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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16

The town marshal of Dallas, Ca,
named Manning Philips, was shot
and killed on July 18th by B. +.
Matthews. Phillips summoned
Mathews to appear at the Mayors
court on a certain charge when
Mathews got to disputing with him
about not summoning another also
to appear. From that Mathews be-
gan to shoot which resulted in the
death Of the marshal. The people
of the town feelindignant and regard
it as case of cold blooded murder.
Phillips was highly respected and
leaves wife and three children be-
reaved on account of his untimely
death.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16
No Time To SSothe Her Own Baby.

Nurse (to fashionable mother). THE
baby is very restless, nam. can't do
anything with her.
F. M.-She's teething / suppose.
N.-Yes' m. l think if you was to take
Ter in your arms little while it might
soothe her.
F. MI? Impossible. / haven't time
to spare. am just making ready to at
tend meeting Of the Society for the Pro~
vention of Cruelty to Animals. Give baby
some Of DR.. Bgger's Huckleberry Cordial
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIye.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions and positively
cures piles, or no pay required 1t il
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded Price % cents per box
For sale by D Malone.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16

pull house down, but it takes wise man
to build one. An idiot can cut tree from
its roots, but it calls for the wisdom and
power of God to plant and rear it. AND
they laughed to scorn" Such will find,
when too late, that the power and love and
goodness, laughed to scorn," will be the
instrument of their greater condemnation.
The Methodist church was pretty we'll
filled last Sabbath with earnest hearers.
The morning theme seemed to have some
special attraction. The subject was, The
Rent Veil. "And behold the veil of the
temple was rent in twain from the top 10
the bottom" There are not many congre
cations, If single one, that surpasses this
one, in culture, social. moral and religious
worth. It's represented by the leading
mechanics, merchants, lawyers and doctors
in our little city We have frequently
heard the pastor say that he had never
ministed to more appreciative congrega>
,ion.
The Methodist prayer meetings are be-
ing led from week to week by laymen.
There are not many charges so formed in
the way OF working laymen.
Mr.. John Grifis, of Waco Texas, a
member of the Marietta Methodist church
nearly life time ago, was "a worshiper with
his old friends last Sunday.
Mr.. W. l.. Sessions is off on a short rest.
His co-workers in church and Sunday
School miss him very much-his pastor
more than they all
Rev Mr.. Perry filled the pulpit last Sab,
bath at the Presbyterian Church ably and
well. The congregations and services
were good throughout the day. At close
of the morning service, the congregation
with great unanimity called to the pastor
ate Rev. J. 81. Herbener, of Thomasville
Mr.. 81. is yonng man of much promi
nence and ability. He has filled the
Townsville charge for six years, being hi
first and only pastorate. Some months
ago he was called by the Griffin church
but the Presbytery refused It's consent fol
him to make the change. He has a wife
and one child. We hope he will accep
the call to our city.
The Presbyterian Christian Endeayol
/ Society will meet this week at Mr.. B r.
Legg's home
Rev. Mr.. Rees filed the Episcopal pull
pit on Sabbath last The Rector. Rev. G.
T. A. Pise, was in Atlanta and filed the
pulpitot ST, Lukes church.
Our Baptist friends had good day Sun.
day. The preaching was of high order
the pastor, Mr.. Wynne, going even beyond
his usual efforts Congregations about
as usual The prayer meetings OF thi,
charge are growing. The Young Folks
Working Society will meet this week a.
Mr.. A.. M. Dobbs' residence.
Rev. Mr.. Manget returned from Acwortl
after morning. sermon and preached a
Union Chapel in the afternoon.
The Methods; Christian Endeavor So
ciety will meet at Mr.. D. F. McClatchy'
Friday night.
If the city pastors will join with us i
the matter, we would gladly give tn
themes for the coming Sabbath. The sue
gestion has been made by friend who
alive to all the interests of practical relig
ion. Let US have the coming Sabbath sui
jects after this week.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16

Randall Pope, the retired druggist OF
Madison, Fla. says P. P. P. is the best al
terative In the market, and he has handled
and sold all the sarsaparillas and blood
medicines that were advertised.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16

Dr.. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial is a
sure cure for all bowel troubles. For sale
by all dealers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16

First Fisherman-What kind of
haul did you have to day?
Second Fisherman-Alco-hol!
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-07-16
STATE NEWS.
GulIed and Condensed from eur Elk.
changes.

Crops are very promising through.
out Georgia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
CITY CHAT.

Seventeen pounds of C sugar for 81 a,
Mays.
Mr.. l. Meizler, of Rural, was in the
city today.
Sixteen pounds of graduated sugar
for 81 at Mays.
County Supt. c. B. Marshall is again
able to be out and at his office.
Try the Msyflower backing powder
one pound can at 25 cents at Mays.
The grand jury will at least Investigate
the recent prize fight. occurring in the
Moline Y. NJ. G. A. building and may find
some true bills. so il Is said.
Mr.. John Patterson. foreman of the
Graham cotton mill. received two lovely
New Years presents from the girls in the
spinning and card rooms
News comes from Wichita Falls. Texas,
that Mr.. and Mrs. Chss Parker are the
proud parents of young son. He will
probably be named Willis Sullivan Par
ker.
A. W. Hobart. of Minneapolis, has ar
rived TO remain yeir with his his uncle,
DIR. Paul. and take q course OF medical
study under his direction.
N. E. Rice. superintendent of agents
of the northwest for Kunkel Bros. pub
fishers of Kuukel's Musical Review. was
in tie city today and called at the ARGUS
office.
Hon. George W. Vinton, Of Moline,
left for Springfield yesterday morning.
He has engaged quarters al - Leland
hotel. where he will be pleas So, all
his Twenty-frst district friends when they
visit the state capital.
Conductor ]. ]. Sullivan. of the Pan
handle road. with headquarters at Wichita
Falls. Texas. has returned after peas
ant visit to his old friends here. lie was
accompanied by Dir. Ben Chsmberlin. late
of the Rock Island road.
The first session OF the Rock Island
night school was held last evening 10 the
Wide-Awske hose house, corner of Second
avenue and Fourteenth street Elk Coun-
ty Supt. ]. II. Southwell has charge as
sisted by Principal L. &. Dougherty of
school No. l. Thirty-six pupils were
enrolled.
There was very pleasant little sur
prise party last evening on Mrs. Lieut.
Bell. who is visiting ct the home OF her
parents. Capt. and Mrs. T. j. Bufcrd. A
number Of ladies in the neighborhood
knowing 1t was Mrs. Bells tenth we'd
ding anniversary, made the occasion q
happy one by informally calling upon her
and presenting her with number OF APP
propriate gifts. Refreshments were served
and all enjoyed the affair greatly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
The Minister'S Meeting.

The Tri-City Ministerial union held an
interesting meeting in the psrlors of the
Y. NJ. C. A. at Moline yesterday. The
Rev. A. NJ. Stocking read a paper on
THE True Revival, its Need and Con.
ditions." Discussion of the paper was
participated in by nearly all present. The
discussion developed that those who had
most experience with revival work were
most favorably inclined thereto. The
Revs. Little and Cue were appointed to
act on the executive committee in the alb
sence of the regular members, to arrange
the programme for the next meeting.
The next meeting will be held in this
city the first Monday in March. Sub.
jects: THE Messiah from the Jewish
Standpoint" Rabbi Samuel Freuder,
Davenport: The Relation of the Oh urct
TO the Children" C. E. Taylor. Roct Isl,
and
A committee consisting OF Messrs. C.
L. Morgan, W. S. Marquis and G. W
Snider was appointed to arrange for pub.
lie meetings to consider the Sunday clos,
ing movement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
FOR SUNDAY REST.

The Big Labor Meeting at Davenport
sunday-speeehes ana iResoiu-
tfons.
The meeting held In G. A. R. hall at
Davenport Sunday 10 the interest of Sum
day suspension of business was presided
over by DR.. G. T. Lindley, vice,presi-
dent of the Tri-City Labor Congress. IN
der whose auspices the meeting was held.
The Times says the attendance was large
and much interest was manifested. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Mandolin Quar-
tette and several either selections were
given by Prof. John Stohle.
The programme was carried out as
printed with the exception of the "mer-
chants plea for Sunday closing" the
merchant failing to put in an appearance.
but instead MI j. B. Dsnforth
made an address.
The clerks plea was by Mr.. T. F. La
Velle. of the new London clothing house
in Rock Island. 1t was an earnest and
eloquent plea and he reviewed educs-
tionsl matters which demand considerable
attention. The plea of the liberal Ger
man was by Mr.. Crsmer. the well known
cabinet maker. 1t was an off-hsnd talk
in German. The physicians plea by DIR.
C. T. Liudley. who paid special stress to
physiological and scientific reasons why
there should be evening rest and rest one
day in seven.
The following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
Resolped, That we again ask all the
clothing. boot and shoe and grocery mer.
chants to close their places of business al
$3.50 p. m. Saturday excepted. thereby
giving the clerks an opportunity for self
| improvement, and we also ask that they
close on Sunday. thereby giving the clerks
d day of rest.
Resolued, That we most heartily thank
the merchants who have granted thess
humane measures and hope others vii
follow their good example.
1t is proposed to push this matter and
meetings will be held at vsrions hall.
throughout the cities of Davenport. Roci
Island and Moline. and the next regular
mass meeting will be held in Rock island
| Sunday, Jan. 18th
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
LAB0R'S HOME.

Negotiations Practically Closed tor
the Property mt the Corner or Tive a..
tieth and Fourth Avenue.
The Rock Island Industrial Home asso-
citation has practically concluded negoii,
atoms for the purchase of the Gordon
property at the corner of Twentiet ID
street and Fourth avenue. The consii-
Grafton is 5000 for the lot of 6Oxl5O
and large brick building, which the ssso
citation thinks can be utilized with remod.
cling until the organization has funds sd-
equate to erect a new building There is
some dispute as to who shall pay the taxes
but the present owner will likely do this,
thus leaving the Home association to &C.
fray the cost of paving the Twentieth
street and the Fourth avenue sides. The
association will agree to pay the expeu-
ses of both these improvements. The
association has 10 its treasury the So, 600
necessary to pay for the lot and building,
but has yet to raise the necessary funds
TO pay for the paving, the alteration of
the building. etc. In order to do this it
has been decided to hold one of its pop
ulsr fairs next month
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
A NUMERICAL FAMILY.
rhs I,scnious Idea of IA Happy and
Frequent Father.

chs I,scnious Idea Of IA Happy and
Frequent Father.
DO You not find in Tennessee many
Iue.r Christian names" gentleman
lshed OF a friend who had just returned
from a visit among the hills
Yes, for Chri.sian names-or rather
IN tins case gwen names, for some Of
them are decidedly unchristisn-have
been OF interest to me. found Just this
side of Bear Wallow young fellow
named Longdistille1 Peterson. and lit
tie further on fell in with gentleman
uaIned Atwood Jones. Mr.. Atwood
Jones was a circuit rider. he informed
me, and h. asked me to stop at small
log church and hear him preach. did
so, and must say that Allwools sermon
was more than yard wide. One after
noon stopped at n house and addressed
a young fellow who sat on the fence:
WHO lives here?
1--WE do
"'Yes. but who are we?
Pap. muir an the rest NV us
Just then a man came ont, and as
he approached said: Six, git down often
that fence an hep Four chop some wood.
Stranger addressing me. won't You git
DOWN. AS ] was much in need of rest /
dismounted. The man yelled, Come
here, Seven, an take the strangers hoss.
Il was conducted into the house, and
in that cordial manner, the peculiar
social property of southern backwoods-
men, was urged to make myself at home.
Ny hosts name was Beasley and he was
KIN to old Ham BlelsOe that lived in
middle Tennessy neIr brakes creek
summers Mrs. Beasley moved a lot of
clothes she had hung in front of the fire.
kicked a cat, spanked with a shovel an
enormous brindle dog AID told me to
feel easy, for she would get a snack to
eat after awhile. | had never seen so
many children belonging to one family.
Look which way might, i caught sight
of dirty faces and tow heads.
"'You have quite a family said to
Mr.. Bessley.
'Ruther. hut we live in er big neigh
borhood whar we've all got room.
- i should think that you would have
found some trouble in selecting names
for all of your children
IL didn't, though. | know that a
great many folks have had trouble in
that way. an was determined to steer
crar nv it, so l 'dopted a rule, an when
the fust chile was born we called him
One. The next was named Two. the
next Three, an so on. Wv. it worked
like n charm, an we didn't have n bit
NV trouble. would advise everybody
10 'dopt the rule. One is married to q
sOrter SLOUGH NV a woman. an lives
down yan on the branch. Two is a hos
trader. All the rest air at home. Three
thar turning to n blushing girl. is old
anuff to git married. Eight, don't stan
so clOst to the fire. you'll scorch yer
britchcs. Muir. make Nine an Eleven
behave tharselves. Twelve. 20 on now
an rock the cradle. fur don't YOU hear
Sixteen erwin?
Yes, 1t was a very large family. and
| don't know how Mr.. Beasley could
have managed had he not adopted tn.
numerical system --Arkansaw Trav
eler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
The hevivaIs.

The revival meetings at the lfaited
Presby terrain church opened last night
very encoursglnglY. Evangelist Stewart
preached an excellent sermon. max iug
very good impression. These me stings
are not for United Presbyterians only
but for everybody. hence the public is
invited. Preaching this evening al 7:3O.
The Christian church was packed again
last night. and great interest was shown
by the whole audience. This meeting
will have to be moved to more commo-
dious quarters as people are turned away.
There were several who began last night
A number were baptIzed at the close.
The subject tonight will be Christ, the
Revelation of G sd-the Way to He sven."
There will be gospe. meetings at the
FIRST Baptist church every evening ex-
cept Saturday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
AGAIN DEFERRED.
The sale OF the Rock Island and MI
laa Kead Postponsd Until This Ar

The sale OF the Rock Island and MI
Iaa Road Possponsd Until This Ar
ternoen.
The sale by Receiver Hsss, of the Rock
Island and Milan road advertised to occur
at the court house this morning did not
come of. Mr.. Hsss got as far along in
the proceedings as to read the notice Of
sale to small assemblsge and to ask for
bids. but none being forthcoming he sd-
journed the sale until this afternoon at
o'clock. Among the prospective bid
ders were Messrs. Landerbach and Adams
of Chicago. They are desirious of pur-
chasing the road independent of the Chi.
csgo syndicate. owning the other line in
the tri-cities. but wish to operate i. in
connection with the same. It Ia under
stood that a local stockholder is also
ready to bid high for the road when the
time comes.
The Rock Island & Milan road was
built in 1882 at cost of $40. 900, that
being the capital stock Of the
company. The late Bailey Daven-
port was the first president Of the
company. position he held up to
the time of his death. The road after
ward absorbed S45. 600 in addition to the
amount of the original investment.
Mr.. E. ii. GuYer was the first
secretary Of the company. Mr.. z.
W. Hurst sfterward succeeding TO the
position on Mr.. Guyer's resignation aud
retaining it until the reorganization of
the company few months ago. when
Maj. II. C. Connolly was elected presi-
dent and ]. NJ. Buford. secretary. At
the May term of the circuit court. Mr..
Fred Hsss was appointed receiver of the
company by Judge Glenn. The COM
pany has seven miles of track. two
motors and dozen cara. Mr.. Dsven-
port originally had but 80 shares of stock
IN the road. but at the time OF his death
he owned 81 out of the 400
The road if properly managed, especial
ly il run in connection with the rest of
the tri-city system. would no doubt prove
valuable investment.
This morning before the opening of
the sale. Richard Msnsill transferred TO
VIM Jackson the right aud title 10
piece of land through which the road
passes near the watch tower, which will
enable the purchaser to have an unob-
structed title TO the entire RICH, of way
Of the road.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06

Holmes Popularity With MS Wen.
The Chicago Inter Ocean SAYS the en-
ployes of the Chicago City Railway COM
pany have espoused the cause of their
superintendent. G. B. Holmes, and if
nothing prevents. will shortly issue q
manifesto protesting against his removal.
The suggested retirement of Mr.. Holmes
has occupied much Of the thought of the
men since the removal intention of the
directors became public property. and
they have also been making provisions
against any painful surprise that may be
in store for them. They believe that
Baron Yerkes is at the bottom of the
trouble. and that IL Holmes is ousted a
plan Is on foot to reduce their wages.
Nothing can be done until after the an
nual meeting which &C ours on the 14th Of
the month.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
Blew Out Hts Brains.

News comes from Peoria OF the suicide
there last evening of William ]. Sclroe-
der, formerly of this city, and aged twen.
ty-three, and WHO .or eleven months had
been employed as driver by the I nited
States Express company in that city i.
The deceased was worried to death over
his inability to pay his debts.
The unfortunate young man left Rock
Island for Peoria, Feb. l, last. he had
then been in the employ of the United
States company here SIX months, pre- vious
to which he had served year and half
as driver for the American Express COM
psny. His father and brother left for
Peoria this afternoon and will return
with the remains.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06

Wagg-l see Won are advertising fine
line of walking gloves should like TO
see them.
Haberdasher-Yes. sir; here they are.
rs fine line of walking gloves as ever
came into the market.
Wagg-Yes. the gloves look all right:
sut what l want is TO 80 then. 49,
Fla berdasher-See here,
II you want to see tho glove
You can do il for dollar and Eft
q pair. and N you haven't got the
the best thing You can see walk aruuis.-
here Is voursef.-Boston Courier.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06

9VnS VI Stat tu0tF NEWLY
Elected Officers.
The installation ceremonies of Buford
post 243. G.. A. R. Of the Woman's
Relief Corps and of Morris camp Of Sons
of Veterans at g. A. R. hall last evening.
were attended by large number of vet,
erans. their families and friends, Graham
post, of Moline, Wentz post of Daven.
port. sending large delegations. The
exercises opened with PRAYER by Rev. g.
W. Cue. MAJ, H. C. Connolly acted az
installing officer of
BUFoRD pest.
the new officers being:
Commander--E. Wilcher.
s. V. CIV A. Morris.
j. V. C.-S. b. Hendren.
Adjutant-J. A. Montgomery.
Surgeon-Dr. Craig.
Chsplsin-Rev. G. w. Cue.
Quartermaster-W. p. Quayle.
Officer of the Day-B. Nj Ellis.
Officer of the Guard. A. Larkin.
| s. Al. G. Hemenway.
o. NJ. S.-W. P. Cochran.
Col. Bracket officisted in the installs-
ton exercises OF the
woNEN's RELIEF CORPS.
The officers elected were:
President Mrs Silia Hemen way.
v. P Mrs. Georgia Bixby.
! j. V. P.--Mrs Rhoda Ellis.
Secretsry-Mrs Fl G Harris.
Treasurer-Mrs ] Norris
Chsplain-Mrs Mary Wilcher.
Conductor-Mrs Louisa johnson.
Guard-Mrs Rose Cochran.
Assistant Conductor-Mrs NJ Cameron.
Assistant Gusrd-Mrs Jennie Hamaker.
THE SONS OF VETERANS
officers-elect were installed by Past Capt.
j. B. Ladders and were as follows
Captain Henry ladders.
L,eutenaut-W A Norris.
Second Lieutensnt-John Campbell
Camp Committee-W A Norris. Ben
Rinck and Jacob Rugh
Chaplain-F c. Hemenway.
First Sergeant-N B Els.
Qusrtermaster Sergesnt-C j Searle
Color Sergesnt-W F Rinck
) rgeant of the Guard-John Ransom.
Principal Musician-F Fisher.
Camp Guard-J Darrsh
Bleuer's band furnished the music, a
feature being an xylophone solo by Mr..
Robt. Bleuer. A fine supper was served
and speeches made by Rev Gilman Park
er of Moline, and Comrade Masterson
1t was an occasion long to be remern-
bered by all present.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
cOUNrY BUILDING
TRANSFERS .

5-Abram Prick TO Carrie F. Frick. lot
8, =. II. 1w, $500.
Christian Schumacher to Manill Smith,
lots and Q. block 10. original town of
Hampton, 800.
Edgewood Club Stable to l.. s. kcCsbe,
west lot /, block L. Edgewooi Park
addition to Rock Island, 1000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06
SAVE THIS.
Aud Wait Unsn Thursday. Jan D. at o
O'clock .. n.


Aud Wait Unsii Thursday. Jaa .. as o
O'Clock .. n.
One of the lsrges. clothing houses in
Chicago has failed for el65,0cO The
stock is to be brought TO Davenport, by
order Of the court. and closed out by q
well known 6rm IN ten days. 10 conse-
quence of this great failure the immense
building 200 Brady. between Second and
Third streets. formerly occupied by the
American Express company, has been
hired BY the assignee expressly for this
great sale. The entire building will re-
main closed until Thursday. Jan. 8. at
8 o. m, when this great sale will begin.
Below we quote few prices in order TO
show what extraordinary bargains will be
offered. Mems heavy winter overcoats,
e3.74. positively worth SIS. We allow
you TO keep this coat home, and If not
soiled return the same any time aud we
hereby agree to return the % "a. A fine
overcost in meltone. kerseys, chiuchill4s
aud q hundred different styles. $6 90
This coat Is positively worth $50. You
may keep this coat home and II you do
not think il worth $40. You may return
the same. and we hereby agree 10 return
the 90 80. Mems foe dress suits for
80 "a. positively worth SIS. On this suit
you have the same privilege ss on the
overcoat. Mems fine cloth pants, CSC,
positively worth $3.50. You may keep
them home. and IL not worth "a 80 return
the same during this sale and your money
will be refunded. Boys suits. 81: posi-
lively worth $3.50. Knee pants. II
cents; worth 81. Hats. 20 cents: worth
f3 so. Suspenders. 10 cents: worth 30.
Socks. underwear and q thousand other
articles we have not space to mention.
IL will pay you to come 100 miles to visit
this great wholesale stock at retail. Re-
member. everything sold as advertised.
You cannot afford to miss il IL you value
money. Cut this out and bring it with
you. Sale begins Thursday. Jan. 8 at o
q. m, in the building 206 Brady. between
Second and Third streets, formerly occu-
pied by the American Express company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-06

Don't say there is no help for catarrh.
hay fever and cold In head, since thous-
ands testify that Elyis Cream Balm has
entirely cured them II supersedes the
dangerous use OF liquids and snuffs. Il
IL easily applied into the nostrils and
gives relief at once. Price soc.