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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-11-20
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ss1- W. take pleasure in calling the
attention of our readers to the advertise
ment of our particular friend, Mr.. WILL
LIAM ALLEN, in another column, and can
testify to the fact that he kills non but
the best cattle, and that his customers
will find him (though shorty, quite a tall
business man, and one who supplies food
for the intellect as well as for the inner
Success attend friend BILLY.
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Bs1- On our late visit to St. Marys we
were ~agreeably surprised, on entering
the Iowa House, to find it in such excel.
lent trim-the house new-furniture new
-proprietors new, and in fact everything
and everybody new. Messrs. REcx &
SrERLINo deserves great credit in estab-
fishing their new hotel, and they show
by their acts, that indomitable spirit which
~characterizes the good people of that city
and we would advise all our friends visit.
ing St. Marys, to call at the Iowa House
and see for themselves, as these gentle.
men are always ready to minister to the
creature comforts of their visitors in such
a way as to give entire satisfaction. Sue.
cess attend you friends Reck & Sperling
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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-11-20

A general assortment Of Medicines, for
Fevers, Fever and Ague, and the common
complaints of the country. Cooks, Lees,
Sappenyton's, Bragg's and Jaynes' pills, Qui-
nine, TONES, and various kinds of Stimulants,
Anodynes, Liniments, and other articles neces-
sary for the sick and the invalid. LIT
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-11-20
Fancy Goods,

A beautiful assortment OF fancy prints {
every variety of style and pattern. GinghamI
Lawns, Figured Alpaca, Bombazines, Bon
bayetts, Shawls, Scarfs Handkerchiefs, Necl
erchiefs, Grape, Muslin, Edgings, Ribbon
&C., &c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02

Esmud 6Esssk, bctssen Main and Johnson.
HAVING justretnrssd fron the East, 1 -
IL IespectfuAy call ths sttention ~ ~ n
friends and the public generally tQnV new
and ine stock u watches, jewelry 5nver and platd
ware. fancy goods, 10.
Watcher.
Fine tod duplex, magic, patent and detached
lever watches silver patent and detached levers,
and 'Epines, Of al kinds and qualities. II
JcwclPy.
Ladies' plain gold, mosaic, cameo and enamelled
rings and breast pins, Indies and children s
gold and Jet bracelets ladies and gent gold chains
pencils and pens, gold and diamond finger rings,
gold and silver thimbles, gents gold breast pins
studs, collar and sleeve buttons gold silver steel
and patent spectacies, pocket table snd dessert cut
lery, and scissors. ~
silver ware,
In which line intend not to be surpassed by any
store west north Of ST. Louis, viz: silver table
dessert and tea spoons and forks, sugar, cream mus
ard and salt spoons, butter and fruit knives silver
and plated napkin rings, DC.
Plated ware and fancy Goods.
Plated aud britannia ten sets, eAstors, fruit and
cake baskets candlesticks, pearl and shell pocket
books, and In fact every thing pertaining to my
line.
A general assortment If clocks Of the latest pat
terms and best make, all warranted to keep good
time.
va Watches and Jewelry repaired in tho most
workmanlike manner, and 1t the shortest notice.
my6-dly JULES GEISER.
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okuA l.vnlnasuum.

II tE sa<a,i1NED Mud respectfully an
ahn y st.Eens Of nrokua, tina, he has
i' 3'n inr toe reception of gra iemcn
= - 80 ta.E pr paraiions have been mad,
'sef'e anl prptno'eihe health vigor and men
"a ssFistty II all sho / sire to pnricipa,e IN
-. a.. 10y RES aud hea.hy sports Of gymnas.
t.ss ras air AMI cold wster, .judiciously used IN
thf nsnler itr .erihea by him cannot fail To ake
'he NJ, weakly haalthy, strong and robust.
~ lopms al Concert Hall, Sd story Min At
= 'hs % cory. o. MANCHESTER
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02

IL AVE removed their Store from the old stand 70
- UNION Block, between 9Th and 7th streets, on
Main. where they offer for sale Is cheap az the
cheapest, general assortmentof
Sh0es saddle and Harness Leather.
Enamciled and Patent Leather, Enamelled Cloth
!.s.k:. Carp. Gags, Ey yc.s wLI: :rS AZ! HE:r
Lasbes.
Also, general assorfment OF
SADDLERY HARDWARE,
Ssddlery Hardware woll selected in thu Rastern mar
ket ana fOE saic ut st. Louis prices.
They hsve On hand and are constantly manu-
featuring Of the best materials Saddles Brides and
Harness Of every description.
The above articles will b. sold 1t wholesale or r.
tail ct uniform prices.
Those wanting anything in orr line will do vell
70 call and examine our stock before bu yinr - -
intend to give ali, the worth u their money.
The highest price viii be paid in cash for Hide.
J. O. BERNARD co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
Dissertations.

rffr4ttft II brtt a kirkhan was this day dis
s'N y ~ mutual eansent. The bus iuess in fu
fure vi b. conduct d by III Kirkham who is alon.
autherired 10 collect alidebis and nav All claim,
aSahss the go hrin A. b. BALL,
Ii. klkkuAM
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
4 Cam.

| lahs thF .ay asspo.ei Il my entire interest 10
: = ifhs ~ nes. % T. !, Mekonny, also my IN
1855 - sl al4aufa .tnre ani sale Of H. r. ,iilI-
mAfs ast4aslas Linim nj, and Vegetable Anti
~ s#as y y, ani take pIsas in recommending
IA - M pao,le AS ons deserving ef shei patron
NJ. u.'kuNNEE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
DESIGNATION.

4 cp-PARfNakSu iP h rtof I, existing under
y she maine II NeNcnny Runner il this Il =
diss3i Ell, by mutual CONSENT All claim, syain.i
~ Cd hrn viii be cancelled BY T. l. Nc.
Mny VIII vi. III future con tue, tn bushes. and
w Assns As8'}2rss u 50 SILT. tn business If tn.
" aFS4. +. /. NckFvNY,
NJ. II HUMMER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
WAGONS WAGONS WAGONEgIs
DLDW AND WAGON FACTORY corner I2th

WAGONS! WAGONS WAGONEIIS
DLDW AND WAGON FACTORY, corner 18th
i and Main Streets, keokuk, Iowa. Hawlnx
purchased the before named estahiis hmsEt and
made large additions to it, We are now manufsc-
turing Of the best OnIo fIhsKa Including the sfssm
bent Jeisee, fno other timber for wheels being used
in this establishment WAGONS or EVERY VA
kIETY, HACKS, PEDDLING WAGONS, CARTS,
WHEEL-BAkROWS, CILTIVATORS, AND
PLOWs, In style and work na ana hip equal TO any in
the Western states. As We use none but the bert
material, and employ none but the beat mechanics,
We feel confident Of being able to ohsiate the me-
eessity, to those who will give . call, Of send
ing either to Chicago Cincinnati for any article
In our line.
n. B.-A good stock Of Plows and Wagons eon-
stanty on hand to supply purchasers at the short
est notice. Those wishing to purchase can save
time and money by calling at the corner Of 18th
and Main streets. FREEMAN KNOWLES.
april -dawly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
A Cn "a.

I HAVE this day sold 10 II kirhham my rntir,
l tater y IN the Family Grocery Bu-nc,s nnd
With L 81 ure reeom nd him to the public as .
iaau i wing ~ Your patronage
March .9 ARpAtJ
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000
sIVHE undersisned are prepared to receive orders
for Attiag up storts, ofhces and dwelling house,,
With pips and axtures for gas-promptly executing
the same. and guaranteeing AL their work " - gas
tight.
All psrsons DESTROYS Of using gas, that have not
been called upon, are requested TO leave their ID
dress with ~, through the Post Ofhce.
OTd5rs executed ia the succession ia which they
are Scceived. 6COFlELD BROTHER.
July I'D
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~
This y the best Liniment which hse yet besn Of
- eeesd to ia Psblic. II y ~ .exeslasaT rsmsdy
Tor NeurAlgia, Erysipelas, RheumstiAm, wounds.
cuts ulce, bans ,scads bruircs spfains salt Yheum
go 0soat he'd sshs tooth ache, palms In the limbs,
GAes4 baCk, stapAeh or bowels. Also for foundsro
gaedsn big hesd sweeney, splint, sprsins poll evil
sei1 complaint, yellow water distemper, ring hone,
stula solc, botts and harness CALLS, TO- The words
dtnm0rea Turkish Imminent are blown In the glass;
also re smile Of my written signsture accsnpa-
Gillmsre's Cholera ana Diarrhea
Mixture.
This Is the best remedy known for bowel comp
aints such - Cholera, Diarrhss, Dysentsry, Pains
IN the Bowels, &C., &C. Those who hare used Il ass
charmed with Its medical virtues. The name ID blown
in the glass.
CillnSss,s vegssaDle Cashnstie ana
Ltver Pllls.
Thes6 celebrated Pills are excellent remedy for
Fever and Agus, Bilious Complaints, Collie, Dyssnte
~ Constipation Of the Bowels, Indissstion. Jaun-
dice, Dropsy, Debility, Liver Complaints, Blotches
the skin, Fcvers, &c. The best family pill known
and can b. used with safety, whcnever eathauic i
needed.
b. To insure . genuine article and ONE on
which You can rely with perfect safety b. partisaax
70 inquire for Giiimores Vegetable, Cathastic and
Live Pills as there counterfeit article in crca-
iation.
C@lsasnian Cough Lsse.ges.
Prepared by y. Il. Gilmore. popular remedy
forCoughs, Colds, and Bronchial affections. They
have given entire satisfaction 70 those who have used
them.
CilImsre's Hair Balsam.
beautiful preparation for the Hair, snd properly
used. will restore 1t 10 its original softness and
beauty. Those who have used it ray It IL the bsst
preparation they have seen.
Sold, Wholesale and retail, by WILKINSON MAR
sHAL, Druggists. successors to II. H. Ayres, corner
IT Main and Third STREETS, Kcoksk, Ioua. Also by
Druggists and Merchants throughout tho state.
October 3. s55-dkwy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02

TO she 0sockheiac ~ the kesknk
MA. Pleasans = Nascatine =. =. Co.,
NOTICE 10 hereby giy6n, that in aOoordaDcs With
IN the conditions ~ the Subscription for the Ist
Division Of said road, the tenth instalment q u
pr sent will be due and parable June 4ih, 1874 at
The baking house Of Charles Parsons, Treasurer
okuk. o. to tho undersigned, General Agent.
J. X. HOkNISH,
General Agent X. hit. +. n. 4. r. c..
Nay IL, 1861 div
Ksokuk Times ard Nj. Pleasant Observer espy.l
To the 1sock i elders ~ tho keokuk,
n. Oos WoInes aaA MtAnosot0
DAllP0oA Co.
NOTICE 10 hereby given that the sixth call d ten
IN per can't. Will b dne and payable ON The 18th
of 5upc next, 81 tl0 C.szisisJ c1sSs, Il Es.Sus,
to William Leighton, Treasurer.
WV. LsIouTox. Sec'y nayl1Akutd
M (Daily Tines and Post please copy.1
Dec MOSnes River LanAs Ter sale.
LAND DEPARTMENT,
Des MoiueS Navigation & = = Co.
OrrUAwA, lows, April I, 1853.
VrvHE undersigned hereby gives notics, that
= this olee i now open for the sale Of these val
liable lands They will BE- sold On long credit, and
IN lots 70 swat the and wishes Of puschasep.
Any further information desired in rotation to
these lands will be furnished application ct this
ONCE, BY mail, o. otherwise.
GEO. n. PERKINS.
sprl0- d3m Land Con missioner.
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BLACksM ITMING.
BY q. w. Ian z a q a !.

L ATE OF Buffalo, N. y, is prepared
- to do al kinds Of light and heavy
e work for Railroads, Boats, Locks,
Mills, Engines, Ilouscwosk, &c. Screws
cut TO order from to " inches. Having long ex-
periencs and ample materials, respectfully saici,s
orders.
Shop on Third, between johnson and Exchange
streets, formerly occupied by ". Graham.
kAnkuk Noe n.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
LOCKNMITsIINC

.~sx--N IT uhdeFsigned would Respectfully
- inform the public that tbs, have open.
- sh"p On inc eorner q johnson sud seventh
streets for the manufacture II All Kind. ~ cnnnar
brass, In. and sheet Iron ware. They will also
eaFrs 20 L9eksMithing and Bell Hanging IN all il.
nspfs.hs aftieies composed Of any IL The above
ATTENDED y. All our wark warranted.
.,... w. HORN,
AcDaS I'LL A. WOLF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
Fall Trade.
1lO YVES IMPROVES PATENT

vAE are proprictors Of the above patent for the
w State Of Iowa, and prepared To contract
for the erection Of Railway or Highway bridges Of
any length Of -, from 80 feet to 500 feet, any
part of the STAFF As the above bridges have been
adopted On most of the Railroads ia the United
States, deem comment to their strength, dnrn-
bility and chcapncss, unnecessary. All corn munca-
tiops on the subject will receive prompt attention.
Address STONE, BOOMER r BYINGTON,
feb2Sd6m y Davenport, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
,CANC1NNATI AND KEOKUE,
EXPRESS Packet

VlNHE good Steamboat CUMBERLAND
VALLEY, (J. X. Collins, MASTERY
having been purchased BY eniscns Of
keokuk expressly for the Cincinnati trade, viii
hereafter run regularly between sbc shove ports.
Particular Attentions will be given to the lsmbcr
trade. All orders will be promptly attended TO-
The patronage of keekuk business men solicited
For freight or passage apply on board. or TO
J. Il. COPELIN.
apr5Q-13m Levce
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-
spring - 1885,.
w hoLhsALE aud retail dealer, No. 20 Main,
second d,or from u street, keokuk, Iowa
Au r. ri ice , ooi hats
Soft Fur Hats,
French Felt Hats.
Caps Of ali kinds.
Palm Leaf Hats,
straw and Lcghorn Hats,
Panama Hats,
WHITE Beaver Hats,
.ne cs.e OF uo.en ~ eastern prices. Dealers
elsewhere:
sp1zzd 4. 9. SHELDON.
Gsss.' New style
- coiors, styles aud qualities, pearl, nAnkis,
iAIm. ctafet, white, brown, etc.
oAil and get one 1t SHELDONS
april lie Hat ssorc.
1855. 1850.
SpPlng and NumAOr ravhaDus
Pr ~ HATS, CAPS AND STRAW GOODS
uo1 received, one OF the largest and most cor
= plets stocks OF Hats, Caps and Straw Goods, 70
shape Of Hats, Caps and Straw Goods, can s. found
Shel%n. H.. aP.,ng anu summer style ior 1890, .
self one q those nice -. style Of sp,ias H.s.
.n.,.a ~ n' VT An, IL. s.y scn,,y
.p..-o s1zLD0S.-
ave u"ns.la 49, r.. ~ $500.
;.., aa;..a .sS;ah IL. =. ~ - ..su..,.
Louis o. prices Nc Mercs.n,s would
corner Of Third ~
Surv Dnv,s
aprl4-d H.t Rto,..
/. M. ,,oS,:.- 49, 1...--r
I0o "G*at0 City Hat 6e0yo"
KIO. ~ Main .treet- i, n f.n HAST. va h.vs 4.
IN store ana arc stsi, s.c.;,;nr ve,v l.r~e 49,
az Hats Ca,n umh~aiiss csres ana vsce,.I -
sortment Of GOOD. H. -, ;ns TSe.. sood. =.
made 10 order and onr lorc il m bus;.
rass an Ma - 80 sss ~ 49, -. -. 80 90 -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
WATCHES
II. w. JONES.

ON SECOND STREET,
{Next door to c. Parsons Banking House,
A.
TTvHE subscriber has just received large =
and beautiful stock Of Gold and Silver IA
Watches. Gold Jewelry, &C., comprising the
latest styles Of Ladies' Breast Pins, Ear -
Rings, Finger Rings, CUT 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.
WATCH REPAIRING.
The subscriber being a practical matchmaker,
feels competent to repair the most dicult and deli
cate work that may be entrusted to his care.
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
CoRREcr TINE.
The public may rest assured that the correct time
is, and always will be kept by
Nov. 2S, I855.--dly N. W JONES
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Kaokuk and DOe MoAnee Waller
Plank RoaA Company.
TrLMTION NOTICE.-A meeting Of the stock
II holders OF the company will b. held ~ the o.
Gee Of the President, in Ksokuk, Tuesday the Sd
day VI june q o'clock n, 10 receive the reports
for the past fiscal year. and to elect directors
70 serve during the enaning ysar.
Nay l34daw THOS. w. CLA0ETT, President.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
70 tho Css,xe.s Of Keok uk.

To tho Cttixcns 81 KeOkuk.
LAYING intercsted with N the Mcssrs 6cohcids
l. i in the Gas Fitting Busincss, W would assure
the pablo that al orders given to them will b.
ecutcd In nest and workman-like manner, and
that they can rely upon the work dome BY them, -
being Of the very best material.
Az Il will b. but short time before the gAs will
be introduced, We would recommend to those desi-
rous Of lighting up IT the time Of the completion Of
the works, that they give Immediate orders fOr ppe
fixtures, &c., otherwise, many woaid b delayed be-
yond that time, ~ IL would be impossible to supply
ali applications upon short notice
July 5. I835.--d c. DERRICK co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
THE MIG DOOrY

THE MIG DOOTy
A We wish to make room for our new stock. 10 Ar
n rive On the first boat will dispnse o1 the re-
mainder Of the stock bought from Mr.. Duke e ana
below cast 4s-
We will b glad to see all who wish bayksine IN
Boots and Shoes. -. ELLIOTT = co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
Carpets 4 OIL Cloths !!

49, B10OO 49, OAA A0U Ow2O
i. a. DURKEE 4 Co., 81 Mails street.
Lave just received the largest and most varied
stock OF Carpets and tn Cloths ever brought 10
lows.
This stock comprises one hundred different styles,
and having been bought before tho recent advance,
~ will sell them IT present Wholesale casters pri-
ces.
We would respectfully invite those Who ars fur
Carpets and Oil Cloths, feeling satisfied that the
qualities, styles and prices, sash that shey can
not fail 10 please all who may favor ~ with cali
August 10. 1856. d4wu
TIE CaSe CITY againat the y oTIA
Kookuk Mattress Mandatory /!
"a. C. Orr
now manufacturing Mattresses Of every descrip-
tion, hpirai Spring, Cnred Hair, Wooden, Fsltng,
Cotton, Moss, Birch, Shuck, and Straw Of the best
quality. Pillows and bolstcrs Of all kinds Alro
Comforts and Feathers.
Hotel and Stesmboat orders promptly attended to,
aud all articles manu- acturcd or sold NJ my estab-
Nshment will be offered OF fair terms and warrant
ed. challenge the production Of superior " RI ut
any establishment u the kind In the Western coun
try You are respectfully invited TO cali and exam
Inc specimens ct my work. WAreroom corner Of
FOURTH street and Exchange.
I'havc IN operation newly invented and expensive
machinery, which enables ne 10 manufacture bet
ter work 81 more liberal rates. than inferior work
otherwise manufactured can be afforded for. Mate
rial for Bedding etc prepared BY machinery Il
uniformly and perfectly prepared, and the work
Far superior in quality.
Wholesale an1 Retail.
March ~ 1856 dAwly
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1856

1856 1855
u OCULAR keokuk and st. Louis Packets. This
IN old and popular line Ut Steamers will run two
daily lines Of between Keok uk and st. Lou
isduring the present season. The lines are compos
ed Of the following staunch and speedy boat4:
Westcrner, johnson, Master.
Keukuk Mstson, Master.
SsmGaty, Able, Master.
Quincy, thew boAt)
One Of which will leave keokuk dxiiy, At
o'clock A \, Quincy ut 4 n, aud arrive ut ST. Louis
mex morning, ut 3 o. clock.
Express Mail Linc-The Ben Campbell, Heaight,
Master. will leave keoknk daily, al ! pH, thinner
on hoard and connect at Quincy 1t y, with the
st Louis Packets
JEANNE Deans, Burke, Master,
ieVernon, Ford, Master,
and arrive ut 81. Louis next morninRa O'Clock.
These lines are composed of boafs whose names
alone arc sufficient guarantee Of their speed and
commodaAi1n. feh2Sdtf
MA- Rnssagsrsips the sast On tahs lAe Qnincy
boat at = H., Ana sonneet q Quincy With sonneet-
ing traia . N. @. Railroad Tor Chicago I'D the
east ofean take the D1slington boatat Nostssse ct
2r. ~, aedconnect 81 Burlington with NE evening
tarin onthe Chicago and Burlington RAilsoad for
ChaanUn and ne
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NOTICE.
snef ksses ertrn IN psyInen nj Tor lands mr.
= rhased from Marsh. Eee bclxyan and cbs.
Mesvn, are placed 10 the hands ofD. W. Kilbourue
or ks0k Ak, who III authorized IL collect All mon W
dns, sd to grow due thereon.
CHAH. MASON.
HIRAM BARNEY.
Kee&ak. APRIL 10th, IS56-3mdbw
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Mississippi Valley Nurseries,
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those who wish ornament their grounds With small
trees which will commence bearing the second year
after planting. 1T
Also. Fancy shrulbly !, Evergrcen.. Roses, &c.
y. 3. Wcexpect to be ablo 10 supply any guam
aty 81 Sweet Potato, Cabbage and Tomato plants
s.i,.saiss.
Orders received at grounds, three -fourths Of
mile west Of City limits, on the Bluff Ferry road
TO the Des MoiDrs, or by mail, addressed to
Keokuk. March ~ div HUBBELL L HILTON