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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
A PIONEERS DEATH.
Mr.. C.. b. Knox Summoned to the
Great Beyond.
Passing Peacefully Away This After.
lllness-BiOgraphica Sketch.

The pioneer citizen. Mr. c. B. Knox.
breathed his last at his home. corner of
Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, at
one o'clock this afternoon. He had been
siing for several months with a compli-
cation of liver and kidney troubles an d
had suffered seven relapses, having risen
from sick bed six times. much to the
surprise of his friends, who feared that be
would not rally. The last time he came
down town he was as full of hope as ever
| and all who met him were led to believe
that he was on the road to ultimate re-
| covery. but it was not TO be. All day
yesterday he failed rapidly. and realizing
the approach of the inevitable he babe his
family fare well. said that he was ready to
go. and waited calmly for the final sum-
mons.
Mr.. G. b. Knox was one of the pio>
neers of Rock Island county. He was
born at Blanford. Hampden county,
Mass, June 81. 1918. and came to this
county in 1841. having married Mary
Gorham June 9th, two years before. He
WAS the first undertaken to settle in this
community. and his business has been
since his arrival here, that of an under
taker and cabinet maker. He took a
lively interest in the affairs incidental to
the early history of Rock Island county,
but he never aspired 10 any pablo Of
flee or station. He was of quiet and
reserved disposition. and where he served
in an Office of public favor it was an
honor thrust upon him, but it was al
ways entrusted to safe hands. He served
as alderman from the old Third ward I'M
der the first and original city charter of
Feb. IL, lS49 He took prominent
part in the organization of the Rock Is
land volunteer fire department, and was
for number of years its chief engineer
He leaves with his widow four sons,
Edwin B., ex-mayor of Moline. and
prominent citizen of that city; Curtis B 81,
of this city, guard on the island; Sam
uel 2. and Aid, b. F. Knox, of this city,
the last named having been associated
with his father in business, aud of late
years has had practical charge.
Mr.. Knox was possessed of generous
heart, and as he was beloved by all who
knew him in the pioneer days of western
Illinois, so he was esteemed by all who
came after. and enjoyed his acquaintance.
Mr.. Knox was a member of the society
of Odd Fellows and always took great
deal of interest in the order and every
thing pertaining TO its advancement.
The funeral will be held Saturday. but
the hour has not yet been decided upon.
OTHER DEATHS.
Henry Nickel died at his home, corner
of Eighth avenue and Sixth street. at 8
O'Clock yesterday afternoon aged 75. He
leaves three sons; VIM. Frank and
Charles. The funeral will be held to
morrow morning at Q o'clock from St.
Joseph's church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Hincher have
been called upon to bear the loss of their
five year old son. Arthur, of diphthera,
the death occurring yesterday m orning.
The interment took place at Davenport
today
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
THE LOCAL CEREMONIES.
Completion or the Programme for the
Memorial Day Exercises Mt the
s,ouuty Soldters, Monument.

Completion or the Programme for the
Memorial Day Exercises Mt the
County soldiers Monument.
The Buford post committee in charge
of Memorial day arrangements. comple-
ted the programme of exercises to be
held at the county soldiers monument last
evening. the order of the day as agreed
upon being as follows:
j. Alex Montgomery. marshal of the
day; W. A. Norris and Henry ladders as
sistsnts. The procession will form on
Second avenue at Spencer square at 8 a.
m, right of column resting on Nine
tenth street, and move in the following
order:
Phantom of Police nnder Marshal Phil Miller.
Bleuer's Brass Band.
Mayor and City Council.
Fire Department.
Company A, Sixth Reg. I. N. G., Capt. VIM.
Channon, Commanding,
Civic Societies.
Buford Post G. A. r. Drum Corps
Rock Island Division, Uniformed Rank, X. P,
John Morris Camp, No. 3l5 5.
John Buford Post Women's Relief Corps, No &C.
The column will move:west on Second
avenue to court house square. the various
organizations gathering about the county
soldiers monument. where the following
services will be observed under direction
of Mr.. Oliver Olsen, chairman. and ii. c.
Harris, commander of Buford post:
Song of the school children. the Flag
OF the Free" led by Prof. l. b. Dough-
erty.
Opening prayer by the Rev. Ii. CHAR
shall.
Song by Bowlby's male chorus. "A
Tear for the Comrade that's Gone"
Grafton. by Capt +. e. Heaps, of An
nawan.
Song by the school children, My Ma.
tive Land, led by Prof L. G.. Dougher.
ty.
Remarks by Lieut.. Col Pinckley, com.
handing the department of Illinois Sons
of Veterans.
Song by Bowlby's male chorus. BURY
Them Where They Fall" (Solo and
chorus)
Decoration of a monument to the uu-
known dead, by the Women's Relief
Corps.
Music by Buford post, G. A. R, Drum
Corps.
Biographical Sketch of Major General
John Buford, by Gen. w. A. Schmitt.
Ritual services, G. A. R, conducted by
IL. @. Harris, commander of Buford post;
j. Il. Parks. officer of the day; G. W.
Cue. chaplain.
Dirge-Bleuer's band
Salute by Company A, 9th Reg. l. N.
G.
Prayer by the Rev. J II. Kerr
Song-"America," by BoSlby's male
chorus.
Benediction, by Rev. G. w. Cue.
Marshal of the Day Montgomery de
sires that all civil societies not mentioned
10 the list of those expected are
most cordially invited to participate
10 the procession and in the exercises at
the monument.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
County Buildings.


27-Estate Of Luther H. Barker. De-
position of Walter McRoberts, one of
subscribing witnesses to the second cod
icil to the last will and testament of de-
ceased, taken in open court in proof of
execution of said codicil. Will and cod
icil admitted to probate and ordered res
corded.
Estate of Frances Stuermer. Order of
adoption issued to Gustaf Forester and
Annie Forester. and name of child changed
to Frances Annie Forester.
Estate of Wendell Meier VIII ad.
mitted to probate. Letters iestamentary
issued TO Josepha Meier. Bond waived
by will.
Guardianship of Martin T. Rudgren,
minor. Petition for letters of guardian
ship by Carl Rudgren filed. Bond filed
and approved and letters issued.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
school Directors.

The time is approaching for the annual
election of members of the board of edu-
cation The terms Of President T. II
Thomas and Director W. s. Knowlton,
expire this year, and already there is a
expressed desire that Mr.. Thom>
as. WHO has proved such an excellent
member. combining with rare good judg-
ment a progressive and conservative dis
position, be returned while Mr.. ]. W.
WEIGH, who at one time served faithfully
and ably as member of the board, is also
being talked of with much enthusiasm.
a ticket bearing the names Messrs,
Thomas and WEIGH would be regarded
with the highest favor by all patrons Of
our public schools. The election takes
place on the third Tuesday in June.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
| for the parade tomorrow and the follow

for the parade tomorrow and the follow
ing day.
The catalogue of Augustana college
and theological seminary for 1889 80 has
been issued and shows SO in the theolog
ical department, 81 in the collegiate, 1O4
in the preparatory. 81 in the conservatory
of music and SO in the commercial de-
partment. Twice enrolled 35, total of
286.
Arrangements have been made for deli
egates to the democratic state convention
at Springfield next week in accordance
with which all attending will on presens
tation of certificate signed by the local
ticket agent and the secretary OF the con
vention, return home for one.third
fare. thus making the round trip rate a
fare and third.
At the home of Mr.. VIM. Thompson, in
South Rock Island at 8 O'Clock last even.
ing, Rev. G. W. Cue. of this city, united
in marriage Mr.. Rudolph Dumbeck and
Miss Nina Thompson, in the presence of
about forty relatives. including Mrs. Hoff-
man, of St. Paul, and Mrs. Koch, of Red
Oak, Iowa. sisters of the bride. The
happy and popular young couple re-
ceived many compliments and happy re-
membranes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
MR. HOLMES PLANS
Electricity Assured as a Motive Power
on the TrI-City Car L,Hes, and Taat
Before.Long

The ARGUS is in receipt of letter
from Mr. G. B Holmes, president of
the tri city street railway lines, which
gives assurances to previous statements
appearing in this paper that the company
has practically concluded its arrangement
for the adoption of electricity on the
lines here. This will be done whether
the Rock river water power is bought or
not, and the system will be in operation
by the end of the summer Conductors
will be used on the Moline Il Rock Is-
land lines, and the Third street line in
Davenport, and on the branches, one
man will serve as driver and guardian of
the fare box as now All the lines will
be operated by electricity except the
bridge route, on which horses will be re-
tanned.
The council meets In special session this
evening al the expense of the Holmes
syndicate TO act upon petition for q
fifteen days extension of time as TO when
the Fourth avenue and Elm street routes
shall be in operation. The time stipu-
lated was June /, but an unexpected de-
lay in the arrival of curves and switches
makes it impossible to get the road read Y
by that time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
BRIEFLETS.

Friday will be Memorial day.
Fresh strawberries at c. J. Longs.
Everybody should eat Secsle Flakes.
Chss. Blythe is happy psrent-a son.
A merry man Is he who eats Secale
Flakes.
MIR. J. NJ. Buford is In Chicago on
business.
T. P. Barber, OF Rapids City, was in
the city today.
Is there man so deprsved who has
not for Secale Flakes craved.
Mr.. ]. s. Gilmore returned this morn.
ing from business trip to Omaha.
The driving park will be opened for
the first time tomorrow afternoon.
One can eat them three times a day
and take dish as lunch-Secale Flakes.
Talk about graham gems. they can't
compare with gems made of Secale
Flakes.
The majority of the grocers of the CITY
have agreed to close their stores on Me.
mortal day.
A. ID. Sutton, prominent hotel man of
Detroit, is at the Harper. He may be-
come Lessee of the hotel
A notice to the Red Men of Rock Isl.
and appears elsewhere relative to turning
out on Memorial day.
Wilton NJ Larkim, of Columbus.
Georgia, grand counsellor of the Good
Femplars of that state is stopping in the
city Tor few days.
DIR. j. A. Rutherford, the veterinary
surgeon, has returned to the CITY from
professional trip to Cambridge and Tou>
Ion. and can now be found at his office
Tomorrow the city of Rock Island will
do honor to its volunteer fremen, the
city council having appropriated $500 for
the days jubilee.
The friends of Mr.. Ed. Rogers, of Port
Byron. are mentioning aim as prob able
| candidate for the legislature before the
democratic senatorial convention.
Democratic county convention tomor>
row. The tariff reform league of Roc K
island county will be organized at the
meeting at the Rock Island house in the
| morning.
When you ask for Secale Flakes be
sure you get them, do not let your
grocer give you something he calls just
as good, as Secsle Flakes stands at the
head of ali cereals.
A telephone has been put in the office
of the Rock Island & Milan Railway
company. 1t is number 1895 and is used
by the company as well as by Anderson
q Arnold, coal dealers.
The Dickson estate, comprising thirty
nine lots at Milan was sold last week nv
Mr.. c. L. Walker for about Sc, 700, Mr..
Jos. Fitzpatrick coming into possession
of the homestead for $1,050.
Yesterday afternoons heavy fire loss
was such q forcible demonstration of the
demand for a paid fire department in
| Rock Island, that the sleepy eyed, mar.
row>minded Union omits mention of the
occurrence of the fire entirely this morn
ing.
Property holders and others facing on
Second avenue have decided to join in
cleaning their pavement tonight in front
of their respective business places in or
der that it may present nice appearance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
The second Ward ,aueus.

The Second ward democratic eau Gus
adjourned from Friday evening was held
last night, Ed. Burrill, Jr., acting as
chairman and Henry Burns was secretary.
Delegates to the county convention were
elected as follows: Henry Burns. Ed
ward Bakersfield, Jerry Dirrah Henry
Reticker. Edward Butler. Anton Jansen
and Ed. Burrill, Jr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
No,lce to Gas Consumers.

There will be an additional discount of
% cents per thousand allowed (from
our present rate) on all gas consumed
at any residence where a gas cooking
range is actually in use. thus making the
net rate $3.50 per 1000 IT. The above
to apply only when bills are paid prompt.
ly, and to Deginwith consumption of
June, 1890. W. 81. JUDGE.
Sec'y, Supt. and Treas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
River Rtplets.

The Isaac Shapes, Irene D., Ten Wing
and Pilot went up.
The stage of the water was 50 at
noon; the temperature rs.
The Sam Alice came down with seven
strings of lumber. and the Irene with
eight strings.
The bridge travel yesterday amounted
to: Foot. north, 61S; south. SO
total. 1.22s; teams Dorth, 677;; south,
Ell; Total, 1,34S.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Wendell Meier. deceased.
The undersigned, having been appoint ed ex-
ecutrix OF the last will and testament of Wendell
Meier, late of the county OF Rock Island, state
OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice thst she
viii 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 August
term. on the First Monday in August next al
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-
qGested TO make immediate payment TO the I'M
dersigned
Dated this eth day Of May, A. D., 1890.
2s-diw JOSEPH A. MEIER, Executrix
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Ediinr ARGus.


Rock ISLAND, May est is reported
that the Union reporters went to Cable
for team to pull out the hook and lad
ddr truck and did not get back in time to
get report o. yesterdays fire in this
mornings issue. PROGRESS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
Atteu ton Msmbsr. ofyonn Buford Post!

You are respectfully invited to be at
the G. A. R. hall al $50 a. M Friday,
May 80, 1890, to assist in the ceremonies
of decorating the county soldiers monu-
ment at court house square. By order
of Post Commander 81. G. Hrrris.
J. ALEX MONTGOMERY, Adit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
Red Men.

All members of OSauKee tribe No. IL
are requested to meet at their wigwam on
Friday morning, May 80. to participate
in the decoration services. By order of
the tribe. r E MEYER,
ID. LATER, Sachem
G. of II
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28
Attention A. o. u. w.

All members Of Noble lodge No. l. A.
o. U. W., are requested to assemble at
lodge room, Friday. May 80. at a. IN. to
participate in memorial services.
GEO. ECKERT, Nj. W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Every tissue of the body, every bone,
muscle and organ. is made stronger and
more healthful by the use of Hoods Sar-
saparilla
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Mclntire Bros. have new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Whitman's butter cups and marsh NAL =
lows put up in fancy half pound boxes at
Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Step in to Krell & Maths ice cream
parlor and try dish of the finest and
purest ice cream made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Mint. wintergreen. maple and lemon
wafers-extra fine and fresh-at Krell g.
Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-28

Furnished rooms for rent. Inquire of
Schaab & Wolters.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-20
A Smart Detective.

Sergeant Moser on one occasion saw a
waiter in G cafe at Soho receive and
place in his pocket letter which the de-
tective believed TO be from a criminal a
knowledge Of whose whereabouts he was
anxious TO obtain. He therefore drop
ped his ring on the floor and asked the
man to look for it. Alphonse, expecting
a reward, Immediately went on his
hands and knees, ard while thus en-
gagged Sergeant Moser distracted the let
ter from his pocket and thus obtained
the means Of bringing forger to jus
tice. Who can doubt that this was a
perfectly justifable act? Buff, instead,
Sergeant Moser had suborned another
person to steal for reward, and without
telling him the object in view, he would
most assuredly have acted very wrongly.
Spectator.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-20
Hindsight in Excess.

"The most remarkable case Of hind
sight ever came across" said the old
railroad superintendent, occurred on
my division several years ago. A young
man named Brown was operator at a
way station about ten miles this side Of
Alliance. He was a good boy all over,
and had my eye on him for promotion.
But one winters night, after ordering a
freight train to come west, he let No. 10
passenger express go east. How he made
the blunder he never could explain.
"On a single track road nothing under
heaven could prevent wreck, and
Brown realized that before the rear
lights of the passenger train were out Of
sight. Most men would have lost their
heads at the thought, but Brown didn't.
He remained at his instrument and tele-
graphed me as fellows, Send wrecking
train at once; trains 10 and 81 in COLI
SION
II went out with the wrecking train
at once, picked up Brown on the way,
and found bad smashup, sure enough
though the engineers Of both trains had
sighted each other in time to avert a
frightful catastrophe. Of course / had
to discharge Brown. but if his foresight
had been equal to his hindsight what
splendid railroader he would have made"
Chicago Special Press Bureau.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-20

nicely. She pinned the wooden legs or
the target with great care four success
sive times. She pinned the wooden top
Of the target once, and all the ladies
looked at each other. Then she began
some fancy shooting at the white, which
if you hit it counts exactly one point.
She put five arrows into the white
It was wonderful archery; but, seeing
that her business was TO make "golds'
and win the bracelet, Barr-Saggott turned
delicate green like young water grass.
Next she shot over the target twice, then
wide to the left twice-always with the
same deliberation-while a chilly hush
fell over the company, and Mrs. Beighton
took out her handkerchief Then Kitty
shot at the ground in front Of the target
and split several arrows. Then she made
red-or even points-just to show
what she could do if she liked, and she
finished up her amazing performance
with some more fancy shooting at the
target supports. Here is Miss Beigh-
tons score as it was pricked off:
Total Total
OOllA rNcu DUE DICK W ElIe k1ltS SCOfe-
o o s %
Barr-Saggott looked as if the last few
arrow heads had been driven into his
legs instead of the targets, and the deep
stiffness was broken by a little snubby,
mottled, half grown girl saying in
shrin voice of triumph, Then I've
won't"
Mrs. Beighton did her best to bear up;
but she wept in the presence of the
people. No training could help her
through such a disappointment. Kitty
unstrung her bow with vicious jerk,
and went hack to her place, while Barr
Saggott was trying to pretend that he
enjoyed swapping the barcelet on the
snubby girls raw, red wrist. 1t was an
awkward scene-most awkward. Every
enc tried to depart in body and leave
Kitty to the mercy of her mamma
But Cubbon took her away instead,
and-the rest is not worth prifting.-
Rudyard Kipling.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-20
CUPID'S ARROWS.

Once upon time there lived at Simla
q very pretty girl, the daughter of a poor
but honest district and sessions judge.
She was good girl, but could not help
knowing her power and using it Her
mamma was very anxious about her
daughters future, as all good mammas
should be.
When man is a commissioner and a
bachelor, and has the right Of wearing
open work jam tart jewels in gold and
enamel on his clothes, and of going
through door before every one except
a member of council. a lieutenant gov
ernor or a viceroy, he Is worth marry
ing. At least that is what ladies say
There was a commissioner In Simla in
those DAYS who was and wore and did
all l hsye said, he was plain man
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-20
THE oiLGNT LIFE.


We lead two lives-the Outward seeming far.
And full Of smiles that on the surface lie;
The other spent in many 4 silent prayer,
With thoughts and feelings hidden from the eya
The weary. weary hours Of mental pain.
Unspoken yearnings for the dear ones gone.
The wishes half defined, Jet crushed again,
Make up the silent life we lead alone.
And happy visions we may never show
Gid all the silent life with sweet romance;
That they viii fade like sunsets clouds We know,
Yet life seems brighter for each stolen glance.
This silent life-we little reck its power
To strengthen us for either good or i'll.
Whether we train our thoughts like birds 70 soar
Or let them wander whereSo' er they will
This silent life not those we love may share,
Though day by day we strive TO draw them
close;
Our secret chamber-none may enter there,
Save that one eye that never seeks repose.
And il beneath that eye we DO not quail
Though all the world may turn from US aside.
We own a secret power that shall prevail
When every motive Of our life is tried.
-SomerviIls Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-20
DIR. EaImaSe's Last Cigar.

LILY last cigar was smoked at o'clock
one Sabbath morning in my western
home. l had smoked three or four CT
gars since tea. 1 wrote my sermons
then, and thought could gather fresh
Inspiration with every fresh cigar.
Ny hand trembled as 1 finished my
work, and when book fell /. started as
if a pistol had been fired. The cracking
OF my boots, so great was the nervous
Strain upon me AS went down the
stairs, made my hair stand on end. |
could not sleep that night, and resolved
that 1 would give up smoking and end
the sin of night study.
kept my promise, and then overheard
went tea and coffee. Perhaps some may
be better for smoking, but think there
would be many sick headaches less with
out it.
Ny first cigar made me desperately
sick; after l smoked my last cigar | be-
came gioriously well, the world became
more attractive, and a new life opened
out before NET. De Witt Talmage in
New York Journal