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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Surety on Bonds
ADVICE 10 HurHIks,

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an execution and fee bill No. 1904
is-ned out OF the clerks Office Of the circuit
court OF Rock Island county. and state OF Illinois
and TO directed. whereby am commanded e
make the amount of a certain judgment r Gently
obtained against ouis Bender in favor Of John
Peetz for use OF George Wagner, out Of the lands
tenements, goods and chatiels Of The said defend
ant. Lonis Bender, have levied upon the fol-
lowing property, to-wit;
The east obe-half ~ Of the northwest quarter
~ OF section thirtysix, ta6), in township nine
teen, (le). north OF range two east OF the fourth
(iIhl principal meridian. in the county Of Rock
Island and state OF Illinois.
Therefore, according 10 said command. | shall
expose for sale, at pubic auction, all the ri shi,
title aud interest OF the above named Louis
Bender in aud 10 the above described property, on
Monday the 2lst day of April, 1890, al O'Clock
y. At the north door of the Court house in the
city OF Rock Island, in the county OF Rock Island
and state OF Illinois. for cash in hand, 10 satisfy
said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island, this 9Th day OF March
A. D., 1890. 7. ;. SILVIS.
Sheriff OF Rock Island county Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
GHANOERY NOTICE.

STATE or ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Circuit Court
Louis Merchant vs.. Christins Travirse, Abraham
Merchant, Albert Nelson, Mary Merchant,
Susan Leary, <. N. Merchant. Mary Zahniser,
Elizabeth Simpson, Jessie smith, Sarah A. Nc
Cleilan, Bird Smith, Annie snyder, Phebe
Smith, Lucinda Silveris. Mary Eta Miller,
Julia Smith, William NJ. Grill, Lizzie FyGe,
Minnie N Grill, Louise Horner, Eva A. Wheeler,
Albert Merchant. James Nelson.
Affidavit having been fled in the Office Of the
clerk of said circuit court that the said defen-
dants and each of them are non-residents Of said
state of Illinois, notice IL therefore hereby given
that the said complainant fled his bill of com
plant in said court on the chancery side thereof
ON the 2Sd day of August, A. d, 1889, and there
upon summons issued ont of SAID cOnrt, in said
cause, returnahle on the first Monday in Septem
Der, A. ID. 1899. a. is by Law REQ uired, the same
being tn first day of the next succeeding term OF
said court.
Now unless yon, the ssid defendants above
named. and each Of you shall pers onally be and ap
pear b. fore said circuit courtOn the first Monday
in May. 1890 next. aud plead. answer or demur 10
the said eomplaiuant's bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein charged and
stated, will be taken confessed By and agains'
such OF You a. do not appear "a aforesaid, and q
decree entered against YOU accOrdii 10 the prayer
of said bill.
Rock Island, H., March &c, 1870
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
ADAIR PLEAsANTs, Complsinants solicitor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
The Ability 10 Bear PAIN

Is tue test of fortitude among the Ia,
dian tribes. But we defy any Cherokee
Sioux or Comanche to endure the twinge
of rheumatism without wincing These
indeed, are slight at first, but grow in in
tensity until they become UNDESIRABLE.
No mslady is more obstinate in IFS ma.
turity THAI that which gives rise to them
The more need then OF attacking it at
the outset. Foremost among remedies
for it is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
safer and infinitely more effective than
calcium, veratrum and nux vomIca, ali
remedies which might prove destructive
OF life in slightly excessive dose Min
eral depure nts, also, when not positively
mischievous, are far inferior in remedial
power to this salutary botanic medicine
Il entirely expels from the blood the
acrid impurities which originate the dis
ease, and enriches as we'll as cleanses it.
Consultation, liver complaint. dyspepsia
and other ailments also give way to it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an execution No. 633, bearing
date the nth day of March. A D.. 1899. and aC :
ccmpsnying fee BILL issued out of the clerks ofce
of the circuit court of Rock Island county. in the
state OF Illinois, and to me directed, whereby am
commanded 10 make the amount OF certain
Judgment recently obtained against William II.
Edwards, J. q Dawson and Robert McManu in
favor OF samuel Bowies out of the lands, tene-
ments. goods and chattels OF the said defend
ants. have levied upon the following property,
to-Wit:
Those certain parcels Of land and premises sit
mated in the county of Rock Island and state If
Illinois, towit; Lots No. one ID aud two e. in
block No. two (2i IN Woods second (snd) sddi-
tion TO the town Cnow city, of Moline.
Therefore, according TO said command | shallex-
rose for sale al public auction all the above named
land and premises on saturday, the 18th day Of
April, A. D., $3.50. At tho hour Of O'Clock y. m ,
at the north door Of the coari house in the city
OF Rock Island, in the county OF Rock Island sud
state of Illinois, for cash in hand 10 satisfy said
execution.
Dated at Rock Island this s5th day Of March,
A. d. 1890. 4. :. SIiVIS.
sheriff Of Rock Island Cnunfy n innis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

In the pursuit OF the COCA 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 ague and
mslsrial diseases. Price. 81 cents. Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

The usual treatment of calarrh is very
unsatisfactory, as thousands of despair
ing patients can testify. A trustworthy
medical writer says: Proper local
treatment is positively necess ary to sue
cess. but most OF the remedies in general
use by physicians afford but temporary
benefit. A cure cannot he expected
from snuffs. powders, douches and
washes Ely's Cream Balm is a RENE,
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power with perfect safety and pleasant
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
rHANCERY NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, 1
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 4

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court TO the May term; 1890. :
Moulton knos les Jennie NJ Gallagher, John
Niles. ANGELA NJ, n. Carpenter and Martha Z.
Cogswell, complainants.
John NJ Gould, Alfred williams and Charles r,
Ainsworth, executors OF the last Will ana testa-
ment OF Robert Knowles, deceased, John s
Gilmore and James ". Atkinson. executors OF
the last will and & stament OF Ann Maria X 3
Knowles, deceased, Charles L. Morgan, Chicago
Theological Seminary, an Illinois corporation
Illinois Home Missi nary Society, an Illinois
corpo, atIon. Port Byron Academy. an llinoi
corporation, Young Mems Christian Assoeia
ton of Moline, Illinois. an Illinois corpora
ton. Horatio Y. p Small. Martha L. WAGNER
Hsttie NJ. small, Geriie 8 Small. Mamie b
Small James Grant Small, Charles II. Lnnt
Jane 5. Atkinson, Charles III Deere and Pit
Emory, defendants.
Afidavit having been filed in the Office Of the
clerk of said Circuit court that the said deien
DAMS, Horatio N. p. Small, Martha 4. WAGNER
Hattie NJ. Small, James Grant Small, Charles II
Lent and Pitt Emory are non-residents and eact
Of them Is nonresident OF said state al iliinots
notice is therefore hereby given that tue said com
painants fled their bill OF complaint in "a {
conrt, on the chancory side thereof, ON the 2ott
day of March. A. ID. 1899 and thereupon a sum
mons i.sued out OF said court in said cause re
turnable on the hIst Monday IN May, 1880, next
il by law required, the same be ing the first dal
OF the next succeeding terD Of said court.
Now. unless You, the said non resident defen
dants above named, and each OF you, shall per
sonally be and appear before said court ON said
FIRST Monday in May, lS9o. next, and plead, MI
swer or demur to the said bill of complaint, the
same and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken a. confessed by anf
against yon and such OF YOU a. do not appear a;
aforesaid and decree entered against you ae
cording TO the prayer Of said bill
Rock Island III. March y. 1880.
GEO. w. GAMBLE,
Clerk of Circuit Conrt.
EUGENE LEWIS and ADAR peasants, Com
planant's Solicitors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
County BuiiuIng.
TRANSFERS.

TRANSFERS.
2s-William D Webster to William F
Tew. lot 8, block Z. Cordova $500.
8 NJ Ziegler to c F Hemenwsy, part
set. II. 1w. "a 500.
w 81 Gaylord to G P Rider, lots Is and
~. block 3, HealeY's sub div, SO. IS. 1w,
$4,000.
Julia A Dickson to G A Virgins, lot
IL, block 2. Milan, $3.50
Andrew Friberg to Charles Peterson,
lot II, block FL, Andrew Friberg's ad,
Moline, S400.
p o Gustafson to Adolph Nelson, part
lots. block Ga. Chicago ad, r /, S700.
PROBATE.
29-Estate of Henry Mumm. Claims
allowed. Administrative report flied and
approved.
Guardianship of Anna r jacobson,
minor. Guardians final report filed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

For the cure of the Inflammation and
congestion called "a cold in the head y
there is more potency in Ely's Cream than
in anything else it is possible to prescribe.
This preparation has for years past been
making brilliant success as remedy for
cold in the head. catarrh and hay fever
Used in the initial stages of these COM
plants Cream Balm prevents any serious
development of the symptoms, while al
most numberless cases are on record of
radical cures of chronic catarrh. after all
other modes of treatment have failed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rnrv TaF AVN GnFr,s-~xr

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock leland COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court, to the May Term 1870
Ida W. Lundy vs. William II Lundy-In Chancery
Affidavit OF nom residence of William IL. Lun
dy, the above defendant having been filed in the
clerks Office of the Circuit court OF said county
notice is therefore hereby given to the said non.
resident defendant that the complainant filed heI
bin Of complaint in said court, on the ehancery
side thereof, on the Eleventh day of March, 1922
and that thereupon a summons issued out of said
court, wherein said suit is now pending rstBrns.
BILE ON the first Monday in the month of May next,
as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said nonresident defen-
dant above named, W iliiam II. Lundy, shall per
sonally be and appear before said Circuit Court,
on the first day OF the next term thereof, to be
holden at Rock Island in and for the sad county.
on the fret Monday in May next, and plead.
answer or demur TO the said complainant's htl OF
complaint, the same and the matters and things
therein charged and sisted will be taken az con
fessed, and decree entered against you accord
ins to the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island. ILL.,, March nth 1870.
JACKSON & HURsT, Compt's soils.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
H. B. LEQUATTE's DEATH.
A Wei Known and Highly Respected
Citixen OF the Lower End OF the
County Laid Away.

A Well Known and Highly Respected
Citixen OF the Lower End or the
County Laid Away.
FOSTER. ILL.,. March 2S.-H. B. LIE.
Quatte, who died at his home in Drury
township last Sunday, was 45 years. z
months and 10 days old. and his death
caused general sorrow wherever he was
known. Only a little over a week ago he
was in our city attending to some BUSH
ness aud his serious illness a few DAYS
later was Only known by few friends of
the family. On Saturday last his condi-
ton became more critical. his ailment-
notwithstanding more serious
form. Saturday the family realized inst
the end was near. Although be suffered
intensely he was conscious To the very
last, bearing his pain and suffering uus
compleiuingly. He was perfectly con-
tented, and resigned expressing his
wishes as TO his funeral and other mat
tiers. and calling each Of the family TO his
bedside, babe them q last farewell, also
remembering those of his relatives not
present by a kind word, and then passed
peacefully into the deep sleep that knows
no Weakening. Deceased was born in
Drury township. within one mile of where
he died, Aug. 10. 1874, where he re.
sided all his life except about three
years, 10 which he resided in Muscatine.
Iowa. and was engaged in the boot and
shoe business. he was married June II.
1879. to Miss s. NJ. Head, of Illinois City
He was regarded by all who knew him as
sn honest. upright aid good citizen-one
who always took an active part in pub
lie matters.
He was honored on various occasions
with Offices of trust in his own township,
aud filed them with credit to himself and
the township. Several years ago he ran
on the anti monopoly ticket for county
clerk OF this county. He was member
of the Methodist church. and took very
active part in all matters pertaining to
the church and Sabbsth-school. De-
ceased leaves wife and six children, also
his father and mother, three sisters and
one brother to mourn his death.
The funeral was held at the Pine Buff
NJ E. church at 1890 Wednt slay morn
ing, conducted by Rev Davis, pastor OF
the church, assisted By Rev. NJ. A Head
presiding elder for the Rock Island dis
trict, he being cousin of the wife of the
deceased The funeral was largely at
tend. many friends from Muscstine beins
present. He was buried in Copper
Greek cemetery, which lies on the nortt
bank Of Copper Creek, in this township
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Cheap lee.

Hotels. butchers. saloons, groceries
and restaurants. % scents per 100 pounds
Families taking 30 pounds daily. 81 5(
per month; families taking 10 pound.
daily, 81 10 per month; over 90 pounds
80 cents per 100 pounds.
Pure Sylvan ice. Telephone ,1068.
Office. Third avenue between Twenty.
second and Twenty.third streets.
WIN. HUBERs.
MARTIN WEINBERGER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

Who of us are wIInout trou BILE be they
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
ExECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of James McKeever, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed ex.
ecuirix Of the last will and testament of James
Mckeever late Of the county of Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of Rock ISL
and county, at the Office OF the clerk of said
court, in the city OF Rock Island, at the June
term, on the First Monday in June next, at
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested TO at
te nd for the purpose OF having the same adj ust-
ed All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the I'm
dersigned.
Dated this Goth day of March, A. D., 1890
ANN McKEEyER Executrix
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

Jack shall pipe and Gill shall dance"
just as long out in the open barn as they
please. The free born American citize en-
don't fear neuralgia with Salvation Oil TO
the front. Only twenty-five cent in
yeakmenf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

The Lake Shore railroad horror DEM
onstrates the necessity for brake that
will not break.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

When President ingalls, wants senate
quorum he sends to the restaurant-and
usually finds nice full one.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

A. Johannsen. late of Moline. has
started tailor shop at No. 2i9 Twen>
tieth street-MarschalPs OLD stand
where he is prepared to do nj kinds of
work in his line
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Clean Up.

Notice is hereby given to al persons to
clean their yards and deposit the refuse
in their alleys before April /, when it will
be collected by the city and removed.
II. c. HARRIS, Street Commissioner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

When lips receive rosy flush,
And teeth become q dazzling white,
Beneath the efforts of the brush.
When 6ozodont is used Alright;
The mouth becomes sweet, pure and
wafm,
And the fresh breath IN odorous charm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
L0T0S FACE POWDER
FoR SALE By THE FOLLOWING DRUGGIST
Marshall & Fisher,
Hartz 8 Bahnsen,
and Frank Mailer
A ssIaNEE's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
mas been appointed assignee of Abram Loeb, and
all persons holding any claim or claims aeains
said Abram Loeb are hereby notified to presen
the same TO him under oath or Affirmation within
three months from this date. whether said claim,
are due or not. Ali persons indebted to eaid ss
tignor are requested to make proup payment d
the same.
Dated December gath. 1889.
HENRY P. HULL, Assignee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

Pole-itical influence may get the tele.
graph wires under gronnd.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

A realist-"Can you get up enthusiasm
for anything9" why, certainly, if am
I'm he maid for IL i"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
1 ours truly,
l. l.. GoRsUCH. nj. d.
To Nervous Populated Men.

The woman who never said, Il tolC
you so" is entitled to monument.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
New Tailor ehnp.

A man always enjoys seeing some
other mans wife smoke cigarette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Crown dining hall, No. 170S Sec
ond avenue. is now ready II furnish you
the best meal in The city for 25 cents.
Z. z. Parmenter. attorney III law
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend TO any legal business intrusted 10
him. Office, postoffice block. Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
$50, 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 a,
law, Rock Island.
Surety on Bonds
Those who are required II give bonds
in positions of trust, and who desire &c
avoid asking friends 10 become theil
sureties. or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligst ons as bonds
man, should apply to the agent of the
American Surety CO.. of New York.
Ed. LIEBERKNECHT,
General InsursnC Agent,
Rock Island, H.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

man who has prscticed medicine for
forty years ought to know salt from SUI
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Messrs. F. J. Cheney & Co.-Gentle-
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We will give 800 for any case of
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

HOrsefiesh is said to be the worst thing
in the world to give people the night
mare
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

81 never sausage weather" groaned
the ground hog. crawling back into its
cage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
Intelligence Column.


ECOND-HAND FURNITURE, BOUGHT. sold
Sor exchanged. Money loaned or Furniture
STORED at 2l3 East Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

Tor SALE-VALUABLE PATENT I'M
= provemeut on Elevators. Now in operation al
Star Finishing Works, 2SS5 Hamilton ST., Philada.
Pa; preserves life and limb; for full particulars
apply to ROBP J. WALKER, Inventor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

VTTANTED-ALAoYS SOLICITOR FOR ROCK
w Island and Moline; fair salary, emerge ic
workers and steady employment. Address No.
10 care OF ARGUS 24-bt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

L Il. II. MILLER Pres't FIJI Ry.~ g.,
/ s. r. SMITH, Nic..-Pr--'t ! r. Finttn r.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31
CHANCERY NOTICE.

ADAIR PLEAsANrs, Comp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-31

yTYANTED.-F TRAVELLING
w statesmen At once for Illinois ard Iowa. d.
r. Ingersoll & Co., 323 and S25 Dearborn st. Chi
cago, Ill. feb-27
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Ii. 2. V. NJ
GRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO VETERNA-
ury college, member OF the Veterinary Medical
Association, treats all diseases of the domestics
ted animals Calls promptly attended 10. Once
Island House
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-07-05
Saved Their Money.

Mary Anne and Ellen Frances Dougherty, two
Irish girls in the employ of Barbour Bros, thread
manufacturers of Patterson, have deposited with
that firm $4,000, every penny of which has been
saved from their earnings says the New York
World. The girls came to this country nineteen
years ago and found work in the mill, where they
have been ever since. The conditions under which
this money has been accumulated are remarkable,
since they show the hardship imposed by labor and
endured by woman laborers. Few American girls
could have stood the ordeal. Employed in the
wet spinning where the moisture under foot
and the steam heat overhead made it necessary for
comfort and convenience to dispense with all super
huous clothing, they worked without shoes and
stockings, wearing low-necked and sleeveless
dress from one years end to the other. In this
unsightly garb the expense of clothing was re-
duced to a minimum, half of the twenty-four
hours being spent in the mill, and, as their living
expenses were covered by 49, the rest of the earn
ings remained with the mill-owners, who, as an en-
enlargement to thrift and industry, paid them 6
per cent interest.-Geaner