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4. g. SHELDON.

- 4. 9. s1D1DoN, n
178, Main %. ksekuk, lewa. -
WILL again odcr to the public an immense stock
Of HATS aud CAPS, ail new Spring and summer
styles.
EXTRA MoLE SKIN HATS,
WHlrE BEAVER HATS,
GENTS Sorr DkEss HATS,
FRENCH FELr HATS,
FINE Wool HArs,
Low PRICE Wool HAIRS,
CnLpREN's Fancy HAIRS / Cars.
HATS AND CAPS
OF ALL KINDS,
Cheaper than ever before offered in this
Market.
ANY QUANTITY or Straw Goops,
PANAMA HATS,
LEoHoRN HAIRS,
PALn LEAF HArs,
PEDAL HArs.
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
SILK UNDERWEAR OF ALL KINDS, A SUPERIOR
ARTICLE.
WHITE AND FANCY SHIRTS,
Extra Quality,)
SILK, LIsLR THREAD, Wool AND Corros
WHITE AND CoLoREED KID GLOVES;
TIES,
scARFs,
CRAvATS,
SUSPENDERS.
Also, numerous variety Of many other
articles.
Please call and examine for yourselves.
A. G. sHRLDON,
May 31-d No. IS Maia Street.
Keep tho Nimble 6ixpcnco Holl-
ing.
AM receiving large stock of first class goods, of
every style direct from the eastern cities which
will be sold cheap for cash.
Come and see what bargains. Hear 20 our cry,
and we will make glad thy home. freely invite
al hands to unite. Friends Of Freedom, cheap, yes
very cheap Swell the song, young and old the
strain prolong. LIVESTOCK consists in part Of the
following articles:
Drillings, Domestics, bleached and brown Shifting
Checks. cottonadcs, Osnabusgs, Linen goods Of ali
knds,Sc. VI dress goods have q great variety
bareges. Barge de LANES, Challies, Silk Tissues,
Null and Swiss Muslins, Dotted Swiss Ginghams.
Prints, Ac also. in sdeprrtmen is an extensive
HATS, BoNNETs, UMBRELLAS 4 PARAsOLs.
A great variety OF the above articles Mems and
Boys Wool, Leghorn, Straw, Panama and Chip
Hats Ladies' and Misses Leghorn, Straw and
Braid Bonnets and Hats; Parasols Of all kinds, to
suit the taste Of all.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
An excellent assortment or LAdios' and Misses
Boots and Shoes. uhiters. Slippers and Buskins
Mems and Boys Boots, Shoes and Brogans.
Crockcry-I have splendid lot Of Quecnsware,
direct from the city Of New York, which am con-
6dent sell cheaper than any house in this city;
among which is an endless quantity Of common
teas, ard general assortment of every thing in
this line.
In addition to the above, l have n large stockcf
FRESH GROCERIES,
Which You NIL know retailed lower than whole,
sale prices; and also late import alton Of choice
Teas Of every kind
Skctch-This stock is the largest and most va
red, and will BIZ sold cheaper than ever before OFF,
ed In this market. have aisn on hand large lot
Of summer Clothing, which will be sold Ut low fig
ures. With such u complete assortment in every
department of trade, think can offer nduceme Is
to purchasers not exccled by any house in this city
Gail ~ M. 81 Main street between % and 81
and ut No. 1919 Main street, between 9Th and 9th,
Keokuk, Iowa. S. $. BILLINGS.
aprl7-dsw
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TINE LARGExT STOCK OF
DRY GOODS
IN THE VEST,
SoLDAT NEW YORK PRICES,
"EWISH TO CALL PARTICULAR ArTEN
STOCK OF DRESS SILKS,
Containing Twenty-Five Thousand
Yards.
From so cents to 81 per yard b,s, bargain.
ever offered.
Also, Elegant BAREaEs, real
FRENCH ORGANIZE and JACnoNET ROPES
or srLESDIp srYLEs.
Fine Lace Goods in great variety, snd at the low.
ct prices.
CHANTILLA LACE L FRENCH THREAD
LACE MANTnLAS,
And every variety Of
MANUFACTURED SILK MANTILLAS,
From - TO e3S. A large and choice stock Of
BONNET RIBBONS AND
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
FRENCH AND ENGLISH PRINTS,
or rnK LATEST DESIGNS.
CALICOS,
From to 10 cents per yard--good madder colors.
We wish also to call particular attention to our
stock Of
G A r. e r s.,
Consisting Of real Engish Velvcts, Brussels, 3 ply,
and Superior Ingram, 1T Lower Prices than
any other House in the West.
All kinds Of House Keeping Goods, Linens, &c.
ONE OF OUR FIRM LIVES IN VIEW FORK CITY,
and is constantly forwarding to US the
Newest styles and Cheapest Goods
That are imported to the United States, and
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD
BIZ ANY HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY.
COME AND TRY Us.
J. A. DURKEE & Co.,
No. 81, North aide Main ST., BET. Sd and al,
Julyll-dAw KEoKuk. Iowa.
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RO0 SALE.
1OO FEET square, situated on the corner Of lst
lUU and NondcAu SITS.

FOR SALE.
n FEET square, situated on the corner Of lst
lUU and BlondeAu SITS.
fine I.ots, on the corner Of Fulton and 18th sts.
100 acres very desirable farming land, located
about 10 miles from the city the st. Francisvile
road.
100 acres finely located, soil very rich for farm
Ing purposes, about miles above Montroee, on the
Burlington road.
two story frame sire, and lot so by 100 feet,
we'll situated in Montrose.
Apply to G. 4. DfMOND,
juiyl2 Kilbourne's Block. Main 1t.
EOR SALE.
81 ACRES, finely situated about 7 Of . mile be-
Q low the city.
Is lots, finely located in Kilbourne's addition
fnc building lots, on High, between Fourth and
Fifth sts.
lots Palen between 10th and lth SITS
very handsome lots on Orleans street, between
Sth and 9Th.
2 handsome lots on Franklin street bet weeu 9Th
and 9th.
lot on Des Moines street, between 10th and 1 th.
For terms apply to c. X. DIMOND,
june26 kilbourne's Block. Main st.
LsOK sALE.-Two good lots. With : new one and :
half story brick dwelling house, situated on Elk
change st., between 18th and 18th contains 6 good
rooms has an excellent cellar aud brick cistern, and
being in every way fitted up for comfortable resi-
C. r. DIMoND,
Junezo hiibourne's Block, Main ct.
k>ORsALE.--Two fine Two story brick dwellings,
Il situated on the corDer Of Concert and 9Th St.
This house will readily rent for $500 . year, and
can be purchased At bargain. Apply to
c. X. DIMOND,
juneeG kilbourne's Block, Main st.
YOR SALE.
VINIiE fractional Block No. IS, situated in Reid
i Leighton addition, at the terminus Of Sixth
and Seventh st,., next to Ridge st. This property
contains Of the finest stone qusrries in Lee Co.
and will b, sold on reasonable terms. Apply TO
c. X. ALMOND,
June Kilbourne's Block. Main 81.
kON SALE.
An FEET front By so feet deep, on Sd st. between
~ Exchange and BAak sts., With the improve
mcnts, will be sold at = bargain by
&. X. DlMOND.
May 30 kilbourae's Block, Main 1t.
L>OR sALE.-2o feet front ou Sd street, between
i Biondeau and Concert, will be -old low by
Z. H. DIMOND,
May 30 kilbourner Block Main st.
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"A NEW ESTABLISHMENT
ART REPOsITORY
PICTURE GALLERY,
(Foy the present in 3da bet Main johnson UP STARR
An opportunity is offered to the inhabitants
Of Keokuk Of examining the
FINEST COLLECTION OF PICTURES
Works OF Art
ever introduced in any Western City; including
OIL PAINTINGS,
WATER COLOR DRAWINGS,
CRAYON PORTRAITS,
ENAMELLED PAINTINGS,
FINE ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN
LINE ENGRAVINGS;
LishsgrapAs I'm every variety, &c.
The subscriber invites all who love the Ane arts TO
visit his collection whether purchasing not feel
ing assured they will not regret the time spent.
THOMAS CURTIS,
july3-dm Over Hasbrouck 4 Shields.
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HAher Paul. work on Calaboose, 90
:. ". Il. Tucker, shovels and picks, Is 20
Post Company, printing bills, 90
" Patter.on, expenses to lows City, ~ 90
Gate City Furniture Store, Deck, IL %
s. HamH Co.. Ca!Aboose account, 10
0. C.emens, 5000 pamphlets, 26s IS
J. L. Copein, ring bolts, rs
The bill Of the Gas Coke Company, for public
Lamps durtng April, May and june. Of t56s g.,
and hs bflf " J. B. Howell 4 Co., of $50 SO for
printing, were referred to the COMMITTEES on Claims
Alderman Sharts was appointed Chairman Of the
COMMITTEES On Cisims in Ii . Of Alderman Taylor.
Council adjournsd 70 Tuesday the 7.d inst, at Z
O'Clock, 4. q.
b. s. MERRIAM, City Recorder.
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PATRICK q cRouaE.
DEAL1RS IN
PLANO FORTE =
6hAAt Mnsic. and

USICAL MEKCHANDIZE,
GALE ROOMS over Howe Lock -
- woods Store, Second street, be- HSA
tween Main and johnson, Kcokuk,
Iowa. Weshall always keep ON hand M
IN elegant assortment Of Pianos from the 6sst
makers: Child Bishop's Melodeons Martin, Hall
Son = and Imported Guitar; French and German
violins; American and Imported Flutes; Flutinas
and Accordeons; Fine French, English and italian
Violin String; Drums; Violin Cases Piano Stools
and Covers. A large and select catalogue Of Sheet
Music and Instruction B,ohs Pianos and Melods-
ons sold q Manufacturer prices and always war
rantAd. Dealers and teachers supplied on the most
liberal terms. Pianos tuned and musical instru-
ments repaired Owing TO the low stage Of water In
the Ohio River We are & unable e Dreeent q 1T
any portion Of our large stock OF Pianos hcrs exoept
. few shipncnts BY railroad, which are expected
soon.
Keokuk, June 81. dam.
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scviven 4 Gallagner,s
General Advertising and Collecting Agency.
81 Dearborn-st. Chicago.
Rail KeaA asa Cav-saIlAers,
koFolsht0g store.
p. e. T. Armstrong Z Co.,
No. p RIvEa ST CascA0o, ILL.,,
Keep constantly on hand
MAC HINISTS' TOOLS,
OF oil Kinds, FROM celebrated nAnufscturerp:
Putnam, Pitchbsrg, Springfield Tool Co., Lawrence
Machine shops. Lowell, Worcester, and Others;
LATHEs.
DRILLS,
planners,
BOLT CUTTERS,
Fan BLOWERS,
Taunton make,
And An endless variety Of smaller articles used in
the machine shop. Also, agents for English and
American X. X. Iron, X. X. Chairs, X. K. Spikes,
and Lock Head Lights.
WOOD TOOLS,
OF all kndsl
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE
steam Engines,
Which for style and finish cannot be excelled, hsv-
ing all the new improvements. Theec Engines can
b sold lower than those made West, and warrant
ed TO have the full amount II horse power they are
sold for, which Western make Of Engines seldom
have.
KAnK's CELEBRATED PORTABLE SAW MILLS,
Can cut one-thrd more lumber than any other mills
propoFtionate sizes.
Oak Tanned Leather Betting, al sizes,
Rubber Betting and Hose,
All kinds Of Saw Mill Fixtures,
saw Gnmmcrs, superior to any thing ever invented
Iron Nails, Spikes, Warehouse Trucks all sizes,
Machinery Oils, warranted not TO gum.
GA- All orders promptly filled at the lowest mar.
ket prices. +. X T. ARMSTRONG 4 Co.
myQd3m
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=. r. 4 r. BOWER,
(Suocsesors to Bruce 4 Daniels.)
Whol0RalA 0YooAra

=. r. 4 r. BOWER,
(Suocsesors to Bruce 4 Danisls1
Wholesale 0Yocers,
PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANCs,
MO. 90, oldstAnd, south side OF Main street, be-
- tween Third and Fourth sts.. Keokuk, Iowa
n. B.-We will make liberal cash advances Oh eli
produce OF merchandise sent to for sale here or
Tor shipment. and solicit consignmsnts. Country
produce Of all kinds wanted, for which W will
pay the higheat market price in cash Or goods.
u Card.
We have sold our stock Of Groceries 70 Me,srs
X. +. +. BOWER, who will continue the business
1t our old stand. We recommend them TO our
friends and old customers, upright and honorable
men, and solicit for them continuance Of the Pat
ronage 20 literally bestowed upon ~.
A. We are anxious 70 close up our old business,
We hsvs to request that thnse Who are indebted to
u will settle = possible, and those 10 whom
are indebted will present their aeeoants for set
tlemsnt. Our b,oks and papsrs ars 81 the once Of
=. 81. Bower, whore We may - found.
je37d9w4wy BRUCE DANIELS.
O1rlselslos Tor tho I1111o F0IEs-
EvBRY thiag tAat you ean think q = tisklc tbs
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O1r1oettlos tor the 111110 ToIGs.
kVE8Y thing tAat you ean think q = tisklc ths
~ Aeaxts q tAs little folks - ~ Aa6 q 9. Oass-
top, q the
81 =. SIGN or THE me- FIDDLE.
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New Stock.
COMSTOCk 4 BROS,
STOVES
Timers Stock.


10 inches.
5000 bds. Sheet Iron from No. IA to ~.
1000 packages Plymouth kiveu, iron and tin d.
from or. 10 IL lbs.
500 boxes Tin plate.
500 bundles Iron wire from No. to No. Is.
100 gross Tea kettle breasts and from 81 to
Ia inches.
SO gross Pressed tin bottoms from 9 TO . inch.
SO d. do soolioped and plain dinner plates
30 do Stove ornaments assorted.
60 do oval Tea pot Breast and Covers.
166 do Assorted tin d ears.
80 do Iron tea kettle ears.
$50 do do do do burs.
100 do Pressed tin pot covers.
200 do Of No. !, ?. and peuter knohs.
700 feet Brass Wire Cloth;
Bent Spouts, assorted siaes
Perforated tin IN sheets;
Copper Rivets and Burs;
Bucket Handles;
.. Mallets expressly for timers use
Stove Backing in papers or by the key.
COMSTOCk d BROTHERS.
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II G1pS s1psk q vanily Ogssesjes, variety 4
II 1oYa, I'D n asnpstmsat ~ Muetanl InS1ru.
1.ss, Tor sals On Main Street, lstwsea Geesn1 -
Third. - .. ~. =
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Fer sale or Charter.
grvIIE steamer "MARl g." a. she
lies At the st. Louis wharf. in
complete running order, having been
thoroughly overloaded and rc-ittedG u
thia spring For particulars apply u q addfess
MUDb1 HU0HE6,
June l7dtf ST. Loais.
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nov2sd HAMILL CO.
GoLDEN sikuf-In Kegs and nalf bills. lei-
~ cher's Sugar House Syrup, in kegs and half
obls. haisins in boxes, half boxes and quarters.
novcSd HAMILL 4 CT.
Away Traaing.
I HAVE bought out tho Dry Goods store Of James
+. Bruce. and will hereafter contn nue. the business
in the same place.
ward Co.. Main Street. B.A. WILLIAMS.
decl9dkw
MI SSKS. EDITORS Please inform the Ladies
V1 that We have received the largest stock Of en-
broderics, Collars from cents to 500; Maltese,
Black Silk Brussels and real thread Laces Lace, ac-
onett and Swiss Collars Corsets Ribbons Moirs An
tique and Ribbon Trimmings, &c., DC.
II. B. WOODWARD co.
Aug. ., 1s55.--o4w
DEADY MADE CLOTHING.-Everything ia this
II line can he had at the lowest figures ct
sep97dpw WOODWARD 4 cos.
nRRSS TRIMMINdS.-The Ladies can be suited
l. In this line at
sspsldzv WOODWARD co.'s.
"OOL DELAINRS.-Every variety q plain and
w hgured Wool DeLaines, just received 1t
sep17dAw WOODWARD cos.
Fail Styles.
"E hAvejust received our Fall styles Of Ladies'
W Velvet, Cloth, and Silk Oloaks, Talma's and
v'.ss,:: .'0 Of Doeha and p wndn ss.r In
DLAIDS.-Thoee beautiful scotch and Tartan
Plaids, every variety can Be found q
ssp37d&w WOODWARD d COS.
Cash Customers Take Nosaoe.
HAVING made all the necessary preparations to
Ii manufacture all kinds VI Shoes, boots for La
dies and Gentlemen, and having now the way .
very large assortment Of Oil kinds Of material
70 manufacture from, bought in New York and Phil
aiephia Of the manufacturers and importers, have
determine to sell Cd my Eastern ready made goods
now on hand
AT COST FOR CASH,
to make room for the new aud large stock Of raw
material 70 arrive. All persons in want OF any
kind Of Eastern shoes for Ladies wear can now have
chance to save from 20 to 10 per cont and get bot
ter shoes than ut any other house in the city ct the
Ladies' Shoe Shop. No. So Main ct.
July SD 8. "A. DUKE.
ROB TT. BOWER. FRANK BOW n
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CADI. JONES 4 PECK, Agents,

A :. LII assortment constantly ON nanu II the sign
n Of the BIG ANVIL.
inch 7dkw
BUILDERS hardware locks, catches, b,lts, loose
- and fast butts, screws, dc. A full a,4"rsment
sndlAtest styles Mt CADY, JONES PECKy.
jan5d
QELfING-kumbel's oak tanned, patent stretched
- Leather Betting, warranted not to stretch and
to suit the purchaser. Boston Gum Betting, Gum
and Hemp Packing. A large assortment for sale
low by CADY, JONES PECK.
june 81
RKA,s Cocks. oil cups, iron and lead pipe. every
- thing pertaining to saw mill or steam engine
fur sale low ~ the sign Of the
jnne3d BIG ANVIL.
DLASEs-3reenheid fool Co. :. . fresh stock Of
these superior Tools just received 1t the sign Of
the [junssd] BIG ANVIL.
nook and gate springs. Gray Brothers patent,
II the best spring ever invented. for sale by
junesd CADY, JONES PECK.
rHAIN-Ox, coil. binding, trace. halter, dog,
~ and jack chains, Al the sign Of the
june3d BIG ANVIL.
NIcES-Solid box. and Parker's bench. iron and
junesd CADY. JONES PEck'S.
DUMPS, water rams. galvanized we'll chain and
jaaead BIG ANVIL.
CHOVEl.S, Ames Row land : picks, mAitocks !,
- log chain, and goods suitable for contractors. at
.
XNHEEL-BARROWS, Cro-bars. churn drills,
w stone hammers, for sale 1T the sign Of the
june3d BIG ANVIL.
CCYTHES 3naths, cradles, and harvesting tools in
~ great vaJiety, ut small advance by
junesd CADY, JONES PECK.
Lay straw aud manure forks, for sale low at the
IL sign Of the je3dl BIG ANVIL.
N addition - cur extensive stock Of building,
i house keeping, mAchnists and cabinet makers
hardware, carpenters and blscksmths' tools, We
have just added complete stock Of Carriage and
Wagon Hardware, consisting in part ~ follows:
Hubs, feiloes, shafts, spokes. bows,
Made from best Eastern timber, and we'll seasoned:
Euameled and Dash Leather,
| Carriage oil cloth,
| Plain and Agursd back muslin. drilling 4 duck;
Carriage lace, tufts &c., apron hook, and rings;
| Ivory knobs, Acat sticks, whip sockets,
| Back lights, shaft tips; Silver plated and
Brass Bands-Bos ton, Philadelphia and
| Reflector patterns. Top props,
| Name plates, lining nails; ease hardened
| Axes-long and short arm, patent half patent;
/ Railway Springs-plAin and French ears;
| Carriage bolts and axle clips.
june3d CADY JONES PECK.
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SUGAR Kettles from TO ~ gallons Ovens and
~ Lids odd Lids skllcts and lids, assorted Cast
Iron Tea Kettles 1npaned Trunks; Padding ard
Rice Moulds; Scoloied and plain Cake Pans Tea
Canisters, square and round, assorted; Lard Lamps
Tin and Stove Pipe. House, sheet iron and cor
per work done promptly. in the very hist manner.
COMST0CE pROTu
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RkAos Cocks. oil cups, iron and lead pipe. every
- thing pertaining To . saw mill steam enginc
fvr sale low ~ the sign Of the
june3d BIG ANVIL.
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DIASEs-1rrenheid Ioot Go. ., . fresh stock Of
these superior Tools just received 1T the sign of
the [iune3dl BIG ANVIL.
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q. uAAILL. r.. FRENCH. A. J., NALgrpH
HlAMuLl. 4 CO.

RlA N I'LL. a. Co.
nEALERS in Groceries and Produce, and Forward
Il ing and Commission Merchants, So Main street,
between ID and Sd, Keokuk, Iowa.
Woaldcal the attention Of the citsens Of thiscity,
and Country Merchants to their large and we'll so
lected stock Of Groceries They have Of the lar
gst stocks ever offered in this place, Of oil such
tcles usually kept in Grocery establishments
and will sell on the most reasonable terms. They
feel confident from their long exp ,rience and de-
termination to give strict personal attention to bus-
ness, that they viii merit liberals share Of custom
nax46dy
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-04
NOTICE on IyOTlSITiON.

Whereas Abrahrm Sparks, late of West Pro-
yidrnce township, Bedford county, deceased,
died seized Of the following Real Estate, all Of
which was disposed Of by iorme, writ ofPar-
titior, except the following, which has not been
appraised, to wit
A tract Of land containing fifty-eight acres
and one hundred perchfs, adjoining lands OF
George Householder, Esq lands IN the name OF
Benjamin Martin and others.
One other Tract OF Land containing 40 acres,
adjoining lands in the name OF Francis Gibbs,
Robert Morris, and James Rees, both tracts ST.
uate in East Providence township, Bedford
county.
Leaving the following named heirs and e-
cal representatives,, 10 wit:
Sarah Sparks. sister residing in Bedford
county Hannah, sister ntcfmarried with So
omon Hollar, residing in Bedford county JOS.
Sharks. brother residing iu Bureau county, IL
linois: Jonas Sparks brother residing IN Rock
Island county, Illinois, Mary. sister, the WI
dow Of Balzer Morgart, deceased, residing IN
Bedford county: Dellah. sister, ntermarrled
with Uriah Hughrs, residing in Bedford coun-
tx Rachel sister, intermarTitd with Moses
Krnnard, residing in Athens county, Ohio; Sol
oaon Sparks, brother, (petitionrrl residing IN
Bedford county: and the issue OF John, deceaS-
ed brother, to wit
Sarah Sparks, residing in Rock Island coun-
", Illinois, and Rachel SPARKS, Criah II.
Sparks, Dellah Sparks, William Sparks, Jonas
sparks, and John SPARKS, all residing in Bed
ford county; and all being minors: all Of whom
except Sarah, have tof their guardian, William
States
Notice. is therefore hereby given that in
pursuance oi writ OF partition or valuation 70
me- directed. / viii proceed to hold an lnqnlsl-
ton or Valuation on the premises on Monday
the 18th day Of April next, when and where
all persons Interested may attend if they see
proper
HUGH MCCRE, Sheriff.
March Il. 1886.
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N0TIGh OF IE0JISITIOY.

Whereas John Blair. late Of Cumberland
Valley Township, Bedford county, deceased,
died seized ofthe following Real Estate, TO wit
Cne Tract Of land containing seven hundred
and Seven,y-Gve acres or thrreahouts. bounded
BIZ lands Of Tbom9s Growden, John Drfbaugh,
Philip Hardinger's Dpvisees, Moses Dckpu,
Thomas LeaSurr aud others.
Leaving widow, Mary Blair, and issue Sc
ven children, to witt
William Blair, petitioner, Archibald Blair
and John Blair, residing in Bedford county, Pa
Elijah p. Blair, residing in Lee county. Iowa.
Charity, intermarried with Nathan Borz resid-
ing in Fediord county, PENNSYLVANIA, james
Blair residing in Bedford county, PennsyIva-
MIA, aud Mary lnternarrjsd with Nathan Per-
dew, residing in lee couaty, iowa.
NOTICE is therefore hereby given that in
pursuance Of Writ Of Partition OF Valuation
to me directed, ] viii proceed 10 hold an IN
QUESTION or valuation on the premises on We'd
n-sdav. the 18th day Of april next, when and
where al interested may attend il they see pro-
per.
HUGH MOORE, Sheriff.
March Il. 1896.
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cording to the advertisement" but without such
specification, it will be considered as a proposal
for horseback service.
21. A modification of bid, in any of its es-
sential terms, is tantamount TO new bid, and
cannot be received, so as TO interfere with regu-
lar competition, after the last hour set for re-
ceiving bids.
2l. Postmasteis are 10 be careful not 10 cer-
tfy the suficiency Of guarantors or SuretIes
without knowing that they are persons OF suii-
Gent responsibility; and all bidders, guarantors,
and sureties are distinctly notified that, on
failure to enter into or perform the contracts for
the service proposed for in the accepted bids,
their legal liabilities will be enforced against
them. tSee 9th section Of the act OF July :,
1861
%. The contracts will be substantially in The
forms heretofore used in this department, ex-
cept in the respects particularly mentioned in
these Instructions.
%. Present contractors. and persons known
at the department., must, equally with others
procure guarantors aad certificates Of their sulf-
riencv Substantially in the forms above pre-
scribed. The certificates Of suficiency must be
sigCed By postmaster at one Of the places be-
fore named, or Judge of q court OF record.
.E;aEaaes CaEnpESeaF-
Postmaster General.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-04-04
New Eprs,g 4 Eook store.

Wr wish il distinctly understood by this eonl' a
ty and country, that pay particular a'e'.V
the selection of our Drugs and Medicines, T1,cH],,7
none bur the q,u best and pngext articles. We have
for sale chear ali the approved popular patent 'f
cines, Ayer's Cherry Pcctoroi, Jaye's M'I's l..,
Pain Killer, and all the Sarsapara> Also I,"y
Extracts for the Handkerchief. fancy soaps
pommades, OK marrow, &c. We also keep '',,'L II.
y on hand general assortment OF Srh"0. y l.,
kaneonS Books Blank Books, Cap and Post r,~,
&C.. &c. In fact if you want anything ~ W., y,f
Medicine, Book Soap or Brush line cal d. ~,
Drug and Book Store and you staH be accp1',y n1pRy
Jan. ~ 1854