how
are youi Why don't you be as hearty
and genial as your friend Wilson p
"The effect of this rough treatment
Of Sumner can readily be imagined
by those who remember or have read
of the digni6ed and scholarly man.
1t was not only shock but an insult.
Sumner turned as white as sheet.
but said nothing. He realized Rob-
ert's condition and wisely held his
peace. Roberts was severely repre-
manded and turned out of the room.
1T was not long after this that
Roberts came to want and grief. In
dispair he came to me one day for
work or advice. The big tears rolled
down his cheeks as he told me how
degraded and destitute he was, and
how he longed to reform. l told him
l had no work and advised him to 60
to Sumner.
"'Go to Sumner he said. oh,
no, I insulted Sumner short time
ago, can't 60
"'Yes you can, l said. Go to
him just as you have come to me.
Tell him frankly the whole story and
he will help you
Roberts did as / advised. About
10 o'clock next morning he buttoned
his shabby coat around his neck to
hide his flannel shirt, and made his
way to the man whom he had so
grossly insulted but short time be-
fore. Sumner, it is we'll known, was
always late riser and seldom break
tasted before II o'clock. He receiv-
ed the unfortunate man kindly, and,
invited him to breakfast, listened pa
tiently to his story. Roberts told me
afterwards that that was the first
square meal he had eaten for long
time. In less than two days Roberts
was given a position in the navy yard
and thenceforth was a different man.
When he told me later his experience
that morning with Sumner his eyes
filled with tears and his voice trem-
bled with emotion. 1t was magnan-
imous act on the part of Sumner, and
an outward expression of his true
character.
ut was the turning point in Rob-
erts' career. Only a few months ago
he delivered one of the best temper
ance speeches l ever heard in my life.
Up to the day of his death, which oc-
Cured qnite recently, he had a great
veneration for the memory of Sum-
ner, the man who was so kind and
generous to him in trouble. FIX.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

A punctual Minnesota maiden late
ly married a casual acquaintance, who
happened to meet her in the church.
rather than be kept waiting for her
original intended, who was quarter
of an hour behind his appointed time
-Ex
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

The Georgia negro has no faith in
banks. He lays all his money in
clothes and hair oil, and the news OF
bank suspension causes him to ex-
claim: "Bust away, but ye can't hurt
desc lavender breeches v'-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

1t seems absurd to speak of blind
mans favorite color, and yet every
body has heard of blind mans buff
lid Bits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

The gentleman who is painting his
nose thinks that alcohol used in the
arts should be frce.-Boston CONNER
cial Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

A Detroit goat ate feather bed
Boston Globe. Hope he managed to
sleep well on it afterwards.-N. Y.
Commercial Advertiser. The animal
certainly felt considerable "down' in
the mouth after such meal.-Norris.
town Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

1t is queer thing that in the ethics
of kinship man usually rushes for
his uncle after bidding goodbye to
his Bits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

A girl may be like sugar for two
reasons. She may be sweet and she
may be full of grit.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

II there is any one who should be
trapped in slumber" it is the man
who snores.-Star.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

"How's dat ar boy oh mine coming
on in de Sunday school ?" asked Sam
Johnsing of Rev. Aminidah Bledsoe
of the Tabernacle.
"He comes up mighty slow wild de
collect"
"Foah God, I'll tan his black hide
| gibs him er dime every Sunday to
put in de plate"
Parson Bledsoe explained the diff
ference between collect and col
lection, whereupon Sam said
Oars no use crowdin' de boy
nebber had no talent for 'ligion when
! / was er child."-Texas Siftings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

A doctors report would properly
come under the head of news Of the
weak.-Duluth Paragrapher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

"Mr. Ligbthead," said Johnny,
"my sister treats you bettcr'n she does
me-"
"Does she, Johnny" ?" asked Light
head, with laugh. "Why do you
think so ?"
"Well, / heard her tell ma she gave
you lots of taffy, but she never gives
me any."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
WIT AND HUM0R

Young ladies do not have to 60 to
a cook book to learn how to make
"kisses. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

Mr.. Lightweight enthusiastically y
Mr.. Moneypenny, this is certainly a
great scheme. Let's go into it togeth-
er. You furnish your share in mon
ey and I'll furnish mine in brains"
Mr.. Moneypenny [thoughtfully]-
pretty good idea. Your share will
be very small, won't it l"-Judge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
Time Card in Effect Nov. goth, 1887.
Lv. Bay CITY
Ar. Bay City.

sDaily All other trains daily except Sunday.
PnrloT cars on day trains. Sleeping cars on night
Grains. Note Alpena fast express.
Citv Office Phrnix Block corner Washington
and Center Aves, and at Michigan Central depot,
foot Of Washington Ave-
Bay City.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04
Advertising Rates.

besines' Cards, one year, one dollar per line.
Local notices, among local reading matter. ten
ents per lina for each insertion.
business notices. Ave cents per line each Insertion
Births, Marriages ana Deaths free.
Obituaries, Resolutions, Cards Of Thanks, etc.
at adyertisins rates.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

"My DEAR" said New Jersey wife
to her husband, "will you 20 out and
see how the weather is :"
Presently he returned and said:
81 was bitten by only four mosqui-
toes"
at must be very cold," said the
lady with a shiver.-N. Y. Sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

"Yes." remarked a Hot Springs at
t rney, Texas is fine country"
"You were pleased then ?"
Very much so. Most intelligent
people | ever met. Was not in the
State eight hours until was called
Captain, at the end of the week ! was
Colonel, and have been Judge ever
since. Hot Springs News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

An old coachman was lying at the
point Of death.
"Have you," asked the clergyman
who had called on him, "been in the
habit of attending church ?"
"No-n.no," gasped the poor old
chap in faint voice, 81 can't exactly
say that, b-b-but I've driven a g-good
many p-p-people there !"-Judge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

Caller-Can / see Mr.. Smith
Maid-No, sir.
Caller-Can / see Mrs. Smith 4?
Maid-No, sir; Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith are out.
Caller (kindly)-Oh! are they
Well, tell them to kiss and be friends
again. Domestic infelicity is a bad
thing in the family. Good morning.
Washington Critic.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

Little boy-"Ma, hain't been real
good since / begun goin' to Sunday
school ?"
Eyes, my lamb" answered the fond
mother.
"And you trust me now, don't you,
ma ?"
Eyes, darling"
"Then what makes you keep the
cookies locked up in the pantry the
same as ever ?"-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

"You say" remarked the magis-
trate, with judicial sternness, "tbat
you were dazzled by the moonlight on
the snow, and that you staggered
from that cause, and not from intoxi-
cation. But there was no moon last
night"
'"Yesh, there wash," firmly rejoined
the prisoner, who had not yet dried
out: 81 shaw EN-. Two " I'M. -
Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-04-04

Mems all Wool Pants at $3.50, $780, 1925 $3.50 and
$500 =, These are very nice Pattern, and cheap We
haye Mems all Wool Suits at 800, $780, $500 $1,000
$l2OO and $1,000: Nice for business or dress. We
have also received this spring complete new line of
The Press., 1888-03-01
.mANSFI ELD.

MT Albert A. Gurley has arrive home from California after an abseuce of two months. He spent several days in San Diago, and visited Los Angeles and several other places. He reports specula- ton in building lots in those places at fever heat, and fabulous prices being paid with a view to higher prices. He looked over New Orleans, but was not favorab v impressed with it's location and general ap- pearance. What he saw of Arizona pre- sented O wild, uninviting look. He en. ioyed good health during the trip, and would have stayed much longer but for the numerous cases of small ,pox wherever he went, which made him think of his good old New England home and family at Spring Hill, and thus he turned his face towards the land of steady habits.
 Much sickness prevails in town at this time, and several deaths have occurred within a short time. Last week Mrs, James Chapman, with pneumonia. aged 76 years; Rowland Clark, with kidney disease; Mrs. Salina Pike, 67 years, pneu .monia. Mrs. Pike was a very amiable wo man, and had faculty to be friendly with everybody. She leaves husband, son and daughter, who will miss a dutifu wife, 8 kind and affectionate mother. Mrs Eliza Hanks and Mrs. Packer are danger ously sick, and several others are on the sick list.
 The mild weather brings out the early songsters, but rather too early for theil comfort.
 Deputy Sheriff LeValley has a gooG share of business, and manages to collec many claims without making much ex pense to either party.
The Press., 1888-03-01

for while, having recovered sufficiently to be removed.
 There is no case of serious illness in town that we hear of.
 Letters uncalled for in Holland post office Charles Underhill, Mrs. Mary O. Kent, Charles S. Kenyon, Miss Carrie A. Johnson, H. H. Holster, Mary c. Parker postal, s. O. Tiffany-postal.
 The town meeting was quite largely attended. The first clause, viz. Toput 8 furnace in the basement, was laid on the table, and the second clause-to see if the town would extend the hall 20 it. in the rear-this provoked considerable discus sion. A motion to adjourn sine die was lost. When the matter was ready to be Jed on it was something like this: : that the town appropriate the sum of $250 to- wards the expense of building said addi- tion, the remainder of the expense to be
The Press., 1888-03-01

raised by subscription, and the contractor to give bonds for the completion to the acceptance of the selectmen or such com- mittee as the town should designate. This very fair and liberal proposition was voted down, perhaps by a misunderstand- ing of the matter by some.
 The IeAp-year dance of the ladies of the T. s. c. was the largest dancing party the hall has seen. Such good success en- couraRed them to have another, which will probably be given March 23d, instead of the 30,h, as was talked of.
 The supper and entertainment got up by the young people Tuesday evening, 18th, was enjoyed by large number, not withstanding the cold weather and rough travelling.
 F. T. Newcomb has purchased pair of thoroughbred "holsteins" that are fine looking animals.
The Press., 1888-03-01
60 ENT,R He

SOUTH COVENTRY.
 A. s. PARKER Local Editor and Business Manage of Coventry Local Register.
 The funeral of Capt Wm. A. Dorman
 who died Feb. 22d at the residence of his only child, Joseph R. Dorman, near New York, was attended by Rev. A. J. Quick at the Congregational church at 10 a. m. The driving storm prevented the attend. ance of many friends of the family, for Capt. Dorman was we'll known in this and adjacent towns, having lived here since boyhood until the spring of 1888, the death of his daughter, Lydia, the September previous having broken up his home, HiH wife died in I849. A man of pleasant words and kindly smiles. It seemed sad to lay him at rest during the beating storm the flowers, provided by loving friends, to cover his grave, fresh and fra grant in Sundays beautiful sunlight, seemed more in accord with the memory of our friend, Capt Wm. A. Dorman. -E'izur Reed of Willimantic has the contract to build large barn on Thos. B. Porter's place the coming season.
 It seemed curious to hear that Fl. F. | Parker took 8 bath in a ditch, Tuesday, the mercury near "the basement" wind blowing as if to prove the adage true, "Old February was never known to fail, :" &c., but he had been after ducks eggs, secured two, and on returning the plank broke, and be secured ducking.
 The eouthernmost of the two wooden covered railroad bridges near South Gov entry depot was discovered to be on fire on Tuesday soon after the passing of the 11.30 a. m. freight, and was soon destroy ed. It is supposed to have caught from sparks thrown from the locomotive. The bridge was built when the road was first made, and has several times before been on fife, but discovery has been made in time to save it. On Tuesday and Wednes- day transfers of passengers was made, but temporary trestle is now in place, and trains are running over. Both this and the bridge last week carried away by freshet at Palmer will be replaced by irCn bridges.
 Three persons by confession of faith and two by letter are to be received into the Congregational church next Sunday.
 Van Bennett went to New York, Mon- day, with Fred Manning, who came from his home to attend the funeral of Capt. Dorman.
 Albert Woodworth has been quite sick with neuralgia. He expects soon to move to the Hubbard place in Dist. 4.
 Halls store is being made into tene- ments. Howes Bros. are doing the work.
 70. c. Buell. is soon to move to the will 1 lage.
 -Blue-bi Friday and robins near the house Sunday brought the promise Of spring.