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Dec,er. McGuEln and AIIen


IIAVE associated themselves in the practice Of
l. J. Medicine W i'll continue to attend in cansal-
tation in all cases. AID any required distance. 0w
ing 10 the spaeiousness Of their Office rooms, and
large nbarry Of the best medical works extant,
they arc prepared to and instruct large class
Of pupils.
D. l.. M'Gugin, NJ. D.. Residence on sth, between
Main and Blondsaa.
J. 4. Allen III. b.. Residence on High, between Sd
and 4th.
Office in the Post building ID story, on Sd st.
between Main and johnson.
Consultation hours between II o'clock, 4. NJ, and
r NJ. oct3ld
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Cor. Main and Eighth Streets, KEOkTk, IOWA.
TN WICKERSHAM a SONS, manufacturers Of
i Steam Engines and Mill Machinery. gen
era assortment Of Castings adapted to the wants Of
the country constantly on hand jail -dly
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THEODORE BETS. I. kELLEs.
DETTs Il MELLEN,
COMMISSION and Forwarding Merchants, No. 3
" City Buildings, Saint Louis, Missouri.

caAs. COLLINS. y. n, KM4LoGG. 4. D. KIRBY
Collins. kellogg a Kirby,
IMPORTERS and wholesale dealers in Foreign and
i Domestic Dry Goods, No. l53 North Main Street
st. Louis Mo- ywS20.
A. HRIDG MAN
rs Agent Aor the Missouri state Mutual Insurance
Company, the Directors Of which are among the
oldest and best known business OF Sc. Louis.
d3dptf
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WILLIAM ~. SMITH.
ID ELBOWS MANUFACTURER, Bench Street neal
ID Franklin, Galena, Ill.
Keeps constantly on hand Bellows Of every descrp
tion which will be sold low and on good terms
MS can be purchased elsewhere.
n. B.-Every Bellows warranted to give satisfae-
tiun.
August IT. ls55.-d6ms
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john r. HornAsh.
4 TTORNEY and Counsellor AT Law, keokuk, To-,
n will promptly attend 10 all business entrusted
To his
Special attention given TO the collection OF fcfaims,
Land Agencies, Sc
once In the Post Office building, on johnson H.,
between End and Sd.
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ATTENTION ATTENTION
HAVING made arrangements for the establish
i i ment of large Clothing Manufactory, on the
Eastern plan, new offering my spring and
Summer Goods PRIME COST. Those in need Vt
Clothing will find this ~ be . rare chance
Corner of First and Main Streets.
NATHAN HOFFHEIMER.
Keokuk, July l3, ls55.dAw1y.
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Ioax w. RANKIN sAAUELf MILLER.
RANKIN a MILLER,
A TTORNEYs i At Law, Keokak, Iowa. Ohee oyer
Il Parsons Bank, corner VI Main and SECOND efs'
Dec 2S.
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Main Street bet. 3rd L 4th sts., KEOKUK, IOWA.
YTNHE undersig ned has now in his
i Ware Rooms, and designs keep
ing constantly on hand we'll SEX
leced assortment Of ALI kinds Of Furniture enhrs-
cling Marble Top Dressing, and plain Bureaus 1ne
and plain sofas; fine and plain Center and card
Tables Cane seat and Windsor Chairs, Iscking
Chairs Of every description from plain wooden
seat, "a the finest hair cloth stuffed seat plain and
fancy turned Cottage Bedsteads III the latest styles
Lounges, &c.
Looking Glasses Of all sizes Clocks. Garpetipss,
door and door mattings, floor and table oil cloths.
mattresses, feather busters, carriage trimming,
window shades and trimmings, and every other arti-
Gle usually kept in my line of business.
Part Of my stock was made under my own super
vision, and the rest bought from manufactures cf
high standing. that l can warrant every article
for durability aud finish Of work manshp
My object is 10 establish permanent basiness
here, and not on the Peter Punk principle and as
an iDducement to parsons 10 purchase of me- | am
resolved TO sell al the lowest st. Louis prices
Call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. ! Will always take pleasure in showing
furniture TO Ladies and Gentlemen who call on me,
ether they feel inclined to buy not.
Nav 81, lS54.--ddwtf g. w. SANDERS.
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rEw rarfn1rrEY c~EX.-,

NEW Pn1xokr1Ef Nsfsorl
Rhodes EeYo1z ~aD1CssAUpo Cuye.
nR AN4kRnz1e ~ seven
Fever.; 4 Ni!sss L =. sssssssarssis ~
Ship and IN Fever, Gen1 u Debility, Nig6tBvs1s,
and all othlk forms of disAose which have cor nen
origin In Nalarh or Miasma. AZ
This subtle atmospheric poison. whtch ~ ccsain
seasons II umASoidably inhaled at every hreath r.
the in character wherever it exstsnorth south.
east westand will eyeryw here yield 10 this new.
y discovered AsrIDorE which neuralises the poison
completely puries the system, aud thus entirely
moves all the cause u disease.
The proprietor distinctly claims these extrxordina-
nv results from it, le:
1t will protect any resident OF traveller, even in
the most sckly or swampy localities, from any ague
or bilious disease whatever, any injury from GOV
stantly inhuling Malaria or Missma.
1t will instantly check the ague in persons who
have suffered for any length of time, from day
twenty years, that they need never have another
chill by continuing its according to directions.
1t viii Immediately relieve all In distressing re-
suits Of bilious ague diseases, such general de
biiity night sweats, etc. The patient 1t begins
to appetite and strength and continues unit
permanent and radical cure is Effected. And ~ Il
proof that il Is also worthy OF public confidence, he
of its singular and entire harmiessncss the fol-
lowing certificate from Of the most celebrate d
chemists in the United States Is attached every
bottle:
New York, j un. IL, 1895.
II have made a chemical examination of Rhodes
Fever and Ague Cure or Antidoto to Malaria. and
have tested ii for Arsenc, Mercury Qunne, Stryeh-
nine, but have not found particle of either in il,
have found any substance in its composition that
would prove injurious to the constitution
JAMES X. Chiffon, NJ, D., Chemist. -
This allows of its free use a. preventive by which
all persons may thus b. of entire freedom from he
above named diseases no MISTER how sickly the
swampy the locality.
Proofs of efficacy are frequently publis he'd, and the
confidence of the public asked only in proportion
to its actual merits wherever introduced and used.
These only are relied upon 20 prove it, worth.
One or two bottles will answer for ordinary cases
some may require more. Directions printed in Ger
man, French and Spanish, accompany each bottle,
Price One Dollar. Prepared and sold by the pro
prietor JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, X. j. 4
18Th. H. ArREs, Agent, keokuk, Iowa, and for
sale by Druggists, generally. nov3:d6w
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+ UNDERTAKEN, Corner Of johnson and
" Third Streets.
Carries ON the busincss Of Undertaking in all its
branches. He has recently made extensive additions
his stock and perfected his arrangements in every
depart ment.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES,
imperyous to air and iBiestructible, highly orna
mented and invaluable for the presers alton Of the
nished 10 order
Hearses and carriages furnished and the entir.
rxngcments Of the funeral attended to when
keokuk. April IL, 1895. dy
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". ". JONES.

N. w. JONES,
Successor 20 r, 'SHngerIand,)
hEALEK in Clocks, Watches and Jewel -
- ry, Second Street tnext door to Charles -
Parsons Ranking I3buse,) Kcokuk, Iowa. .&I,a.
The subscriber has just received large and
beautiful stock of Gold nnd Silver Watches Gold
Jewelry, &c, comprising the latest styles Of Ladies
Breast Pins, Ear Rings Finger Rings, Cuff Pins,
Gold Guard and Fob Chains, Keys, Seals, Silver
Thimbles, Gold Slides, Snaps, Studs. Gold Pens
with or without holders, Gold Pencils Pens and
Pencils.
WArCH REPAiRTse
The subscriber being practical matchmaker,
feels competent to repair tiR most Hicult and deli
cate work that may be entrusted to his care.
All work warranted to give satisfaction
CoRREoT TIVE.
The public may rest assured that the correct time
is, and always will be kept by
Now 2s, ls54---diy n. W. JONES.
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Boots and shoes at Wholesaie.
II lAH Inc nrened q 1nasse in this c;t fcx

AASlAG opened a house in this city for the pur-
Il L pose Of carving the wholesale Boot and
Shoe business, we respectfully cali the of
the trade to our large and we'll assorted stock
which Is now being received direct from the best
manufactures IN Massachusetts. Ii is our intention
to always keep on hand a complete assortment II
goods IN the line and offer such Inducements as will
obtain for Us liberal share of patronage
Country merchants will do well to call and exam
Inc our stock before they purchaS&.
July Id CARTER no
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Excelsior boot Il shoe MANI fla CT ory.
TIRE LATEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS
J. r. HARRIS 4 CO..
Fall Trade.

4 0x 4 xAO0.
Gate city Bsot and shoe store.
no: ~ Main street, between Fourth and Fifth
1--WE undersigned would respectfully call
L the attention of the Ladies and Gentle
men OF keokuk and vicinity, 10 their fine and u
we'll selected stock of Boots and Shoes, now
opened and tor sale At the above con
prising All Kinds OF Ladies', Gents Misses, Boys
and Children wear, of all styles, grades and sizes
These goods have been selected with special reference
to neatness of style and durability and will be sold
at very small advance above Eastern COST rs we
are determined not To be andersold by any house in
the city. Please give rs a call An examination OF
goods and prices is the only favor we ask.
sept. 8, lS55.--d ii. c. HUISkAMP a BRO
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AiexanAer,s PeIamIr as.

THE NKEAT AMEKIIAN HAIK THN1t.
WHAT is more desirable by the young han the
w luxuriant locks of youth and beauty What
il more dreaded BY the middle aged than gray hairs,
Who that is old but would avert badnessg which
can all be accomplished by using Alexander Pc
lamicus universally ack led ged 10 be the NEST
superior article for bcsntifying the HAIR aud which
Is ually ccacens in preserving liz natural health.
For sale n 81 Main Street, by
Jupe o6--dtf j d. MINCAEIL H. Co
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g. M. HUSTON,
Wholesale Dealer i'm N0Ii0nx nd
Fancy Dry Goods.

W. M a ~ "a YIN,
Wholesale Dealer in Motions aud
Fancy Dry Goods.
81 MAiS STREET, kEoKrK, Iowa.
new stock and the largest and best assorted ever
offered IN the market. Our stock Is purchased direct
from manufacturers and importers and we pledge
ourselves to sell at prices low, for cash good
time buyers, as St Louis any other western mar
ket
Merchants will find it to their advantage TO call
and examine goods and prices before buying else,
where We will consider it no trouble 10 show them
through our Stoek.-dAw
IusI Received-A large stock of Buck Gloves and
~ Mitts al sep2o HUsTl MS
4 FINE Stock Of Pocket Cutlery for sale low at
n sep 90 HUSTON s.
4 HEAVY stock of Cap, Letter, Ladies' Bath, Bath
Post Fancy and Commercial Note Paper Plain
ana iaid bun, hite and Fancy Conred Envelopes at
sep20 HuSTON'S
4 General assortment Of German silver and dou-
= bic plated ware, all warranted and at nanufac-
turer prices, at sep20 HlST0N's.
4 extensive stock Of " hips aud Lashes at man
! ufactnrer'- prices at sep2l HIsToN'9.
1--WE largest and best assorted stock Of Embrode-
ry IN the city at sep2l HusToN's.
vIsHE Finest assortment Of Ribbons ever offered in
the market. at sep2l HuSToN's.
( NLOCks enough to supply the market. OF every
~ variety Of pattern. jerome = make, warranted,
aud al manufacturers prices, at
sep2 HUsToN,s
4 LARGE and fine lot Of KID Gloves Of every
1 \ grade, at sep2i HUSTON'S.
I NoLD and common Jewery, and Gold and silver
- watches At sep2l HusT0N's.
LIVERY variety Of goods comprised in the Notion
IL and Fancy 6oods line at Huston at prices that
cannot fail TO induce purchases and benefit the buy-
ef, tall AT No ~, and examine for yourselves.
4 FINE Buggy Portable Top FOR sale. enquire Of
SEPT .. NJ. HUSTON.
No. 81, Main street
4 j Huston will be found the largest lot of Irish
- Linens l.aees, Edgings, and every variety of
Nnte goods, at prices that cannot b. beat In any
Western market. scp20
4 \ endless variety of silk and Linen Pocket hand
A kerchiefs and cravats at sep2o HUsToN's.
1 Fall styles.
] ~ khavelust received our Fall styles of Ladies'
/ W Velvet Cloth, and Silk Oloaks. Talma's and
tisettesi also Of Brocha and Plaid Shawls.
scp2Id8w WOODWARD CO
nREss TRIMMfNGs.-rh The Ladies can be suited
l. in this line at
sep27d6w WOODWARD 4 co.'s.
| DLAIDs.-Those beautiful scotch and Tartan
1 Paids, every variety can be found at
sep21ddw WOODWARD i cos.
nj ESSks. EDITORS Please inform the La lies
sA that we have received the largest stock of en-
broideries Collars from cents IT, $500 Maltese
Black Silk Brussels and real thread Laces Lace ac-
onett and Swiss Collars Corsets, Ribbons MORE An
tiqus and Ribbon Trimming &C.. de-
H. u. WOODWARD AGO
/ Aug. Is, ls55.-dAw
| WOOL DELAlNEs.-Every variety Of plain aud
w figured W ooi DeLaines, Just receiv ed at
sep27dAw WOODWARD a co.'s.
| - EADY MADE CLOTHING Everything in this
Il be At the ln g.,
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JUST RECEIvED,
INFECT from New York, the largest and mos
- splendid stock of Ladies' Fancy Furs, Fancy
Robes, Eur Gauntlets, Swan Down Victorines and
Cuffs; Gents Fur Muffiers, Fur Gloves &C. DC, ever
brought 10 the West. IshaH o6er Great inducements
10 aHpho rant ANYTHING In the aborc Hne, and will
cell sets OF Nctornes cheaper than the same article
can BE- bought in st. Louis. All ask is for YOU to
call and examine nay stock, which lie superior to AM
thing in the West.
Ladies please call and look over my stock No
trouble to show goods. Don't forget the place but
call at the NEW YORK EMPonIux
A. c. SHELDON,
Oct. IL, SD Main. corner I'd St.
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MANUFACTURERS All IE2k1as IN
B GOT 3 q nd Sh O.e s.
pY constant arrivals our stock Of Eastern Work
ID will soon be the finest and largest ever offered
IN keokak They selected with special reference
tn the wants Of the retail trade, and will comprise
every variety imaginable. The prices win be such
as will convince every that we have fully adopt
ed the motto of Quick Sales and Small Profits"
n. b. The summer Goods now on hand will BE-
closed out AT COST.
Boot and Shoe Mandatory.
To the Ladies we would say. call in aud see our
elegant STYLES Of Bootees, Buskns and Slip, OF the
finest materials manufactured ut our establish
mcnt, which in point of quality and durability we
will warrant 90 h. equal to any in the west.
Gentlemen will find it to their interest to call and
examine our stock of custom made work, Of which
an ample quantity will always be kept on hand and
we use only the best materials, and employ none
but the best workmen, they may rest assured OF n
good article, guaranteed to fit in all cases.
n. Is. All articles OF our own manufacture war
ranted.
Sign of the Mammoth Shoe, corner building, Main
and Third Streets
August 81, lS55.--dAw
Excelsior Boot 4 shoe Mandatory.
TIRE LATEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS
j. r. HARRIS CO.,
HAVING just opened shop, in their old -.
business, on Third street, between Main
and johnson, keokuk, Iowa, respectfully v
announce that they are prepared to manu-
facture the neatest and most fashionable Boots and
Shoes that can be got up.
Determined not TO be excelled by any manufac-
tarers in the West they solicit share of pubic pat
ronAge.
As we purchase direct from the importers, eur
stock is always of the latest fashion and best quail
ty, and NJ the lowest figures.
~ We Keep no Eastern slop work on hand We
warrant ali our ready made Boots and Shoes Of the
same character as those made to order.
Call and leave your orders for 7good fit War
ranted to suit in every particular.
&E~ Repairing in the neatest and most .ubstan
tial manner done short notice.
j. I. HARRIS co.
July 81, 1885 DIV
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Denies Electro. Magnetic Plaster.
an External Cure for OHHLs AND FEvER,N


Denies Electro. Magnetic Plaster.
an External Cure for OHfLIs AND FEvgR,M
Four Hours
VvSHIS Novel and extraordinary remedy il upheld
l. by the testimony Of some Of the best nasnes in
Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. The proprie-
tor and inventor has, among thousands Of others,
t6cssss from the foIlowiae disdnguished esaAlenen
Of Memphis, Team, the home Of the proprietor
Rev. I. L. Grsce, Col Smith p. Bankhsad-edttor
Memphis Wing, VIM. 7. Yancey--editor Of tbs Mem
phis News, T. keefe, N. D., Y. "A. Carr, NJ D., T. II
Crockett. lawyer grandson Of Davy Crockett, ThOs. s.
Land, NJ d.
This wonderful Plaster does not pain blister or ex-
eoriate. Wherever it has been introduced it has s
perceded all other patent medicines for chills and
driren 4uintne out Of the Ssarkefl
Unlike Qunine, Arsenic and other deleterious
drugs, this medicine makes quick, radical aud per-
feet cure and is not followed by train Of malndies
worse than the removed 1t is perfectly harmless
and can be used with perfect safety by all sexes and
ages.
The proprietor in introducing the e. M. r. In this
community leaves it to make its local reputaton here
by its own merits and superior claims ON the public.
Address G. N. Denie, Proprietor, Menuphia Issn.
PRICE, ST. liberal discount made 10 The trade
Sent by mail, TO all parts Of the country.
Sole wholesale and retail agent FOR keokuk,
II. II. AYRES.
Corner 3D. aud Main street. ocs14dw
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New Wholesale DryQoefza1rSs;;.
IN. zen ton THE MERCHANTS
kH.DQlpn11es of mankind, thst they
: * EsPECCEPeof large and we'll selected stock Of
~ W10A and Domestic Drr 0o6nNs
READY.MADE CLOTEtKU0S
and full line of Hosiery, Glovea, Mite and
Notions. adapted to the wants Of country and city
trade, which have been purchased under the most
favorable circumstances directly from 1rSt haja1s,
and will be sold a, close figures to Cash OF prompt
tame buyen Having permanently located In this
city, solicit cali, hoping BY fair, honorable
dealings to receive a share Of patronage.
keokuk, Sept rs, ls55.--ddw
Dry GooAs.
30 bales A muslin, prime,
$50 pcs satinets ass d, q to Use. per yard;
90 do Ky. jeans do 20 TO 40e., do do
900 do prints new STYLES;
20 do Colungoi
90 do Lyonese Cloths and Alpaccas;
DeLaines Black Silks, Goats Spool thread war
ranted,) Stewart . best Linen Thread and general
assortment OF Yankee notions just received by
sep22d6w b. A. WILLIAMS.
NEW GOODS AND GROCERIES.
lNHE public will take notice that i have received
i an immense stock OF Dry Goods Boots and
Shoes, and Groceries, nj my old stand Main st 4,
near Fourth.
Families wanting groceries can have them put up
al keokuk wholesale prices.
intend to give particular attention to the pro-
duce business and expect that my long experience
in that line will enable to give Satisfaction TO all
customers. sep22 b. A. WILLIAMS.
NAsh paid for all country produce the old
~ stand of sep22 B. A WILLIAMS
NANTED.-- 5000 bushels Timothy Seed:
w 10000 do Flax Seed.
and all kinds of grain and seeds, for which the high
ert cash prices will be paid by
sep22 B, A. WILLIAMS.
D00TS and Shoes LIE cases of boots and Shoes
u for men, women boys, girls and infants, just
received by scp22d6w b. A. WILLIAMS.
Leather! Leutberi
IL ANING purchased tie entire stock of Pike, Full
i l. Ter Co., shall hereafter keep hand good
assortment Of Leather, Shoe Findings Beltings liar
ness Leather, &c. All which viii be sold low for
cash Merchants from the interior requested to call
Cash paid for hides u. A. WILLIAMS.
nov2odw
Union at the Nlmple SxpeDce.
~ ). d D. c. BILLINGS have united their
~. stocks of Dry Goods and Groceries, aud may bc
found at the old stand of s. s. Billings, No. 81 Main
Street, keokuk.
One OF the firm will spend his time in the East,
Tor the purpose of watching the chances for buying
goods cheap, SO that they sell them lower than
ever We have now hand over fifty thousand
dollars worth Of goods, which will sell at greatly
reduced prices. Please give us call.
5. s. ID. c. BILLINGS.
Aup. II lahT--akw
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shaving 4 Hair Cutting Extraordi.


HAMPOOyTNG AokEEABLY PERFORMED
- The favorite Saloon Of George Cabus, on Main
Street, below Parsons Bank. presents new attrac
tions to the citizens # keokuk. Having obtained
assistants IN my business sueeer o. any ever before
employed ia this city, invite the patronage Of the
community ~ am satisfied lhal can shave clean.
er, cut hair handsomely, and champion with
de1terity than any barber in the State of Iowa
Competition challenged GEORGE CADJS
August 23 lsJs.--lyd4wGm
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DAVIES a. HART.

WHOLESALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes No.
w lis, Main Street, Keokuk Iowa
Having located in this city we would respectfully
inform the merchants Of the interior that we have
engaged in the above business, having all the facf-
ties Tor purchasing stock directly of the manu-
faeturers at the lowest figures. 1t is object aud
determination to oui Id up large and permanent
trade by keeping on hand large and we'll assorted
stock making our prices low that none can be less
and terms and discounts az liberal ms any other
house
Please call and examine our stock seplSdw
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N. MANNERS.

nYER AND SCOI kEK. On fifth street on
IL d1sr below Main where he will renoyate and
make app.ag new, all kinds If Ladies and ~
tlemens apparel such crap, broseha, cas- mere
and WOODEN shaw!s cashmere silk and meri US dress
81, rugs piano and table ers, window and dalnask
curtains, DC.
All Of the above and every other article Of cloth
ing coiqred in Any OF the fancy or pain coiofs.
hope By Close attention and knowledge Of NV bug
insss, 10 give general satisfaction.
nor zSdAwem WM MANNERS.