Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-09
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day in Rock Island. Michael Hoot. of
Gable, and Anna Pryce. of Coal Val
lev were united in marriage. The
groom formerly lived here. but for
the last 10 years in Gable. He is
native of West Prussia and has been
in this country over 20 years. He
was a widower and his former wife
died in 1892. He is an industrious,
honest, German, possessed of great
physical strength and has accumu-
lated some real estate in Cable. The
bride is native of Wales, is a
daughter of the late Daniel Lloyd;
and has for number of years resided
in western Kentucky where most Of
her family reside. Since her fathers
decease she has lived here. She is
possessed of real estate here and
also farm in Kentucky. They will
reside in Gable. After their mar
riage they had reception at
John Detmon's, here. and on Satur-
day went to Cable. The happy
couple have the best wishes of the
community.
Mis- Cecilia Jeurgens is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Charles Blaser. in Bow
ling.
l.. l.. Thomas has returned to
Streator. H.. where he is n contract
ing plasterer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry SEWERS were
here on Friday evening. Mrs. SEWERS
was raised here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blaser. of
Bowlby township. visited Mrs. B.'s
parents on the 9TH.
Mrs. Maggie Murphy. of Holden,S.
D., returned Monday. She had been
here since the 1st of Dec.
There was an appearance on
Thursday of the creek Overlooking
its banks, as there is gorge in the
cut made by the c.. II. /. II p.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner. who
were married last week in Rock Isl !
and. and were raised here, attended, |
the inauguration ball on Friday even !
ing.
The town hall has purchased q new |
flag. They hoisted it for the first |
time on Friday. 1t was bought by !
the generosity of the citizens, each |
one throwing in a small sum.
The recent raise of temperature |
has caused the water to fill up the |
Black Diamond mine so that they |
could not operate. The large pump |
has been running night and day to
remove the surplus water.
There was play rendered in the
hall on Saturday evening, The
Bolt" which gave good sat
isfaction. One part was not per-
formed fully as promised. The ship
was struck with lightning and set on
-, h,,4 Z 10,
erS failed TO show the sinking OF the
isfactorily performed.
Last week Mr.. and Mrs. II. A.
Boggs, of Sunny Hill. Henry county, |
made a separation, he giving $4,000
and her personal property. She left
for her home in Missouri, taking with
her their boy. Mr.. Boggs is
from Pennsylvania. at one time was
postmaster at JOhnstown. Pa. under
President Buchanan. During the
war he changed his politics, and af-
forwards served in the state senate of
that state. He is something over 60
years of age. A few years ago he
formed an alliance with n lady of q
or - years. They have lived hippily
until recently. 1t is not
certain whether divorce will follow
or not.
The Inauguration ball on the even
ing of the 3rd in the new town hall |!
was as anticipated one of the grand.
est events of the season. The music
was performed by Bleuer's band.
The hall was nicely decorated; the |
arch, wreath and banner with the
portraits of Cleveland and Stephenson
was tastefully decorated and attrac-
tive. with all the surroundings pleas
ant and comfortable. The gay young
people enjoyed themselves, with no
other thought than Ion with the
dance" which was continued until |
long after the middle hours of the |
night. After they had exercised the
fantastic toe for couple of hours,
they partook of magnificent sup
per, presided overly Mrs. II. Martin. |
There were 6S numbers sold, and |
there were also a great many specta-
tors in the gallery, The democratic
club rooms was also open to the aged
sires to pay their respects to the
great event who did not wish to take
part in the dance. Those present
were not confined to the one party /
for the opposite party was well rep
resented. 1t seems that party lines
were not as strictly drawn as
formerly. The democracy has been
successful in all Of their demonstra-
tions, and the last event has been as
good if not better than those preced-