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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
DEMAND GOOD WALKS.
Other Cities in the Same Predicament as
Rock Island

Rock Island
The question of solid and passible
sidewalks is mooted question in
other cities besides Rock Island.
The subject is being seriously agi-
tated in Davenport. Quincy and else
where. 1t is a matter in which all
citizens of municipality are inter-
ested, because the poor and rich
alike are affected With smooth.
paved streets the demand for good
walks is accelerated. The city coun-
ell OF Quincy has passed n general
sidewalk ordinance which looks to
the Improvement of all defective
walks. and the Quincy Herald thus
treats of the matter:
Our first parents walked about in
the mud; they were also barefooted.
But that was 4 great many wears
ago. Since then civilized man has
developed an appetite for hard walks
and shoes. Some of our supposedly
civilized denizens of Quincy, how
ever, seem to be under the impress
sion that this is still the mud era.
They have that idea SO firmly fixed
that nothing short of a municipal
enactment can educate them. They
plod through a sidewalkless mud and
dust in front OF their dwellings, and
expect others to do the same. But
the wise board of aldermen have
come to the decision that the people
must b. educated. and have started
! sidewalk school. 1t is hard to
bring the savage to a state of civil
zation. and there will be many a bit
ter oh ection before the anti-walk
habit, 50 firmly implanted, can be
eliminated from their minds. But it
will come in time. Elsewhere appears
the lesson given out by the commit
tee last night. 1t is entitled First
| Steps in Sidewalks, or Easy Pointers
for Beginners" 1t will be studied
by the pupils with considerable in
terest. Other lessons will rapidly
follow, until in time even the most
backward viii know the value ot
Sidewa Ks and learn to use them Just
a tluently As the mud.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
THE LAST SUMMONS.
Mrs. Charles Buncher Dies After Many
Months Suffering.

Months Suffering.
Mrs. Charles Buncher died at her
home, $50 Twenty third street, at II
O'Clock this morning. after 16
months suffering from cancer of the
stomach. Her maiden name was
Mary Sass. She was born at New
Brandenburg in the Duchy of Meek
lenburg, May l, 1S47, and came to
America when only seven years of
age. In crossing the ocean her par
ents were attacked with that fatal
malady cholera, and died, as also did
her Younger brother. She WAS then
adopted by merchant tailor, Capt.
Tobin. In 1864 she was married to
Charles Buncher in Rock Island. and
from thence until 1873. when her
husband died, they were engaged in
the butcher business.
Mrs. Burcher had four children.
two of whom are dead. The others
are Charles, the proprietor of the
Spencer square grocery. and Mrs.
August Bruett. The funeral will oc-
, cur from the late residence Thursday
, afternoon at O'Clock. Mrs. Bunch
er was beloved by all who knew her
for her kind and loving disposition,
and the family have many friends
who will sympathize with them in
their bereavement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
Local Worlds Fair Visitors.

John Stroehle and wife have re-
turned from the fair.
The following people left Rock Isl
and today to attend the Worlds fair:
j. NJ. Buford. :. :. Davis. Mrs. Rob
ert Wi lerton. Miss Cora StrOehle. Il.
MansilI. Judge Lucian Adams and
Conductor and Mrs. Newhall. The
latter viii visit friends in Milwaukee
before returning.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Hull, OF Warren. Ohio.
who has been visiting at the resi-
dence nf her son, Hamlin Hull. on
Fourth avenue. for several weeks
past, left Yesterday for Chicago.
where she will visit the fair before
going home. She was accompanied
by Mis- Austa Webb.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tonds 10 personal enjoyment when
rigbtly used. The many, who live bet
taz than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
aJantin@ the worlds best products to
fine needs of physical being, will attest
tbe value to health of the pure liquid
Laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
lis excellence is due to its presenting
IN tine form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive: efectually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
Il has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
rrofession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
cists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
pfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only whose name is printed on every
package. also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
s,cept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
More

We are the fortunate possessors
of another lot of those 12Ic cotton
bats which made so much stir
at &c some time ago. On Mon
day morning we will place on
sale 20 bales of the lot at the
same price, 6@c. half price, and
as this is probably the last offer
ing this season at so abruptly
low figure, YOU should Law in
supply now. Sale will take
place at the print counters. At
the same time and place we will
sell 20 pieces Roman and Persian
draperies, an extra good material
for comforts. regular l2@ and
l44c goods. for this sale Sic. Nav
not last over Tuesday.
Our wash goods man saws that
to make things more interesting
II possible he will put in line
of fancy satines, best goods in
the world for comforts. at Toe a
yard. They are 15c goods and
the cut in price is for your spec
ial benefit.
Our print department. is over
flowing with clean, new goods
at prices which arc under the
market.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26

James F. Halligan and Miss Mar
garet III. Carroll were married at $50
a. m. yesterday at st. Anthony's
church, Davenport, Rev. d. j. Elan
merry officiating. The groom is the
senior member of the undertaking
firm of j. F. Halligan & Co., and the
bride well known and popular
young lady.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
Didn't Raise Much Money

The effort to raise money in Mus
eatine was rewarded with slender
success. The S9.0 subscription
list that was made up at the mass
meeting the night after the event oc-
CURED did not pan out, Men put
down their names. but they did not
dig up any cash when the time came
1t is understood that John Mahin
got a small sum OF money out of the
sympathetic newspaper men of the
country, but the active prohibitions
lists. while they uttered condolences
and excavations without end. pro-
duced very little cash for his benefit.
II is understood that the owners
of the other two houses never got
anything.
The prohibition people on the Iowa
side are very good at framing obnox-
ious laws, but when it comes to the
duty of enforcing them. they never
do it. nor do they stand by those
who brought peril upon their own
shoulders by championing their
cause.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
The Autumn

Season began last Saturday and
the cool nights remind us of the
need of heavier clothing. %
pieces of fancy tennis suitings
go on our counters Monday a
m. at the trade producing price
of 63c yard. These goods are
worth all of 1870, and are excel
lent for house wrappers. skirts
boys waists. night gowns, etc,
etc. 1t is corking good offer
ing, and You will do well to
stock up quickly.
There is also a splendid new
lot of 15c tennis tlannels which
will rapidly disappear at l2c
yard. Many other items in fall
goods of interest and profit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
Stevenson Club Meeting.

Dali members of the Stevenson club
are requested to meet at the insur-
ance Office of A. ID. Huesing tomor-
row evening at 1870 O'Clock. BY
order Of A. ID. HUEsING, Pres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
Seems Contagious.

1t has even struck the Salvation
Army. They are singing after the
Ball." and the words sound some
thing like this:
After the war is over,
After the fight is done,
After the battles finished.
After the crown is won.
Up in yon golden city.
With loved ones gone before.
We shall see Jesus in glory,
After the war.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
PRACTICALLY GIVEN UP.
The Hunt for the Perpetrators of the
Muscatine Outrages.

Muscatine Outrages.
Last month a man was drowned at
Muscatine. 1t is stated that he was
detective, and that he was there to
work up the dynamiting cases of last
May. 1t is further said that the
victims of that dastardly work, who
were in communication with him.
knew that he was possessed of lot
OF information, among which was
much that was expected to prove of
value, All this information persisted
with him. This seems to be the last
OF any effort to catch the dynamiters.
No other person is known to be en-
gagged in it, or to have been engaged
in it in the past.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26

The alleged hard times do worry the the
only result being that will pare prices closer wherever
possible fit the largest pocket-books
shall carry on aggressive making money-saving
campaign for YOU right along through e winter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
Court
The Girl.
Get
Married.

We will furnish your house complete. with Fur
nlture, Carpets, Curtains. Portieres, Shades.
Stoves, Dishes, Blankets, Comforts and Baby
Carriages. Reversible Gil cloth. Prices as low
or lower than any Cash House will ask Terms
of Payment Easy. By consulting US we can ex-
plain to yon the folly of paying board when YOU
can pay that amount on purchase of goods you
can call your own.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
A Word About CloakSs

You know. of course. that our
cloak department is a marvel.
1t l. seldom that YOU can save
from 81 to 81 on a garment Sc
easily. and be fitted so well. but
it is fact that we are demon
>trating over and over again
every day, Some of the
SWEETEST and most stylish new
jackets will he ready for your
inspection Monday about noon.
perhaps before noon. Be on
hand; You are welcome.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-26
The weather Forecast

Fair weather, warmer, southerly
winds, for the next "a hours.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23


The entire northwestern part OF
the state has no representation what
ever upon the Worlds Fair commits.
sion. Day and Marshall, second
class counties to the east of Brown,
are each given a member, while the
Hills gets three. Brown county
had no expectations in this dnect.
ion, but it does seem rather queer
that q more equal and just appor-
tienment eea!a not rave been arri.
we'd al. -Aberdeen San.
We do nor know where the eSun
gets it's authority for rating Day TO.
rs second class, surely not in Worlds
Far matters. It's only just that
l.. G.. Ochsedreiter, President,
should be re appointed AS 1t was
only by his interchangeable efforts
that the commission is in it's pres.
ent shape The Sun eau rest as.
sured that no better man could be-
found in any county.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23
PUBLIC AUCTION!

Twill sell at public auction on the
farm of K. f. LOOMS, five miles
south and one mile east Of Webster
S. D., FRIDAY, MARCH 81, the fol-
lowing personal property: Four
young mares: n mower, one hay
rake; two sets of harness, fine young
Draft Stallion; plows, harrows, Gull
ti~vators, household and kitchen fur
niture and other small articles to
numerous to mention.
Terms OF SALE.
A credit of six months will Re
given, purchaser giving note bear
ing ten per cent. interest with ap-
proved security, sums IS and under
cash.
Sale to commence at two O'Clock,
p. m. o. l. Williams, ACT.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23
GOOD BYE.

On the 18th day of February, 1893
we completed the sale of our inter
est IN the REPORTER AND FARMER
office to Fred w. Harris, who will
commence active business IN my
stead some time IN the fore part OF
this month. This change has been
made necessary by conditions en-
tlrely beyond my control.
In seyering my connect ion with
this paper there recurs to my mind
the nine long years of devoted SER
vice rendered the people of this
town and county. In season aud
out of season; the REPORTER has ad-
vocated and defended the interests
of w ebs.or and It's people, and Of
Day County. The splendid repu
tation the town enjoys abroad is in
large measure due to the influence
end work Of the REpoRTRR. We
feel that the paper has honestly and
fairly fulfilled It's mission and more
than met the expectation of its
friends.
| have no regrets nor apologies
to offer; have done nothing but
would and has advanced the best in
terests OF every citizen of this town
aud county. The work is before
you, and every fair minded man will
bear me out in the statement, that
much Of this work has been per-
formed without the hope of fee OF
reward, that the town has been
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23
Columbus.

The religious element in him was
secondary, not primary; it belonged
to his time more than to himself.
It supported his enthusiasm, as it
did that of many a lesser mai in
a worse cause; but-so far Is we
know-it was not the root from
which his greatness grew. his trust
in a higher power, a patron OF his
schemes and fortunes, vas probably
not unlike that of Elizabeth Of Eng
land, and Prince Bismayk, and
other public characters with a mis-
sion; for the rest, his system was
the conventional one. He long
cherished two dreams: one-which
he took no pains to carry out when
the time arrived-to convert the
natives of the strange lands he
should light upon; the other, which
still haunted his brain to no pur.
pose, for the recovery of the Holy
S~epulchre at Jerusalem.
Why narrow the wide field Of
divine promptings and human at
tainments? "There are diversities
of gifts" The DISCOVERIES glory
needs no borrowed plumes. To be
plain, he was not a saint, not in
the first place a missionary or phil
anthropist. But he builded better
than he knew; he did as much as
Gutenberg or Luther to make pos
siLle the new conditions wherein,
as from a mountatn-top, we look
back-and down-upon the limited
views and lower standards of his
time. Had he not sailed from Palos
In 1892, We might not be able to
moralize on the change which has
come since then, and to felicitate
ourselves that whereas the Christi
anity OF that day looked mainly TO-
ward theology and ecclcsiastic SIN,
that OF ours is in Its trend chiefly
rational and practical, ethical and
humanitarian Frederick M. Bird,
in April Lippincott's.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23

doomed, itsbest interests advocate
under circumstances that In n
sense required me to render 1T as
gratuity-but every citizen got til
benefit and | am glad.
For my successor, | ask your cor
dial and hearty support. Mr. Han
ris is an upright, honest, honorabl
young map, possessing ability tina
peculiarly fits HIM for a successful
journalist. The people of Webste
and Day County will find that thei
interests will be as safe in his hand.
as in nine. My son, whom you hav,
ali known as my partner in bust
ness, continues in the firm. | an
proud to say that he is fully capable
of standing side by side with Mr.
Harris in sustaining the well earn.
ed reputation of the REPORTER, and
aud in the work of upbuilding this
section. Continue your hearty sup
port and my word for 1T the boys
will not disappoint you. In my
absence William has conducted the
paper-his work shows that ne is
able to step into his fathers shoes
and fill them satisfactorily. Young
vigorous and brainy, they can and
will give you a paper that will SUR
prise you, and that you will be proud
of.
Personally, ! have many valued
friends here, and for their uniform
courtesy, liberal patronage and sup
port | desire here to tender my
thanks and earnest good
for their future happiness
ard success. Some men have stood
by ne through thick and thin
honorable and manly in their every
act, it is impossible to express all
that | feel of gratitude to them in
mere words. Our close and friendly
will enable each one of
you to understand this feeling.
| know there is a splendid future
Webster and Day County.
The time is not far distant when
every man here will reap a rich har-
vest. and no man more heartily re.
in this prospect than the
writer hereof.
And now farewell, may your ways
De ways of pleasantness, and all
your paths be peace.
j. G. ADAMS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23
Sale of School Lands.

N1tice is hereby given thai on the ST. day Of
April, 1893, all the schoOl lands hereinafter de.
scfioed IN the county OF Day VIII be offered for
sale to the highest bidder at the fronI 49, Of
the court hoare in said county. Said sale will
be held between the hours often O'Clock. a. m.
and five o'clock, p. m. Of each day, until all
tracts OF school lands have been offered for
sale. towit:
Sec. l6. Twp III. Range SIS, Sec. I6 aud 50,
Twp. l22. Range Sd, Sec. &c; Twp. l22, Range 50
sec. l6, Twp. l2S, Range IS. sec. 10 and SO.
Twp. l23. Range SO.
THOs II, AUTa,
= 325 Commissioner,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23

We have now had two weeks oil
the reform (?) administration and
about all the reform to be seen is IN
Clcveland's method of filing offices
which seems to have been reformed
several times. First, no editors
need apply, then that was reformed
in a few special cases. There seems
to be no prospects of an extra ses.
sion to reform the robber tariff
Reform thou art a Jewell.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23

The Commissioner OF School and
Public lands and the State Auditor
will be in Day Co. within a few
days for the purpose of appraislng
such school lands as are advertised
for sale on>April 9th. These lands
will be sold on that day by auction
in front Of the court house. No
land will be sold for less than the
appraised SO per acre. There has
been very little school land sold in
this northern tier of counties, out
side of Brown Go. and this sale
will Indicate to a great extent, the
actual value of uuimproved land In
Day Go. In Brown CO.. school sec-
tions have brought SIS per acre
and the rate varies in different
counties. from that to $65 per acre
in Union Co. 1t is safe to say that
the land here, will be appraised at
SIS per acre. Unless specially sub
divided, all lands will be sold in
tracts of not more than so acres.
The terms Of sale are, one-fourth
of the price in cash, and the re-
naming three-fourths as follows:
one fourth ln'fve years, one-fourth
in ten years, one fourth in fifteen
years, with interest thereon at the
rate of sixlper cent, per annum, pay
able annually in advance. In this
connection 1t may be stated that all
school lands leased this year, are
leased for a term of five years.
This should result in a higher rate
Of rental and an increased revenue
to the school fund.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23
In o.aaoa ~ the Last cassio

A law passed at the last session
Of the Legislature classifying county
courts. 1t provides that in all
COUNTIES having less than 10000
population the county court shall
have jurisdiction in probate matters
only. In counties having over ~,
900 the jurisdiction of the county
court will continue as under the old
law. The salary of the county judge
is fixed according to the population
as follows: In counties having g.,
O0v or less, $500, from 5000 to Z,
500 population, $500; from $500 to
10000 population, $500; from 10,
900 to 5000 population, $500;
from $4,000 to 20,0O0 population,
5000, and in counties having more
than 10000 population, $1,000.
AS the law contains the emergency
clause and was approved March 9th
the concurrent jurisdiction of the
county court with the circuit court,
will cease at once, in the counties
Of less than 10000 population
Pierre Capital.
This does not effect present IN
cumbcnts, as Article 3 Constltu-
ton State of South Dakota reads:
The legislature is prohibited from
enacting any private or special laws
in the following cases: Section 70
Par. il Article 3 reads; Creating,
increasing os decreasing fees, per-
centages or allowances of public of
ticers during the term for which
said officers are elected or appoint
ed. This will apply to the law en-
acted fixing the compensation OF
Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23
How to Visit the Worlds Fair.
This is the title oil an illustrated folder

This is the title oil an illustrated folde,
issued by the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway for the benefit of all West.
ern people who intend to visit Chicago
from May to October, 1898.
1t tells the cost of getting there and
how to go. 1t tells what to do about
baggage, about places to eat and sleep,
how to get to the Fair grounds, and ii
gives many other items of useful infor-
nation.
Send your address with a two-cent
stamp and ask for a Worlds Fair Fold.
err"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23

Properly 20 give the inaugural
ball with due J%effersonian simpllci
ty required $1,000 oysters, 20, OOo
of them raw, 600 gallons of soup,
10000 chicken croquettes, 1000
sandwiches, $50 gallons of lobster
salad, 1000 pounds OF terrapln, 300
gallons of chicken salad, $50 boned
turkeys, 500 quarts of Roman punch
500 pounds of pate de foie gras,
1900 quarts OF ice cream, and almost
champagne enough to float one of
the cruisers Of the new navy
Sioux City Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23

5 Ii Bronson has recently re
sumed editorial management Of the
Howard Advance. Mr.. Bronson
mas always been ii staunch repub,
lIcan, but now comes out for the
independents. Bro. Bronson has
the reputation of being an honor
able and CONSCIENTIOUS man, and the
underlying reasons for causing him
TO abandon his former political atfil
lations is doubtless due TO the sit
uatlon of affairs which caused John
j. Ingalls, TO give ]utterance to the
following sentiments In a recent
speech which Bro. Bronson repro
0uces In his editorial columns.
"Since the November election,
have believed that we we're o the
verge of the destruction of both
the old parties and the adjustments
of political affairs to industrial social
and economic conditions. | look
forward to a partial REIMBURSEMENT
of parties hereafter On new issue.
The last election | consider the re
suit of a dissatisfaction owes the pres
ent social conditions. The result
of it all will be, as | understand 1t, a
coalition of the conservative ele
ments of both parties on these social
and industrial issoes."-Grant Coun-
ty Review.
Possibly Bro. Bronson has been
studying the antics of the Kansas
Populists, and through those eleva-
ting channels has turned reformer
with a big r.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-23

There is every indication that
the present tide of immigration
will attain enormous proportions
before the season closes. 1t is very
gratifying to those that have had
faith in the ultimate recognition of
the advantages this state holds forth
for the poor man notwithstanding
the great damage done to all in
terests by the calamity howlers, the
mis- representatives of the peoples
party. immigration will no doubt
be accelerated by a good exhibit at
the worlds fair, which will contro-
vert the wild and wooley utterances
of the Loucks-Wardell combine.