Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-02
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after.
Gen. T. J. Henderson was registered a
the Harper last night. He was on hi
way to Albany where he was billed t.
speak today.
The ladie, and active Turner'S live {
private dancing party at Turner hall or
Saturday evening in honor OF Jacot
Rettich.
The meeting of the Third ward demo
Gratis at Turner hall tonight should bt
largely attended, as business OF impor
lance is to come before the meeting.
Judge Peasants left last night for the
bedside of her son, George. at St. Louis
the gratifying news hiss been received
today that be is somewhat improved,
however
Manager Montrose has arranged for q
repetition of last Sundays balloon race,
between Miss Bcss May and Prof
LOOMS at Vandruffs island next Sum
day.
Alfred Dauber. son of Aid. Dauber,
has taken position at Thomas drug
store. succeeding Oscar Appelquist. who
goes to Chicago to college the middle of
the month.
AlOwens leaves today for Streator. and
will accompany the special train from
that place to attend the Meyer-McAuliffe
fight at New Orleans. He will also take
in both the other fights.
You can get at Longs tomorrow.
sweet potatoes, egg plants. celery. Usage,
little gem and watermelons. grapes,
peaches, bananas, and full supply of
home grown vegetables.
Edgar NJ. Johnson, an employee of
the c.. B. & Q. road, fell from a car
upon which he was climbing. in the %"
yards last night, sustaining injuries
which though not severe will disable him
for some time.
The Moline republicans with the aid of
a number from Rock Island, got up q
rally last night at which Hon. w. E
Mason of Chicago talked consolation at
the Auditorium. Mason is an exceed
ingly clever hand at making the best of
things.
The republican congressional commit
tee met at Monmouth yesterday and Or
ganized by electing James F. Crawford OF
Hancock, chsirman. aud r. s. Patton of
Warren, secretary. AS Col. Marsh was
not present not much planning for the
was done.
The Countess Magri combination ar
rived In the city this morning on the
steamer Verne Swain, and the count and
countess were driven to the Rock Island
b ouse in their miniature carriage. This
afternoon they gave a matinee perform
ance to the little folks, and there is per-
Torrance alec tonight.
The Milwaukee passenger leaving here
at 6 As this morning was delayed about
As minutes by engine 224, 10 charge of
Engineer Bliss, spreading the rails at a
switch in the c, r. l. s. P yards. and
derailing the engine, baggage Car and
front trucks of the smoker. They were
pulled on again in short order. and but
little delay was caused in consequence.
The city council at its adjourned SEES
sion last evening formally accepted the
new Holly pump at the waterw orks, and
authorized the formulation of an ordi
nance providing for uniform system of
Of permanent sidewalk improvements in
all sections of the city, the city attorney
to draft the same and present it to the
council st its next session, an exceedingly
good move
Negotiations have been practically
completed whereby E. J. Sommers pur
chases the grocery business of j. s. Oar
rah at the corner of Third avenue and
Twelfth street, and will take possession
in about two weeks. Mr.. Sommers was
engaged several years in the same line of
business with the late Louis May, and is
amply qualified to look after the bust
ness in every detail. He is young and
and having the advantage of
large acquaintance throughout the city
he has every assurance OF success. Mr..
Darrah will retire from business pursuits.