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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

HUNDRED MEETIEG.--At Hundred meeting
of the friends of Bell and Everett, held al
Wards Hall, on Saturday, Sept. 22d, pursuant
to notice,) for the nomination of Assessor and
Inspector, an organization was effected by
calling Daniel Cummins. Esq, TO the Chair,
and appointing Jno. w. SaviD, Secretary.
On motion Of MIR. Stockly, the choice Of As
SCISSOR and Inspector was made by ballot. sa'he
following gentlemen were then placed in no
minstion, viz: William ]. Backislon, Thoma,
L. Sutton, Nathan T. Underwood, Joseph C
Griffith and Henry Eubanss.
The Chair appointed Jas. p. Hofecker ant
Jno. A. Lavender, Teller, who proceeded 4
take the votes, which resulted in the seleetioI
of William ]. Backiston, for Assessor, on Sc
cond ballot. BY reclamation, William Collin
was declared the nominee TOR Inspector.
On motion Of Dir. VanGasken. ihs proceed
ings we're ordered 10 be published in tn
!" SMYRNA Tines"
On motion adjourned.
JNO. w. SAvIN. Ssc'y.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
GAS FITTING.

would respectfully call the attention of the
citizens of Smyrna to the stock of GAS FIX
TURES for sale at the shop, opposite Foxwells
Hotel, on Main ST., and at MIR. Jacob Ray
mond's Store.
The Gas Works being rapidly pushed for-
ward, those who have subscribed to take the
Gas, and other citizens WILL please leave their
orders for Gas Fitting as soon as possible, SO
that their houses can be lighted up when the
Gas is turned On to the town. SERVICE
PIPE CANNOT BE PUT IN AFTER THE
GROUND FREEZES.
Having employed first class workmeu, and
doing the work at low prices, hope to merit
the patronage of the Gas consumers in Smyrna.
CHAS. N. TRUMP, Agt. A. G. w.
6rShop on Main ST., opposite Foxwells Ho-
tel. sep20
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

THE new Nj. E. Church, at the Landing.
has been so far completed as 10 be used for
worship temporarily. and accordingly on Sun
day rftsrnoon last large number of persons
assembled in this house for the frss time for
shis purpose. and were entertained by a sermon
from the Rev. C. Hill. The Sunday School
was also recognized, with thiry.ise names
for the beginning.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
rAdyerlisemeni.l

WHERE rs BARNum !-The writer, 10 comps-
ny with some friends, recently visited one Of
the towns OF Delaware, and. while there. was
greatly sstonished al the performances of two
Monkeys. who would undoubtedly be good
speculation in the hands of pracliced show
man.
One of .hem, at present, 10 slightly disabled
by an injury in the knee; the other has an in
fammalion about the eye; bat both are i'm.
proving. They are said to be in the market.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

THE Trustees OF the M. e. Church. 10 this
town, have decided to introduce gas into the
church, and collection has been taken up 10
defrsy the necessary expresses, in order 10 have
il ready for lighting up when the gas 10 turned
on The town.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

THE PACIFIC TELEGaAPu.--The Secretary
of the Treasury has awarded the contract for
the construction Of the Pacific Telegraph TO
Hiram Sibley, Of Rochester. The line 10 to be
constructed within TWO years from The thirty
first ri July last. Mr. HibIsy IL president Of
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
Industrial Stove Works.

- WIN. C, NEMAN. No. ss NORTH SECOND ST.,
80 opposite Christ Church. PHILADELPHIA. has
Nor Sale the best family Cooking Stoves IN ihs
Market-a good and faithful servant The great
ovider ior The Family Every household should
have a reliable LEHlGH GAS BURNER COOKING
STOVE-always reiabie. always economical
Also, the great Gas consuming Heating Stove for
Parior sc will burn less fuel and emit more heat
than any other stoys.-tor sae. with large assort.
ment of all kinds of Cooking and Heating Ssovsa.
Wholesale and Retail. WILLIAM C.. NEkiAN.
No. 80 n. S<cosd u above Market. Philsd'a-
s>vz0gm
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

An enthusiastic Douglas meeting was held
4 Townsend, on Saturday, which was address
cd b. E. s. Reed. ESQ.,, csn'iid ase for Congress,
and Master Richard Harrington.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

AT meeting of The Constitutional Union
Club, of this town, on Mooday evening. il was
resolved TO respond TO the call Of the Club 10
Dover. for = county convention.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
Draining Tile! Draining Tile
FOR SALE.

FARMERS DRAIN YOUR LANDS, shsca are
now lying covered with water. on u . sprngy TO cub
UNDERDRAINEO, are your low lands. now nss
worth the taxes you annually pay them, which,
when pIOperl, UNDERDRAINED. the first two years
cropping will pay the whole expense and good inter-
est beside iOu cannot inv est your money in any
way that will pay better per censage than in under
drained your low bottoms and meadows.
Having made arrangements for supplying any guam
be required. ain now prepa ed to deliver at prices
less than they be had Tor esew here, the fellow
ing sizes
SOLE TILE, 81 in. rise. SOLE TILE, Sin. rise.
" 80 Il" s."
EDWIN WILMER.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

NOTICE is hereby given TO the subscribers
to The Capital Stock in the Smyrna Coal Gas
Company, that the second installment of $5 90
on each share will be due and collectable on
or before The first Of October next.
VIM. TEMPLE, Pres.
HENRv C. SPRuANcE, Tres. sep20
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

THE following names constitute The two
ticke,s to be voted for 10 this Hundred on Tues
day next:
Union---Inspsctor. VIM. Collins; Assessor.
VIM. ]. Blackision.
Observation-Disclosures, VIM. B. Collins
Assessor. John Jones.
The polls open between The hours Of eleven
and twelve o'clock, a. m, and close at six o'clock
p. co.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
HO! FOR BARGAINS,
At EatOn's Cheap Store

AS have just returned from Philadclphia
with the largest and cheapest stock of GOODS
have ever opened to the people of this iowa
and vicinity, and The world at large, | embrace
this opportunity of informing you shat it you
want bargains {" indeed and in TRUTH" you
must come TO see me, as ain The only man in
town who has put goOds down to suit the
wants of every body. II is the best poor mans
store in the town, for can buy the latest style
SILKS for 60 cts per yard, DELAINS worth
Is cts. for IL cts, and % cts. for Is cts, and
all my other goods in like proporton-come
within the reach Of every one. Ladies' Fine
STELLA SHAWLS for 81 So to $500.
will give you a full description of my stock
in the mex; issue of The Times. The people
are crowdng in so on me that | must hurry
this of TO the printer or it will be to late for
this weeks issue. Come and see for yourselves
aud have the demonstration that sell cheap
for cash. sep20
or Also, large stock Of Ready.mads
CLOTHING.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

Tnz Kent Counsy Agricultural Fair will
b, held \. Davsr % Wsdnssdsy and Tharsday
nsxt. tbs Sd And <th Oct,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

ME-Ifyou want Fence Board go to
James E.BIaek's Lumber Yard,
where you will end very choice lot of IL f.,
IL r., Is Fl. and Is #. lengths, together with q
large assortment of all kinds Of Lumber, al
very fair prices.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 33
Red, 81 30; yellow Corn 70 cts.,-whte, 20 f;
Rye, u aud Oats, SO cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, rs cts. per bushel. Butter, 90 cts.
per lb. Eggs, ~ cts. per dOz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red, 81 80; Rye;
SIS Cts; Corn, rs; and Oats, SO cents per bush.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

LADIES REPosrroRy.-The Ladies' Reposi-
tory, for October, 10 embellished with two
splendid steal engravings--" The Rescue
and Hon. James Harlan. The letter-press 10
filed with varied and excellent selections,
Notes and Qures," interesting editorial notes
&c. This magazine has as much matter in il
as some Of the % magazines, and yetit is pub.
Iished FOR 80 year.
PsTKRsos's MAGAZINE is also duly at hand,
repIele with pleasant readiag, and tasteful en-
cravings. IL is deservedly one of the mos'
popular ladies' magazines 10 the country. Nc
one, we are confident. aver regrets the price
they pay for it.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
FRESH ARRIVAL
n E w GOODS,
st4 AT
HALL & HAZEL's STORE,

tza WEST SMYRNA.
Where they are now received one of the lar.
gest and best selected stock of Goods ever of.
fered to the public. They particularly invite
their friends and the public generally to call
and examine III ir stock, feeling sure that The
Unprecedented low prices will not fail to make
favorable impression. They are selling fine
Dress Silks al 62t cts per yard, worth 81 IS;
Stella Shaws ranging from $l.l21 to $500 /;
Plain and Figured Deaines for 121 cts., worth
20 CTS Sofa Psds and Cashmeres for 25 cts,
worth 371. Also, large stock of Mems and
Boys ware. consisting OF Cassimsres, Tweeds,
Satinets. Kerseys,-in fact every thing KEEP, in
that line. Their stock of Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps are 20 per cent cheaper tha n
ever offered before. They keep constantly on
hand large stock of Groceries, Provisions,
Wines and Liquors, which they will sell at the
lowest possible prices.
0FCountry Produce of all kinds taken in
exchange for Goods, at the highest market
price.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
COAL COAL!!

Furnished to Consumers, in small or large
quantities, on short notice and at low prices,
by rs JOHN w. SAVIN.
p. Silt is desirable that persons should
leave their orders before the Fall and Winter
advance of prices, Ito be deliverd at any time
between this and the LIST December.
aug30 J. w. s.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

A oxAmD Ball and Evsrett barbecue will b.
hsid At Chssssrtowa. Mi, on TIE a. u nsxt
month.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
SELLING OFF AT COsT.
LEWIS & BROTHER,
CORNER OF MAIN AND COMMERCE SITS.
SMYRNA. BEL.

SNW II IkNR3 REAss
Wishing close business. as now Offering their stock
consisting Of 81 ~ & Ais-'ANk
Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions,
HARDWARE, QUEENswARE, BOOTS. SHOES,
HATS, CAPS, CARPETINC;, READY-MADE CLIO.
THING. and great many other articles spch are
generally Kept in Country Store, which we will sell
at COST PRItiEs, for CASH
Now is your time to get BARGAINS, as the sub
scrbers are determined 10 close their entire stock
soon pbssible. -
N.B.-Te STORE HOUSE now occupied by u,
is for RENT. For particulars. apply as above.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
GREAT ATTRACTION

In at LEWIS g. BROTHERS Store, where
they are selling Goods of every description at
COST Prices, for CASH. Give them call
before all of the BARGAINS are sold.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27

THE VoTE IN ls56.--The following is con.
else statement Of the Presidential vote in
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-27
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
Grain on Storage.

do not claim that grain delivered to my
stores becomes thereby my property.
recognize all grain stored as belonging to
the persona putting ltlhere. and at their risk,
and admit their right 10 sell it to whom and
when they pIease--subject to my charge for
storage.
ii grain Is placed in my stores without con-
tract. and afterwards sold TO me inside of
frs, month. thenI make no charge; II II re-
main longer than one month. my charge is one
cent per bushel for the hrss month, and halt
of one cen, per bushel for the second month.
do not receive grain an storage for longer
times than 90 days, unless by special agree
ment. EDWIN WILMER.
Sept. 25ih, 1860.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-21

STATE on IOWA, SIS.
pY virtue of special execution to me directed,
- issued by the Clerk of the District Court Of
said county, in fav or of John Nj Hiatt and Marga-
ret Thomas, Exec utors Of the estate of A. r. Thorn
as, and against Evelyn Duryee, exucutrix Of the
estate ct w. X. s. Duryee, have levied upon, and
will sell to the highest bidder. at the door of the
Clerks Once OF the District Court of Lee county,
Iowa, at keokuk. In said county, the 26th day
April, A ID. 1850, between the hours Of 2 o'clock
a. NJ. and o'clock of said day, the following
property, to wit: Fifty-three and one third feet
fseat on Fifth street by hundred and ifty feet
deep across lots ten l0D eleven ill and twelve 17
in block sixtyane tgl1 of the city of Keekuk, Lee
county Iowa, commencing on Fifth street forty j
and two-thiri feet from the corner Of Ugh stree,
and Fifth street and extending along said Fifth
strest fifty three and two.thirds feet, Co within
forty ieet OF the alley in said blook-heing the
property now in possession of the said Evelyn Dur
zee.
Taken, levied upon and to be sold by order oil
Courtto satisfy Said writ of execution.
keokuk, March 81, 1860.
III. NJ. GRIFFITH, Sheriff of Lee County
NH 22dtd fee $T 5Al
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Legal Noffce.


To jos H. Nj. Bertrain James A. Rhodes, Charles
X. Thomas and William 7. Young.
NoU are hereby notified that there is now on file
Il In the ofice IT the Clerk ~ the District Court
Of lie County, Iowa, Al TT. Mad son. the petition
OF m. Thompson, claiming Of Jos Ill. nj. Ber-
tram the SUN of 1--WE thousand dollars due upon
three promssory notes also, asking the foreclosure
OF a certain mortgage executed by said Bertram
Jan. Sd, 1857. to Edward hilbourne, upon twenty
t2o) feet oh the west side OF lot eleven lD in
block ninety four, on Main street, running back
70 the alley one hundred and forty feet, in the
City Vt heokuk ard State II Iowa. And alleging
that james A. - rdes and Chas. r. Thomas and
Will IN L. Young have claim to have an interest
IN said premises, and asking that the said mort
gage be fareelosed and the interests Of said de-
fepiants be forever barred.
And eniess You appear and answer thereto on or
before tbs second day Of the next term of said
Court, Judgment will be rendered against you
thereon by default.
w. III. W0ETHINGTON,
March ls6o-d Sol. for VIVA. Thorn peon.
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sfA -. Covrqr. S.
nY virtue of q special execution to me directed
Dissned che Clerk of the District Court of said
county, In favor of Ambrose Dudley, and against
the Keekuk Female College, / have levied npon ana
will sell TO the highest bidder, at the door Oh the
Clerk y Office of the District Court Of Lee County,
lows, At ksokuk. In said county, on the lo.n gay
of May, 4. u. 1854, between the hours OF CLOCK
4. r. and o'clock r. r. of said day, the following
property. e Wit: Lots number four 90 hvs ~ and
kuk, county Of Lee. and State Of Iowa; and out of
the proceeds of said sale, first 70 pay the claim Of
peter Eiehar for the sum OF ten hundred and TWEEN
tv-6ve dollars. then the claim of Ficklen 4 Lucas
for she sam Of ten hundred and thirty-two 26- 100
dollars then the claim Of j. r. Hornish for the
sum Of seven hundred and seventy-four es-io0 dol
lars and then the claim OF the said Ambrose Dnd-
lev. being the balance of five thousand three hun
drya and three so 100 dollars after deducting the
said claims of Eichar, Fiekln h Lseas, and Hor-
nish-
Taken, levied upon and to be sold by order OF
Court to satisfy said writ of execution.
keokuky Apri +, 1860.
Ia. Nj. GRIFFITH,
aprTdTm $3.50 Sheriff of Lee County.
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TO MARY ANN CRAIG, Richard Craig and John
Winthrop:
Vou are hereby notified that there is now
l. on file in the Clerks Office Of the District
Court of Lee County Iowa, at keokuk, the petition
of Samuel II. VOORHEES, claiming of you the fore
closure of a mortgage executed by the said Mary
Ann Craig on the following real estate situate in
Lee county Iowa, towit: Twenty- five (25l feet off
OF lot twelve t12) in block one hundred and fifty
six (l56l, In the City Vi keokuk, and bounded as
fellows commencing at point the easteriy tine
Of said lot twelve twenty-five feet from the alley
in said blek. thence along said easterly line and
asouthery direction twenty five (25) feet; thence
In "a westerly direction parallel with Blondeau
street fifty (50) feet thence in northerly direc-
ton along the line of said lot twelve twenty five
feet; twence in an easterly direction fifty 1907 feet
TO the place Of beginning. And claiming also un-
der said mortgage, a judgment decree against
the said Richard Craig and Mary Ann Craig for
the sum of four hundred dollars with ten per cent
per anuum interest thereon from the 9th day of
June, 1857, and praying also for a sale of said
property, and also for general relief.
Now, therefore, unless you appear and answer
said petition on or before the second day Of the
next term OF said Court to be at keokuk holden,
Judgment will be rendered against you thereon.
THOMAS MI. GREGORY
solicitor for Petitioner.
February 10 lsF0-alm
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TO DANIEL s. FORESTER.
N0U are hereby notified that there Is now on file
i in the Clerks Office of the District Court of
Lee County. Iowa, at Keokuk, petition of
Samuel u. VOORHEES,, claiming of you the foreclosure
of mortgage the following real estate, situate
in Lee county, Iowa. wit Part of lets seven ~
and eight (8) in block hundred and seventy one
u71), in the City Of keokuk, bounded as follows,
to-wit: commencing at point on the westerly line
of said lot seven N niuety-eieht lss) feet from
Bank street, thence in northerly direction along
the line of said lot seven torty-two feet to the
alley; thence along the southery line OF said alley
and in easteriy direction ninety s0 feet; thence
in southerly direction parallel to twelfth street
forty-two (42) feet; thence in westerly direction
parallel with Bank street ninety 9e1 feet, to the
place of beginning And clai ming also, under said
mortgage, decree or judgment for sis hundred
and fifty dollars, with ten per cent. per annum in
terest thereon from February 2lst, 1857, and pray
ing also for general relief
Now, therefore, unless you appear and answer
said petition on before the I'd day Of next term
of said Court 10 be at keokuk holden, judg-
ment will be rendered against you thereon.
THOMAS M. GREGORY,
Solicitor for Plaintiff.
Fab nth 1cEA.dIm
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SHERIFF,S SALE.

STATE OF IOWA, sc
LEE CouSTY,
pf virtue Of special execution to me directed
ID issued by the Clerk of the District Court Of said
county, in favor Of Henry Strong, and against X. G.
Hicks, land also decree against Sarah A. Kicks
have levied upon, and will sell TO the highest bid
der at the door of the Clerks Office OF the District
Court Of Lee county, Iowa, at Keokuk, in said
county, on the 10th day Of May, A. d. 1850, be-
tween the hours of o'clock a. M. and o'clock p.
m of said day, the following property, To wit
Lots ninetal and ten, (lol in Block seven, ~ in
Reeves, Perry It Williams addition to the City OF
keokuk Lee county and State of Iowa.
Taken, levied upon and to be sold by order OF
Court to satisfy said writ OF execution.
keokuk, April 6, 1850.
III. M. GRIFFITH, Sheriff Of Lee Co.
aprTdlm &c fpr's feeSs1
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Legal Notice.

ITO ID. s. Merriam, executor of the estate of Mi
chael Ryan, deceased, Eliza Ryan, Mary Ellen
Ryan, Nancy Catharine Ryan, Martha Jane Ryan:
V0U and each Of you are hereby notified that
l. there il now Gle in the Office Of the Clerk of
Madison, Iowa, petition of ID. w. Kilbourne,
claiming of you the said b. s. Merriam, as exeou-
torof the estate Of Michael Ryan, deceased, the
sum of three hundred and seventy dollars upon
mortgage executed by said Michael Ryan to said
ID. w. kilboarne to secure the purchase money uf
Lots No. one, two an three in block thirty-two in
KiIbourne's subdivision OF part of section TWEEN
ty-sx, township sixty 1--we l65) north of range Eve
vest in Lee county Iowa, now in the City of K CO.
kuk and for taxes paid on said real estate by said
d. W. kilboarne, and alleging that each and all of
you have interest in said premises, praying
judgment for the amount claimed and for the fore
closure Of said mortgage; and that unless you APP
pear and answer thereto or before the I'd day Of
the next term of said Court, to be holden st Fort
Madison on the third Monday in May, 1850, judg-
ment will be rendered against you by default.
NOBLE 4 STRONG,
March % IS60-mh2qd Plaintiffs Attfys.
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Two NELSON SAGE: You are hereby notified
tha tthere IL now on file in the Clerks Once of
the District Court OF Lee County, Iowa. at keokuk,
petition and amended petition Of Henry O. De-
Lonis and Louise q DeLouis. minors, who sue by
their Guardian, Martin stafford, claiming of ven
the reversion In fee simple Of the following real es
tate situated IN Lee county. Iowa, via: the undi-
vided sevsn-eighths of Lot No. 10 in block No. eb.
IN the city Of Aeokuk; said resersion being ex.
peetant on the estate for life OF Henry b. DeLouis
therein said petition also claiming that petition
@rr' t'fle =" I'D -eTc-.ic- &C a.a.s.s. yo ~ s-
tsrnined and forever quieted. Now, therefore IN
less you appear and answer 10 said petition on 0,
before the second day Of the next term Of said Court
at heokug to be holden, Judgment will be render
ed against you thereon.
CURTIS. GILLM0REA CURTIS,
Jan. 4, f860-4w Att,ys far petitiorars