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The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07
RAILWAY MATTERS.
CONGRATULATIONS

The Boston d Maine and Eastern Direc-
tors committees on consolidation at their
conference yesterday, intended to talk over
the whole subject, and the Boston & Maine
will make whatever proposition is made
Consolidation on the basis of 150 for East
ern and 225 for Boston g. Maine, or 2 and 8,
is the talk. says the News Bureau.
NOTES.
A correspondent of the Kennebec Journal
writes that there are good assurances that
narrow guage railway will soon be built
through the towns of Livermore and Turner.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07
ThE STATE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.


At an adjourned meeting of the Brunswick
Loan and Building Association, IL. ID. Snow,
j. III. Peterson, Rev. JAS. L. German, Louis
Trudeau, ii. NJ. Merryman, l.; e. Smith.
Charles 4. Townsend, d. A. Booker and
John Furbish were elected directors and ad-
journed to July 18th. Already over 100
shares have been taken.
A most amusing, and withal exciting game
of ball was played on the college delta at
Brunswick, on Tue day. The mines were
composed of many prominent citizens of the
place. ana we're aes,ghaNSea Nao as t
being named for an atfable legal gentleman
of the place and the latter for popular
merchant. The following are the names of
those composing the teams: Messrs. Henley,
Freeman, Parks, Potter, Fisher, Staekpole,
Booker and Profs. Robinson and Woodruff
of the first named team; and Messrs. S. X.
jackson, g. I, Thompson, !. II. Riley, w.
NJ. Pennell, 4. Nj. Stetson, George Cotton,
Andrew d.. Adams and President Hyde Of
BoWd0in, of the latter "Thompson's nine"
won, 46 to "a President Hyde batted to vic
tory.
The Rockland Opinion announces the
death of Letitia, the little daughter of Cap
tain Seymour Watts of st. George, who died
of Africansfever while ON voyage with her
father and mother.
The United States sanitarium and hospital
at Widows Island has been inspected by
DR.. A. G. Heffenger of Portsmouth, U. S. n,
who has had oversight of the work, has been
continued in charge until September.
Capt. Thaddeus A. Wallace has been ap-
pointed third assistant keeper of the Matini-
Gus Rock lighthouse station by the Light
House Board, on recommendation of Gen.
Charles w. Roberts, collector of customs at
Bangor
OXFORD COUNTY.
John s. Cotton, from Crete, Nebraska, a
native of Oxford county, is visiting the
scenes of his youth. He is engaged in fancy
stock raising, and although about 20 years
old is smart and active. This is his first
visit to the east in twenty-seven years.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
President p. ii. Gillin, of the Bangor
Cleveland and Thurman Club, has the right
sort of stuff in him. Before leaving home
Thursday, he drew them up and told them
that If any members should be intoxicated
Oh the trip or be seen to be staggering in the
RAJ. ks, they would have their uniforms taken
from them.
YORK COUNTY.
L. G. Littlefeld of West Kennebunk met
with painful accident Wednesday, by the
explosion of a cannon cracker. The cracker
exploded while Mr.. Littlefield held it in his
hand, carrying away the end of the thumb
to the first joint, and burning the flesh from
the end of the second finger, besides filling
the hand full OF burnt powder.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07

In Norway, July 1, Mrs. Marcellus Whitcomb
aged 81 years.
In Rumiord, June 2s, Mrs. Jerusha Taylor, aged
78 years.
In Harrison, June 26. Juliette, wife Of Albion
Kimball. aged 81 years.
In Falmouth, July 4, Peter Albeson, aged 80
years months.
In West Sullivan, June IT, Dallas G. Hooper,
aged % years.
In West Gouldsboro, June 27, Jos G. Hill, aged
63 years months
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07
HARRISON PIONEERS ATTENTION.

Every member of the old Blaine Pioneers, of
four years ago, and any others who feel disposed
to join company under the name of Harrison
Pioneers, are requested to meet at headquarters,
the Park Garden, Federal street, next WEDNES-
DAY EVENING, July IL, at O'Clock sharp.
Per order committee.
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Political Noves-

The name of o, P. Lyons, Esq. of yinal-
haven, is mentioned in connection with one
of the Democratic nominations for Senator
for Knox county,
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07
pENoRscor COUNTY.
YORK COUNTY.
Marion Harland.

"A Gallant Fight" the best story ever
written by this talented writer, is now ap-
pearing in the Sunday Telegram.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07

Disease finds its easiest victims among the de-
bilitated, worn out and weakly, and those Of sen
stiye stomach and poor digestion.
sANFoRD's GINGER, compounded of Imported
Ginger, Choice Anomalies, and the best of French
Brandy, is most grateful stimulant to the stom-
ach, speedily promoting digestion and assimiIa-
tion Of food and hence forthes the system against
prostrating influences.
AS pure fruit stimulant for the aged mentally
and physically overworked, for delicate females,
especially mothers. and as means of reforming
those addicted to an excessive use of alcoholic
stimulants, it is invaluable.
Never travel without SANFoRD's GINGER.
Beware of worthless "gingers" extensively urged
by mercenary druggists and dealers on those who
call for and desire only
SANFORD'S GINGER,
The DeIicions Summer Medicine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07
A Sanford's Ginger Group.

Inc farmer, and all exposed to the dangers of
summer should have at call bottle of SAsFoRD's
GINGER and thus provide sure preventive and
speedy cure OF ills arising from exposure to excess
slve heat, drinking of icewater, unripe fruit, and
change of food. water, and climate.
This unrvalled household panacea and travel
ling companion is sure to check any disturbance
OF the bowels, instantly relieve cramps and pains,
prevent indigestion. destroy disease germs In wa
ter drunk, restore the circulation when suspended
by chill frequent cause of cholera morbus,
break up colds and feyers, and ward OF malarial,
contagious, and epidemic influences.
As summer drink with water, milk, iced wa
water, lemonade, effervscent draughts, and min
eral waters, il is superior to all others.
Avoid cheap and dangerous limitations.
CAAE@DD,0 @un~--
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OWEN, MOORE & co.
Manson G. Larrabee
&c 90.

You cannot but be pleased to
have the opportunity to purchase
Store this week at the following
prices:
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07
OXFORD COUNTY.

native of Oxford county, is visiting the
scenes of his youth. He is engaged in fancy
stock raising, and although about 20 years
old is smart and active. This is his first
visit to the east in twenty-sey years.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07

The First-29 cents per yard /;
regular price SO cents. All Wool,
30 inch TricOt, i'm Greys, Modes,
Browns, Illuminated Mixtures,
Checks and Plaids.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-07

The Third = so cents per yard;
regular price 81 I.2 cents. Wool
Henriettas i'm Browns, Drabs, Ser
pent Green, Sage Green, Goblin
Blue, Navy Blue, etc.; 40 inches
wide.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
EDGINGTON.

EDGINeToN, Feb. IA.
Mr.. ii. W. Flowers is here on visit
from Iowa. where he has been engaged
for some time in the hotel business.
Yesterday and day before we heard the
oppression "our sleghng is fast vanish
ing" now it is something else. Uncle,
what was 1t you said in regard to that
ground hog?
All seem to be happy today and why
should it not be so, as each and every
one is receiving an epistle of love and
affection O. to remind them that they
are not forgotten. Thus let it ever be.
1t is rumored that there is trouble
ahead for certain gentleman residing in
this neighborhOod in consequence of
having failed to get divorce from his
first wife before taking unto himself the
second. Some shentlemans had better
look leedle oudt.
Mrs. q, TitteringtOn, who has been
suffering from broken arm. is gradually
improving under DR.. Boughton's care.
Mrs, Mcdonald is also getting better
She is suffering from sprained arm and
hip received by falling on the ice some
time ago.
The genial and welcome countenance
of Mr.. b. f. Fountaine is seen in our
midst once more, as his duties as bailiif
were ended for the present, with the ex-
piratiOn of the past term of court. Ben
is determined that the farmers of this
section shall not be without implements
with which to work, and yesterday drove
to Rock Island, returning with quite II
number of plows, harrows, etc, with
which he will open the spring trade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The Western States Passenger Assoc
citation have granted rate of u fare and
Il third on the certificate plan from points
in Illinois within radius of 100 miles
from Monmouth.
Emil WarnecKe. for five years city
messenger for the American Expire IS
company, has been promoted to run be-
tween Rock Island and Savanna, Emil
is conscientious, industrious young
man and we predict success for him
Mr.. j. T. Ripley, few years ago local
agent tor the c., b. Q. road, has recently
been appointed general agent for the c.,
B. & Q, and St. L., X. & N. W. at st.
Louis, succeeding J. NJ. Brechlcl, who is
to represent the Union Pacitic's interests
in Chicago.
f. W. Hurst, for many years baggage
man on Conductor Willis train on the St,
Louis division of the c., B. S Q. and II.
w. Cross, who has bet baggageman and
express messenger on the Rock Island
and Savanna division, have been ordered
to Beardstown to 60 into freight train
service. We will hear of them both as
conductors before very long. ThSy are
the kind of men who are bound to climb
in the railroad world.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

In view of their approaching removal
from the city, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Hurst
were given a genuine surprise by large
number of their friends at their home.
S13 Fourte enth street, last evening The
company assembled at Mr.. NJ W. Davis
house and proceeded to Mr.. Hurst's
house, taking the excellent couple COM
pletely by storm. The guests brought
their own supper and bountiful one it
was. Then a magnificent chamber set
was presented on behalf of the visitors
and others. Mr.. Hurst made an
appropriate response upon receiving
the gift, and then a social time
time was entered into by all. There
were present MIR and Mrs w o Willis,
Mr. and Mrs A H Pollard, Mr. and Mrs
A Barber, Mr. and Mrs w i Whitfield,
Mr. and Mrs w c Cramer, Mr. and Mrs
J s Jones, Mr. and Mrs NJ w Davis, Miss
Carrie Davis, Mr. and Mrs F A Barr, Mr.
and Mrs J w Morris, NJ Beale, Mr. and
Mrs. Emil Warnecke, Mr. and Mrs w
WEIGH, Mr. and Mrs Jennings, Mr. and
Mrs Rockwell, and Mr. and Mrs Webb.
Laurel lodge, No. 4, Degree of Honor
A. o. U. W, took occasion last evening
to present the retiring recorder Mr.. A.
j. Cook, who is soon to remove to Cali
fornia, with handsome gold headed
cane. Mr.. Cook has been recorder fer
the lodge ever since its organization, and
much regret is expressed over the cir
cumstances necessitatiDg a severing of
the pleasant relations.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Under the head ITO the public of Bur-
lington," the following circular has been
signed and sent out by twenty-five butch
ers of Davenport and fifteen of Rock
Island:
We the undersigned butchers, drovers
and sausage manufacturers, residing and
doing business in the cities of Davenport,
Iowa, and Rock Island, ILL.,, do hereby
state that we are not in favor of, but op-
posed to deal. in beef or meat imported
by the Armour Packing Co., of Kansas
City, Mo, for the reason that ,dch deal
ing will most likely create monopoly
and will be detrimental to the meat pro-
ducers of the state and the slaughtering
interests.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Mr.. J. Alex Montgomery, guard at the
Rock Island approach TO the government
bridge fell on the sidewalk in front of
Mrs. Heoraths butcher shop this morning
and fractured the elbow joint of his left
arm. DR.. Barth attended HIM. and while
the injury is painful one, will not nee
essarly interfere with Mr.. Montgomery
performance of his duties as guard The
same arm has been injured in the same
place four times before.
Thomas Kellyla, a fireman on the east
end of the c.. Il. l. & p. fell from the
tender of his engine while shoveling coal
at Colona this morning, receiving an ugly
scalp wound and several bad bruises
about the body. His home is at 27l6
Eighth avenue, this city, where he was
conveyed, and where L Barth aud
Pummer dressed his wounds
Frank Lindsay. brakeman on the O.,
r. /. Il p, had his right hand mashed
coupling cars at Annawan this
morning He was brought to this
city, where DR.. Plummer dressed his
wounds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
The Congressman Institute.

Hon. e. B. David. vice president for
the Eleventh congressional district here.
tofore alluded to in the ARGUS, has CONS
pleted arrangements for what promises
to be an interesting meeting for the
farmers residing in the counties of Rock
Island, Mercer, Henderson, Warren,
Hancock, McDonough and Schuyler
The meeting will be held in the court
house, Monmouth, February 81 and 22,
1888. Arrangements have been made
to Monmouth. The programme has
been prepared with great care and in
cludes the following speakers and topics:
Address of welcome. Hon. j. Ross
Hanna, Monmouth; response by Hon.
Samuel Dysart, Franklin Grove, presi
dent state board of agriculture. Agri
cultural Societies Col. Charles +. Mills,
Springfield. secretary state board of az,
rculture; Tile Drainage, Thomas s. Mes
Clanahan, Esq, Monmouth; Rural Homes,
A. G. Hammond, Esq Warsaw; Recita-
ton by Miss Nettc Schatfer, Bushnell;
Orchards in Central Illinois, W. III.
Greene, Esq. Bushnell; The Illinois
Farmer j. ID. Porter, Alexis. Timbe'
Culture, Hon. NJ. Conrad, Chicago; I'm.
proved Stock. Prof. Geo. Z. Morrow,
Champaign; Ihe horse. DR., E. B. Rob.
ms, Carthage; Short Horns, Theodore
Houston. Esq. Macomb; Corn Culture,
II. T. Lape, Esq, Roseville; Public |
Highways, Hon. Z. Q. Lewis, Deer |
Park; Chinchbug and Hessautny, s. A.
Forbes, Phi. D., Champaign; Meteorolo-
gy in Relation to Farming, j c. Hutch
inson, Phi. D., Monmouth college.
Our readers will serve their best inter, |
est by attending what promises to be an
and profitable meeting for
farmers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
THE DISTILLERY.
Hon. iBaiIey:Daven Makes, a.Fair
Proposition.

Some of the members of our Business
Mems Association have been collecting
information to compose "a letter to the
Des Moines Distillery Company, in re-
spouse to the comm unication recently re-
ceived by Mayor Banding asking for
propositions in regard to the removal of
the distillery to Rock Island. Hon.
Bailey Davenport has made proposition
to donate eight acres west of Mill street,
with four hundred feet river front to the
industry,ou condition that it put up brick
buildings and agree to run the disullery
for period of five yearsat beast
Mr.. Davenport's offer is certainly fair
enough and it is one that the dstillcry
will not be apt to reject without making
a further investigation into the merits of
Rock Island. This is what the city
wants
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
OUR HIGH SCHOOL.


| Argus" Does not.
Editor OF the Argus:
Rock ISLAND, Feb l5.-At the last
meeting of the board of education find
the following items in the proceedings;
On recommendation solid geometry was
substituted for trigonometry.
The action of the committee on the in
PRODUCTION of calisthenics was approved
(Tbis involves an additional expense
Putting telephones in the office OF the
board, in the high school and in building
No. l. supplying the high school with
electrical apparatus; furnishing tables IN
the chemical laboratory; suppl ylng cases
in the cabinet room. All this was re-
ferred to the proper committee, with
power to act, which means these things
will be furnished
The high school building cost, as was
stated at the opening exercises last fall,
some S27 900. At the rate the board are
adding to the expenses of this costly in
stitution the amount will soon reach
$50, 900. Is it not about time halt was
called in expanding so much on this
single department of our 'ablic school
SYSTEM Suppose litth acre attention
was paid to the eighth al 4 ninth grades;
let them be furnished with few more
books of reference and neeueu appliances
than they use now, for these grades have
the larger number of pupils, and only
small proportion from these grades ever
enter the high school--most OF them
have to leave school to 60 to work
We have very fine high school
building, everything very comfortable
and convenient in its arrangements But
with the many additional expenses lately
added, and new studies some of them
which ought to be abolished, because of
no practical use to the large MAJORITY of
pupils in after life this institution is be
coming very expensive one, somewhat
burdensome to the TAX PAYER.
While the above comes from repu~
table and highly respected citlzen--in
fact under no other circumstances would
it have been publiahed--the ARGUS must
withhold its err ant of any of the
sentiments the 20 ID. 1t is our
opinion that sc expenditure OF
public funds for the maintenance and ad
of public institutions of
learningis always proper and right and
Just,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
BRIEFLETS.
Nice cranberries at F. G. Young's.
Choice sweet potatoes at F. G. Youngs
Wanted-A tailor to work by the week

Nice cranberries at f. G. Young's.
Choice sweet potatoes at F. G. Youngs.
| Wanted-A tailor to work by the week
le's.
Henry Carse arrived yesterday from a
trip down east,
Still few lamps at Loosleys crockery
store. Examine prices.
Manager Ii. j. Lowrey, of the Harper
house, has returned from Chicago.
Spoons and table cutlery at very low
prices at Loosley's crockery store.
Fine china at Loosleys, 1909 Second
avenue, lower than you ever saw it be-
fore.
John Evans keeps good -four at S1.10
per sack, buckwheat and Graham flour
and corn meal.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E MCKINLEY of Fifth
avenue, are rejoicing over the advent of
charming daughter
Six per cent loans by the Rock Island
Building association, Tuesday, February
81, 1888. E. H. GUYER, Sec'y.
Everybody who wears a silk hat should
get it ironed free of charge. at Lloyd 81
Stewards booth in the exposition builds
ing.
You are invited to call at Loosley's
crockery store aud see how things look,
whether to buy or not. Notice the
prices,
On account of increasing business Mrs,
Mitsch, the Third avenue toy and fancy
goods dealer, has removed to larger
quarters, notice of which is given else
where in this paper.
Commander Buck and Adiutant STAFF
ford, of Butord post, and Mrs. Buck, of
the W. R. c., are representing the Rock
Island G. A. R., at the state encampmentI
at Springfield.
There was good attendance at Joseph
Stroehles dancing school at Armory hall
last evening. Good order prevailed, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
New Industry for Moline.

A gentleman from the east has been in
Moline seeking a new location for the
manufacture of saddlery hardware. On
Tuesday afternoon meeting of the di>
rectors of the Water Power Co., was held
for the purpose of considering
ton for the rental of the powel req
1t is hoped that the negotiation now
pending will be closed, and the new
branch of industry assured. The business
would employ sixty men, and whatever
benefits Moline will benefit Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Among the most attractive displays at
the industrial fair is the exhibition OF
musical merchandise by D. Roy Bowlby
Conspicuously displayed are some very
fine specimens of the Halet & Davis
pianos, upright, in finely polished walnut,
an Emerson upright in mahogany and a
Kimball organ in satinwood, besides a
large assortment OF cheaper pianos and
organs; also a large display of violins,
guitars, mandolins, banjos, accordeons,
etc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

st. Paul lodge, No. 107, Knights of
Pythias, had an interesting meeting at
their castle hall last evening, and exem'
plified work in the second and third de-
grees. The lodge has invited the Cor
dova Knights to meet with them next
Wednesday evening, and grand time is
expected. Hawthorne has been engaged
to serve a spread at the hall.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Died in California.

T. F. Jennings, son of Thomas Jen-
nings, of Port Byron, went to Los Ange-
les, Cal, three weeks ago for the benefit
of his health. Last Monday he was taken
suddenly very i'll and died. He was
twenty-five years of age, and a highly
respected young man. His father has
gone to California to- accompany the re-
mains back to Port Byron.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

the success of the school is assured and
bus will be in waiting for the Daven-
port people.
Mr.. VIM. Trostel has been fortunate
enough to receive a snug little legacy
through the death of relative in Mel
bourne, Australia, which necessitates his
removal to that country, and in another
column offers for sale his First Avenue
Hotel PROPERLY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
Leap Year Party at Cordova.

The Cordova ladies are arranging for
leap year party, to be held at Marshalls
hall, Wednesday evening next. Bleuer's
band will furnish the music. The COM
mittee are: Invitation: Mesdames l. w.
Wooders, A. S. Marohall, Reception;
Mesdames J. w. Sexton, Webster.
Invitation; Mesdames j. w. " Joders, j.
w SeYtnn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The finance committee of the board
of supervisors, especially the good Nor
ton who poses as chairman of that wor~
thy body, objects to having the blame
for the Reticker shortage thrown on their
shoulders. Norton denies that the cX-
sheriff ever asked for an investigation of
his accounts, other than the usual check
ing up the same as other county officials,
and says the examination of his two last
years was as rigid as the two preceding,
as far as the committee was concerned
The ARGUS is not inclined to censure the
finance committee for Mr.. Retckers mis-
takes, but the present difficulty only
illustrates, as it has commended all along,
that more thorough system of examin-
ing the county officers books should be
adopted. While it might entail more
time and trouble, the public would feel
more positive that its interests were being
carefully guarded. AS far as the present
finance committee is concerned, the ARGUS
feels like complimenting it on the careful
and thorough investigation it has con-
Quoted. 1t has let daylight in where it
was most needed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The great popularity and success of
Salvation Oil, the great pain destroyer,
has made it target for couutGrfeiters.
Beware of limitations. Price, 25 cents a
bottle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The First Avenue Hotel, corner of
First avenue and Twentieth street, is for
sale at Il bargain, as the proprietor de
sires to remove from the country. This
is an established and profitable business.
Inquire of or address
WIN. TROsTEL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Martin w, Burgh. tax collector of the
v,township of Rock Island, has opened
an office in the county treasurer's Office,
court house, and is ready to receive the
taxes of 1887, now due.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Report of St. Luke's hospital for De>
cember and January: December-Total
expenses, $135. AZ. January-Total ex>
pr Nses, $125.S1. Patients admitted, 8.
NJ. G. HOFFMAN, Sec'y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

Mrs. Mitsch has moved her stock to the
store room formerly occupied by NJ. Yer.
bury No. 1914 Third avenue two doors
west of the old stand.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16
For Sale.

Mrs. J. 2. Mott offers her residence
property, corner Fourth avenue and
Eleventh street, for sale at bargain.
Enquire on the premises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-16

The punch bowl has been nearly BAN
ishcd from Washington society. Tea and
coffee take the place of the intoxicating
draught.