Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-22


Indios tions are that this years Daven-
port river carnival will be one of the
most brilliant spectscles ever seen in the
Mississippi valley, not excluding the IA
nous ST Louis Veiied Prophet pageant
AID he New Orleans winter Msrdi Gras
festivities.
A day or two ago Mrs. William Rupge,
residing on Ninth street. became de-
spondent and attempted suicide by swal-
lowing dose of corrosive sublimate.
Medical aid was Immediately summoned,
and antidotes administered, and the lady
has now entirely recovered.
A party of about 40 from this city and
Davenport chartered the steamer Freddie
last evening for trip down the river
Notwithstanding that the weather was
somewhat cool for boat ride. the party
managed to make themselves comfortable
and an exceedingly pleasant time was
had by all.
Marvin Besrdsley while working on 8
barn. at his home on First avenue, this
morning in some way lost his footing al d
fell to the ground distance of 90 feet
He struck squarely upon his feet and
aside from very severe shock he was
not otherwise injured.
Postn aster Wells has received notice
from the postoffice department with re-
gard to thu sub-postoffice station at Elm
street, asking for statistics of population
and probable expense, and stating that if
the expense involved is not excessive the
convenience will be granted. The new
postoffice will be located in Schroeder's
grocery, if approved.
J. NJ. Buford and wife have returned
from their delightful trip to Colorado
Springs, danitsu. Denver, and Pixies Peak.
MIR. and Mrs. Buford were accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Cable The lat
tiers son, Hiram, is vice president and
general man ager of the Pixies Peak rail-
way. and is getting along finely in the
business world.
The street car company is dilatorv
about rs Using its track along Second
avenue n plsces where it has Sunk
There is very little of this work to he
done. ant ioasmuch as the city has man
Strengthening out the other depressions,
there would be a saving all around in
haying this matter attended 10 without
delay, just as there would if that objec-
tionaele piece Of track on Seventeenth
street had been taken out while the street
WAS torn up for putting in the curves con-
Meeting the Second avenue tracks with
the Milan line.
The Moline Dispa tch says: "a nun.
Der Of Moline people started yesterday
for the csmp meeting grounds. but ar,
rived in Milan VIII en- it was raining heay-
ily. Finding that they would have to
wade through the mud for long distance
between the end of the street car line.
and the point from which the hack
starts, abandoned their purpose and
returned on the same car from Milan.
All this will be saved when the camp
grounds are located convenient to all
near the Watch tower.
The sixth annu al reunion of the Ninth
Illinois Cavalry Veterans association,
which was composed nearly entirely of
Illinois companies. with two only from
Indiana, IS to be held at Valparaiso.
Ind, Sept. and TO- 1t will also be the
Both anniversary of the organic alton Of
the regin emit, which it will be remember.
ed met in Rock Island few years ago,
at which time Col. II. B. Burgh. of this
city, was president. An invitation is
also extended to the Second Iowa cavalry
with which the Ninth Illinois was closely
allied during the war, to join in the re-
union at Valparaiso.
Prof. W. R. Gould returned last eye>
ming from Keiihsbnrg where at $50
Thursday afternoon he made what might
be termed daredevil" lump. Hemade
the ascension 800 feet in balloon with a
hole in it. 81 foot rip being made as the
air ship started. The leap however was
a success, MIR. Gould landing in bed of
roses in yard d short distance from the
starting point aud the aeronaut was pre-
sented with bouquet of roses before leav-
ing the premises. Mr. Gould was de-
tanned after his feat 10 prosecute scamp
who cut one of his guy lines while his
balloon was being inflated. The mis-
creant was fined to the full extent of the
law, S25 and costs. Prof Eddy, OF
Quincy, assisted Prof. Gould in getting
the balloon in shape. Messrs Gould and
E Idly will give balloon race at Keiths-
burg Sept 6.
B. Birkenfeld offers for sale his entire
stock of books, stationery, confectionery