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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

In the District Court of the United States, for the
I'd Judicial District Of the Territory OF Io'oa
Tn the matter Of the Petition of JAMES M. We'll
I,ER, to be declared Bankrupt and to be dis
charged from his debts.
MJOTICE is hereby given, that on the l 18th inst.
IN the said court, in the county of Muscatine, and
Territory aforesaid declared the said Weller to be
Bankrupt in the matter of his application for the
benefit of the law in such cases made and provided
and ordered that his petition should stand continued
for final hearing on the nth of June next, at the
Court House in the county and Territory aforesaid
and it was further ordered that Charles NATION and
+. s. Parvin be appointed commissioners to take the
examination, &C. as required by the said law in the
first day of June next at the Court House afore.
said also that seventy days notice be given to the
creditors in the Bloomington Herald, and by letter
of such examination and final hearing, when and
where all persons interested may appear and show
cause why the prayer of the said petitioner should
not be granted, and it was further ordered that A.
Dunsmorc, b appointed assignee Of said Bankrupt
Attest. ]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
Lowe & DEsHLER, Solicitors.
March Is, l842-2O-lOw.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
!SHERXFF,S SaLE.

DY virtue of an Execution to me dircsted and de-
- livercd from the OGice of the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of Muscatine county, Iowa Territory,
against the goods and chattels lands and tenements
of Asbury o. Warfeld and Charles A Warfeld; l
have levied upon, and will expose to sale, Satur-
day the 3Oth day of April, A. ID. 1912, at the Court
House door, in the town of Bloomington the follow
ing described property, to-wt: The undivided half
of the north east quarter Of section IS, ownshp n
north Range west, supposed to contain 100 acres.
The undivided half ofthe west half Of the northwest
quarter OF Section SO, Township n, north Range 2
west, supposed to contain 40 acres with the saw-nll
and buildings thereon. The northeast quarter OF
Section II, Township n, north Range west con-
tanning l60 acres. The southwest quarter Of Sec
ton IS, Township II, north Range west, contain
ing l6Oa with the buildings thereon. The south
east quarter Of Section rs, Township n, North
Range west, containing l60 acres; all Of which
will be sold to satisfy said execution in favor Of Pc
ter Dilts.
Sale to commence between the hours Of 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, and o'clock in the afternoon Of
said day.
DENTON J. sNYDER,
Sheriff Of Muscatine county.
March 10 1911 T45-3tPrF ce$6l
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

Ia the District Court IF the United States tr tie
2ad Judsc;a! District O file Territory Of Lo,ca.
In the matter of the petition Of MICHAEL SEY-
DELL, to be declared bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts
NT Office is hereby given, that on the llh inst.
" the said Court, in the District aforesaid dcca-
led the said Michael Seydell to be bankrupt in the
matter of his application for the benefit of the law in
-uch made and provided, and ordered that his
petition should stand continued for final hearing on
the Gath June next and further ordered that
John Gand be appointed commissioner TO take the
examination, &c. required by the said law on the
18th day Of June next,a the Court House in Wapco
and the county of Louisa, Territory azores ID. Also
that seventy days notice be given in the Blooming
ton Herald, and by letter to the creditors, of such
animation and final hearing, when and where all per
sons interested may appear and show cause why the
prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted
1t further ordered, that Jacob Rnearson be ap-
pointed assignee of said bankrupt.
Attest, Z. G.. INGHRAM, Clk.
Lowe 4 DxsHLEu, Solicitors.
March 25 lS42-2l-lOw
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
PREPARE FOR SUMNER.

EEyE have just returned from market with ou'
w Spring Supply of Goods comprising every
article usually KEEP, in retail store. We would say
to our old friends and customers, that necessity com
vel, u, TO conine ourselves to the Cash system and
we are determined to sell goods cheap as any 9TH
eg store IN this town, not excepting those who buy
IN Boston, Philadelphia and the most OF our present
stock were bought in ST. Louis, this Spring at Auc-
ton at times when goods forced into market to
lie sold for what they will bring, not for what they
are worth We know we can AID are determined
to sell as cheap as any Of brother chips, go come
o. and we viii convince you of the fact.
G. ". HUMPHREYS, & co.
April !, 1872.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

United States Of An'ericc,
R R,;s;is! i sss a;''y D''''s' '''''
WN7HEREAS decree of bankruptcy was enter
w ed against Albert L. Beatty Of the aforesaid
county. under the provisions of an act of Congress
entitled an act to establish uniform system Of Bank
ruptcy throughout the United States, by the said
Court on the 18th day Of March A. D. 1912; pursu-
ant TO his petition therefor filed February 9th 1912
and David Clark Of the said county was appointed
ASSIGNEE. and Theodore s. Parvin and Charles Mat
toon, Esqs. were appointed Commissioners within
the said county and Friday the 18th day Of June
next. and the Court House in the said country were
appointed the time and place for final hearing OF
the said petitioner; therefore it was ordered that mo-
ce Of the aforesaid decree and appointments be pub
lished in the Bloomington Herald, newspaper pub
shcd in the said county, for seventy days at least be-
fore the said nth day Of June that oil creditors who
have then PROVED their debts and other persons IN
interest may appear and show cause why the saio
L Beatty should not receive certificate and tau
discharge is by his petition is prayed, and as BY the
said act IS provided, and that meeting OF the SAID
commissioners will be held at the said Court House
on the 9Th day Of May next for the proof OF CLAIMS
and the examination Of said bankrupt.
~ MORROW, Crk D g
w g WOODWARD, Solicitor
March II lS42-20-lOw
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

In ths District Glu1st nf the United States FIR The
In the matter ofthe petitions of WILLIAM BLAKE
WARD BLAKE and ABRAHAM DOLLAR
HIDE,to be declared bankrupts and to be discharg-
ed from their debts.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the. llth inst,
~ the said Court, in the district aforesaid decla-
red the said William Blake, Ward Blake and Abra-
ham Doarhide bankrupts, in the matter of their ap-
pcations for the benefit of the law in such made
and provided and ordered that their petitions should
stand continued for final hearing the Gath of June
next, at the Court House in Wappelo, county of
Louisa, and Territory aforesaid. And it was fur
tier ordered that John Giliand be appointed COM
missioner TO take the examination, de-. as required
by the said law, on the 18th day Of June next at the
Court House in Wapello. county of Louisa, Terrific
ry aforesaid. Aiso that 20 days notice be given to
the creditors by letter and publication in the Bloom
ngton Herald, ofsuch examination and final hearing,
when and where all persons interested may appear
and show why the prayer Of the said petition
ers shoald not be granted. And it was further or.
dered that Thomas Stoldard be appointed assignee
of said bankrupts.
Attest, 4. g. INGHRAM, CPk.
Lowe & DEsH1ER, Solicitors.
March 25 lSd2-2l-l0w
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
PUBLIC sale.

A LII the unsod and forfeited lots in Iowa City,
"A will be offered at public sale on the second and
third days of May next under the provisions of the
above rected Law. Those wishing to make invest
ment in Iowa City property, invited to attend the
sale. A reduction of fifty per cent upon the prices
fixed under former reduction of thirty three and one
third per cent, brings the property down to price
within the reach of any man who may desire to pur-
chase No sales will be made under the new law
until the day Of sale; all lots remaining unsod after
the public sale will be subject to private entry the
reduction offfty per cent under former valuations,
for SIX months, from and after the first day of May
next, and no longer.
Those indebted for lots which have been, or may
become forfeited before the day of SALE will see that
the law is imperative, and that immediate payment
is necessary to the property from forfeiture.
All those in arrears for lots purchased in eighteen
hundred and thirty are hereby notified that the
law makes it the duty Of the Territorial Agent to
for and collect all such balances without further
indulgence or delay. JOHN M. COLMAN,
Territorial Agent.
OFFICE OF TEaR1TonIAL AGENr,7
Iowa City, Feb rs 1912 81
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
SHR YFP'S MLE.

virtue 1.-TWO executions to me directed and
n delivered from the Office Of the Clerk Of the
sct Court Of Muscatine county, Iowa Territory,
fanst the good and chattes, land and tenements Of
.,aa Musgrave, have levied upon and will
Muse u to pubic sale, Saturday, the 7th day OF
,oy' a: y. 1912. at the Court House door, in the
Az" Bloomington, the following described prop
~. ":wh: Lot number two IN Block number
TN 'gnt, lSS) situated in the town Of Blooming
s,;s mu:cano county, all Of which will be sold to
Iymss' a,d executions in favor of L. ID. Viele and
81 ,na LOOK. Sale to commence between the hours
.ernoa, IN the forenoon and o'clock in the at
u 'ald day. d.. SNYDER, Sheriff,
80, Of Muscatine county.
121un2} s3yE [Prs fee 81 0Ol
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

In the District Court Of the United States for the
I'd Judicial District Of the Territory Of A,oa.
In the matter of the petitions of MOSES PERRIN
and DAVID r WAKEFIELD, to be declared
bankrup,s, and to be discharged from their debts
1KlHE creditors of Moses Perrin and David War
u field and all other persons interested, will take
notice that on the lth instant tee said Court in the
county of Muscatine and Territory aforesaid, deca
red the said Perrin and Wareld to be bankrupts in
the matter of their applications for the benefit Of the
law in such cases made and provided, and ordered
that their petitions should stand continued for final
hearing on the 18th of June next at the Court House
in the town of Bloomington county and Territory
aforesaid and further ordered that Charles NATION
and Theodore S. Parvin be appointed Commission
ers to take the examination of the applicants under
oath, and to hear process Of creditors demands,
the first day Of June next at the Court House in the
town and county aforesaid; and that seventy days
notice be given to the creditors in the Bloomington
Herald and by letter of such firal hearing and ex-
animation, when and where they may appear and
show cause why the prayer Of the said petitioners
should not be granted also that William E Wood
ward be appointed assignee of the said bankrupts
G MORROW, Clerk
LOWE & DESHLER Solicitors
March II lS42-2O-lOw
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
TINE copartnership heretofore existing between
i Davis & Drury. has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. All persons having claims for or
against the concern will please call Oh James Davis,
who is hereby authorized to settle the same.
CHARLES DRURY,
JAMES DAVIS,
Bloomington, March Is, ls42.-n2O.
N. B. James Davis continues to keep on hand at
the old establishment, on Iowa Avenue, general as
sortment of family groceries and provisions.
March lS 1872 .n2O.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

"a fah. drought steamboat, called the Light
=, f,r the navigation Of the Des Moines river,
me- T.. hs.o cqnp.sted at Mesks Mills, situated on
~ n the enserpliang proptietors Of the Light
'''' - !, oavisasing tho Des Mcines, as they have
''0 .,,s3eocc they will, II viii prove Of immense
s."' ~, 70 that rich and populous country through
su''. -, .,rea,n meanders. Success to it.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

District Court Of the United States, in and for the
Second judicial District Of the Territory Of Iooa.
MOTICE is hereby given, that SAMUEL c.
Ia COMSTOCK, and TIMOTHY I. CLARK,
of Muscatine county, have filed their petitions Of
Bankruptcy, in this court praying for the benefit of
an act Of Congress- establishing uniform sytem OF
bankruptcy throughout the United States, and that
Monday the 18th day Of June next, has been ap'
pointed as the day. and the Court House in the town
- 1a...y. as the place for hearing the same.
By order Of the court. J. G. MUKRUW, Clerk,
of said Court.
HASTINGS & RrcHMAN, Soils. for Petitioners
March rs, ls42-2l-3w PRS fee So O0.l
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

District Court Of the United States, u2thin' and
for the I'd judicial District Of tie Territory 81
Iosv0.
NOTICE is hereby given, that William White
IN Charles Whittelsy. and Augustine l.. McCFea'
of ,be county Of Cedar, have filed their petitions, in
this Court to be declared bankrupts, and to be dis
CHARGED from their debts under the act Of Congress
in such cases made and provided; and that order
has been duly entered in this Court appointing Sat
urday, the 18th day Of April next, at the Court
Room in Upton as the time andplace Of hearing said
petitions. Apersons interested may then and there
appear and show cause, if any they have, why the
said petitions should not be granted.
At,est JOHN P. COOK,
~ Clerk Of sa;d Court.
H. & r.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
.Da17N1sTRATOR,s NOTICE.

n ETTERS of administration having been grant
ed to the undersigned, by the Judge Of Probate
Of Muscatine county, on the estate OF Amos alton
late Of said county deceased. All persons having
demands against said estate are requested 70
the same 70 the Judge OF Probate OF 70 1ne onasI.
s;onsd duIy authenticated within nine months from
The date Of settlement, and all persons indebted @
so; estate, are requested to make payment immedl'
s,.Iv - ARTHUR WASHBURN, Admir-.
Bloomington, Feb IS, lS4s-l8-6w.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
MONEY WANTED.

WE woul 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, and
that punctua!ly. We therefore expect you to come
forward and pay us at Leaf part of your oues, I'M
less those who owe us viii pay, we cannot meet our
engagements, it will be inn ossble then FOR Us to IL
dase much longer agreeable, it might be for US to
wait the convenience O. our friends and teow-citi-
lens. u. w. HUMPHREYS, & W.
April |, 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
PUBLIC HOUSE.

ID COVELL, respectfully informs the public that
ADe 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 oil times furnished with
all kinds Of provender. He invites test Of these
statements. Several comfortable houses to rent.
Salem. Iowa, Jan 20 le42 l4H
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
,owNsHIp ORGANIZATION.

- :. 6,st Monday in April next, at 10 O'Clock
W IN tho neoplc Of Muscatine county, will meet
~ several Townships, for the purpose Of elect
10 w." Zach Township two justices Of the peace,
ing ,ables. three overscers Of the poor, superv-
two g h;ghways. three trustees who perform the
~: of;.Iees Of election, one Township clerk. and
ssus' .So treasurer and three fenceviewers. This
los ~ ;mportant election VIII the people remem-
~ me first Monday in April
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

TERRITORY OF IOWA,l
District Court cfkhe u. S for r, p,nL,,n..v
the End Judicial District,
MuscArINE County, IS.
THOMAS CRANDOL, having filed his petition
i for the benefit of the Bankrupt Law, which pc.
titon will be heard before the District Court aore-
sad sitting in bankruptcy, in the court in Mus
catine county, she 18th day Of April next, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. when and where all persons interested
may appear and show cause if any they have, why
the prayer the said petitioner should not be granted
Bv order of the court. J. G. MORROW, Clerk,
D. C. U. S. M. G..
r. s. PAnvIx, Sol. for Petitioner.
March Is, ls42-2O-3w. Prs fee So So
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
- OsT! AT COST:

Il BENNETT & Co., contemplating different
II arrangements in business will sell their stock
of Dry Goods at very reduced price.
FOR THIRTY DAYS, Customers can havofhe
n,;v;lece Of getting Goods at this establishment IN
small and barge quantities, AT PRICES Truly aston,
;.h;ne. The goods must and shall be sold III 80
d.ys. A ,ccrd to the sc;sc Is sufficient.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
DRIED FRUIT.

lust received and for sale CONSIGNMENT of dried
j Peaches and Apples. DAVID CLARK.
April !, 1912.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
DIS UTION

DISS SOLUTION.
UVHE Copartnership heretofore existing between
il Blaydes q Reynolds, in the Practice Of Medi-
cine, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All
those who wish to SETTLE can do SO by note or other
wise. w. n. OLA DEo'
ELI REYNOLDS.
Bloomingtop, March 10th lS42-19-4t
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
DAVID CLARK,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

II N addition to his present stock Of Groceries and
i Liquors,is now receiving regular consignments Of
various descriptions of goods, which being mostly on
commission, s0iH be offered at a small aduance from
first cost. Persons wishing to purchase, either at
Wholesale Retail, may find it to their interest to
call and examine his stock and learn his prices.
Bloomington Iowa. March rs 1921
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01

WESTERN FARMERS OWN PAPER.
The Union AgTicultuIist
AND WESTERN PRAIRIE .FAREER.
Published at Chicago, Monthly, by the Union Ag'
ricultural Society, the organ of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society and of other Western Sccic'
ties.
VOLUME SECOND, 1912.
The matter is prepared expressly for the Western
Fornser one half to three ourths oft being Original
and the remainder being selected from hsrty-thyea
Agrcukuy0e papers, (every one In the United State
that is known to us) and great variety OF other e1
change publications and scientific works. In the frs
volume we published $50 communications from.
practical farmers all over the West and it expect
ed this yearhc paper being more extensively known.
that we shall be able to give many more.
The second volume is commenced with ftCe1uc
pages and contains more matter than other agrcul-
tural paper in the u. = It is expected the subscrp-
tons will enable the A s to continue it in this
manner; the object OF the Society being not to make
money. but TO furnish Western farmers with paper
aante To their wants at the least cost at which It
can he published. But should the expenses Of pub.
LEGATION not be betrayed, the number Of pages will b
reduced to eight though when subscriptions will war.
rant It, twelve pages win again be given.
Encravings equal to those IN any other agricultu-
raj paper will be freely used.
TERMS-One dollar per annum, Invariably IN
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To make an object for agricultural Societies to offer
this paper for premiums SO copies viii be sent TO
county for $40. Also SO copies viii be sent to
county for $40, when the subscriptions are obtained
BY one individual.
The fret volume can be had in numbers at 81.
bound for ST. 81.
Acknowledgements are respectfully request
ed 10 act as agents, and to remit names and money
obtained by others Any friend to agricultural inn
movement il the West is requested to oct agent.
Yearly adscvlise1s win Be al
lowed the use Of square Is IS linesppon paying
ss 90 in advance. For other advertisements e 80
win be charged for one sanare Of IS lines o. undsr
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five cents for succeeding Insertions
4 n-rpost,pe must be paid on all communication.
n;rect - the Union Agricultural, Chicago. u.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
BOOTS AND SHOES.

A FINE ASSORTMENT, bought at Auction
"A for Cash, will be sold very low, by
April \. &. w. HUMPHREYS, & co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
E4ILORLVG.

TaILOKLV6.
FHVHE subscriber in thanking his former custo-
IL mers for their ptronage, would inform them
and the public in general, that he still continues the
above business, at his old stand on Second street,
one door west of Mr.. Smaley's Blacksmith shop,
where he will execute all work in his line in a
neat and workman like manner for Cash, the fol-
lowing articles of produce at cash prices: Flour,
Bacon, Wheat, Oats, Corn, Lath, and Shingles
Also, Sawed Lumber if delivered when the work is
done. ROB,i llLLAhD.
Bloomington, March A, 1S42-l9-6m.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
STEAM FERRY
AT MINGTON, 10

THE undersigned respect
KEN fully informs his old custo-
IL mers, and the travelling com
. S:s4i:i4l muni,y, that he has establish.
~ ed FERRY at Bloomington,
Iowa. with the Steam Boat IOWA, well known as
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 i'll
the bottom opposite Bloomington are bridged and in
good order, and travellers may rely coming to the
Ferry without difficulty, where they will be trans.
ported across the river cheap and speedy at any
ferry on the river.
N. D.-Market people are respectfully invited to
call, as the price Of lerriage shall be satisfactory.
RATES.
Wagon and two horses, 81 90
Man and horse, 81 l-S
Hogs and sheep, Ga
Other things in proportion.
JOHN PHILLIPS.
IrThe Chicago Democrat and Peoria Register
pub to So, and CHI this Office.
March 25-2ltf
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
District Court for the second judicial District o.
the Territory Of Iowa, SIS.
In the case of REUBEN P. BOLLES, petition
ing Bankrupt.
THE creditors of the said pettioning Bankrupt
i. are hereby notified that the said Court has ap-
pointed the ninth day Of April next, at Wapcllo, in
the county Of Louisa in said District to hear salt
said petition, at which time and place, the said
bankrupt, and ALL persons interested may appear and
show cause, if any they have, why the prayer O
said petitioner should not be grantcd-rrovidedt tina
twenty days notice Of this order, be published in the
lhrun; nrin.>stsel. laid 3eyr
tory previous TO the day OF hearing said petition.
Dated this 18th day Of March 1912.
By order Of the Court,
z. C. INGIIRAM, Clerk.
FRANcis SPnrSeEn. Sol. for petitioner
March 25-2l-3ts
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-04-01
Lumber Yard aud House Rss.sssnx.

HUHSOCT Il O1U O5bU 1zOUyE 6U1IN1NXe
VHE undersigned would inform the public that
Il they have established Lumber Yard IN Bloc
mington, where they intend to keep constantly on
hand all kinds Of lumber, and at the lowest prices
They will also contract for jobs of House Building
of every description and furnish materials if desired
Thew will also furnish architectural drawings Of eve.
ny kind, upon short notice.
The undersigned having associated together for
the prosecution of the above branches of business
fatter themselves that they shall receive portion Of
the patronage Of liberal and enteprsing public
All consignments of lumber with which they may be
favored, will meet with prompt and careful attention,
and sales made upon reasonable commission.
JOHN G. IRWIN,
THOMAS DARLINGTON.
P.s. Enquire at Parvin's Hotel.
Bloomington Feb. 25, ls42-ls-3m-fd.