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4 c. SHELDON is now recaiying another large
\. stock Of Hats, Caps and Furs, Gloves. Mits
and Gents Furnishing Goods Ct this latest winter
styl for 1858, all Of which will b. sold small
advance from Eastern prices. WV is the time for
YOU secure Of those fine sofi French fcs hats
So much worn in the cast and west Call and buy
J yours If "a nice, fashionable hat.
Drn't forget the place. A. G. SHELDON,
uayl9 Main st., corner Third.
- HEl.D0N has just received another splendid stock
= ot ladies furs. Ladies call and look Of then.
- lELD0N has a large stock If collars, cravats,
- hanake rchiefs ties, fine shirts, under shirts,
drawers, gloves. &c. novi9
MILITARY Companies can b. supplied with mil
vi iIary hats, caps. % anything they may want in
the way { military goods. # they will leave their
orders at the New York Hat store
4. G.. SHELDON
novl9 Main STREE corner of Third.
4 1 sHELDoN'S you will find FurGloses, Fur
\ Ganntietts, Buck Gioyes Mitts, Driving gloves,
Fancy Robes. &c. noyl9
SIEIDON has got the ST stock Of Silk Scotch
- bingham Umbrellas, Can = Carpet Bags, Leath-
CT hal boxes, 2c, there is in the west. Call and
anime his stock. movie
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DAVIES & HART.

\HTHoLESALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes, No.
w lis, Main Street, heokuk, Iowa.
Having located ID this city we would respectfully
inform the merchants of the interior that we have
engaged in the above business. having ali the facil
tiles for purchasing stock directly of the manu-
fucturers the lowest figures. 1t is object and
determination to build up large and permanent
trade by keeping on hand large and we'll assorted
stock making our prccsso low that can be less
ami terms and discounts as liberal any other
house.
Please call and examine stock. seplSd W
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THE BYRON.

II HE subscribers have completed their arrange
monts in hnishin0pnd furnishing their new
oonand chambers for Tn convenience of those who
may wish such accommodation We have spared no
money or labor to make saloon and rooms equal
20 anything in the country, and arrangements al
ready made for receiving oysters from the east wild
game from the country and our fine markets, we shall
make our saloon superior 10 anything west. equal
10 anything east. All ask is but a call aud
trial and we will pledge ourselves to give satisfac
tiun.
Parties can be accommodated with private rooms
when desired and thing served up for them they
may wish.
Kecoilcc the place. east side of End, between
Main aud johnson streets.
noyl5dly MACkLEY 4 JOHNSON.
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Excelsior Boot a shoe naDufactory
THE LATEST FKEAcH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS.
}. II. HARRIS a CO.,

}. II. HARRIS a CO.,
I IASING just opened shop, in their old 1T,
L l. business, on Third street, between Main
and Johnson, keokuk, Iowa, respectfully ~
announce that they are prepared 10 manu-
facture the neatest and most fashionable Boots and
Shoes hat be got up
Determined not TO be exceled by any manufac-
turers IN the West they solicit share Of public pat
ronage.
As We purchase direct from the importers, eur
sock always of the latest fashion and best quail
~. and at the lowest figures
As We keep no Eastern or sop work on hand, we
warrant all our ready made Boots and Shoes of the
same character those made 10 order.
Call and leave your orders for good fit. War
ranted 10 suit in every particular.
S.s.- Repairing III the atest and most substan-
tial manner done short notice.
). T. HARRIS & co.
July 81, 1855. dy
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Fall Trade.

Fall Trade.
Gate City Boot and Shoe store.
No, III Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
TNiiE undersigned would respectfully call -,
i the attention of the Ladies and Gentle
men of keok uk and vicinity 10 their fine andy
well selected stock Of Boots and Shoes,
opened and for sale at the above ttabis hment.
prsing all kinds Of ladies Gents, Misses Boys
and Children wear. of all styles grades and
These goods have been selected with special reference
TO neatness of style and durability. and viii b. sold
a very small advance above Eastern cost, n We
are determined not 10 be nudcrsold by any house in
the city. Please give "A cali. An exalnna ton "
goods and prices is the only favor we ask
Sept. 8, lS55.---d H. c. HUSBAND & BRO.
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| Dry Goods.
| no bales a. muslin, prime
$50 pcs satinets ass d % to 75c per yard;
SO do Ky. jeans do 20 to 40c., DO do
1900 do prints, new styles;
20 do Coiungo;
20 do Lyonese Cloths, and A lpaccas;
DeLaines, Black Silks, Coats Spool Thread, war
ranted } Stewards best Linen Thread and a general
assortment of Yankee notions, just received by
Sep22d6w h. A. WILLIAMS.
NEW GOODS AND GROCERIES.
rINHE public will take notice that have received
immense stock Of Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes, and Groceries, at my old stand on Main St,
near Fourth
IamlIles wanting groceries can have them put up
at keokuk wholesale prices.
intend 10 give particular attention TO the pro
duce business, and expect that my long experience
in that line viii enable me to give satisfaction Ia all
customers. sep22 Il. A. WILLIAMS.
4 'A<h paid for ali country produce at the old
y stand of sep22 Il. A. WILLIAMS
NNTANFFp-- 1900 bushels Timothy Seed;
w 10000 do Flax Seed
amt all kinds of grain and seeds, for which the high
ert cash prices will be paid 10y
sep22 b. A. WILLIAMS.
D00l~ and sAocs.-l70 cases II boots and shoes
ID for men, women, boys, girls and infants jus,
received by scp22ddw i. A. WILLIAMS.
Leather! Leather!
IL ANING purchased the entire stock Of Pike, Full
l. Ter Il Co., shall hereafter keep OH hand a good
assortment of Leather. shoe Findings Betting, lar
ness Leather, &c All which viii b. sold oN foI
cash. Merchants from the interior requested to call.
Cash paid for indies. b. A. WILLIAMS.
t.,Ns -
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Land. and CITY Lots for Sale.

HAVING been requested by sundry persons and
i a snndry times To name the prices i would
take for my lands and lots in Iowa, take this OPP
porunty to inform the public in general Of The
prices l will take for the same list IL here
unto annexed
\ Il / of section s, township 65, range 8.
NV " =, p" =" :" :"
SCI Is, +"
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HI-,Ck>uIssft9t..

w son and Exchange Streets ai the Ersek Shop,
would inform the pubic that he is prepared to do
all kinds OF BI.AcksaIrHiSe in a neat, durable, and
cheap manner.
HORSE SHOOTING.
Bring your lame horses and have them shod
right. From his long and constant practice II tins
branch # the business he fatiers himself that he
cannot be eAceed by any one in the country. lie
particularly soiicits patronage IN this line.
lie also offers h. services farrior IN all is
braneAes.
AaN II 1885 dAwly
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Autumn Stock!


r. ID. FO>T FEB.
| Ar now open fine stock Of French and Amer
i L lean Printed and Plain DeLaincs pinin and
Plaid Merinoes Coburgs, Black and Colorcd Mo
hair DeRages &e., to which he invites the alton
ton q the Ladies assuring them that the style and
quality arr unsurpassed, and prices low tn same
goods can be sold IN thecountry.
keokuk, sept TO- d&w
LsRENcl cAssfMEREs-A lot more Of thosc
L superb French Cassimercs just rocaivcdly
dee lod&w 7. d. FOSTER
ITNCuT yELyETs- Assorted colors. 1t Nh. than
Z cost O. import-great bargains for mi.hpers
dtal 0d&w +. u. FOSTER.
nREsS GOODS Trimming, a.. Blaek silks IN
II al widths very low. Plaid check and brocade
silks. Lerg, and smaI Plaid Cashmere Printed
Plain Do Iaines, Black English Crapa, Moss Velvet,
Moirc Antique, and Ribbon Trimmings, just opened
and tor sale cheap. z. y. FOSTER.
decl0i&w
OrlENsW ARE. 6c.--A complete assortment Of
" Waite Granite Ware in setts or single pieces
Also. for holiday presents Decorated China Cups
Ming, lower ase, Ac. Z. y. FOSTER
decf0iNw
ID R9CHA SlIANIeS-A feH more hong ana singh,
ID l'rorha Nhaals fer safe low 10 close Oh
decteldw 7. j. FOSTER.
DLAID Ihose osautiful scotch aud Iurtan
F!aids every variety can be taund q
scp27ddw WOODWARD co.'s.
Nj hN0h~. tilI0ltS; Please inform Ihe Ladies
vi that w haze recalHed thu largest stuck II IN
broidsfias, collars from cents 81 90; Maltese
Black Siik Brussels and real thread i.aces Lace ,Jae
en,t u ana Swi tolars Corsets, Ribbons More An.
ttque and Ribbon Trimmings. &c. a..
Ii. II. WOODWARD & co
Aug, IS. is53.--d&w
WOOL DELslNES.-Eseryv variety If plain and
w figured Wool DcLalnes, Just received
sep21daw WOODWARD & cos.
hEEo> TnIMMIAGs-I Ladies can be suited
- N this line at
sep fdAw WOODWARD cos
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Giumore's Turkish Linlment.

GlumOre'S Turkish Lin1mcnt.
TINS IL the best Linimeut when has yet been Of
L lersd to the public. Ii Is excellent remedy
for Neuralgia Erysip<las Rheumatism. wounds,
throat head aeh tooth aehe, pa M the limbs.
chest back, stomach OF bowels. Also for founder,
glanders, big head sweeney sput. s9ra ms poll evil,
stiff complaint, yellow water. dsstempsf. nng b9ne,
hsiaa. collie, botts, and harness gals, &C lhswods
Gillmorc s Turkish Imminent bawn IN the glass;
also fac smie ~ my written signature accomra-
nich each bottle
Gilimore's Cholern and Diarrhea
Mixture.
The il The host rem dy known lnr Apwei COMP
laints such Choega. Diarrhea Bysentery Pains
in tn Bowels, &c dc. Those who haNe used il
charmed with II. medical virtues. The name is blown
tho gass.
GiIImore's vegetable Gathartic and
Liver pills.
These celebrated Pills are excellent remedy for
Fever AID A que. Bilious Com plants Collie. Dyseuie
nv Constip patton OF the Bowels Ind gsstion Jaun-
dice, Dropsy, D,bIiity, Liver Complaints, Bioiches
on ne SKIN, Fesers, DC The best family pill known
and can b. used with safety, whenever a caiharie -
.ecded.
y. b. To insure genuine article ard on
which you rely with perfect safety, be particular
to inquire for Gillmores Vegetable, Cathartic and
Liver Pills.
Caiedonlan Cough Lozenges.
Prepared by II. X. Gilmore popular remedy
forCoughs, Colds, and Bronchial affections. They
have given entire satisfaction those *ho have used
them.
GiIBmore.s Hair Hall sam.
beautiful preparation for the Hairy ard properly
used, will restore il to its original saftDess and
beauty Those who have used il say ii is the best
preparation they have
Sold, wholesale and retail By II III AYERS, Drug
gist Of Main and Third streets heokuk Iowa.
Also hy Druggists and Merchants throughout The
State.
October 3, '55-d&wy
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10000 nusmELk wuEAT.

A ND al unlimited quantity Of Oats, Corn and all
IA kinds Of produce wanted Immediately.
The highest market prices will h. paid fer Whea
and grain Vt ali kinds delivered the comm Sc on
Warehouse Il tn. nnders gnrd on the Ie,ee between
Main and johnson streets, keuhuk
oct22 ~.d&wtf W. A. PATTERSON /. 90
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81 rs Ann s. Stevens' new Book, "TAe Old Home
~ : stead"
"Aimack - Tale of English Society. really
delightful work and enc thai will arouse the cun
osiy Il every one that in the world OF fashion
in GAis country.
aRllie; or the Human Comedy" BY John Is
ten Cooke. With illustrations.
Reynolds great Story of the War "omar Pacha'
or ssfhe rizier's Daughter.
LeeIie's Gazette Of Fashion, the Beau Monde
for Nasembcr. noS3
4 SOUNDING DEVEL0PMEhTS-Mis Buck
n Ieys new book The Testimony Of ESCAPED
Novice from the Sist1rhood of st. Joseph, Emmits
burg, Nd. the mother house If the Sister of Char
ity in the Z. :. By Josephenc Nj. Buckley. For
sale by GAVE son.
NAPOLEON At ST. HELENA ur, Interesting
! Anecdotes and remarkable conversations OF the
Emperor during the five years of his captivity fine
h illustrated By John S. G. Abbott. For sale by
CAVE Il son.
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To the public.
HAVING determined, hereafter, to do Uu exclu-
. IL tyely. cash business in retail department,
are prepared TO SELL all kinds of Hats Caps Bon
nets, 6c III greatly reduced prices. Oar stock II
now every complete, and we keep nothing but thu
Sb9 grades of goods always have the latest sly les,
sold on credit. So come on with your dimes
IN All kinds of Millinery work done TO order,
al the shortest notice.
Got 2o.-ltf D. r. HUMPHREY GAGE.
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LIVERY thing that you think Of to tickle tn
IL hearts Of the little folks be had of {. ODER
top, at the
Oct 20. SIGN OF THE BIG FIDDLE
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New ARRIVAL.
NEW FIRM.
And New Grocery Provision store.

FHHE undersigned have opened the largest ard
i best selected stock of Groceries and Provisions
to be found III the city 81 No. IS johnson street be-
tween I'd and Sd, and determln. Il sell on the
most reasonable terms
scpl3 4 KUHN & DODSON.
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600 BOXES Glassware and Window Glass at
LUU REYNOLDS Drug Store.
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q. w. Sanders.
FURNITURE WARE-ROOMS,

Main Street, bet. 3rd & 4th sts., kEOkUh, IUW
rI1HE undersigned has now in has
j Mare Rooms and designs keep
ing constantly on hand we'll se
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fLoU "A first rate article ca
Dbe had KUHN D0ps0N
al
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To whom IL May Concern.

Main and johnson street,, KeuLuE
oct22 s4-d&wtT VA. PATTERSON /. 90
To whom May Concern
ALI persons indebted 10 having accounts araiu..
no requested TO call inm diately fof Set
81onenf. l want 10 pay ny bts, aud want none.
% d. IL With. My books ~ j i. Duke Sbo4
shop. ~ Main sleet and he is authorized receipt
'X6k TIsnFy paid on my unt-
decl Idim s. A. DUKE
e.. OBERTOp
IL EEPS stock Of Family Groceries. Variety II
IN Toys and Assortment If Musical Instru.
EHts, fof Fat on Main street, b3tweea Second ana
1AjpA.
WMSA g. 1853.
LADY MADE cLOTHISG.--E Everything ii this
line can Be had at the lowest figures Mt
4dpu WOODWARD co.'s
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toilector If the City of kcokuk.
December La, 1898
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-09
OBJ Vglltp farmtr,

FRANKLIN CouNrY, Feb.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FEB. ~.
FRkSp GooDwrS:-Not long since
my eye was directed to a field contain
ing Timothy. but from which crop
Of wheat was taken last harvest. The
wheat had been put in with drill, and
upon examination the grass is now
found to stand in drills quite similar
to what the wheat did. which to me
nresents rather a new idea. AS my
arrangements are already made TO SOW
timothy seed next month on piece
OF ground which was seeded in wheat
last fall. with drill; l feel some sol.
icitude to learn from those who have
hadexperience upon the subject, wheth'
er timothy thus sown will produce a
good meadow as when following whea
seeded in the old fashioned way.
Ny impressions at first thought were
that meadows thus put in would mak'
coarser hay. and give more room fol
weeds to spring mp than when sowr
the ordinary way, and / am not ye
fully satisfied that such win not prove
TO be Che case. Yours, &c.
J. p. B.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-09
POPULAR CHURCH MUSIC

TUE SACRED MELoDE0N, lcOnlaining agroai
J. variety Of approved Church Music, selected
chiefly fsoinfho old standard authors, with many
origin compositions on n new system OF notation
designed for the use OF Churches, Singing Schools
and Academies. By s. Hayden
Two reasons will chiefly account for the great
success OF this volume:
First. Thc Character Of rae Work.-t presents
new and greatly improved System OF notation.
In u much that IL abstruce and dlficult In this de-
lightful science Is so slmplihcd that months are
m ade equal 10 years In the common way of learn
Ing tho practice Of musical ART, fact sufficiently
proven by the attesaions OF scores Of teachers and
performers who have tested the systsm and given
the ork its great popularity and constantly In
creasingsale
Second. The Quality and Style Of the Music.-
Many new pieces destined 10 please as long as mu-
sic lasts, may be found It's pages and also many
of the old and tried melodies, hallowed from asso-
ciatod recolectlons OF sanctuary delights, and far
more welcome 10 the heart OF the worshlper than
many frequently substituted for them.
The Publishers may add that the mechanical
execution OF the work issuperor altogether 10 the
majority of Eastern Music Books and the price very
low.
II may be had at the principal Booksellers or Of
the Publishers
MOORE, wILsTAcH, KEYs& CO.,
Wholesale booksellers and Statloners,
ods7 % West Fourth Street, Cln'ti,o
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-09
Limo water In Bread Makinr

D
In bread making, the vinous
fermentation sometimes passes
into the acid, thus rendering the
bread sour and disagreeable. Le-
ibig has lately performed series
of experiments TO improve the
preparation Of bread from which
he comes to the conclusion, that
the only effect and inocuous
means Of improving the qualities
of wheat and rye bread, is lime
water. In making dough no
advises one pint Of clear lime
water to be usedfor every five lbs.
of -four. The lime water is first
added to the flour, after which a
sufficient quantity OF common
water is added to work the whole
into good common dough-the
leaven being mixed with the
water. The lime water prevents
the bread becoming sour, andasa
healthy ingredieet. Lime water
can be prepared BY stirring some
quick lime in q vessel containing
pure cold water, then allowing
thesediment to settle. The clear
is then to be poured of and kept
in bottles for use. No care is re-
quired respecting the quantity
Of lime to- be stirred in the water
as the water will only take up a
a certain quantity oflime, and no
more. Those who use salaratus
(bicarbonate Of soad) in the rails
ing Of bread, are recommendedto
cease its use and employ pure
bakers yeast and a little lime
water. Our bones are composed
of the phosphate Of lime, and
those who use fine flsur, require
for their health a little more lime
than is contained in their food.
Cream Of tartar and carbonate
of soda are far inferior to COM
mon yeast for making healthy
bread--Scientifc ..merican.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-09
A Drop Of Oil.

Every man wholives in a house
especially if the house be his own
should oil the various parts Of it
once in two or three months
The house will last much longer
and will be much more quiet to
live in. Oil the locks. bolts and
hinges of the street door, and it
will shut gently with luxurious
ease, and with. the use ola little a
mount Of force. A neglected lock
requires great force to cause it to
shut, and with so much violence
that the whole house, its doors,
its windows, its very floors and
joists are much shaken, and in
time they get out of repair in
all sorts Of ways, to say nothing
of the dust that is displaced
every time thaplace is so shaken.
The incessant banging of doors,
scrooping of looks, oreaking and
screaming ofhinges is a great dis
comfort. Even the bell-wire
cracks should sometimes be oiled
and they will act more certainly
and with such gentle force that
there will belittle danger ofbreak-
ing any part of them. The cas-
tors of tables and chairs should
be sometimes oiled, andthery will
move with such gentle impulse
and so quietly that a sleeping
child or anold man is not awaken
ed. A well oiled door-lock opens
aud shuts with hardly whisper
Three penny-worth's Of oil used
in a large house once a year, viii
save many shillings in locks and
other material and in the end viii
save many pounds in the substan'
tial repairs ola house; and an ole
wife living and sleeping in quiet
repose will enjoy many more
years Of even temper and active
usefulness. Housekeepers, pray
/ do not forget the oil.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-09
ASA AND IRA.

Asa and Ira were Two brotners,
whose farms lay side by side in a
fertile intervale.
When the corn, the oats and
barley were springing up the
weeds took advantage Of the soil
and came up with them.
ado you see,' said Asa, ''what
a hold the weeds are taken p
There is danger Of their choking
out the crop entirely"
swell, well, we must be resign
cd" replied Ira; weeds as well as
grain we're part ofthe Creators
plan, and there is no use in muir
muring about them
RAnd he lay down for his usual
afternoon doze.
81 can only be resigned to
what | cannot help" said Asa
So he went to work and plough
ed and hoed until his field were
clear Of weeds.
"The army-worms are in the
neighborhood,' said Asa to Ira
one day. They have eaten thro'
the adjoining meadows, and are
moving towards u.s."
aAh!" exclaimed Ira, "they vii
surely destroy what the weeds
have not checked out. : / will i'm
mediatly retire to pray that theil
curse may be stopped or turned
aside"
But Asa replied, Tpray be-
timesevery morning, for strength
to do the work Of the day.
And he fastened to Olga trench
around his land, which the army
worms could not pass-while Ira
returned only in season to save
a small portion Of his crops from
their ravages.
ado you see, Ira? said Asa
another morning, "the river i,
rising very fast. There is bu
a slender chance Of preventing
our farms from being overhowed.
@Alasl IL is a judgment upor
US for our sins, and what can w
dog" cried Ira, throwing himsel
in despair upon the ground.
"There are no judgments s,
severe as those which our owl
sloth brings upon us" replies
Asa.
And he sentquickly and hire,
workmen, with whose help h
raised an embankment that with
stood the flood, while Ira witness
ed with blank looks and folde
hads the destruction Of his han
vest.
@There is one consolation" sal
he, ''my children at least are lei
me-"
But while Asa's sons grew u
strong and virtuous men, anon
1ra's there was a drunkard,
gambler and a suicide.
"The waysof the Lord are no
equal" complained Ira to hi
brother. "Why are you Away
prospered, while l am afflicted
and my old age disgraced?"
81 only know this" reptile
Asa, shat Heaven has Away
helped me treat the faults Of m
children as l did the weeds, tn
flood; and / have never presume
to send a petition upward withou
making Toll my right.hand sci
want, the messenger Of my pra,
er."-Lucy Larcom.