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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
A PIONEER INDEED.

A westerner who Knew Black Hawk
and Can Tell some Interesting Tales
Concerning the Early Days with
the Indians.
Josiah Meek, living near Bonaporte.
on the Des Moines river, is a Western
pioneer with record. He still lives upon
the identical ground he bought of the In
dians when he came TO this section in 1886.
The Indians often camped upon his place
making it their camping ground when
on their regular rounds over the
country. At one time the chief. Keokuk.
having drank too much fire water, reused
the anger of one of his men. who stabbed
him in their drunken quarrel. which took
place on Mr.. Meek's farm A tree that
had been blszed for years before early
settlement OF this country stands on Mr. .
Meek's farm aud is said TO have been
blszed by Black Hawk hin self.
Mr. Meek speaks highly Of the military
abilities of Black Hawk AMI thinks tina,
he was undoubtedly greal warrior Mr.
Meek served in the war against Black
Hawk, but thinks that the white settlers
of Illinois misrepresented Black Hawks
motives when he returned 20 Rock river
and this part of the country. Mr.. Meek
states that Black Hawks return to Rock
river country was to hunt and not &c
war on the settlers of that region fol
regaining his country. as he had sold il
to the government and had moved farther
west, and had secured the country of the
Iowa Indians by conquest and had ,
home and country of his own west o.
the Mississippi. One Indian mound snt
one cache are still to be seen on Mr.
/ Meek's farm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Paper from spider Webs.

George West, of Ballston, is In possession of
a curiosity In paper, sent him by a friend in
Hong Kong, China. IL Is sheet IL by IA
inches, made from the web Of the sacred
white spider" OF the Flowery Kingdom. 1t
ts a. light a. air and almost as transparent,
but is also beautifully printed, containing
about two columns Of matter, giving ia
English the story Of how "Midshipman Cop
plestone was Presented at the Court Of
Pekin.n Americans know much about paper
making, but IL is safe TO say that there is not
a spider web paper factory outside the almond
eyed kingdom-St. Louis Republic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
YouuU Orcharsl.

For at least three years cultivate the
young orchard. We have often said that
II you desire 10 grow a crop of apples
you must give the crop something of the
care you give to other crops We have
seen orchards planted in grass field and
left TO grow while the ground was occu-
pied by the grass. We never saw a good
orchard grown in that way, however.
Plant the young orchard in some crop
that will not shade the trees or prevent a
full supply Of moisture
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

A protectionist journal insists that it
is not the custom house tariff but the
railroad tariff that compels the farmers
in Kansas and Nebraska to burn corn
instead of coal for fuel. This is a super
fetal view. The custom house tariff not
not only prevents the farmer from profit
ably exchanging his corn for other taxed
accessories he needs, but the cost of the
railroads has been nearly doubled at the
same time and the cost of carriage has
been thereby greatly increased. The
cost OF carrying corn on taxed rails is
graduated according t. the tax.-Phila.
delphia Record
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

Colored glass, by reason of its beautiful
color, Is introduced wherever a place can be
found for IL. One of the latest caprices in
glass is to give it diamond quilted appear
ancs. This is found in lamp shades, flower
receivers and in the little fairy lamps that
are In such general use. Town drawing
rooms and boudoirs are kept in half light as
more becoming. To enter at twilighta room
In which the only light is wood fire, with
here and there fairy lamps shining in the
darkness like glow worms, is to get the bene-
NC OF very picturesque effect.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

The breath Of . chronic catarrh patient
10 often 80 offensive that he becomes an
object Of disgust. After time ulcera-
ton sets In, the spongy bones are at
tackled and frequently entirely destroyed.
A constant source OF discomfort Is the
dripping Of the purulent secretions into
the throat. sometimes producing inveter-
ate bronchitis, which In Its turn has been
the exciting cause Of pulmonary disease.
The brilliant results which have attended
its use for years past properly designate
Elyis Cream Balm % by far the best and
only cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
FLO. 2-BARB WIRE FENCE GATE.

Bolt the piece of 2x4 on the outside Of
post, with the notched side away from the
gate. Run piece of wire around the
post and 2x4, and fasten with staple on
the outside Of the post about two inches
above the end Of the 2x4 piece. When clos
ing your gate, set tho lower end of stake
OBJ in loop 90 and draw the upper end
tight. Lower the upper end of lever las
in Fig. u so that ring Cd will pass easily
over into notch. Straighten it up to its
place, and fasten with wire at bottom.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Crown dining hall, No. 1908 Sec
ond avenue. is now ready 10 furnish you
the best meal in the city for 20 cents.
$50, 1000 TO loan on real estate security,
in sums of $500 and upward, at loves,
current rates of interest. without com
mission. (. w. Hurst, Attorney al
law, Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer X
Sweeney.
Bsrth & Babeock, Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. Special attcn'
ton paid t. saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required to give bonds
10 positions of trust, aud 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. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Insurance Agent,
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
what He Didn't Believe In.

She (sentimentallyl--l often think that
the world is full of unsung songs.
He Observation-Disclosures the use of
them if we never hear them?
She-Ah! we can feel them. There is
a song in the flower, in the flying cloud.
the
He-Well, the world may be full of
uBsung songs, but | ana going to take
care that it is not full of unkissed kisses.
Let the curtain be drawn.-Boston
Courier
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

Combines, in a proportion peculiar to itself,
the active medicinal properties of the best
blood-purifying and strengthening remedies
of the vegetable kingdom. 1t will positively
cure when in the power of medicine
Spring Debility, Headache, Dyspepsia, Ca
tarrh, Salt Rheum, Serofula, and all Diseases
caused by low state of the blood.
Il suffered three years with blood poison.
I took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and think 1 am
cured" MRS. NJ. J. DAVIS, Brockport, N. Y
floods Sarsaparilla beats all others, and
is worth its weight in gold" l. BARRING
TON. 100 Bank Street, New York City.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

Wood and COAL wood and coal
wood and cosli" shouted the dealer driv-
ing down the street, A small boz in the
distance answers: Never mind your
wood, you can cure your cold with bot
tie of Dr. Dull's Cough Syrup"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Alice F. Weber deceased
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istrator Of the estate Of a lice +. Weber. late
OF the county OF Rock Island. state of Illinois de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he will appea r
before the county court Of Rock Island county. AT
the oce OF the clerk OF said court in the civ of
Rock Island, at the May term, on the nrst
Monday in May next, at which time Ali
persons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons Indebted
payment to the undersigned
Dated this s5th day OF February, A. d. 1890.
T. A. MURPHY,
ieo ~c-o9w Administrator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

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..
8igelew's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
PUBLICATION NoTICE-Chancery
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY ss'

In the Circuit Court, May Term, 1890
Claus Voigt VS. Catherine Voigt- In Chancery
Affidavit OF the non-residence OF Catherine
Voigt, the above-named defendant, having been
died IN the Office OF the clerk OF the Circuit court
OF said county, notice is therefore given TO the
said nonresident defendant that the complainant
fled his bin of complaint in said court on the
chancery side thereof on the 10th day of Febru-
airy, 1890, and thst thereupon q summons issued
out Of said court, wherein said suit is now pend
ing, returnable on the first Monday In the mon; h
OF May next as Is by law required.
Now, unless You, tbs nonresident defendant
above named Catherine Voigt, shall personally be
and appear before said circuit court, on the first
day OF the next term thereof, 10 be holden at Rock
Island In and for the said county, on the first
Monday in May next, and plead, answer or demnr
to the sad complsinant's bill of complaint, the
same and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken az confessed and a de
cree entered against you according TO the prayer
Of the said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island, III February 10th 1890 d4w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
PUBLICATION NoTICE-Chancery
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY e.
In the Circuit Conrt Nav nar,n 1000

Ina Myers vs.. Lazarus Myere-In Chancery.
Affidavit OF the non-reeidence of Lazarus Mey-
ere, the above-named defendant, having been fled
In the ONCE of the clerk Of the Circuit court of
said county, notice lie therefore given to the said
nonresident defendant that the complainant FLED
her bill OF complaint in said court The chancery
side thereof on The Third day Of December 1882
and that thereupon q summons Issued ont of said
court, wherein said cult is now pending returna.
bic on the first Monday In the month OF May next
as is by law required.
Now, unless you. the nonresident defendant
aboye-named, Lazarus Myers, shall person silly be
and appear before said circuit court, on the first
Island in and for the said county. on the fret
Monday ip May next. and plead answer or demur
to the said complainant's bill Of complaint, the
same ana The matters and things therin charged
and stnted will be taken as confessed and a de-
cree entered against YOU according to the prayer
OF the said bill
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, H., February 10th. 1890 dav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Office
OF the undersigned until O'Clock D. m. on the
l7th day OF March 1890. for labor and materials
required In the erecting Young Mems Christian
Association building at Rock Island, Ia Copies
OF drawing and specifications, can be had at the
ONCE Of the Architect I, on and after Monday,
March 3. The right lie reserved to reject any
or all proposals.
EDWARD 8. HAMMATT, Architect.
Ofice-Corner Third and Brady streets, Daveu-
port, Iowa. 2y-Steod
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

The best on earth can truly be sail of
Grigg's Glycerine Sslve. which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns, wounds and other sores
VIII positively cure piles, letter and
other skin eruptions. Try this wonder
healer. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Only CSC. Sold by
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

Can you tell me where I'll find the
servant of the public to a page At the
capitol. Dearl dearl That man seems
to think Of nothing but cards.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Purifjes the Blood

81 was for five years 4 sufferer wis
boils, all run down, and was at one time
obliged to give up work. Before taking
all of two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla, was
entirely cured" r. NJ. LANE, Pittsburgh. Pa.
az was severely afflicted with scrofula,
and for over a year had two running sores
on my neck. Took FIVE bottles of Hoods
Sarsapar,la, and consider myself entirely
cured" c. Z. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsapariila
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Made
only by G. l. HOOD & co. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

This makes the third day nov that
you haven't shined my shoes" Oars
blackin' In de house, sab" why didn't
you tell me befores' "Bekase : was
Altered you mout buy O box"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

81 tried a dozen articles to cleanse my
blood, but never found anything that did
me any good till l began using Hoods
SarsaparilIa." w. II. PEER, Rochester, n. Y.
"My wife was troubled with dizziness
and constipation, and her blood has been
in bad order in fact she has been all
run down. Hoods Sarsararilla Is doing her
a wonderful amount of good" +. II. BALD
WIN, druggist, Manchester, Ohio.
Hoods Sarsapari!sa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s.. Made
only by G. l. HOOD s. co, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Catch n Tartar

and when caught scrub well with Solo,
don't. Don't spare it. Brush for dear
life. II you destroy it, all the better for
you and your teeth. 1t will destroy the
health of the mouth, its beauty, and your
sweet breath
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is so vastly superior to any other sarsa-
parilla or blood purifier, that one has well
said: ats health-giving effects upon the
blood and entire human organism, are as
much more positive than the remedies of
a quarter of a century ago, as the steam
power of to-day is in advance Of the slow
and laborious drudgery of years ago."
"while suffering from a severe bilious
attack in March, 1893, a friend in Peoria,
H., recommended Hoods Sarsaparilla.
tried the remedy, and was permanently
cured" IA. SHEPARD, travelling agent for
Dexo., & Co Fulton Street \ Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
County Buildings.
TRANsFERa

ESD A Robinson to Mary 4 Tarpy,
lot 4. sw4. nwt, II. 16. 3w, $258.
Reynolds Cemetery Co. to Daniel
Twelftree. lot 3, block 90. Reynolds GEM
etery. $40.
George A Kelly to Elizabeth Relly. loi
46, Sweeney & Jackson's ad, scot.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
E.M. HrRsr Att,y Ron Adminisfrat IL y
Tax PURCHASERS NOTICE.

To A, Gould, II. Shane and all others interested
You are hereby notified that at sale of rea
estate made by the County Treasurer and ex-
oicio county collector, at the court house in the
city of Rock Island and state OF Illinois, on the
18th day OF June, A. d. 1855, James Hampson
purchased the following described real estate
situated In said county, for the taxes special as
sessments, interest, penalties and costs due
thereon for the year ID. 1887, namely:
Old Town OF Coal Valley, part OF lot six IS
and seven 90, block twelve G2), and that the
time a owed by law for the redemption OF said
real estate will expire June 18th, A. ID. 1920.
JAMES HAMPS0N
Rock Island, ILL.,, March 10, 1889.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

Men would not care to be W cked il
women did not look on nsughtiness with
mingled dread and admiration.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Removed

The undertaking establishment of ]
NJ. Sweeney has removed from 1905 I,
l425 Second avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Surety on Bonds

A member of congress has a poky old
driving horse which he calls Pension
Bilr' because il is so easy to pass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

The soft glow of the tea rose is ac-
CURED by ladies who use Pozzoni's Com
plexion Powder. Try il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

Don't fret about what your reputation
will be after death. Tombstones are
mighty charitable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

A man who has practiced medicine for
forty years ought to know salt from su,
gar. Read what he says:
TOLEDO. O., Jan. 10. 1887.
Messrs. F. j. Cheney q Co.-Gentle-
men:-I have been In the general practice
OF medicine for most forty years, and
would say that in all my practice and ex
perience have never seen q preparation
that could prescribe with as much con-
fdence OF success as / can Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by you. Have pre-
scribed 1t great many times and its ef,
feet Is wonderful, and would say In con-
clusion that have yet to find a case of
catarrh that il would not cure. II they
would take 1t according to directions.
Yours truly.
l.. L. GoRsUcH. NJ. D.,
Office. 215 Summit st.
We will give 800 for any case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls
Cstarrh Cure. Taken internally.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 76c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Yours truly.

All. that horse was gallant beast.
said Gen. Vsne. You should have seen
him at Antietam he scented the battle
afsr of. You bet he did. said Kuhl, If
you were on him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

A butcher knows how TO make both
ends meat. Yes, if you give him the
prOper steer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
ESTATE OF FREDERICK W. KEEL.
LERsTRASs.

SALE OF ACCOUNTS.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of sn order
Of the County court of Rock Island county Illinois
made this day on the petition of the undersigned
Administrative OF the estate OF Frederick W Kel
lerstrass, deceased, shall, on Tuesday, February
18th, A ID. 1890 at the hour OF three O'Clock in the
afternoon OF said day sell at public auction at the
north door OF the Court house in the city OF Rock
Island in said county, % the highest bidder for
cash, certain accounts and notes belonging 10 said
estate, list OF which is dle In the said cour
to which list reference may be had by all persons
interested.
Rock Island, Illinois, February 4th. 1890
MARGARET b. KELLERSTRASs.
Administrative
L " Hrrpsr ATM Cor Adm mi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03

The first coal shipped into this market
from Mercer county was from the mines
of R. B. Ellis in the fall of 1876, and
hence given the name it still bears II is
well known to be the best sold in the
market, and other merchants have sdop-
ted the same name and offering an in
ferior article for the genuine. Don't be
deceived. but buy the genuine celebrated
Mercer county coal of T. II. Ellis, on
Second avenue. opposite st. Joseph's
church. The office has no; been removed.
but is there still, aud is the only place in
the market selling the old and genuine
article. Telephone 1886
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
FARM AND GARDEN.
SUGGESTIONS AND EXPERIENCES or
VALUE TO WIDE AWAKE FARMERS.

An Illustrated Description Of an Appliance
for Fastening n Barb Wire Fence Gate.
Extracted Honcy-Its Production CIev-
eriy Described.
The application for fastening a barb
wire gate without pulling ones arms and
tearing their clothes into shreds is de-
pieted in the cuts here reproduced from
Farm and Preside
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-03
Rarth & Rabcock, Denri.rs.

On monthly installments by Guyer
Sweeney.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-10-16
TO HOLDERS OF
Defaulted Farm Mortgage Loans
AND OTHER SECURITIES.

Our acquaintance in every one of the IVES
tern States and Territories, and in every
Southern State, with correspondents in every
State. and in nearly every county in every
state, coupled with practical experience of
over thirtv-five years in the business, enables
to make the best results in the collection
of defaulted Farm Mortgage Loans, as well
in the collection of defaulted City, County
and town Bonds
To holders of such securities we offer une-
qualed facilities, a responsible channel for
collection, and the very best possible service.
We respectfully call attention to this and in
wife correspondence
THE CORBIN BANKING CO,
1872 Broadway, New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-10-16
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS.

young men who would "get on
in this world, and reach the age OF
four-score years, with happiness and
prosperity, there is little more to be
said. But | will refer them to a
study of my own rules of action:
Briefly, l would say-Be honest
do not spend as much as you make ;
don't smoke or drink; depend upon
your own personal exertions, and do
not lea We important affairs to a third
person; don't have too many irons
in the fire; do not get above your
own business, and above all, be sys-
tematic. Advertise your business on
all possible occasions; but attend to
it, too, and see that your claims and
promises made to the public are full
filled. 1t does not pay to have a
single customer go away dissatisfied.
Nor does it pay to take money for
services for which you do not render
an equivalent.
The best working years of a mans
life are usually between twenty-siX
and sixty; but much good work is
possible after the three-score year
mark has been passed. | can say,
for myself, that every moment of my
time IS put to some definite purpose,
and, though have numberless calls
and demands, | enjoy a reasonable
recrea ton each day. Both work and
rest, and JOY also, should make up
the sum of busy life Up T.
Barnum, in Ladies Home Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-10-16
OCEAN CABLES OF THE WORLD.

According to the latest report of
the International Bureau of Tele-
graph Administrations. the sub
marine telegraph system of the world
consists of 12O,07O nautical miles of
cable. Government administrator
own II. 524 miles, while 10Y $40 are
the property of private companies.
The total cost of these cables is in
the neighborhood of two hundred
million dollars. The largest owner
of submarine cables is the Eastern
Telegraph company, whose system
covers the ground from England to
India, and comprises 81 $50 miles of
cable. The Eastern Extension,
which exploits the far East, has 49,
95S miles more Early in last year
the system of West African cables,
which started from Cadiz only six
years ago, was completed to Cape
Town, so that the dark continent is
now completely encircled by sub
marine telegraph. touching at numer-
GUS points along the coast More
than II. 900 miles of cable have been
required to do this, and several COM
panIes, with more or less aid from
the British, French, Spanish, and
Portuguese governments, have par