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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-04-05
Star Carpet Cleaning Works,
rs CALENDAR ST.,
PH0ypErrE, r. /
Telephone I3I7-L All Carriage Free

r.rf... ftElu uIl Ia. aud returned iH' ur.i
IIrHrfl. af. Jpfu D public Inspection every
IaU. sundays excepted. from 90. fu. 20 o Z. ir.
$50 employ lu.s blt tHprf.ru''d h'Ip, au1 HlIl
tIr uu. l.nr from dust. rgf ogsf Hud fr make.
uHUUIla..li aGI rr.af jour 'afpiH lu 80.
st..r Come aud .rr
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-04-05
Boards LONG AGO.
How Thcy Wcrc Worn by tho Ancicr
SaNous, Normaus aud Greeks.

How lhcy N'Tc worn by the Ancient
SaNous, NormHus aud Greeks.
Our Saxon ancestors delighted in
wearing long forkcd boards; the Nor
mans on the contrary, at tho period Of
the conquest, not only shaved thCir
chins, but also tho back part Of their
heads They had not. however, been
long established in England before
they permitted their boards 30 grow 10
extrayagaHt Dimensions. Long boards
were also I'm fashion IN tho reign Of
Richard J. and continued 50 until the
time Of Henry ", after whose reign
they grew fine by degrees and bcauti-
fully loss, until beard was as raro as
the dudO. But the reformation came
TO the rescue of the beard, aud IN this
way:
After The separation 81 tho Creek
and Latin churches tho practice Of
shaving became religious duty among
the Roman cccle-ias'.c-, by way Of OPP
position 10 the Grcrfs. who. 10 TINS day,
have continued 90 pay reverence TO a
wcll-cIad chin, aud are greatly shocked
by tho bcardIc-- images Of saints iu tho
Latin churche-. Tho shaving Of tho
chin by The clergy was impcra'iycly
commanded by various statutes in tho
Romi-h church. By thc monastic laws
the lay monks wrre commanded % lct
their beard. grow, and only tho priests
% shave; and writer, previous
% the reformation, complains that
the manners OF thc cicrgy had
become 90 corrupt that they could
not bc distinguished from tho laity by
their actions, but only b. their want
Of boards COr-rqI the carly 70.
formers suffered their boards % grow,
% distinguish them from tho adhcrcnls
30 Rome. and tho reformation bccOm-
ing general in England, tho beard by
this means came into fashion.
a. 30 The shapes ~ The beard worn
By our fyrciatbcr. they seem % have
been Of infinite variety At a period
when almost aIl the men wore swords.
and those weapon Ucrc frequently
drawn 90 decide very tr.nIng quarreiA.
beard cut ~ look terrible 90 an
enemy was, probably. no small advan-
tage ~ the wcaI.r London Standard.
-.-
A NN.. ..a.a. I'D. |.a... ~ u
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-04-05

The m0-t recent TRANSLATION -
Bunyans Pilgrim Pr0gre-s is
that in the language ~ the Pants,
who occupy dis'rie' in Upper Guinea,
on the Cold Coast Tho Adyanco.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-04-05
AZ WeybOSSet st.,
Providence, K. |.
broadway,
MR.. FRANK MULHOLLAND

"a brother of Mr.. QuiuuJ
WHO has been associated m the husiucs. with
w Mr. quinn during the past twenty years,
and who viii hereafter manage the business for
the family, The Orms street establishment has
been sold A large variety Of caskcts collins md
robes Of every style and quality on hand and
furnished promptly, Everything pertaining io
the businc., viii be- kept iu stock az the ware
rooms tnaiprl amplc facilities to max" selections,
and us boo Tire past. the Broadway establishment
viii hc maintained. with completeness, boo every
detail. In th" carnage department are fout ole
giant hcBtsp., and hrstcass hacks VIII bC proyId3d
lowest prices.
Telephone calls answered day night. Tclc-
Lone number aIl6.3.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-04-05

A party oi San Bcruardino (CaL)
hunters who went Tor days sport
had very hard luck until they hired a
small By 20 play tic harmonica FOR
them. A soon al Tho music began
the ca1yOr saarmed with rabbits, and
Tho hunters loaded themselves down
with game.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
The Seat Of Pain and Pleasure.

The nervous system often suffers q
diminution of vigor, and causes men tai
annoyance, and even positive disturbance.
without disease in the sensorium itself.
II acts as a mere reflector, in many cases,
of inaction in the stomach, and conse
quently of incomplete assimilation of the
food by the blood. This of course
weakens 1t, in common with the rest of
the tissues, and renders 1t less able 30
tear without suffering an ordinary strain
that would make no impression upon
strong nerves. To supply a deficit of
strength, and remedy supersensitiveness
In the nerves incident to lack of vigor.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is far better
adapted than any mere nervine or simple
tonic, since the offspring of its Use, COM
plete digestion, is the vigorous and early
parent OF nerve force and 9uietude. Ma
lsrial attacks. rheumatism, bowel, liver
and kidney complaints succumb to the
Bitters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court OF said county TO the January
Term, 1880.
Catherine Moore, Samuel W. lincoln, NJ. V.
Richards, Hans LACE, NJ. W. Woodford, L. ] e.
Rsngtston burton Malcolm. lanes F. Mont
gomery. Martha Thomas, Rosilie Coryn,- -
Desire Coryn and Mary J. Macbeth.
VS.,
W. r. Buraeld, Reuben Wells. The Unknown
Heirs-at-law of Joel Wells, deceased, Dennis
Warren, William A. Nourse, Laura A. NOurse,
Jane NJ. Weatherhead, Eliza Babcock. Eunice
l.. Mil, Louisa j. Bryant and Antonette Henry
I'm Chancery.
Affidavit of the non-residence of the said W. B.
Burield, Reuben Wells and Louisa J. Bryant, and
that the heirs at law Of Joel Wells, deceased, are
unknown and made parties rs the unknown heirs
at law OF Joel Wells, deceased, having been fled
in the clerks Office Of the circuit court of Rock
Island county. state of Illinois. notice IL therefore
hereby given TO the said nonrt sident defendants.
that the compsinanis fled their bill of comp amt
in said court n the chancery side thereof on the
9th day Of November, 1889 and that thereupon
summons issued out Of sad court, wherein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the first Mon
day 10 the month OF Jan nary next, as is by law
required.
Now, unless you. the said nonresident defen-
dants above named. and the unknown b. ire al law
OF Joel Wells. deceased, shall personally be aud
appear before said circutt court on the first day
Island in and for said county, on the first Mon
day in January next, and plead, answer de-
muir TO the said complainant's bill Of complaint
and the same and the matters and things there
in charged and stated will be taken as con-
fessed, and decree entered against you accord
log 10 the prayer OF said bill.
Rock Island, H., November. a.. 1889
GEO. W. GAMBLE,
Clerk Of Circuit Court
W. R. MOORE AND GuVER SswEESEY, solicitor.
for Comp ainauts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

The poet says that "a little learning is q
dangerous thing" but that was not the idea
of q certain colored woman who wanted her
boy taught just enough, and not too much.
She appeared one day at the door Of q coun-
try school house, leading by the hand black
and big eyed boy OF about ten years His old
clothes showed a mothers watchful care in
their patches and cleanliness
II want ter start him into yo' school, sab. ~
she said 10 the teacher He Amt nebbah
went 10 school none, sab. Hit amt been SOS
We could send him, en- we didn't car much II
be didn't 60 none ontel he was ten yeahs ole,
sab"
Does he know his lettersf' the teacher
asked
He don't know muffin, sab, =" his mother
replied, with cheerful frankness, zen I'd
ruthsr he want pushed ford too fast, sAh.
his pa en- me ives made up our minds we'd
sooner hab him good dan too s,na'tn
Don't you think that he can be both good
and smRrtin asked the amused teacher.
Il dunno bout dat, (" she replied, shaking
her head doubtfully. Me en- his pa IVES
watched desc smat men "a good deal, en- ives
made up our minds dat hits de sma'r folks
what does mos Oh de mischief in de worr.
Oats SO, sab. Oar smatness jes' makes dem
tricky, en- puts dem up ter meanness dey'd
nebbah know how ter do If dey'd been a little
mo- ign'rant So We jes' want our boy
learned 10 read en- write, SOS he won't be
quite fool, en- den We want i'm learned ter
lie good OATS OBJ mo- conscience dsn too
much ma'tnesS " uths' Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
Discouraged author. draw thy breath
This simple way I've found;
You'd better die, for after death
Your works will be renowned.
ZIP" In New Yor,. Pres
4 Romantic Story.

Nine Alhertine, once a well known actress
and dancer, died at New Bedford OF bron-
chItiS Her maiden name was Hannah Man
chester, and she was born in 1881 at Stone
bridge, II. |. When a mere girl she married
circus performer, from whom she was di-
vorced few years later. She then went
upon the stage, but shortly after retired for
a time to learn the art of dancing under the
famous Pauline de Jardin, OF Paris. For two
years she did nothing but dance on the stage.
Then she resumed acting, and from 1850 to
1881 she was with Frank Chanfrau's COM
pany. She was also in the cast with the
elder Booth at the Arch Street theatre in
Philadelphia. At the close of her engage
ment with Chanfrau she went 10 California
with company OF her own, and from there
u Australia, where she was uncommouly
successful in earning fame and money.
Ia the midst OF her successes she became i'll
and began TO lose her eyesight, and total
blindness ensued. Deceived by doctors, her
money and jewels gone, and friendless, she
aud another forlorn woman, who had ewes
for both, walked painfully 100 miles TO Bal
larat, where they were taken into an asylum.
There she remained ten years Her friends
In this country believed her dead, but in
March, 1873, an American actor, Stuart
O'Brien, on a professional tour stopped at
Ballarat, found poor Nine. Albertine there,
and through the American consul at Mel
bourne and the commander OF a United
States ship Of war that lay in the harbor.
Obrlen procured her passage home She
passed her declining years with her sister In
New Bedford Republican
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
LOCAL NOTICES.


A. d. Huesing, real estate and insur-
ance agent. Office No. 1908 Second sve>
nue.. Rock Island.
Turkey shooting Thursday and the rest
OF the week at VOLTS gun store on
Eighteenth street
Ii. Wendt. the tailor. will remove to
his new store, No. lie Eighteenth street,
Wednesday, Nov. 81.
The Crown dining hall. No. 170S Sec
ond avenue, is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for 25 cents.
Buy Mercer county coal of E. B. Nc
kown at his new coal yard corner of
Fifteenth street and First avenue.
The Royal Insurance company, of Eng
land. has the largest surplus of any fire
insurance company in the world. A. ID.
Huesing, agent. Office No. 1908 Second
avenue, Rock Island.
CSC, 900 to loan on real estate security,
In sums Of $500 and upward, at lowest
current rates of interest. without COM
mission. E. w. Hurst, Attorney at
law, Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer &
Sweeney.
Barth q Babcock, Dentists.
No. 1874 Second avenue. Special stten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
For Sale.
Fourteen dry lots on four years time,
with six per cent per annum, to any one
wishing to build this summer.
B. DAVENPORT.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required to give bonds
In positions of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties, or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co., of New York.
Ed. LIRBERKNRcHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

trip, and remembered with horror my efforts
to starve her.
IL took me just one hour under the reduc-
ing influence Of an empty stomach to make
up my mind to capitulate.
Call Mrs Brown" called to my keeper.
heard him pass the word to the maid below
A light step was on the staircase, q quiet
but determined voice to the attendant, 'You
may go now Arthur; much obliged" Then
the same voice to me:
"What is il, dearf'
"rve had enough of this" replied gruffiy.
"Are you betterf'
~ haven't been sick.n
She paused while She was evidently
considering.
SIS your brain quieterr she asked.
"0h, botheri Let me OUT
"You seem more rational do hope you
won't have another attack"
Come, come" said, trying to assume a
triie of unconcern- Lets have no more
fooling."
II am not quite sure it would be safe to re-
lease you yet"
To this made no reply. Iwaited.
81 want TO ask you,n she continued pres
emily, If you are convinced OF the folly of
your proceedingr'
"well-yes. think can say that am
rather"
"And you won't do so any morsr'
Not during my present happy alliance
with you"
That's very sweet OF you. And you'll
attend to your business and let me manage
the houseT'
YES"
snow promise me three thingsn
what are theyF'
First, to go with me to church regularly
l groaned. 81 promise"
Second, no wine on our table ever"
Oh, Lordl ~ PROMISE
Third, no smoking below the third story. N
Thank heaven, that's three Il promise"
Now, my dear, If | let you out will you be
good and not do so any morei"
'Open the door I've had enough Of this
nonsense"
She turned the key. l stepped out and she
threw her arms about my neck and covered
my face with kisses That was the end of my
pla ying Petruchio.
Peter, !" asked, after he had finished, lis
this the room Of your confinement
YES; it was stipulated at the time that
was to be afterwards free only here"
Your effort was not very wise"
mot wiser he asked, much hurt at the re-
mark. Then what has the world for two
centuries seen in The Tanning Of the Shrew'
to admired Was Petruchio foolp'
II give it up" IF A Mitchell in Belford's
Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

think 1t is quite impossible TO have sense
OF Gods love without returning it in some
measure. There is a beginning for the world,
but no beginning for the love of God TO his
people. Nor does it exhaust mems lives
There has been no pause in his affection. It
has lasted on. 1t is an eternal love, higher
than the heights above, deeper than the
depths beneath. II have loved thee with an
everlasting lovel" Certain divines have tried
to shoot hole through that word, but We
know better, for everlasting means that it
viii last forever. We shall die, but in our
dying chamber we shall hear that sweet bell
Of everlasting love ringing &C. H. Spurgeon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

In the pursuit OF the goo1 things of
his world We anticipate too much; We
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for sgue and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents. of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
OF REAL ESTATE.


BY virtue OF an order OF the County court Of
Rock Island county. state Of Illinois, made at the
November term thereof, A. ID. 1889. upon the pc
tttion of the undersigned, administrator Of the
estate Of Patrick H Egsn, deceased, against Eliza
kgsn. Ella Egan, Mr. l.. q. Freeman and the
Black Hawk Homestead Building, Loan and Saw
Ing Association. will. on the iith day Of Deem
Der next between the hours OF 10 O'Clock in the fore
neon and O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
sell al public yendue, subject 10 Fourteen
Hundred 81 400 dollar mortgage executed to Sc
cure one certain promisory note of the came
amount. held by the Black Hawk Homestead
Building, Loan and Saving Association, AT the
north door Of The Co1rt house in the city of Rock
Island, Rock Island colnty, state Of Illinois, all
the interest OF the said Patrick II. Ecan and the
dover interest of Eliza Egan, his widow, IN the
following descr bed resl estate situated in the
county Of Rock Island. state OF Illinois. to wit:
East one-haf 90 lot No. one IN in Martha A
Rodman's addit on to the city OF Rock Island.
Terms OF Sale-An OF the purchase money to he
PAL upon the confirmation OF the petitioners
report of said ssle by the court.
Dated the llih day OF Nov. lSSq.
MICHAEL J HIGGINS.
Administrator OF the estate OF Patrick II. Egan,
deceased
MoEsIKr McESIRr, Solicitors e-d4w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Pain and dread attend the use OF most
catarrh remedies. Liquids and snufIs are
unpleasant as well a. dangerous. Ely's
Cream Balm is safe, pleasant. easily APP
piled into the nostrils, and q sure cure.
1t cleanses the nasal passages and heals
the inflamed membrane. giving relief at
once. Price SOC.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Susan B. Anthony has written to ex- Mayor
Grace OF New York suggesting that one of the
permanent buildings of the worlds fair be set
aside 10 women for an exhibit Of their work.
While the men Of the country" she says,
shall rear temples in honor of Columbus, it
will surely be most fitting for the women to
celebrate the virtues of Queen Isabella
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
MY HERO.

A soul strong. noble. made to lean upon;
hear, warm, constant, true and loyal aye;
Eyes that look feariessly into my own.
With matches bravery TO do or die;
The color OF the eyes | may not giiess-
Blue. brown or gray. care not what they be:
I'll only care 10 see the tenderness
And love light in them when they turn TO ma
Ellen Seawen in Lippincott's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's
Bslssm for the Throat and Lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would you
believe that il is sold on its
merits. and thst any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor of this
wonderful remedy to give you a
sample bottle freef 1t never fails to
cure acute or chronic coughs. All
druggists sell Kemp's Bslsam. Large
bottle so cents and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Zen though the face be not so fair.
And beauty may be all but flown,
Dear ladies. you need not despair.
If Sozodont you make your own:
And brush your teeth and mouth with
skill.
You'll fascinate and conquer still
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Who OF US are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings Of health
are best appreciated when We are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. q severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
MALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue OF an orc er and decree Of the County
conrt OF Rock Island county, Illinois msde on the
petition OF the undersigned. Anna Doonan, ad-
ministratrtx Of the estate OF Frank Doonan, de-
ceased, for leave to sell the real estate OF said de-
cease at the November term, A. ID. 1883, of said
court to-wit: On the l4ih day OF November, 1882
/ shall on the 14th day OF December next 81 three
O'Clock In the afternoon Of said day, sell st public
sale, for cash in hand, ST the north door Of the
court house in the city OF RocS Island in said
county, all the right. title and interest of Franz
Doonan, deceased, and the homestead and dover
interest OF said Anna Doonan In the following de-
scrbed real estate, situated In the county Of Rock
Island and state of Illinois, towir:
Lot four, "a, in block five (5), Brace ett's sldi-
rion TO the city OF X ok leland Said real estate
being more particularly described as follows, to-
wit:
Commencing 81 the southeast corner OF said
block i've, 90, running thence west along the
thence north and parallel with the east line Of
said block i've, t5), one hundred and twenty -four
l24l feet; thence east and parallel with the south
line OF said block, sixty (60) feet; thence south
along the east line Of said block FIVE. 49, one
hundred aud twenty -four (i2sD feet TO the place
OF beginning.
Dated this 18th day OF November. A. D. lsse
ANNA pOOSAN.
Administrative OF the Estate of Frank Doonsu.
deceased.
E. W. HURST. Any for Administrator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Crate and egg. 81. 50; stove. No. and
nut. e7.75 per ton. screened and deliv-
cred; 20 cents per ton discount allowed
II paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES. 90 per ton. Now IL the time
to buy. Blacksmiths' coal. coke and
charcoal on hand. E. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
MALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue Of an order and decree OF the county
court Of Rock Island county, Illinois, made on the
petition OF the undersigned Margaret Keller
strass, sdmtnisratrix Of the estate OF Frederick
W. kellerstrsss, deceased. for leave TO sell the
real estate OF said deco ssed at the November
Term, A. D.. lsS9 Of said court, to-wit: ON the
14th day OF November 1889
shall on the Fourteenth day OF December next,
at two O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day sell at
public sale for cash in hand at the north door of
The court house in the city OF Rock Island said
county, all the rsht, title and interest OF said
Frederick W. kellerstraes, deceased and the
dUwer interest OF said Margaret kelerstrss-
In the following described real estate situated in
the county OF Rock Island aud State OF Illinois
towit:
The undivided two thirds 90 of suh-lot FIVE
90, In block two 90 In Spencer & Cases addition
10 the city OF Rock lsland-said blot five (sl be-
ing sometimes described the east forty (40) feet
OF lot tuo (2) In said block two az.
Also the undivided one-haf 81 of the west
half NJ OF lot three 81 10 said block two (2l. in
Spencer Cases addition u said city.
Dated this 18th day OF November. A. ID. e., 1852.
MARsAREr h. kKILERsrRAss,
Administrative OF the Estate OF Frederick W.
ksllsrstrass. Deceased.
Z. ". HURST. Attorney for Administrative,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Next TO voting with black and white
beans, the Bostonisns seem to like the
Australian system best.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

The jstty at Fort Stevens. Oregon. is
three miles long and wide enough for
four railroad tracks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

There Is much Whitelawdstiou of Mr..
Reid as minister to France.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Pozzoni's Complexion Powder pro-
duces soft sud beautiful skin-it COM
oines every element of beauty and purity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29
Hard Coal Marker.

Bad poetry can be written on both
sides of sheet of paper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Two forms with but single chair. two
mouths which seem as one.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Man learns from every experience ex.
cept IN experience with . woman in it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-29

Thirteen cords of wood were sawed
from single tree in Colersin township.
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.