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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24
PROBATE ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN--County of Cass.-ss.
- At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Thursday, the seventeenth day Q,
March, in the year. one thousand eight hundred
and fiffv-nine. Present. Clifford Shanahau Judge
of Probate In the matter of the estate OF
Jonathan w. Lewis, deceased.
On reading and filling the petition duly verified,
of Rebecca Ann Lewis, praying for letters OF Ad-
ministration on the estate of said deceased
Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
sixteenth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at session of said court then to
be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapols. and
show cause, if any there be- why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate,
Of the tendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass, fol-
three successive weeks previous to said day o.
hearing C. SHANAHAN,
"a true copy.1 Judge of Probate.
March H. 1889 mEch2i4Sw3
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New Advertisements.
KIRB US
AMERICAN HARvESTERS,

TNHE above engraving represents KIRBY's AMER
Il IcAN HARVESTER a combined Machine, al
though comparatively new Machine, it is ranked
ahead of any other Machine. 1t has undergone
several improvements since first brought into use,
and has attained a perfection, which makes it de-
sirable for Farmers having uneven as well as level
grounds.
An important consideration in selecting Har-
vester, is TO find one that is perfect Combined
Machine-that will work equally well Mower
and Reaper. There are many, good Sin
gle Mowers, and many good Single Reapers but
very few good Combined Reapers and Mowers
There have been many signal failures in this re-
spect
Mr.. Kirby, on the contrary, appears to have
been emnently successful in combining the two !;
and has this year brought his invention to state
of perfection that seems to have left no room for
further improvement.
We close our notice of the American Harvester,
with short extract explaining some of its pecu-
liarities:
"Thc marked popularity of this machine is its
adaptability to uneven surface. The finger bar
and driving wheel act independently of each other
each following its own ground. The popularity OF
the machine enables it to work on very rough
land, and adapts it to all kinds of work, whether
moving, reaping, gathering grass and clover
seed; and every variety of soil, whether sand
clay or wet marsh = whether soft or hard, rough
or smooth, stony or hilly. The firger bar can be
set to work at any hight from TWO to eighteen
inches, and the change can be made in an instant
Also, by a very simple arrangement, the driver
can with finger, lift the bar over any obstruc-
ton. The drivers seat is made to act as lever,
by means of which the weight of the driver cOun-
terbalances the weight of the frame and throws the
whole upon the driving wheel-thus adding to the
power of the wheel, materially Tightening the
draft obviating the side draft, and relieving the
horses from the pressure and weight of the pole
and forward part of the frame.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

- Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills, for all the
purposes of family medicine. What better evil
dence do you want that a man does not love him.
self as he ought and does not love his family,
than that he refuses, and neglects to provide and
keep on hand this certain remedy for Liver Com
plant, Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Headache, Obstruc-
tons, DC
READ THIS TESTIMONY.
HALFMooN, Saratoga Co., July Is, 1857
To Dr. HERRIcK Co. GENTS The large
amount of your. Sugar Coated Pills we received
from your Travelling Agent, all sold. The
demand for them among our customers has been
on the increase, and we wish you to send us ano-
Their lot Immediately. We keep many kinds of
Pills in our store, but It's seldom we sell any but
Herrick's. Your Kid Strengthening Plasters are
much used here and, like the Pills, please all who
use them. Yours, respectfully,
WILEY NIXON
These Pills are warranted to cure Liver complaints.
These Pills warranted to cure Dyspepsia
These Pills warranted to cure female complaints
These Pills warranted to cure Chronic Diarrhna
These Pills are warranted to cure Kidney CON-
plants.
These Pills are warranted to cure sick headache.
These Pills warranted to cure nervousness.
25 cents box, or five boxes for 81. See adver-
tisement. Sold in Dowagiac by n b. HOLSTER
and D. w. Clemmer; Miles, by all Druggists ;
Decatur, H. Canoll; Paw-Paw, Kilbourn Hud-
son, and H. G. Clapp; and by dealers everywhere.
r. H. PALMER Agent
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STABBED. "A young man by the
pame of Crane, formerly printer in the Telegraph
Office, in this place. was stabbed at Dowagiac on
Tuesday. He dangerously wounded. we
Gdsette.
We have no doubt that the Gazette has been to
considerable trouble and expense in order to pro-
cure the above item in advance of its co-tempora
ries, and consequently, it grieves us to knock II
into a cooked hat" But it must be did. The repu
tation of our village demands it. The facts are
that no such "stabbing'' has taken place here
No sir, not at all The citizens of Dowagiac are 6
quiet and order loving people, andwhen they have
any differences to settle, they merely go out and
take sociahle knock-down, and that ends the
matter. 1t may be that printer from Kalamazoo
In visiting Dowagiac, has been shot in the neck
We have known such things to happen. But mary
rstab."
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ENTERPRISE. = We notice, says the
Jackson Citizen, "that our enterprising fellow
citizens, Gilbert Segoine, are advertising their
extensive furniture warehouse in neatly every
newspaper in the State, in most of them occupying
a column The firm of Brown & Carter. also
advertising their Book Store in several of the ad
joining counties, and Mr.. F. W. Anthony is like
wise extending his patronage to the papers III
Eaton and Ingham counties. Such energy speak:
well for the prosperity of place, and is an evi
dence that there are some men here who have en-
larged and correct ideas of the best and sures
methods of success in business. We recommend
them examples and bespeak for them a liberia
patronage from the public"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

Ladies and gentlemen, don't you know
At g. p. Blakesley's the place to go,
Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes he does take,
And seldom, if ever, an error does make.
Autographs and other pictures too we find,
Are taken in a style to suit the mind,
For few weeks only, at just half price,
He will take your pictures, and that in a tricc.
Then walk right up to the Daguerrean Car,
You Ladies and Gents that come from afar,
And you that live near should never delay
But quick get likeness, for You twill pay.
His Car is opposite the Canada Store,
Where many hkenesses he has taken before,
And the Canada Store is on Front street.
Where George will be happy his friends to greet
No difference it makes in regard to the weather,
If it is cloudy or bright or as light feather,
For in the business he has been for three years past
And every Improvement has learned to the last
Now, in himself, he has great confidence of late,
No Artist before in this village so great,
Could ever with him begin to compare,
For all them he can beat, is the truth, declare
Particular attention to children is paid,
From 8 A. NJ, to p NJ, so don't be afraid
To bring along your children, and your money
likewise,
And geta nice picture that will please your eyes
sS All are invited to call and examine spec
mems.
GEO. P. BLAKESLEY, Artist.
Dowagiac, March Sd, 1859. mara 45wl2
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Mrs. JOKES should consider themselves the guest.
of the company for the evening
After the congratulations were over, the " com
mittee" commenced uncovering sundry budgets
baskets and pals, preparatory to getting supper
while the balance of the company proceeded te
enjoy themselves as their tastes might dictate. Il
is needless to say that "good time" generally
was had, every one enjoying themselves hugely
at all events we did, and we felt that it was indeed
good to be there. TWAS none of your stiff starchy
fstidious OCCASIONS where foreign airs are allowed
to lacerate enjoyment but all felt perfectly free
and happy. The festivities were kept up until q
late hour, when the company separated, evidently
highly pleased with the affair.
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purely CegetabLe, can be taken at any time by ole
or young without change of employment, or diet
Mercury is good medicine; when properly used,
but when compounded in pill for universal use,
/. destroys instead of beneftting the patient Her
rick's Sugar coated Pills have never been known
to produce sore mouth and aching joints some
others. Therefore, persons in want of family
fl pleasant to take, certain TO cure, and used by
millions will certainly look for no other These
Ills are covered with coating of pure white sug-
h, no taste of medicine about them but are as ca
81 taken as bits of confectionery. Family boxes,
rs cents; boxes 81.
HERRICK'S KID TRENGTHENING PLAS :
TIERS
These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness
and distress in the back, sides and breast in five
hours. Indeed, so certain are they to do this
that the proprietor warrants them. Spread from
resins, balsams and gums on beautiful Kid Leath
er, renders them peculiarly adapted to the wants
of females and others. Each plaster will weal
from one.to four months, and in rheumatic com
plants, sprains and bruises, frequently effects
cures, whilst all other remedies failed Full di
rections will be found upon the back of each. Pub
lie speakers, vocalists ministers Of the gospel anC
others, will strengthen their Lungs and improy,
their voices by wearing them on the breast. Pric,
1870.
DR.. CASTLES MAGNOLIA CATARRH SNUFF
Has attained enviable reputation in the cure o
Catarrh, Loss of Voice, Deafness, Watery and in
famed eyes, and those disagreeable noises resemb
ling the whizzing of steam, distant waterfalls, &C.
purely vegetable, comes with full directions, anc
delights all that it, as sneezing snuff it can
not be equaled. Boxes 25c
HARVELLS CONDITION POWDERS.
These old established Powders, so well known
at the Long Island Race course, " Y. and sold in
immense quantities throughout the middle anC
Eastern States for the past seven years, continue
to excel all other kinds in diseases of Horses and
Cutie their excellence is acknowledged every
where. They contain nothing injurious, the ami
NAL can be worked while feeding them ample d.
rections go with each package, and good horse
men are invited to test their virtues and Judge o.
their goodness. Large Packages Csc
~ The above articles are sold by q 600
Agents throughout the United States, Canadas and
South America, at wholesale by all large druggists
in the principal cities
HERRICK & BROTHER,
Practical Chemists,
Albany, n. Y.
- Sold at Dowagiac by n. b. HOLSTER, ID. w
Clemmer; Niles, by all Druggists; Decatur, by
III. Canoll; Paw Paw, by Kilbourn & Hudson, and
III. C. Clapp, and by dealers every where.
Oct. Z, 1858. n24w2S X. III. PALMER, Agt.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

CiTATE OF MICHIGAN, Cass County Probate
y Court.-Notice is hereby given, that applica-
ton has been made to said Court by Marvin
Arnold for proving the last will and testament
of Sally Messenger, deceased.
1t is therefore hereby ordered that the Second
Saturday in April next, be and the same is
hereby appointed for hearing said application and
for proving said will and testament, at the
Probate Office in Cassapolis, in said County OF
Cass. at ten O clock in the forenoon.
1t is also ordered that all persons interested in
the estate of said deceased appear before the Judge
of said Court, at the time and place above men,
toned, to contest the probate of said WILL
1t Is further ordered that the above notice and
orders be published in the Cass County Republi-
can, newspaper published in said County of Cass,
once in each week for three weeks in succession
Immediately preceding said day of hearing
C. SHANAHAN, Judge of Probate.
March eth, 1859. marl7-47w3
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

A SURPRISE PARTY.-One of those
lawless proceedings to wit: rushing into an neigh
hor,s house without an invitation, was practiced
mon Mfr. and Mrs. G. C. JOKES on Tuesday evening
Last While MIR. and Mrs. j., were comfortably
seated in their own domicil on the evening referred
TO- they were startled by loud knock at the door,
which on being opened, was entered by couple
lady and gentleman-and then another, and yet
snother until about 125 persons, old and young
had assembled. Mr.. j., although evidently taken
q nv the largeness of the company bid them all
= hearty welcome, and said that both himself and
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

~ NATHAN ALDRICH, Esq, is our au-
thorized agent at Edwardsburgh, to procure sub
scriptions, advertisements, &c.
~ ORRIN 7. WEIGH, ESQ.,, is our author
lied Agent at Decatur, to procure subscriptions,
advertisements, &c.
~ ROUNDS LASGDoN, Esqs-, Proprietors of
the Printers Cabinet, agents for this paper in
the city of Chicago, ILL.,, to procure advertisements,
subscriptions, &c.
BCHIcHEsrER SANFORD, proprietors of the
Merchants Advertising and Collecting Agency, are
agents for this paper in the cities of Philadelphia
and Baltimore
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CORRECTED WEEKLY.

REPUBLICAN, OFFICE,
March "a, 1859.
FLouR-Best quality, 5000 a $500 per Dbl.
WHEAT s1.2O a s1.25 per bushel.
CoRN-65c. @ CSC. per. bushel
OArs-50c q &C. per bushel
PorAroEs-70c. q Use. per bushel
BEASs-s1.O Oc. @1.12H per bushel.
HAMs-1Oc. per pound.
BUrrER-1Sc. q zoe. per pound.
CHEEsR-12c. q 1sc. per pound.
LARD-11c. per pound @
CHICKENS DREssED-6c. per lib.
TURKErs-7c. q &c. per lb.
HIDEs-green, 615c. a &c. per ID.
HrDEs-dry, 13c q lac. per ID.
PELrs-S1 90 a = each.
APPLEs-Dried, 1215c. q 13c. per h.
EGGs-7c. per dozen.
SALr-fne, 1925 per bbl; coarse, $3.50; 25c
per sack.
!. TIMOTHY SEED-s2.5 so per bushel.
CLOVER SEED-s7.OO per bushel.
PLASTER 40 per ton.
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THE GOLDEN PR1zE.-Those of oul

The GOLDEN PRIzE.-Those of our
readers who wish to take a good family literary
paper, cannot do better than subscribe for the
Golden Prize" an advertisement Of which will
be found in another column. The Kalamazoo
Telegraph says" 1t is large sized paper, of
more than ordinary merit. 1t is infinitely better
Journal for the family than the trashy Ledger.
Some of the best writer's in the country contribute
to its columns, and its contents entertaining
and instructive. Mechanically, the paper is got
up in good taste, and with its stories, essays &c.
is an interesting and readable sheet 1t has ac-
CURED extensive circulation, and is firmly estab
iished. Its proprietors, by a judicious system of
advertising will largely increase its circulation.
In addition to the 40 columns of reading matter
given each week, the propretors present prize to
every subscriber, varying in value from so cents
TO $4,000. These prizes consist of various articles
of jewelry, mentioned in the advertisement"
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~ Our readers will please note
and Mower in to-days is sue. The merits of this
valuable assistant to the farmer duly set forth
therein and, we believe that the statements are
warranted by the facts Our contemporaries gen.
orally, who have seen this Harvester in practical
operation, pronounce it equal to any in use. F. G..
Larzelere & Co., are agents for this county, and
t,ey will take pleasure in answering all inquirers
respecting them.
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DIR. HALLS Balsam.

rw.We have certificates of the strongest and
most positive nature, from the following parties,
who are well known in the places where they hive.
One from j. w. Plummer, Ninton, Iowa, of re-
markable cures.
One from John Runyen, waverly, Iowa, of his
own son.
One from Sam'l Leaman, Camden, Hillsdale, Co.,
Mich, of beloved daughter saved.
One from Eli Budd, of Athens,t I'LL, whoEwas
given up by six doctors.
Gne from Dr. A. G. DOOM Bloomfield, Iowa. a
Physician of 20 years practice.
One from Robert G. Shinn, Marion, = towa, of q
consumptive daughter cured.
One from N. VI. Van Deusin, Springfield, ILL.,, as
the remedy for Lung Diseases
One from fifteen Physicians, certifying it to be
better adapted to pulmonary diseases than any
other known remedy, as they have tried them all
One from J. w. Wentworth, Chicago, Illinois,
of cough of years standing. An astonishing
cure.
One from Mcciaughry & Campbell Fountain
Green, Ill, saying, it takes Ike wild lire and curea
like charm.
One from II. McCr=cken Manchester, Scott Co.,
Ill.-he says-0ld-line Doctors stand no chance
when patients can get your Balsam.
One from Harriet Cummins, Cincinnati, o., cured
of severe Bronchial difficulty, Raising of blood
One from John Den,pster, Residence, cor.
Pearl and Western Row, Cincinnati, o.
We certify to the genuineness of the above GER
tifcates, and could furnish hundreds of others of
nature quite as interesting to all suffering from
any disease of the lungs and throat.
B0LLES, SMITH & CO., Proprietors
124 Lake Street, Chicago. (Removed from IA s.
Water-street) to whom all orders must be ad-
dressed. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Patent
Medicines generally.
For Sale by n. b. HOLSTER and A. Huntington.
Dowagiac; II. Canoll, Decatur; IL. d. Cunning,
in the State. 24m6
October Z. 1853.
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complete work on midwifery It contains humid
reds of secrets never before published-warrantet
to be worth three times the amount asked for IT
25 cents in specie or postage stamps enclosed, vii
secure copy by return mall ,
Address. asa j. TELLER, NJ. d.,
No. 5 Beayer-st, Albany, N \.
ssg-DR. VICHOIS' FEMALE PILLS, one dol
lar a box, with full directions Married ladies
should not use them. Sent by mall =
CAUTION These Pits should not Be taken b.
fe,nales during the FIRST THREE MONTHS
of Preqnancy as Mey are sure to bring on Ms
carriaSe. but at all other times thsg are safe
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affection,
Pain in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on Slight
Whites, these Pills will effect cure when all
other means have failed and although powerful
remedy, do not contain iron, colonel, anthony
or anything hurtful to the constitution.
Address DIR. TELLER, as above.
January, q, 1888. jan27 40yl
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Dowagiac Union School

E1NHIS SCHOOL is now well established, graded
j and classified on the plan of the best Schools
of this State, and under the supervision of F. w.
MUNS0N, will give perfect satisfaction to its
The School year will be divided into three terms.
The WINTER TERM of IA weeks, will commence
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1859.
The SUMNER TERM, of IA weeks, will COM
mence on MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1885,
Terms of Tuiti0n---Foreign Scholars.
Primary, $3.50. Senior, $3.50.
Junior, = 800. Academic, 400.
Languages. $500.
j. H. SMITH, Director.
Dowagiac, Dec. 18th, 1858. dec23-35yl
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AS a MOWER.

The mower is all iron, except the seat and pole,
consequently very strong and durable, while it is
at the same time the lightest machine in use. 1t
is a perfect combined machine, working equally
well whether moving or reaping, and the change
from mower to reaper is made in moment. Sim
plicty, strength, durability and efficiency are at
tanned in the highest degree by the ingenious and
rsy- Farmers wishing to purchase Reaper or
Mower. are invited to examine the Kirby Machine,
which will be constantly on hand for exhibition by
the undersigned. Apply early, so as to enable us
to have your orders filled in time.
F. G. LARZELERE & CO., Agents,
For Cass and VanBuren Counties.
Dowagiac. March a. 1885, mar244Swl2
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Books FOR THE REGISTRATION OF
VOTERs.-Messrs. Richmonds Backus, of Detroit,
have prepared a superior article of blank books
for the registration of voters under the new act,
which they advertise, are now ready for distribu-
tion. The Adcertiser says, these books very
judiciously and conveniently arranged, and are
precisely what are required by the law. They
will, of course be in immediate demand, and
hessrs- II. b. are prepared to fill orders
promptly"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

To THE LADIES. = Those that want
something really pretty and new in the millinery
line, will do well not to be in too much of hurry,
as new styles for spring and summer cannot be
bought in New York or any where else in the
month of March April and May are the months
to buy such goods, and whoever buys this month
must take last years styles. So be patient, ladies,
until New York gets her patrons first *#
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

W Award has received in adj
vance of the mail, The "New York Ledger )"
A." Gleason's Weekly Line of Battle Ship" "New
York Mercury" "Harper's Weekly "Novel
etc. 'Olive Branch" and in short, all the late
publications of the day.
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az Information wanted. of Franci

Information wanted, of Francis
Sibbles, who left Seneca Falls, n. Y, in 1886 or
1887, for the State of Illinois. If this notice
should be seen by Mr.. s., Tor any person knows
where he resides, he they will confer favor on
James ID. Robinson, at Grand Rapids, Michigan,
or S. Lewis, Marshall, Michigan, by addressing
either of them letter, containing information OF
his residence. Illinois papers please copy.
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kkeepingl& Accounts,
Take Them and Live {!
NEGLECT THEM AND DLE!!

HERRIcK's SUGAR COATED
PILLS AND KID STRENGTHEN
ING PLAsTER.-These unsur-
passed remedies have, by
the common consent of man
kind been placed at the head
of all similar preparations.
Herrick's Vegetable Pills, III
universal goodness, safet,
and certainty in the cure o.
the various diseases of man,
excel all others, and their
sale is unquestionably treble
that of all other kinds. In
full doses they are active Gil
tharctic, in smaller doses
Tonic, and cleansing in all
Bilious Complaints, Sick
Headache, Liver Diseases,
Kidney ID erang e m nts,
Stomach Disorders, and
Skin affections, they cure as
If nv mamie These Pills ar.
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To Hunters & Sportsmen

r HAVE opened SHOP for the purpose Of
i Making and Repairing Guns, and feel
Inc for yourselves,
~ Shop over Msssrs Spragn d. Hanks Hard
uare Store.
,sg HENRY MICHAEL
powsgiae. October l4th, 1883. s5tf
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eW 1t is said that over $4,000 has
been paid out by four purchasers of furs in Cold
water during the past season. The pelts were
chiefly racoon, muk and muskrat.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-03-24

The WEATHER. We are now en-
joying some of the most beautiful weather that we
ever witnessed at this season of the year. Our
streets are daily crowded with teams and business
generally is reviving.