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sample u Ran TN.
19sGefs a0A 1eal Essas0 0oaaors.
01a c. Sssssd street.. beEwssA Naan ~ jelnosn
MILL give special AlAsnsisa -, and 60 1hais
ssfvisss y iAs psSsAsss sn1 sals " Nal slais
Dsbes ssA Rsnu. rAyag TAxss, a iii otlsr iseis-
ins4e Aasinsss of gsn ral brokerage ssd real e.
~. essinsss in Bosshsfn lows, Norshern MissosYi
and " Sstsrn Illinois.
Mr. Rankin will devote his undivided attention
rienes And s1ssnsivs acquaintance and u His asso-
ci.as, Mr. D., BE- able to gve entire satisfaction 70
all. Tpchl1-dkv
Dssssabls rarns rss sals.
ME d ths bsSt and most desirable farms In
~ Maasosk county, Ills J, will b Geld q : great
frsa Hamilton 70 Quincy, miles from the former
piase. ItcontAins large hrick house With GOOD
dslla, IN elegant barn and other out houses, we'll
watsfee. nearly All under fence and In good state
u suinyatioe, With the largest and most product
i've espAAfd Of choice kinds u fruit In the country
Asother farm az 1S4 acres, four miles from
Ksoksk, miles of Warsaw, with good frame house
barn, out baiidinss, Ane orchard la farm we'll In
proved. wan ssed pnp,s'ian Of prairie and tim
shove msatioasd places. The 6rst farm men toned
vas lifted up - 1ne order, ~ home for the owner
bat less Of health requires southern climate. The
shove vill b. $50 low spon moderate terms.
Also, so scSes on ksing Prairie, wei; approved
with god payments, and will bs sold very low.
Also, veil Improved farm IA miles from Mel
rose depot, containing Is acrss Is acrss timber
Also. farm containing 300 acres, 80 scrss i'm
proved, balance heavily tinh<red, B miles from
ksOknk and ! from helross
sPf3ed SAMPLE 4 RANKIN.
Ra.EA1E IN MINE
I OTIS 10, IL, and II in block ~, old limits 6ne-
IL ~ situated On lth street. directly opposite the
rs1ldsncs Of Mr.. Chittendsn.
Lot II, block Is, old limits, corner bth and Ce-
- streets. yslusbIy located. Terms modera
Lots ii and -, block ID, on Main-st., near -
works.
West u lot 10, block SO, Main-st.
Lots l and Z, block 81, on <th between Bank and
Iioes.
- set Of lot 3, block S, opposite Postoface
: Lots in kilboarns's Al d., 1t very low figures.
3 il Mason Lower Add.
Part u Lots spdo, block liza, old limit.
Lot 4, block i15.
Lot IL, |" 3.
Lot 8, 2, Wiiliams' Add
acres, this side Of the Arst tollgAte ON Plank
raa1 For sAle ~ SAMPLE RANKIN.
eeF30-d
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ErosA Groceries Ter the CIsy Trade.
vTnE subseribsss invite the eitissus Of xsDkek
aAd adiaesnt eountry 80 sxsnins tAsir stosk az
0reeeftee, u ths New Store, corner Of Main oai
IN. yren thsir large experiences 10 he businsn
y = Eastern sty, they eonAdant thai eli ~
soas vno psfchass Of them will b entirely sstisA
e . thsir quality, and 1nA them - rsprceente1.-
TAsR stAck II Tess, 6sgAss, CoGess, floar, Iish,
md al other staples In the trade, 10 Large snd vt
- ~ st the lowest possible margin ler Cash.
DAY BEERS,
Ksokuk, April 3o-d Cor. Nain ~ TN.
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Il ID UC Att ONAL SAYS,
IL by Z. Thorn pson, D, H., l.. l.. D.,
a new edition, revised and enlarged,
edited BY kes. u. W. Clarl, ID. b.
For sale by z. X. III. is.
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A RTIST BRIDE, OR THE BRO
"A kER'S HEIR, by Emerson Bennett,
author Of Prairie Flower. Forged Will.
For sale by z. X. HART i SON.
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rom SALE.

on ACRES Of land adjoining the town OF Mel
on rose, being partly in good timber, and partly
under cultivation.
This tract Of land haf mile from the r. b.
4. r., about 10 miles from the city Of keokuk,
and 10 believed to contain valuable mineral.
Apply for particulars 1T GAlloway's Bakery in
Simpsons Block, between 5th and 9th, Johnaop
treet. apfAdln.
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WATC o. ISL
-. W. JONES,
DealsP An Clocks, watches Z Jewslrv
OF rnfnD sra8Er,
Between Main and Johnson

OF TninD sraBEf,
Between Main and johnson.
KEOKUK. IOWA
v0NHx Subscriber has just received . large r
= end bsaatifal stock Of gold and silver
Watches. gold jsvsiry, re-, comprising tAsl
lassst Of ladies breast pms sArTines 3sgsr
rings, saa pins. gold suara and fob sAsiss, ksys,
ssals, silver thinblss, gold siidas, snaps stsds,
gold psss, With er withest holders, gold psasils,
pens nd psseib.
WArcn nBPAynIHe.
The subseribsr ssisg practical vatehnaksr,
4eels seqpssent 10 repair The most di1eult and
dsHsats work tAaa nag - entrusted to his care.
All wssk warranted T. givs Subtraction.
ceonnc9 Uun.
Ths p1eah nsy rest assured that tAs correct tins
u. esd slways viii ~ ksps ~
Nov. Is 'S6-dly NV. JONES.
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CO.Partnership Nssfce.
VyNHk undsnigssd having this day formed CO.
partnership, under the name and styte OF
Mmond : Conn. for the purpose of lransArting .
general Real Estate, Insurance and Com mi ssion
busness, respectfully proGS their 70 their
friends and the public generally, and will give
their special attention to the purchasixy and cell
ingof city lots, houses, and isnds Of every do
scripti0n. G. u. DIMOND.
apr23-@ Ess c. r. CHM
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Open Coal Radiator.

WE invite all who wish 10 burn coal in their
w parlors to eall aud see our new Radiation
We make three sizes, suitable for rooms OF all d.
mentions sst Ne. ~ Naip-st.
apr3-d CoMsToCK 4 BRO.
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JUST THE ThING FOR IOWA!
Wcst,s Patent 0alvanic Cement,


ROOEINGIt
v1SHR Subscribers having parchassd the right to
i use this tims-tested and much approved Co
usnt, for rsohng, In Lss county, are row prepared
to contract for putting on roofs 1t short notice
and viii give all sssh contracts their personal a.
tention.
This Cement ID one Of the greatest inventions Of
the Age in view Of ehsspness. great durability, and
adaptation to any climate. II will resist the sud-
den changes Of the veasAsS, u impcrvious to IRE
and water, remaining permanent hxture without
repairs 10 calculated Tor roofs Of all descriptions
Dat or stssp. II bsiAG wind. IRE and water proof
dles not Ascot vsssr, and y = dinrcnt from tar
and gravel roo6ng = u il superior 70 IL. Az .
proof of it, superiority, no Insurance Co. in the
Eastern States will take risk on buildings COW
cred With Tar, pitch " rosia bat viii insure where
Vests Csuentis used. It = low rates ~ any are
proof bsildisg.
n. ,: TAs ssbssribsn having perfect esnsdenss
II lhs durability Of tAsiS Roofing, will guarantee
and keep god, q theis svn expense, all roofs
covered y thsa, 1sr ~ teeAa u ten years.
Jsrthef iafasnAtjen ~ ~ obtaiued BY address
Ing the ssbewatos thsoaeh tAe Postoiies, or BY
calling On thea . ~ 0eoseI, corner Of ID and
Biondsau stFsstes 1haee speeioe e5 timoa als
a. b sssa toss 1sfy ~ nsst sksptieal.
sfsssss ss G. VAN KyAA.
Apx23 ncus az n8 g. 6WKAx3Y.
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Sheet Iron Stoves.
SELF REGULATORS
NJ this article we need not speak, ~ its popu-
~ lafity still continues Ia incre ase its sale.
We make six sizes Of this sioye--open and close
toie--which Wa will sell very low. Great care
should be used in selecting the bsst If Russia Sheet
Iron, with heavy lining. and when well made,
these stoves will wear many years.
The open tops a serious objection TO all those
wishing ar-tight stove. We have both open
and close top, att Main-st.
apr3-d C0MsTocE & BRO.
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rom SALE OR EXCHANGE.

RON SALE OR EXCHANGE.
- ACRES Of bluff land directly opposite Main,
Z commanding . view OF keokuk, Warsaw,
Alexandria, Hamilton, and I6 miles Of the Mis-
sissipp River. There is q Railroad in course If
construction Ut the foot Of the bluff, "This IN
one Of the finest locations for private residence in
the west"
Also 90 acres ~ miles from the river In . good
neighborhood, all under cultivation, good orchard
Of peach and apple trees, frame houses, stable
Ac., good wells With chain pumps.
Also 80 acrcs miles from the river, all unde-
with good new frame house with rooms, stables
AGO. wells with chain pumps, Id er 20 acres in
meadow, q very desirable farm.
Also 30 acres choice land n miles from the Yiv-
er, and 10 good neighborhood, so acres in wheat.
Also l69 .seres 0 miles from the river partly i'm
proved.
Also choice lot Of timber land in Hancock co.,
Ill.
Also several lots in the town Of Hamilton, Illi-
nois.
Also two lots in Napervills, Du Page county,
Illinois.
Also land in Indiana.
Also land and lots in Ohio.
Also good mill property in Ohio.
Also property in Keokuk, and good paying bu-
siness.
Twin sell OF exchange on good terms. En-
quire Of n. IL. RUNNER,
apr6d No. 80 Main st, Keokuk lows.
nODG ERs, ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
ENCOURAGED by the liberal patronage received
IL during the past winter, will coutinus 10 give
ions In dancing during the ensuing season.
have removed 10 Mckenny's HALL, on Rifth-st.,
between AAin and Johnson. Entrance On Fifth
street.
r.p..: :. a-y ::.::.- Parties every g..
urday Afternoon. JAS. RODGERS.
a
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OFFICE BUcKKrK stats LES. Co,
l6 Front-st., bet. Main and Sycamore,
CincinnAti, o., Dec. 18th, 1886.
To all whom il may concern This is ~ eerti-
fy thatI have examiner speeirens aEa roofs Of
w. IL childs 4 Co. = Fire and w ate. rsoof Cement
Roofing, and believe ii 10 be eminentiy Superior TO
any other kind Of roo6sg now In use. l was su
witness Of severe trial Of Of these roofs
from large body Of fame from an adjoining build
ing, which struck directly upon the Roof and Cor.
nice for nearly half nm hour. Ii st,od the trial
hey ond all expectation, and saved the building.
Signed, I. W. HASKELL,
pres't Itucksye State ms IN
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NOTICE.

CoMsT0CK 4 BRO. are prepared TO put up
~ Hpasley's cheap smoke vrn,iiaior, the only
true remedy for smoky chimnoys.
apl.i-d
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Ibe 0ate Qitp.
-----------sMD>------
FRIDAY MORNLN0, NAYl.
~DLANK DEnDs, asaaly psintsA, In
fern approved BY the best Lawyers, for sale q
this once.
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DGLLs o. LADING.
A large supply just printed ssd for sals q
this oGies.
~sLANK NOTES, neatly priassa, fer
sails II this Once.
Particular Nssies.
Advertisements shosld b handed In By
O'Clock, ?. n, TO insure insertion the next
morning, unless they ar ssvy short.
vsnY PAarscuLAa Noncx. transient
advertisements win Be Published In this pa
per unless paid for in advance.
IN. DoYKTON
Win dsiivss the last Lecture Of his course The
u.i,.r,.n chrr.s.
This Lecture vii, ), Of nor. than us>.l i.tsrest
An WI, u'a' % mem isa."oa - ss',oss.'
,i.s !, 5000 h.,... "a ), oonn.,.,i,. $50,
origin. Ticket. IS cent. rmay, AT
------
AAA,VAI.--D'e VERNON oomme1es' Ao'-
"r Auu A'ian's.
nlssr 'sA''ooary' "i'n sDou' . Ises On 'ns
fsp'os'
On. Rov,ro,,. Lrc,u,..-Th. lat LA.
ture Of the course viii bs delivered th;. ave.
ming. Ths sub;so. i, ono that i. .lvsv, Al.
trsctive. and vii b. treated IN an ;n.srs.,;n.
manner. W. trost thar viii be . crowded
hou.e.
NEW dsocs1r Szoas.-Messrs. Day z
Beers, late Of Toledo, o., are nov opening
: hns large stock Of Groceries 10 Hardsssy's
They hays = ars. rata room. loeat,o. ess1,.l.
arc we'll aoou.intsd With The bu.;aa... and
intend to k.ep q tip..on family r,oae,v.-
They are not yet in full blast, bat will b in
few days. and will be pleased 10 receive
calls 1t oil times.
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- DA, -
- - > ~
80 :, =. ' $40 y "
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ALLEY * HAYDEN,
@ ro r u b b Q 8 Z ~ .
No. 90 MaIn-st.,

kE0kuk....-.., .............................
CLOTHING Of all kinds, qualities and prices
~ Cloth Coatssnd Cioxks; Alpaca and silk Coats
Boots. Shoes, Sandals and Soieisg, for Gents, La
dies, Misses and Children. New kind II Ladies
ltoots--frst ever offered in the western market
Lcggins for riding and walking, riding boots. Beds
pillows, cushions, Life Preserscrs swimming belts
and buoys. Travelling, mail and saddle bags. hay
ersacks, game bags, capsof ali shapes and kinds
Pals and buckets for engines, accompanies, and
house purposes.
sportsmen fitted out, and those abost crossing
the plains.
Ali kinds Of Surgical and Druggist articles.
Combs Of all kinds.
Toys Of oil kinds. Dolls and doll heads, painted
and implanted.
Toilet Furniture complete.
Table and Piano covers, Blankets, Cloth and
Bed Cloths.
Buttons, cord, brAiding, frills, stay and dress
bones. dress shields.
Pen and pencil cases, pencils and zen holders,
rules measuring tapes, wafer and sand boxes, elias
tic letter and bill bands, cork screws napkin ring
finger rings, knives canes Of AL kinds oilers, run
nels, TASKS, door springs, and cement.
Carriage Robes, wagon aprons, h1rse covers, WAN
ANA witnoat aoeu., ~a.is ~ vsea, A.Aa,
nnilless carriage irons.
Hose, packing and betting.
We are selling al -. Louis prices, and ~ cheap
~ can be got in any Western city.
Please call and examine how many and handsome
things are made u Rubber. We shAii be most
happy 10 TO show our goods and explain their uses
aprli-dkwiy
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Mcai Estate fer sale ~ . Ba riga IN
BY
IOHN GTANNIk.

JOHN TANNUS,
Office in the City Recorders Office, X eokuk
4 OTIS and . In block 90, between 3th and 9th
IL streets, on Exchange.
Also. 60 feet fronting on 5th street, by 1856 feet
deep to alley, between Bank and Timea-will sson
be good for business locations
Also, 50 feet on 81, street. by 100 feet deep, be-
tween Timea and Demoine.
L1ots and 10 in block los, on Concert street be-
tween 18th and l4th, BEAUTIFULLY situated for
dwellings.
Also, acres of land In the Graham tract, i /
miles from the old city limits splendid loca ii on
for garden and private dwelling, or TO lay out in
lots, which could be sold INN diaiely. Terms easy.
Also, 10 acres miles from old city limits
good for gardening purposss private residences.
city limits, on the railroad near Elm wood. Could
be laid out la lots and sold soon,
Lot 10 IN block l29, on Morgan ST., bet. sth and
9th, wiihtwo story bsiek house, good rooms eel
lar ard porch, With . never failing we'll Of good
water.
Also, three story brick building on 5tn street,
70 by 30 feet deep. In new block, and now rented
81 600 per annum for one year, only occupied for
furniture warcrooms by Duneon Co.
Aiso, ~ feet ON 9th by 50 feet deep, bet. Main
and johnson. Will make good business lots
Irrms reasonable.
The above propertyis better located than any
new offered for sale In this city. For particulars,
apply To JOHN sTANNUs,
In Recorder Office, cor. 9th Johnscn-sts.
apr2-d
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J.. W.. JOANHTON,
II UNDERTAKEN, bet. Main and John
~ son sts., in the Alley IRON Sd street,
carries ON the business ef Undertaking in All its
branches He has recently made extensive add
tions to his stock, and perfected his arrangements
In every department.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES,
ImpsrvioGs to air and indsstsuctibie, hi ghly orns
nented, And invalusble for the preservation Of the
dead, - we'll ~ COINS Of every style aud 6nish
furnished to order.
llearsss and Carriages furn ished, and the entire
arrangements Of the funeral attended to when re-
quired.
Kcokuk, Iowa, April ~, lob7-d
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rLARkE'S COMMENTARY ON
~ the Holy ibie, in six volumes.
For sale by l.. u. Ii. As.
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a.. yAHsIcKL LII
n. D. vANSfCKLEN,
REALESTATE AUCTIONEER
SMITH K VANEICKLEN
. = ALEkD IN RRas. Esr
HOUSES, LOTS AND TARxsroR SALE.
Once on johnson 81, bet. IN a and sd. opposite
he PostoGice. 0fr
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Seven Plate Stoves.

NE have also, four sires Of n VERY HEAVY,
w Plate Stove which Will produce powerful
heat.
Drums Of every dimension constantly on hand 10
TT box and coal stoves, al ~ Main-st
apr3-d C0MSfOCK BRO.
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Lac ofFrsdsricksbnr9h, Val
Rick lcu II T. y As,
DANk ER8,
kssS cor. 80 and Mals So .,.......REOAUA, iOWA.
VXTE receive deposits, discount paper, and make
w collections, in thj city and throughout ths
North-west.
Exchange bought AMI sold atenrrent rates. ),
Gold, silver, and uncurrsnt money bought and
sold.
First class businssspaper wanted.
voREI0N ExcHAkcB..
Sterling Exchsnge onQI.ondon, Dublin. snd the
Continent one pound and apwArds-at re-
dured rates. .
AD-HtrsngsRs visiting the city are invited to call
a. our oAiee whore every information viii bs given
and tho best YSses paid for Kastern drafts.
nu1HRsScus.
Bank Rsp ublie, Now York City.
Carpentsr vermilys, ~ WAll-at., New 1erk.
Isaiah - AGO., Baltimore, Nd.
Dnnlevy, DraksA Co, Cincinnati, o.
H.A. .xiucksr 4 Co., Exchange Dank, Chicago.
John J .Andsssoa Co., 81. Loais,
J. MCnrss Reid, Ksokuk, lows.
Reid Shields Co., =
march i-dlyins ---------.2------
Y eu PPLY Of fresh HoPsat HooPkkp.
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EpCKUK rEMALn COLLEGE.

KpOKUK REMALE COLLEGE.
YvHB Spring Term for 1857 eommenced On
wednsday, April IL, in the Chatham Eqssre
Church.
With The fall purpose and expsstatien II eatab-
lishisg psrmsnsnt Seminary, aAording to young
ladies the bsst facilities for extensive sducasios
~ thorough mental discipline, tie Dirsstoss
Nave sneaeed - Teachers. Hiss DiekiLinsoa Of
Massachusetts,, upon the rscommendatid1 AZ he
Principal q shc II. Holyoke Female Seminary,
ead Miss Parsons, Of Illinois, . graduate Of sks
New York State Nornal school q Auburn, whom
thy earnestly commend. from personal knowledge
and from ample essttmonials, 20 the sonAdence asd
paefonags of their fsllow-eitissns.
y1nnS or TUITION.
!nmAry department. ...........-...30 -
Advanced Department. 3 -
AUexu0ut4w 1 ~
lnets1stioa j. French. Painting and Drawing,
- sPoa The Piaao Forte, win b given By conpe-
esat teAshers, st the usual price,.
IastTuesien In vosal mnsio, without charge.
A.BkID0MAN,
Ksoksk. April -, I'D President. S
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the Eagle Clethsng store

The Eagle CIolhsng store.
EIvHE undersigned would respectfully announce
/ ~ tho customers Of the above named sxtAb-
,.nnisut a.. -. generally thst ~ h.. -r~
cha sed the entire stock and good will Of the same,
and that he will be in the constant receipt Of aud
kee o on hand. good assortment Of every thing
usually found in such establishments.
Mr.. WIN. vinei, whose pleasing address and long
experience in the business are well known, will
main ~ sale sman, and no pains ~ill be spared to
show that far "a tibcraify and fair dealing ars
coneern,d nothing has been lost by the change.
mchl7d H. b. NALIBf.
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"A DUz. SUGAR KETTLES, from to 40 gal,
1U at No. III Main street.
apr3-d C0MST0Ck 4 BRO
~ boz DUCK TEA KETTLES, At our store,
III very low. C0MSTOCk BRO,
apr3-d ~ MAn-st
FI,TSMAN's Tools and Machines constantly on
i hand at our store, No m Main-st.
apr3,d cOMS10Ck 4 BRO.
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Furnaces.

\A f have Oval, Ronnd and ocisgon Stone and
w thnrcoai Furnaces, very convenient for IRON
Ing and broihng purposes, ct ~ Mnin-st.
npr3-d cOMSTOrk a BRO.
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/ Dr.. Boysrox's LscfuRxs. last lee
ture Of the course will DO delivered this eve
ming. The subject il one that 10 always 81
tractivs, and will BE- treated in sn interesting
manner. We trust thsre will DO . crowded
house.
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4 cARn

1TAyING sold the Eagle Clothing Stare 10 Mr..
III r. b. Maithy, Itaks pleasure In recommending
him 10 my old customers and the pubs generally,
a. I'M every way worthy Of their custom and goed
will. :.
/ have left my books and accounts with Mr.. Wn.
yincil and earnestly request all persons indebted
10 call and sestle At once.
mehiTd HARRY FUAIONs
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CINCINNATI AGxScY ROYAL Iss. Co., !

CINCINNATI AGENCY ROYAL ms. Co.,
February 9th, 1857.
have examined ". Il. Chiids 4 Co.'S Elastic
Fire and Water Proof Cement Roofing, and as far
as can judge consider IL good invention, and am
willing to insure buildings thus protected upon the
same terms ~ insure those covered with metal.
Signed, JOHN 3. LAW,
Agt Roy al Ins. Co., London and Liverpool.
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Hot Air Premium
Cook Stoves.
NE have never met with Premium Stove that
w gave such universal satisfaction ms the enc to
which We here call attention. lis facilities for
cooking aud heating are extensive, While az the
time it, by means OF air huc extending
down the from, of the oven, bakss perfectly, end
economies greatly all other stoves IT this pat
tern. The beauty, utility and ehesTness Of this
fail to Il X the attention Of all who
may examine the same.
CoMSToCk BRO.
apr3.d IL Main-st.
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T INQUIRE WITHIN FOR ANYTHING
Lyon want " know, or over three thou
sand seven hundred facts worth know
ing. For sale by Elk. HAS.
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To Jamfs II. Rice.
Thine Of the LIST 10 before me, asking my opinion
Of w. Childs Co.'S Roofing. have used IL on
two buildings Of my own, and find it to remain
brm and in good condition through both the hottest
and coolest weather experienced in this part of
the country.
i give il asmy decided opinion - experienced
builder, that is the best roofing now in use and
possesses the two desirable qualities in roof
that of bang water proof and free from damage
Of fire arising from sparks cinders.
aprl6 dom EZRA BAILY.
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FKuKHtAkf 7, 1907,
JAS. II. RIcE Deer Sir: In compliance with
your wish. give my opinion of W. Z. chiids a
Co.'S Elastic Cement Roofing.
In the year Of l855 had the roofs Of two new
buildings covered with IT. II has given me entire
ssfifaetion and feel every confidence in ito utiil
~ and durability. The appearance Of the roofs on
my houses Is now ~ when put ON. and IL were now
building should use this roofing in preference to
any other. Respectfully,
SAMUEL OGDEN,
Fourth-st., Cincinnati, Ohio.
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