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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
TIC LOSE & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
III A II ID w A II T.

one dsor north Of the Post Office Davenport, Tossa.
A GENTS for the sale of Durgee & Forsyth's Fire
= King IRON Safes, Scales from four pounds Hay
Scale. Rochester Cast Steel Ctreufar, .hiapd 0tber
Sans. Leather Bsiting, HiRdon Caps and SiNs. Col
umns for open front buildings: ked,ic's Premium
Haler EftererS for puri ing Water; Coeck and Sad
dlerH Fare. &c. &c.
Also store tho largest stock of Heavy and Shelf
Hardseare. Building Materials, Mechanics Tools,
CutierB, Siieer Plated Ware and Fancy Hardwa re,
ever offered In this city. The Trade be supplied
IT Eastern prices.
Consumers of our Wares are particularly requested
to call upon u' and save large per cent in making
purchases.
Orders from the country for safes scales promptly
attended and tied factory prices, adding trans
portatiGn.
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron WORK, Roofing. &c,
done promptly. oet3l ls54-dw-3m
- -
VNTHI1E Fish in bbis. also Cod Fish and Smok ed
F,p all he
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
G1e Daily Ga5ettt,
4 Bat Story.

~
~. following rat story was related to
..... neirhbor, and did i not come from
WY .,.. which entities it TO the utmost
w. ~, we should feel somewhat dubious
c,ss w. n . truth OF the matter; but 40 it 10,
80 Relieve every word Of II.
We a., ,eivhbor says that no was very
w barrsssed by the animals, and had de-
nd various plans for their Destruction
VIZ, .ma,. the experiments employed was
n' h.Iel placed upright which he had
n,enared by saving hole IN the upper
f.,d about six inches sqsare. Bait was
n s. IN thi, barrel near the bottom, just
P lss,e , few inches Of " alter, hoping the rats
a';.ht be induced te jump in, and be drown
~, r,o,o time to time the delicious morsel
80. ,,ken away and no rats entrapped.--
feeling anxious to know by what neans
,hs was accomplished, he placed himself
= favorable position to watch progress
. ~ .ocret was soon out. Several rats col
Nod one larger than he rect taking the
Load This one let himself down ia the
barr,L by clinging to the edge Of the open
,na Near this was small anger hole, IN
"Seb he inserted one Of bis fore paws,
Mi, with the other he chung to the edge
# the larger hole. thereby securing firm
a,;, Then another would descend until
:. could embrace the first one around the
hin. and SO ON until = periec: chain was
f,rm,d. tails dow nv ard, res ching to the bait.
'rh,,. rat, which had held himself in re-
..r,e ran down the chain and bore away the
,,i,., But the most curious part OF the
s,orv i. vet to come Our informant says
that when the bait was brought out, not
r,t y,n,ured totouch it until tho chain was
unlinked and all were present to share III
il, disposal Hesteeid Transcript.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
GEORGE L. NICHOLAS,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Office Corner Main and Second SITS. nov II

Office Corner Main and Second SITS. nov IL
DITY LOTS AND RESIDENCES, for sale and for
" lease.
---TrOnt Street,.
Four Lots 24xl40 feet on Front street. corner o.
Rock Island, Block No. 81, with Store Rooms and
Warehouses; for lease Oh 10 20 years at per cent
OH the value.
---Second Street,.
Lot No 3, in Block 60, between Perry and X. Island
sts with good Brick Dwelling and appurcnances, We
ry desirable for family residence; $4,000.
Lot J. in Block No. G5 between X. Island and Iowa
sts with large Double House. part OF stone and part
ofbrick for $50 per month"; very cheap property
at $3.50.
New Store Room corner Of Cd and Perry streets, in
Block No. 50.
M Lot No. II, Block 63, corner Iowa and I'd sts.,
64x75 feet, with COM orable Dwelling. For sale by
GEOL NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
FOR SALE

A STORE HOUSE and lot on public square, a
~ dwelling house containing rooms. and one, two
or three lots Harrison street. three blocks from
the Railroad ana several lots unimpraved all In lie
Wilt. Also twenty acres timber land one mile from
town Apniy 10 s ]. NJ. LYTER.
r De VIII. Clinton co. Dee 25, 5i-d3m
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
CANNON e. SMALL

II AVEthis day formed partnership for the rur,
i pose of carrying on the general Lumter ana
Planning business, and respectfully inform the pubic
that they have received their Machines, and on the
opening ofnav CATION will be prepared to nj orders
the shortest notice. and solicit share 81 patron
age. - ~. 1ANNoA.
nec O. Is54-d WITT W. 4. Stl ALL.
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WHITE & CORBlN,
OFFICE No 7 oRR's BUILDING BRADY ST
Offer for Sale

4 Farm miles from the eity 100 Acres. Has new
~ er falling waters good House. large beds OF
Coal! and m "a valuable Timber. 30 acres fenced, 80
under cultivation.
Price s3eo0. A credit for a large portion ofthe pur-
chase sioney at 10 per cent interest,"
ALSO:
Farm 10 miles from the city, &C acres, Good House
never fai1ing Water, Wood for the uses OF The idrn
nearly half under cutiya ion.
Price 1890. Credit given for part OF the purchase
money III required.
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s,nxrass u aailwlY aauiiax

TIE New York TIN IS furnishes the fol-
asiag table Of the nnnbcr o( miles Of rail
road operated in the United States at the
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NEW BOOKS.

Wa, down East, by Seba Smith.
(tlIc original jack noNning.) LES
Uiuh Iifain New York {Jonathaa 5 ick.sl I.tU
Journey 10 Cent raj Africa. Ba,a ard TAYLOR 1,5
The Lands of the Caracen, do do I,25
Salt Water Bubbles (Hawser Martingaie) las
Captain Canot, or twenty years of an African
Shaver LES
Martin NJ livoe his mark l,50
Ida May (by Mary Lansdonl l,21
At The Iowa Book Rooms,
NO. SO BRADY ST. DAVENPORT.
ELI ADAMS Agt.
Dec. 2lst, "a 70 mo Std.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06

HE subscriber would respectfully aequairt his old
patrons and the travelling pubic that he he's now
removed to his councillors stone building newly
crected on the ofFourth and Iowa sts, where
he will be happy to entertain them. Attached To the
Hotel he has extensive stables Thankful for the Ia
yors so literally extended him he will endeaNor TO
mcr.ta continuance of them.
M. G. DAVIS & son.
Davenport, Dec 2lst, le54.dIm
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
Trusses and Shoulder Braces.

me only prize medal for Trusses was awarded 10
industrial exhibition all nations at the CRYSTAL Pal
ace for their new Truss thus giving throng Oh their
Surgical committees Professors Parker, .Carnochan.
primatur for which the inventor has labored for the
last twenty five years
IL has received the universal appt abafion Of the
medical and surgical profession of New York and is
considered by them as constructed the most cor
rect principle for the radical cure ofrlpture.
MARSH co.'s. SHOULDER BRACE,
An improved article for expanding the chest and pre-
serving symmetry of form and so constructed as to
bring the bearing the shoulder SO as to prevent
cutting under the arm.
MARSfI'S ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Which are worn with much comfort, having no steel
springs yeare perfectly elastic with shape and
graduated TO suit the where required
Sold in Davenport only by FRANCIS JACOBY, Jr
streets. y
Oct. 10, 1854.
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Third Street,.
Lots s, and 8, in Block 20. fronting on 9Th street.
between La Claire and Farnam.
L0T6, Block IS, fronting on the River, Farnam ana
Sd streets.
Lot No. 2, in Block H. 40xl50 feet, near the corner
OF Western Avenue and 81 streets. with good Frame
Dwelling, Fruit Trees, &c. For sale by
GEO. l.. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
Fourth Street.

OTIS 6, and 2. in block TO- corner Of Farham, on
i ! iy about zoe feet south Of Railroad Depot.
Lot ,, in block So, 2yl50 feet deep on North side
Of 4,h, between Perry and r. Island street. yer!
desirable Lot for residence.
Lot No 7. in block So Perry street, near jth 81
with new double Frame Dwelling Of 3 Rooms, Cellars
Cistern, Well, etc. Would make good Boarding
House. For sale by GEO. l.. NICHOLS.
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.


10000 Acres Valuable Lands
so LOTS IN CITY OF DAVENPORT
FOR SALE
IN STATE OF IOWA.
SCOTT COUNTY.
Town 30 North Range AZ
south west quarter section q:
South 8 4 sec. IS;
NfNE4 sec 80;
sE.SWa dswasEaae. ss
Elm w and w sec.7;
Township 80 r 3 East.
Northwest quarter section Is
East w !! section 20;
SSMs.sxsf NV l Nv e w 'ss.'sn i, =:
SEA n =. section 90;
Township 50 R 2 East.
SSEE .sE.. '':!'0H =;
wsSWf "a;
Town1oN RIEas,.
Al Of sectionfye;
North half section eight;
Sc section eight;
W section eight
sec. seventeen
EiSW section IL
wt&sEts W.T. section g.
SW section o;
NE! section IA;
Southwest section ~
st wa section 81;
N}SE section 80:
South halfsecticn 10;
EtSW section 80;
WA section so;
Town 0Ra.
Ef&SWt NE4 section u;
NW4N = section is;
Sc use section ~;
Town7sN RI East.
Town Lots in Walcott, first dspat e.NH n
depot. As seis
CEDAR COUNTY.
1900 acrssin Town 79NRiW
2sGo acres in Town e0NRlW;
500 acres In section "a, town 70 Nawes,.
CLINTON COUNTY.
400 acres eautifully situated
MUSCATlNE COUNTY
lScOacre In tow n 7s RlEast
tiity lots In City OF Davenport. and add,,ions,
some ofthem beautifully located forrssidences
80 acres ofland one mile from Court Houae In
III! OF davenport south side VI Third street.
ne above land comprises some of the best In ID. /.
ery carry Ga! and offered sale to actual ssttsre
" oiai 'oiMs, Apply to
COOK & SARGENT
WI LON Land Agents, Davenport, 10 NC.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06

LAAEsTABLE OcCURRENcE.--Ana accident
Ola painful nature occurred in this city, on
Yesterday afternoon, which has cast gloom
over our place, and adds confirming proof
10 the venerable axiom, that I'm the midst OF
me, we are in death" While enjoying q
horseback excursion, with several other Ia
dies, Miss ANN FLoyp fell from her horse
.nd was instantly killed. Whether she was
Killed by the fall or dropped dead from the
morse We ara unable to learn Council
Bltts Chror Dee a.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06

ONE OF NApaLGoN's PEEDlcTIoNs.-The
follow ns is the oftquoted prediction of Ma
Poieon in one Of his recorded conversations
at st. Helena:
IN tbs course of few years Russla
VIII have Constantinople. The greatest
part OF Turkey, and all Greece, France,
England and Prussia united cnnnot prevent
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06

MOTOR sale 20 Acres, speculation. one mile
north city, soon be laid out into city LOTS Price
sloo per acre. Applyto GEO. l.. NICHOLAS,
Nov %. ls5i-tf Agent.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
FINISHED BRASS WORK

A LII kinds. wiz Faucets, Try cocks, Steam Wits
Atics, Oil Cups, Globe Valves, &C., &c.,-at Ea
ge Works. Chicago.
Dee. Is dwu p. w. GATES 81 co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-06
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE
REMOVED!

Dec. 2lst, '54-la mo Std.
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pE~N..LvANtA RAILROAD.
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sxa .sssss.ss-r-ss .xssw "


fT'HKEI Daat TlfougT IFaats, beiween Pr
| laGe.Rhia ard Pitishafg THE MORNIAt
all 1ii AiN leave Pas.aafipaia lor p sbsr-
~ N .A Pressure Tor Pnjla elf f,lia a.
Z J. N THE FAST + leaves PAi4- elphia
fot Plitslurg as r "a. snt plttst1Fg for Phda
adphja a ] r n TIE NIGHT EXPRESS
TRAIN leaves Philadelphia fsr Pl'tsbarg at J,
z ", sra pitt bnfg FOR Philadelphia al 10 p NJ.
Tue shove bnes coneci AZ Piltsburg wiilt
Railroads 10 Axp rEoM St Lonis, Mo; Alton.
Gaeua sfd Ghicago, Ills !, Frahkford, Iexingo on
end Iauissile, Ky. Terrt Haa'e, Madison. La
laYeae, aa5 Indianapolis, Led Clncinpa'i Day
'aa, Spriogf la, Beleforitaine, sanaHsky Ioled7
Cieeelsad. Columbus, ZaHesyle. Massllloa and
" ooster ohia: also, with THE Steam Packet Boats
i'cm and 9 NEW QRIrANs, ST. LcCis, Lov.s-
HIrrr, aud CfSctwNArt
Through fiekets can be had 10 or from either
81 the above places
For further particulars, Hand-bills al the
aifsreas stailng points, Passengers from the
West VIII Ind tbis the shortest aud most expedi-
iiou- route 10 Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York
u Boston.
THOs MOORE.
Aggsr, p4ssenger Lifes, philadel hia.
j. NEsKIMEN,
Aselt. Passenger Lines, pitsbnrg-
Feb /, 1880. Iv
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HATS! HATS!! HATE!!!
The Spring Style for 10e0.
AT THE
i,
New York Hat EmnoPfun
"a, MAIN ST, BETWEEN u anA 90,

A c. SHELDON would respectfully arm
"a. nounce to the citizens Of Keoknk and
vicinity that he has established himself at
heokuk, for the manufacture and sale Of Hass.
Caps, Fnrs and Straw Goods, and will opsh
about the 18th Of Mach large and somptsls
stock OF the above goods Of the latest and most
fashionable style. Having been connected for
term Of years with one Of the largest vhele-
sale manufacturing houses in New York wjllen-
able me TO sell nv goods at lower price shaa
any house in the trade. hope by closs sppli-
cation to business aud a desire TO please III fabs
lie, TO receive a share of their patronage, and
supply every want that comes within the legiii-
mate sphere Of my business. Country 0er-
chants are respectfully invited TO call and exsm-
inc previous to buying elsewhers. Nv uosle =.
"Ready Pay, Quick Sales and Small prs6fs.s
Gents, inst drop in and examine The spring
style Of Mole Skin Hats for 1855.
A. G. SHELDON, Hsttw.
April 25, 1855. s1y
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Great EXcitemcHt'!
- AT sHELDoE,s HAT EMPORIUM. s

TIME largest aud beat stock Of Fats, Gaps and
i Straw Goods ever brought into the State OF
Iowa. Any one in wan Of nice Hat, Cap,
Umbrella, Carpet Bfg, Canes. &c, viii always
find complete stock al The New York Hat En-
porium, S4, Main street.
Call and eok al the new summer style of Hats.
which 70 beautiful Do not forget the place, at
SHELDON'S, "a, Main street
ma92I
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r. y. FOSTER

TTAS lust received 4 well assorted ntcfk -
Ill Spring and Summer Goods, TO which tAa at
tenticn of buyers il respectfully asked.
The Goods have been selected with spA1sM
reference To the city retail trade, ana wiu ~ soM
in any House in Iowa
parchsssrs will do well to exaseins tho stock
before buyine elsewhere, ss they will Ind mary
s,ylss rot asusily kepi in thls mashst
Arrii n, lfss
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Stores. Stoves. Stoves

TUST received, and for sale b. the undersign-
u cd, IN The City Of keokuk. great variety OF
S. Louis and Cincinnati Stoves. among which
may be found the fine patented GOLDEN
ERA Stove. The GOLDEN HARP, The QUEEN
rTIr WEST, The cHALLESGE PREFERENCE, The
improved Cincinnati PREMIUMS, DOUBLE OVEN,
sc, and all the latest styles OF PARLoR and
HsATfsG sTovEs. all of which may be found at
our Wholesale Stove Depot, No. II, Main Street,
near the Letee, and al our old stand, No. IS,
Main Street. The above Stoves have been Sc
lected expressly Tor this Market, and we fater
ourselves that We can offer greater Inducements
to purchasers, than any other house north ct st.
Louis.
Rem-mber the Numbers, ! and 65 Main st.
We have also large assortment OF Tin Ware,
got UP hy the best workmen whcH>we Offer 10
sell al very small advance on ccsf also, great
variety of Sugar Kettles, Hollow Ware, &c, &C.
Give Us call and not only SAVE YOUR MONEY,
invest il right. J. {, ESTES.
April 4, l55, wly
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To our Friends

We would say That We have now IN store, not
only ONE of tho best, but decidedly the sERY
BrsT assortment OF Scots and Shoes ever offered
for sale in the State OF Iowa. We have put our
selves 10 much pains 10 get such goods as will
not fail 10 give entire satisfaction 70 the most
iastidious taste. Our prices shall be such as will
suit our customers, as we are determined not TO
ask OF the Merchants Of Iowa careful exam
natien of our Goods, and comparison OF our
prices with those Of other Western places of
trading We only ask the patron ge of dealers
upon conditions that @c offer better inducements
than Others Respectfully,
MOODY & THOMPSON.
Keoknk, low a, April IL, 1855. d&wtf
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C4rriagc Painting and Trimming.
THE undersigned having rented The second
story oFthe Piow snl Wagon Factory Main
and l2th Streeis) designs carrying the Car
Giage Painting Business in all its branches.
II is confident thai he can give entire salisfac-
tlon and hopes 10 merit and receive share OF
public patronage w. H. FARLEY.
April 10. l85i-. d3n
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JAMES REYNOLDS,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,


" holesale and Retail Druggist,
Mechanics Elotk. NORTH side Of .Iain 81,
KEOKUK, IOWA
TAVTNG made arrangements for per n
Ill lnanent business IN the above line, am
now offering to tie city and country trade II
q large ana well selected stock cf
Drugs. Medicines. Paints, Dyes, Oils and Var
nIsbes, brushes, Gisssware nnd Windsw
Glnss,
Also Pefiumefy aud fancy arwties, Cigars, To-
bacco sud Snuff, aud choice assortment of
Family Groceries. including Spices. Teas, Fla
voring Extracts, Candies, Soda, SaIaFaitW lhd .
variety Of articles pertaining to that department,
all which will be sold on the principle OF mall
profits aud quick returns"
Particular attention given 10 preparing pre-
scrpiou. In cases where medicines are re-
qtnled during he night il is frequently ineonve-
niett TO Oh ain them. This difficulty have
completely ohviated by having my residence in
part oi the same building occupied by my
store; and persons desiring medicines. may rely
upon procuring them at all hours. night or day
without snconrenn nee or aeisy.
Druggists, merchants and others, purchasing
BY the quantity, are requested 10 give me call
! am d-iermned To sell on as favorable terms
as any house IN iheiciy.
April6, iSd5 d-y.
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IOWA SADDLE AND HARNESS SHOP

IOWA SADDLE AND HARNESS SHOP.
WHOLESALE AND RETAfL.
MGtn Street, corner Of Third, KEOKUX.
90 ThK under signed would inform the puN
lie and his old custsmers that he has on
hand large assortment ofsadAles N
Harness Of his own manufacturing, conststins oS
every variety OF Full spanish, Half Spanish, 1an-
back and ladies' Saddles; Brides and Msrtsnealee
Coach, Euggy, Gig, stage and Wagon Harness;
Trunks, valices, carpet-Bass, Whips and WAip
Lashes.
All work warranted to be made out OF the hust
materialthatcan be purchased In St. Louis or asv
other market Also, general a. sortment or ooIs
ilery Hardware and Leather.
Persons desirous OF purchasing any thing II hio
tine would do celtic give him call before ,pytaA
elsewhere, as he Is determined to sell -heapA ~
any other House in the city
~ work made to order. Cash paid for HAAas.
November -, 1850. 4. " LEOPOLD.
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0ttumwa House,,

OttumWa House, ii.
wAPELLO C0aNTY, IOWA.
A THE undersigned having recently pag-
~; chased the above Hsuse, would rsujeet-
-0nA fully inform the travelling comnnaity and
the public generally that he has re6stad aaA
thoroughly renovated the House. and = ssw pes-
pared to offer gsod accommodations - ~
country will afordto all those who nay ytevos
him with call his constant attention VIII -
given 10 render tho stay OF all comfortable. His
House being large and commodious he AAetsrs
himself that he can gre general satisiiction 70
his guests.
Connected with this House is
A Good and Conmodious Stabk. I,
Where will be kept at al times coed supply
of Oats, Corn and Timothy Hay, and trusty
and efficient 0stler.
- THOS. G. GIVEN.
Ottumwa, Nav I. 1855. w&Iawdu
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At the Two NcW Limo Kilns,
FooT OF FOURTH STRRET

THE subscribers keep constantly on have
l. large supply Of the best quality 3f Lime
Orders may bs left at c. obertop's Main {.
between ID and 81.
Price per barrel g. cis a. the Kiln or 10 CT
il 6e.lvertd JOHN wv ART &C.
keczuk, May ], 1855. c3In
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Justice of the Peace.

JUSIICt OF IEt FtdCFe
THE UNDERSIGNED would inform his
| friends IN The country. that his office ~ or
Main, between Cd and 80 streets. Keokuk, iowa.
over the Harness store. lie Will atterd 10 the
collecting Of all accounts entrusted TO his care,
ssiih prompfness. Accounts sent BY mail, post
paid, VIII receive attention, and The money re-
turned as ordered.
EDWARD COLE.
M4rel ., ls55-a1wtf
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WINS ROUSE
COENER Of JOHNSON AND FIRST SIS
ny
Charles O.. HUuEesl.

I'HE undersigned takes pleasure ~ an kz<,
l. nonncing lhat he has taken this very -
popular House and mace co rplete renovation
throughout the entire premises He ~ new pre-
pared o receive the patronage Of The public, and
believes be- ean meet tie wants Of all who desire
good House.
lie hopes BY close Application TO the bosi-
ress and aueutioa to the many wants oi the
traveller, to l4erit and obtain share Of patron
age.
~ Baggage taken 20 end from boats free of
charge CHAS. q. BUNNELL.
April5, 1855. dtf
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LUMBER,

LUMBER,
AT r Fl K PI n + M l. L.
THE subscribers have constantly on hand d
L supply Of
Dressed Flooring.
Also, FENCING BoAhps and FIscIse pieKErs,
-r4ding, and general assortment OF dimension
stuff.
Mill aud Lumber Yard at the foot Of Second
street, Keckuk, Iowa.
HIATT g. HARBINE.
April I, 1898. dlmawis.
MORE NEW BOOKS.
FASHION AND FAMINE. by Mrs. Aan =.
l. Stephens, jusi received at
sssgl GRAHAM II CAFL'B.
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I lGHT, graceful and becoming are thsss ~
IL style OF Gents Mol-skin Hats for sals &
SHELDON'S HAT EMPORIUM.
sa, Main strese.
April "a. 1855.
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| CASh pure Blackberry Wine suitable for -.
dicinai and sacramenial purposes at
REYNOLDS Drug Storv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-06-20

EMbFsfdeFfrs LHttH, &c,
'NLEEVES, Collars, apd Chemsetfes, Cambria
~ and Swiss FIouncings, Edgings, Il Insertings.
Meal Thread Laces, Edglnes and Bobbins, ans
6axony Thread Edgngs IL great variety, ,jnsl re-
|Fviyed by II. ~. FOSTER.
April ~, 1853.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-06-20

C00 BOXES Glassware ard Window Glass at
wv REYNOLDS Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-06-16

OUR STREETS, &c during the present
week we have often heard the question put
in all sorts Of tones,
"From grave to gay, from lively to severe
"llaye we 4 street commissioner among
u.s." Now when it is remembered that
there are around the court house, on Main
St, and almost every other street in town,
pools Of slagnant water, some Of them emit.
ting as many as seventeen distinct and scpa.
rate sti?ks, it will be seen that the query is
one Of no little pertincnce. We hope that
the proper officer vii attend 10 this matter
without delay
Another thing-locs it .ot strike you that
the fence around the court house yard Is in
a very dilapida,ed condition, and that It is a
disgrace 10 our city, At all events, as it is
now, with many Of the pickets of, the
gates missing, and much Of the railing out
side down, We cannot cOnscicntiously call it
an ornament In the way Of improvement,
the least that should be done is the entire re.
moval o! the old, the building Of neat,
tastciu! new one, a new railing outside,
and the construction of a few seats beneath
the trees, inside.
At Washington park, too, the fence needs
repairing. One Of the turnstyles is down,
and some Of their are sadly in need Of
trimming. The keeper will see to It,
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