The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-08-15

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FIRE + MARINE ms. co, Fosp Du Lac, Wis.
EQUlTABLE -
INSURANCE CO., OF LONDON.
MAHsACHJsETTs
CO., SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
VIE above Companies With an Aggregate Capital IL
Of $500, 900 ODER strong inducements TO AZ
public TO provide against loss " damage by hre d
ulylzd WM. r. TURNER, Agent. =.
WILLIAM ". BELkNAP le
Agent for the following reliable Insurance.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; II
Atna Insurance Co.;
star Inrursnee Co.; c.
Commercial Insurance Co; u
,Ktna Life Insurance Go.
Policies promptly issued, Losses adjusted and CT
I'D with Dispatch and ali Information given at OF
e Office, Second street between Main anu johnson.
July22 DIM
F.rners' and Mechanics'
ms u ~ 4 nee CO N r ANY, o.
OF PHILADELPHIA;
ash Ca~isai anA surplus $500, 900. d
VIE above solvent Company has established an Z
Agency with the undersigned, and 10 prepared =
issue Policies II Insurance against Lose or Dam =
STORE HOUSES, 8
DWELLINGS,
MILLS, MANUFACTURES,
AND THEIR CONTENTS. .
Al.o on Merchandise ard Prsuce consigned by
STEAMBOATS,, RAILROADS., II
nd th. usual convey ances throughout the United
Al Losses ADJUSTED and Paid at this Agency.
ARTHUR BRAKEMAN, Agent,
je23d No. ~ Main ST., keokak.
kEOKUK MARINE INsUMANCk CO.
Capital, 900. 900.
'GNHIs Company 10 prepared 10 do Marine insur-
/ anee business. Cargo risks taken atcustomary /
Aes, and the usual Cash facilities extended TO reg
y lar customers.
Losses prom ptly adjusted.
DIRECTORS:
Bridgman, Vim. r Turner,
X. II. Harrison, Geo u. snyth.
J ohm Templin, A. l.. Demng,
John McCnne, G. Y. Conn,
c. barber, Jas. Y. Cox.
w. C. Rentgen.
ABRID6MAN. President.
Oh. sMYTH, Vice President.
Al DEFINING, Treasurer.
WH.F. TURNER, Secretary.
Office in sample e building, second Street.
ian2idkw5mo "
COOKING STOVES.
IUS1 received direct from of the largest eel.
u ebrat~d Eastern Stove Manufacturers. a superi-
0r lot Of Cooking Stoves, OF styles and patterns
.surpassing' any yet been offered in the market, in
smoothness VI castings, finish convenience and econ
my Of fuel. Those wishing -ometing very nice, will
call and purchase.
TILLiNGRAsr. LANE4 BuEL,
August 18th. ls5S--dAw 1as Main tsreet.
N0tlce - CO0troCtOros
GEAIED Propxa will be received AT the Office
- If the City Engineer until o'clock ,. IN. u
Monday, August IL 1850, for the grading Of Con-
cert street, from Alb ct. to 1lth.
Also, at same time for buiding cuyerts necessa-
~ for the opening Of both Concert ami High sts.
Plans and specifications for above can be seen at
'A' ''' : ~ /. HUTCHINSON,
I Keokuk, July 81. '5s-dlot City Engineer.
Notice - Contractors,
I CEALED PROPOSALS will be received 81 the Of
I - fee Ut the City Engineer, until o'clock p. m
Of Monday August Is, 1850, for the Grading Of the
\ Alleys through Blocks Nos. 81 and i2a.
Specifications can be seen At the Once Of the
! Civ Engineer l.. HUTCHINSON,
keokuk. Aug 8, '56-dlot City Engineer.
KEOKUK ~ MALE SEMINARY.
THIS Institution will commence its FIRST term
1 under the control u Miss II. G. BAIL, an expe-
renced teacher, having taught for several years IN
similar institutions with success She will be as
sisted by Professor BaAEs aud other competent tea
chers, ~ the school may require.
IL Is the design OF the principal and and all con
neced with this institution. to make II compare ia
vorably with similar schools, in comforting high in
tellcctuai and moral culture, upon those who gs'
ii their aid by awaiting themselves Of It's advantages
The school viii open on the 18th Of August IN thu
large and compedious Hall on ith street, adJoin
ing Cleghorn Harrison's Store, and will cont'na
IL weeks.
For further particulars. enquire Of Mr.. Wheato
ct his Store. August llth is5S---dim
1870
Notice . the Ladies.
L. EMBROIDERED WORK done in all it's branches
Il in Silk, Wogsted, and Clifton thread, ON Ores
= es Mantillas, Vests. Shirt Bosoms Initial Lette
: and whole names On Pocket ilAndk ershcifs Ais
Nets, Tapestry, and all kinds sf Fancy Needl
work made IL order from large variety of pattcrl
Mrs. KATE wEIsMANN,
Second ST., bet. Main 4 johnson, in
Julyl7-du Graham's building
D =. Bawaen 4 son,
n "OULD respectfully call the attention Of
w public 10 their stock Of the first quality
I, Marble, which they have just received direct Fl,
sac s..t, the, enabled ~ sol .. - sas
. rate be obtained in st. Louis.
- We are determined to act upon the motto
I, sssMALL PROFITS AND QUICK REruRNs."
- Give ~ . call and We pledge ourselves to show
G. a. hne marble, and ~ good workmanship, both
= the ornamental and plain styles, ~ can be for
ne anywhere in the United States.
We have another extensive stock Of Marble on
3 way from the East, and shall be fully prepares
u meet any demand that may be made for articlei
our line.
Third Street, between Main and Blondeau.
th April s, 1854.
Of ICAN AND no
CELLto the citizens Of keokuk and vicinity, +
Ger - FuRrirURE, cheaper than they can purchase
or ct Louis or anywhere abroad and transport IL h
: Gate City Furniture Rooms, l3e Main street,
satisfy themselves Of the fsct. c. IS. ABBOT
febl5d
Notice.
4 LII persons indebted TO the late Arm Of Bald
J. "A Evans AGO., are hereby notified that pays
l It Of same 10 expected on or before the nspt Of
D. June IS, 16S6-dAw BALDWIN 4 EVAN