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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
District Court ofthe United States for the county
ofLouisa IN the Territory Of k,ca.

District Court ofthe United States for the county
ofLouisa IN the Territory Of lo,oa.
ON the Gath day of April ls42, GEORGE M.
HINKLE of the county and Territory aforesaid. and
as member of the late firm of Jacob Whlmore q Co.
composed of said Whtmore, Elisha H. Groves, q
George M. Hinkle, at Far West, Caldwell county
Missouri, also as member Of the late firm OF Hinkle
& Moore, consisting Of said Hinkle and Latnm u.
Moore, and merchandising in Far West on or about
1887. And also as member of the late firm OF Hin
kle and Morrison, consisting of said Hnkls and Ar
thur Morrison, and merchandising in said Far West
filed his petition in the Court aforesaid, praying for
the benefit ofthe Bankrupt whereupon i. is order
ed that the 18th day Of June ls42 be set apart Tor
The first hearing of said petition at the Court House
at Wappello, in said county, when and where all in
terested may attend, and show cause, if any they
have, why the prayer Of the petitionlng Bankrupt
should not be granted.
Attest Il. Z. INGdhAM' OieiA'
E. w. Thomas, Solicitor.
Nav 6 l842-27-3w
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
STEAM FERRY
.TRJOOMINGTON.IO low A,

THE undersigned respect
On fully informs his old custo-
"a Ia mers, and the travelling COM
'G;Ss:::ff-.st;:2 munity that he has establish
SEhs---z=sszsc cd FERRY at Bloomington,
Iowa, with the Steam Boat IOWA, well known as
a ferry-boat at Burlington, where she formerly run.
Bloomington is the landing for Iowa City and the
central part of the Territory the road and slough in
the bottom opposite Bloomington are brdged and in
good ORDER and travellers may rely coming to the
Ferry without difficulty, where they will be trans
ported the river cheap and speedy as at any
ferry on the river.
N. B.-Market people respectfully invited to
call, as the price of ferage shall be satisfactory.
RATES.
Wagon and two horses, 81 90
Man and horse, 81 l-2
Hogs and sheep, IA
Other things in proportion.
JOHN PHILLIPS.
utrThe Chicago Democrat and Peoria Register
pub to So, and CHI this Office.
March 25-2ltf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
SALE OF VALUABLE LANDS!


7NHE undersigned will offer for sale by auction at
l. PAny1N's BnIcK HOTEL, IN BLooMINGroS'
on Monday the Goth day Of June neat. lunless the
same shall have been sooner disposed OF al private
sale) - nrc
of choice lands situated ,0ithia from one TO three
miles Of said to,on Of Bloomington,
ALSO
some 20 or 80 Town Lots in said Town.
The lands were selected with great care as among
the most valuable, for family purposes OF any III the
Territory, and were purchased at the first public
land sale in the Territory, held at Burlington in No
vember 1889.
They will make number Of excellent farms, and
upon them are several building sites, commanding
views, not surpassed for beauty by any in the coun-
try. V. i. VAN AM J" Err.
May 6 l842-27-n
N. B. Enquiry may be made of T. >. Parvin
Esq. during the absence of the undersigned
V.PV.A.
CTThe Reporter and Ter. Gaz. copy.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
ESTR.Ir .M.ARE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 9Th day
~ of April, A. D. 1912, transcript from the es-
tray book of Robert Stuart, Esq. was' filed in
my Office wherein it appears that John H. Mathews,
on the 10Th inst took up his premises in Mus
catine county, grey male, which is described by
the appraisers as follows, vix: A grey mare about
IA hands high, supposed to be 10 or IL years old,
with shoes on her hind feet, several Jumps on her
back, which appears to have been Occasional by a
saddle, one large lump behind the left shoulder, one
near the top Of the weahers Oh the right side one
near the right ear, and some other small Jumps about
the neck. Appraised at SIG SO.
Attest, l. 4. DAY, Clerk,
of the Board of Co. CONS of Mnscatinc Co.
April 20, le42-26-3w.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
NO TICE

NOTICE
II S hereby given that the firm of "LAKIN &
IL HOPES" is dissolved by mutual consent
and all persons indebted to said firm requested to
make immediate payment. JOHN s LAKIN.
JOSEPH ]. HOPES.
N. B. The subscriber having become the sole
owner of the stock of goods, consisting of Drugs
Groceries and Hardware, Of the late firm Of l.. & H.
respectfully inform the old customers Of the late firm
and the public generally, that he has removed his
STORE to the room adjoining the residence of Mr.
Lakin, and two doors west of Parvins Hotel, where
purchases may be made at cheap rate, as it his de-
termination to close his business forthwith
uT Mr.. ]. s. Lakin is authorized to transact the
business in my name. J. J. HOOfES.
April 20 1642-26-3w
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

United States District Court for the county Of Nus
cati'ae and Territory Of Iosco.
In the matter of the petition Of THOMAS GRAN
DOL, TO he declared Bankrupt &c.
THE creditors of said Thos. Crandol and others
interested, will take notice that the 18th day Of
April A, D. ls42, the Court aforesaid, county and
Territory aforesaid, ordered decree Of Bankruptcy
to be entered in favor Of the said 1hos Crando and
that his application for the benefit of the Bankrupt
law should stand continued for the second hearing,
to the eighth day of August next at the Court House
in said county, and that the referred to Trad
c. Day & Charles NATION, Esqrs. Commissioners
in Bankruptcy or either Of them in said county, be-
fore whom on the Goth day July A. D. 1912 at the
office of Charles Nation in the town of Blooming
ton in the county and Territory aforesaid, you may
appear and have the petitioner xamned under oath
prove your claims, or show cause at the second
hearing in court at the time aforesaid, why the pray
er of the petitioner shall not be granted.
Josiah Parvin of said county appointed assignee
in this case.
Attest JIG. MORROW Clerk.
T. s. PARvIN, Solicitor
May ls42-27-l0w.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
United States District Court for the End Judicial
District cfhe Territory Of losca.
IN BANKRUPTCY.

United States Of america, District Court for the
n,s neae' SoSn iy Judicial DISTRICT
THE creditors Of ALBERT L. BEATTY, are
hereby notified, that Monday the eighth day Of
August next, at Bloomington, in the said county,
have bceen appointed the time and place for the final
hearing on the said Bankrups petition, and that they
may then and there show cause why his prayer
should not be granted. Also, that Charles NATION
ESQ. Commissioner will sit, for examination of the
Bankrupt and the proof Of debts at his office IN Bloc
mington, the 23d day Of July next, and that Da-
vid Clark is appointed assignee. BY order of the
court. }. U. MOhhOW, Cierk.
w. G. WOODWARD, Solicitor.
ADril 90 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

In the Uuited Stutes District Court, for the county
of Muscatine, and Territory Of Laca.
In the matter Of the Petition of DANIEL T.. BALL,
to be declared Bankrupt, and to be discharged
from his debts, &c.
THE creditors of Daniel E. Ball and other per-
sons interested, will take notice. that on the 9th day
of April last the Court aforesaid ordered decfee of
Bankruptcy to be entered in favor of the said Dam
iel E. Ball. and that his application for the benefit of
the Bankrupt law, should stand continued for the
the second hearing to Monday the eighth day Of Az
gust next, at the Court House in said county, that
the case was referred to Trad G. Day, Esq. Commits.
soner of Bankruptcy in said comfy. before whom Of,
BIoom;noton in the county and Territory aforesaid,
you may appear and have the petitioner examined
under oathprove your clsims.or show CO cause At
said yvhv the Draw Of the petitioner shall not be gram
ted. The assignee appointed in the case il William
G. woodward, Esq. Of the county aforesaid.
Attest. ]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
LcoB Butler, Solicitor.
May 6, l842-27-lOw.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
on 000 YARDS Al Domestic, just re-
ccivcd and for salc by
April Is, 1912. J. BENNETT & Co.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that letters Of Admin
~ istration hav, been granted the subscriber by
the Judge Of Probate in and for the county of Mus
catine Iowa Territory, bearing date April IL, 1912,
on the estate of Matthew Matthews deceased All
persons having claims against said estate request
ed 10 present them properly attcsted to T. s. Parvn,
Judge Of Probate of said county, within nine (9)
months from said date, for allowance, and all those
indebted to said estate are requested to make imme.
date payment to the undersigned.
VIM. X. RANKIN, Administrator.
or The Brick dwelling recently occupied by M.
oco--sruard iir Pheasant ana icnltly port Of
the Town is for rent-for particulars apply to Hiram
Matthews, Esp. the premises the subscriber at
Upton, Cedar county, Iowa. w. r. RANKIN.
April Is, lS42-24-4w.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
Bloomington, April LIST ls42.vl-34tf
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
TINE undersigned offers for sale his valuable farm
i situated about three miles northeast of Bloom
ngton, consisting Of 400 acres 70 of which are un-
der cultivation, 1870 to 1875 acres of good TIMBER and
the remainder in good farming land. The buildings
couple of good log-cabins, convenient to which
is an excellent spring. To any person DESTROYS Of
purchasing a good farm, bargain is offered, and
such will find it to their advantage to give me CALL
as more desirable location is not to be found in
Iowa. By calling upon me at my residence in Bloom
ington, the premises will be shown, and terms made
known. STEPHEN HEADLY.
April Is, lS42-24-tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
PUBLIC HOUSE.

ID COVELI., respectfully informs the public that
ADs he continues to keep Public House at Sa-
lem, Muscatlne county, Iowa, where the best accom-
modations can be had, between Bloomington and
Davenport. Private rooms to be had at all times
His stable is good, and at all times furnished with
all kinds of provender. He invites test of these
statements. Several comfortable houses to rent.
Salem Iowa. Jan % 1912 14H
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

In the United States District Court, for the county
Of Muscatine, and Territory Of lo,ca.
In the matter of the petition of ROBERT TIL
LARD, TO be declared Bankrupt and to be dis
charged from his debts. &c.
THE creditors Of Robert Tillard and other per-
sons interested, will take notice. that on the 18th Of
April last, the Court aforesaid, ordered decree OF
Bankruptcy to he entered in favor Of the said Robert
Tlard, and that his applcatin for the benefit Of the
Bankrupt law should stand continued for the second
hearing to Monday, the eighth day Of August next.
at the Court House in said county, and that the
was referred to Trad c. Day. Esq. Commissioner Of
Bankruptcy in said county, before whom on the Goth
day of July next at his office in the town Of Bloom
ington in the county aforesaid, you may appear and
have the petitioner examined under oath-Prove
your claims-or show cause at the second hearing in
Court or the time first aforesaid why the prayer Of
the petitioner shall not be granted. The assignee
appointed in thus is Robert &. Kinney, Esq OF
the county aforesaid.
Attest, j. G. MORROW, Clerk.
JACOB BUTLER, Solicitor.
May 6, 1S42-27-lOw
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
United States Of America, D;.,r;c: Court.
u Territory 2: r 1o,ea; In Baalrupsey.
Washington CO,sa

NOTICE is hereby given to al whom It may con,
IN Germ, that William Bushnell End, and David
A. Couch Of said county, have this day filed their Pc
tiion before the Court praying the benefit Of tho
Bankrupt act Of the United States and that
the 7th June next, and the Court House IN sa'o
county are appointed the time and place Iof neans
said petitions when and where all persons interested
NAV appear and show cause why the prayer o. me
petitioners should mot be granted.
G. r. STOVER, OK Of said 20. (
H. j. CASE, Sol. for petitioners
Washington, April e.-25-sw.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
DAVID CLARK.

MM1SSION MERCHA ANT.
TN addition to his present stock Of Groceries and
i Liquors,s now receiving regular consignments of
various descriptions of goods, which being mostly on
commission, aviN be offered alta small adUance from
first COST Persons wishing to purchase, eithe, at
Wholesale or Retail, may find it to their interest to
call and examine his stock and learn his prices.
Bloomington, Iowa, March 25 1921
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
IN BANKRUPTCY.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
District Court for tie second judicial District Of
the Territory Of L,ur SIS.
IN RANKDTypurryv

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
District Court for tie second Judicial District of
the Territory Of L1s, SIS.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
THE following described persons having zach
severay filed petition with schedule Of their sev.
eral debts and inventory Of their several property
Of every name kind and description, duly verified.
praying to be declared Bankrupts and entitled to ali
the benefits Of an act Of Congress- entitled IAN at
TO establish uniform system Of Bankruptcy thro'-
out the United States, to wit: REUBEN p.
BOLlES, Of the county Of Louisa and as member
Of the late 6rm Of West & Bollcs Of SanJusky Co.
Ohio, composed Of the said Reuben p. Bolllcs and
John West.
ALBERT 6. MORGAN oftile county Of Louisa.
MARVIL WHEELOCK Of the county Of Lou
lisa. and as member Of the late firm Of Wheelock &
Twiford of said county, composed Of the said Marvl
Wheelock and Thomas B. Twiford.
CYRUS HAWLEY of Louisa county. and as
member Of the late firm Of Smith & Hawley Of No
linn, of the State Of Kentucky and also as member
of the late firm Of Wilson & Hawley in the said
county of Louisa.
1t is thereupon ordered by the Court, that notice
thereof be published in the Bloomington Herald"
newspaper printed in the District, at least twenty
days before the 9Th day Of June next when hear
ing will be had the said petitions at the Court
House in Wappelo, within said District, at ten o.
clock in the forenoon. And all persons interested,
may appear, at the said time and place, and shew
cause if any they have why the prayer of the said
petitioners should not be granted.
&c. TNGHRAM, Clerk.
FRANcIs SpRIxeR, Sol. for pet'rs.
May 6 l843-27-3w.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

District Court Of the United States, for the county
cfMuscatine, in the Territory Of Io,0a.
In the matter of JANE A. GRAY. to be declared
Bankrupt and discharged from her debts.
ON the 9th day Of April,sA. D. 1912, Jane A.
Gray, filed her petition in the court aforesaid pray
ing for the benefit of the Bankrupt law-whercupon
it is ordered that the first Monday in June 1912, be
set apart for the first hearing of said petition at the
Court House in Bloomington, in the county afare-
said, when and where all interested may attend and
show cause. any they have, why the prayer of the
petitioning Bankrupt should not be granted.
Attest, ]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
May l3, 1S12-2S-3w.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
NOTICE.

DROPOSALS will be received by the Commls'
IL sioners of Muscatine county, for finishing the
Bridge over the mouth Of Pine river and also Tor
building Bridge over the East fork Of the Waps.'
nonoc creek, until the 2lst day Of May, A. D. lS42.
BY order of the Board Of County Commissioner
of Muscatne county.
Attest, I.C. DAY, Clerk of the Board.
Bloomington, April %, 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
CTThe Reporter and Ter. Gaz. copy.
STRAY MARE.

STRAYED or stolen from the premises OF the
~ subscriber in Grandview, Louisa county, Iowa,
on Saturday Esd of Apri, a SORREL MARE, sup
posed to be years old this spring, blaze in the fore
head, one hind foot white saddle marks, trots
and PAGES. Any person taking up said mare and
returning her, with the thief, Gf stolen) giving
any information whereby she may he obtained, shall
be suitably rewarded. JOSEPH BURR.
Nav 6 lS42-27-3t
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

WYE have on hand go bbls. Kanawha Salt,
w which we will sell very low for Cash, or ex-
change for Hides or Wheat-farmers who wish to
supply themselves with Salt, would do well to call
and see us. G. w. HUMPHREYS, 4 co.
April ], 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
FOR SALE.

a PAIR Of matched grey Horses-young ana ~
A fine order, will be sold, exchanged or bartereo
6,r lots or land. Enquire of Or. WI smith, 0ee-
ona streed. Valued at $500 w.
R,oomineton, May 20, lS42-29-u.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
WIN. HI. EDDY,
and JEsOgOn .N0Eer.

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
40 Bloomington and the surrounding country
that he continues to fulfil all orders in his llne' rom
a fine carriage down to the smallest JOB. lie war
rants that his work shall be done in the best manner
and his charges moderate He respectfully sollci's
the patronage of the public.
Shop on Front, first corner above os,ls'e q q COS
store May ID, l542-2s-a
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
PREPARE FOR SUMMER.

WYE have just returned from market with our
w Spring Supply of Goods, comprising every
article usually kept in retail store. We would say
to our old friends and customers that necessity COM
pels us to conne ourselves to the Cash system and
we are determined to sell goods as cheap any 9TH
er store In this town. not excepting those who buy
Boston, Philadelphia and the most of our present
stock were bought in St. Louis, this Spring at Auc-
tion at times when goods forced into market to
be sold for what they will bring, not for what they
are worth. We know we can ard are determined
to sell as cheap any of our brother chips, so come
on and we will convince you of the fact.
G. w. HUMPHREYS, & co.
April l. 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
x0NcDa EOR .SALE.

For State Bank of Illinois money.
nR. Richard F. Barret will be in Bloomington
IL about the middle of the present moath. and
will sell any all Of his lands in the county Of Mus
catine for the STATE BANK OF ILLINOIS
money. >. =. HAoIiNu0.
Nav 6, le42-27-tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

An old lady who had numbered he1 alaea =,
9th wear, was asked by sprighIily MISS "a. a.
what period Of life ladies lost all rells" ~
caIlantry. To which the ancient ma'roo' WIN
significant look, replied, Indeed my cn ,1a,
vou must put the question to some one o'ae'
,ban | am.''
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

A NEW addition Of Swans Treaties on tne la~ :
IL relating to the powers and duties OF JUSTICES -
'''o A. DUNSMORE.
April 20, 1912. Reporter copy.l 20
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
TAILORING.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform the
i public, that he has remved from his late resi-
dence to Chestnut street, three doors from the corner
Of Second and Chestnut, where he will De pleased 70
attend to the calls Of all who may favor him with
their patronage. ANDREW J. FIMfLE.
NAV 6. l842-27tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
District Court for the second Judicial District O,
the Territory of Looca, IS.
IN BANKRUPTCY.


IN BANKRUPTCY.
THE following described persons having each sew
orally filed petition with schedule Of their several
Debts and inventory Of their several property, of
every name, kind, and description, duly verified.
praying to be declared Bankrupts, and entitled to all
the benefits Of Act of Congress- entitled an Act
to establish uniform system OF Bankruptcy through
out the United States" 10 wit:
EVAN #. LAMB, and JOHN HALE, of the
County of Louisa. 1t is thereupon ordered by the
Court, that notice thereof be published in the Bloc.
mingon Herald newspaper printed in the District,
least twenty days before the 18th day of June next
when hearing will be had the said petitions at
the Court House in Wappello within said District,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and all persons inter-
ested may appear at the said time and pace, aud shew
cause if any they have why the prayer Of the said
petitioners should not be granted.
z. c. INGHRAM, Crk.
FnANc1s SPRINGER, Sol. for petitioner.
April 20, l842-26-3w
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20

-uARRJED-At Iowa City, on the 10th inst: by
.,a Rev Mr.. Hummer, Mr.. THEODORE SAM
' Az Merchant, of the firm Of Murray q sanAay' 70
Mn.''HETrY A. PERRY, all of that place.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
IN BANKRUPTCY.

United States Of Ameioa, District Court.
Territory Of loaoa, M Co. In BAxxRurrcx.
THE creditors Of JEROME B. WALLIN0,
and other personss interested, will take notice, that
on the 18th instant the court aforesaid, ordered de-
cree of Bankruptcy to be entered in favor Of the said
Walling, and that his petition stands continued for
the second hearing, to the third day Of August next
at the Court House in the sed county and that the
case was referred to Charles NATION ESQ.,, Commits
soner, before whom the 25th Of July next at his
Office in Bloomington in the said county, an exam
inatioR Of the Bankrupt will be held and proof Of
debts taken. Arthur Washburn Esq of the county
aforesaid, was appointed Assignee in this case.
Attest, J. G. MORROW, Clerk.
w. G. WOODWARD, Solicitor.
May Is, lS42-2S-IOw.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
TO HOUSE BUILDERS.

WV subs ,ribsrs have just received large sup
DIV 81 well assorted window SASH which tney
will sell at one half the usual cost tor cash. Also
,hiav sacks ground alum salt, which VIII be 500 al
dlv cents advance on 81, Louis wn1,esle RoeS
Farmers look to it. u. w. Ho"A AANA
Nav 20. lS42-29-N
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
IN RA.NKRUPT TOY.

Rules and Forms in Bankruptcy, adopted BY the
United States District Court for the I'd Judicial Dis
trict, just printed and for sale a. this Office Price
rs cents, May 6.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-05-20
MONEY WANTED.

II|E would say to those who owe us and who
w have long been INDUCED, that we have large
sums to raise which we are compelled to pay ana
that punctualIy We therefore expect you to come
forward and pay US at Leaf part of your oues, un-
less those who owe US will pay, we cannot meet our
engagements it will be impossible then tor US to IN
duige much longer agreeable it might be tor us to
wait the convenience of our friends and felow-cl'l-
1ens. u. w. HUMfHhE10' ~ w.
April |, 1912.